Study Title
Diet and Physical Activity Interventions to Improve Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Liver Transplant Recipients: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Principal Investigator
Lynsey N Spillman, Emily Stowe, Angela M Madden, Kirsten L Rennie, Linda M Oude Griep, Michael Allison, Leia Kenney, Ciara O'Connor, Simon J Griffin
Affiliation
MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge, UK
Start Date
Not specified
End Date
Not specified
Study Objective
To evaluate the effectiveness of diet and physical activity interventions in improving cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in liver transplant recipients.
Short Abstract
This systematic review and meta-analysis focus on diet and physical activity interventions aimed at improving CVD risk factors in liver transplant recipients. The study consolidates findings from multiple studies to assess the impact on cardiovascular health and mortality.
Study Design
Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs)
Population
Liver transplant recipients
Sample Size
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
Studies on diet and physical activity interventions for liver transplant recipients targeting CVD risk factors.
Exclusion Criteria
Studies not focusing on CVD risk factors or liver transplant recipients.
Intervention/Exposure
Diet and physical activity interventions
Outcome Measures
Improvements in cardiovascular risk factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol, and body mass index.
Funding Source
Not specified
Collaborating Institutions
MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge
Ethics Approval
Not specified for this review
Publication Status
Published in Transplant Reviews (2024).
Keywords
Diet, physical activity, cardiovascular disease, liver transplant, systematic review
Data Collection Methods
Systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs
Primary Data Availability
Not applicable
Contact Information
Lynsey N Spillman: