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Blood Flow Restriction Training After TIPS Placement in Liver Cirrhosis (MOVE-TIPS)

2026年11月10日 更新者:German Diabetes Center

Can Blood Flow Restriction Training Counteract Sarcopenia After TIPS in People With Liver Cirrhosis?

The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate whether a 12-week resistance training with mild blood flow restriction following transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) placement, compared with standard care, leads to improvements in muscle mass and muscle function in individuals with liver cirrhosis. The primary focus is on the functional recovery of skeletal muscle following TIPS rather than solely on morphological changes in muscle mass. In addition, people-reported outcomes, clinical trajectories, and metabolic and inflammatory parameters will be assessed to identify potential predictors of functional response to structured physical activity following TIPS.

研究概览

地位

尚未招聘

条件

干预/治疗

详细说明

People with liver cirrhosis frequently develop complications such as refractory ascites and variceal bleeding, for which transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) placement is an established therapeutic option to decompress portal hypertension and improve symptom burden. However, although TIPS addresses hemodynamic derangements, it does not reliably ameliorate the profound functional impairment and muscle wasting (sarcopenia) that characterize advanced chronic liver disease. Physical exercise and structured activity have emerged as promising non-pharmacological interventions to counteract sarcopenia, improve functional capacity, and enhance health-related quality of life in people with liver disease. Although observational studies suggest that skeletal muscle mass may increase in the months following TIPS placement, these changes are frequently not accompanied by proportional improvements in muscle strength or functional capacity. This dissociation highlights the concept of impaired muscle quality in advanced liver disease and indicates that hemodynamic improvement alone may be insufficient to restore physical function after TIPS. Given the unmet clinical need to address persistent functional decline after TIPS placement and the strong association of sarcopenia with adverse outcomes, there is a compelling rationale to investigate whether a structured, supervised exercise intervention initiated after TIPS placement can improve objective measures of functional capacity, muscle health, and clinical outcomes.

Of note, conventional resistance training (CREST) involves high mechanical loads (~70% of one-repetition maximum [1-RM]) and may not be suitable for all people after TIPS placement, especially for those with advanced sarcopenia. In recent years, blood flow restriction training (BFRT) has emerged as a promising alternative training method in healthy individuals and athletes, resulting in muscular adaptations comparable to CREST, but at substantially lower training intensities (e.g., ~30% 1-RM). Specifically, during BFRT, a cuff is placed proximally on the exercising limb and inflated to an individualized pressure corresponding to up to ~80% arterial inflow restriction with complete venous occlusion.

Therefore, the present study aims to prove whether a 12-week BFRT intervention not only increases muscle mass but even more improves muscle function in people after TIPS placement. This will be done by evaluating both physiological and person-centered endpoints, thereby providing a scientific basis for integrating BFRT targeted physical activity into the standard care pathway for individuals with cirrhosis undergoing TIPS.

研究类型

介入性

注册 (估计的)

30

阶段

  • 不适用

联系人和位置

本节提供了进行研究的人员的详细联系信息,以及有关进行该研究的地点的信息。

学习联系方式

研究联系人备份

学习地点

    • North Rhine-Westphalia
      • Düsseldorf、North Rhine-Westphalia、德国、40225
        • German Diabetes Center
        • 接触:

参与标准

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资格标准

适合学习的年龄

18年 及以上 (成人、年长者)

接受健康志愿者

不

有资格学习的性别

全部

描述

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age ≥ 18 years
  • Diagnosis of liver cirrhosis of any etiology, confirmed by clinical, imaging, or histological criteria
  • Successful TIPS placement for standard clinical indications (e.g., refractory ascites or variceal bleeding)
  • Clinical stability 2-6 weeks after TIPS placement, defined as absence of acute complications requiring hospitalization
  • Child-Pugh class A or B cirrhosis; selected individuals with Child-Pugh C may be included at investigator discretion
  • No evidence of overt hepatic encephalopathy grade ≥ II at screening
  • Ability to ambulate independently (with or without walking aid)
  • Ability to understand study procedures and provide written informed consent
  • Medical clearance by treating hepatologist to participate in moderate physical activity

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Active or recurrent hepatic encephalopathy grade II or higher within 4 weeks prior to screening
  • Any contra-indication for MRI scanning
  • Acute gastrointestinal bleeding within 14 days prior to enrolment
  • Uncontrolled infection or sepsis
  • Severe cardiopulmonary disease limiting exercise capacity (e.g., NYHA class III-IV heart failure, unstable coronary artery disease, severe pulmonary hypertension)
  • Uncontrolled arterial hypertension (>180/110 mmHg)
  • Severe orthopaedic, neurologic, or musculoskeletal conditions precluding participation in an exercise program
  • Advanced hepatocellular carcinoma or other active malignancy with life expectancy < 6 months
  • Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) score > 22 at screening
  • Current alcohol or substance abuse interfering with study adherence
  • Participation in another interventional clinical trial that may interfere with study outcomes
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Any condition which, in the opinion of the investigator, makes participation unsafe or not in the best interest of the participant
  • Regular participation in sports or physical activities for more than 2 hours per week
  • Individuals who do not wish to be informed about unexpected medical findings.
  • Non-German-speaking

学习计划

本节提供研究计划的详细信息,包括研究的设计方式和研究的衡量标准。

研究是如何设计的?

设计细节

  • 主要用途:基础科学
  • 分配:随机化
  • 介入模型:并行分配
  • 屏蔽:无(打开标签)

武器和干预

参与者组/臂
干预/治疗
实验性的:Blood-flow restriction training (BFRT)

Resistance training with low loads (30% 1-RM) in combination with a brief occlusion of venous blood flow using a tourniquet while exercising.

Training program: After 10 minutes of warm-up the participant performs four exercises with BFRT for the lower extremities. The intensity is about 30% of 1-RM.

无干预:Control group

The control group will receive standard care following TIPS placement, including routine clinical follow-up but without training.

研究衡量的是什么?

主要结果指标

结果测量
措施说明
大体时间
Change in skeletal muscle function by blood flow restriction training
大体时间:Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining

Assessed by the phosphocreatine (PCr) recovery half-time by phosphorus-31 magnetic resonance spectroscopy (³¹P-MRS) . The PCr recovery serves is an indicator of the skeletal muscle oxidative capacity, with shorter recovery times reflecting better muscle function.

Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining
Change in skeletal muscle mass by blood flow restriction training
大体时间:Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining

Assessed by the skeletal muscle volume (cm^3) of the thigh and lower leg by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining

次要结果测量

结果测量
措施说明
大体时间
Change in handgrip strength by blood flow restriction training
大体时间:Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining

Handgrip strength (kg) will be assessed using a hand dynamometer. Measurements will be performed three times on each hand. The highest value obtained from the three trials for each hand will be used as the final outcome, reported separately for the right and left hand in kilograms (kg).

Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining
Change in isometric muscle strength by blood flow restriction training
大体时间:Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining

Isometric muscle strength will be assessed using a standardized strength assessment protocol and measured in Newtons (N). Two measurements will be performed, and the highest value will be used as the final outcome. Higher values indicate greater isometric muscle strength, with positive changes from baseline indicating improvements in muscle strength.

Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining
Change in submaximal strength by blood flow restriction training
大体时间:Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining

Submaximal muscle strength (kg) will be assessed to evaluate changes in muscle function. Strength will be measured using a standardized submaximal strength test.

Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining
Change in functional exercise capacity by blood flow restriction training
大体时间:Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining

Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT; m) will be performed to assess functional exercise capacity. The total distance walked in six minutes on a standardized walking course will be recorded in meters, with longer distances indicating better functional capacity.

Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining
Change in lower extremity physical performancee by blood flow restriction training
大体时间:Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining

Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB; score: 0-12) will be performed to assess changes in lower extremity physical performance. The assessment comprises three components: standing balance, gait speed (4-meter walk test), and lower extremity strength (five-repetition chair stand test). Higher scores indicate better physical performance.

Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining
Change in muscle strength-to-mass ratio
大体时间:Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining

The muscle strength-to-mass ratio will be calculated by dividing muscle strength (kg) by skeletal muscle volume (cm³). The resulting ratio (kg/cm³) represents muscle strength relative to skeletal muscle volume.

Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining
Change in myocellular ATP Content
大体时间:Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining

The effect of blood flow restriction training on myocellular mitochondrial function will be assessed by measuring myocellular adenosine triphosphate (ATP) content (mM) using ³¹P-MRS.

Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining
Change in myocellular ATP Synthase Flux
大体时间:Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining

The effect of blood flow restriction training on myocellular mitochondrial function will also be assessed by measuring myocellular ATP synthase flux (mM/min) using ³¹P-MRS.

Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining

其他结果措施

结果测量
措施说明
大体时间
Change in waist circumference by blood flow restriction training
大体时间:Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining

Waist circumference (cm) will be assessed using a standardized measurement protocol. One measurement will be performed, and the value will be recorded as the final outcome in centimeters (cm).

Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining
Change in fat mass by blood flow restriction training
大体时间:Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining

Fat mass index (FMI; kg/m²) will be calculated by dividing total fat mass (kg), assessed using the BodPod, by height squared (m²). The resulting FMI value will be reported in kg/m².

Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining
Change in fat- free mass by blood flow restriction training
大体时间:Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining

Fat-free mass index (FFMI; kg/m²) will be calculated by dividing fat-free mass (kg), assessed using the BodPod, by height squared (m²). The resulting FFMI value will be reported in kg/m².

Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining
Change in adipose tissue distribution by blood flow restriction training
大体时间:Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining

Assessed by the whole-body, visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissue content (cm^3) by MRI.

Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining
Change in liver volumen by blood flow restriction training
大体时间:Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining

Liver volume (cm³) will be measured using MRI to assess volume changes over time.

Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining
Change in liver stiffness by blood flow restriction training
大体时间:Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining

Liver stiffness (kPa) will be assessed using magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) to evaluate liver tissue stiffness as a non-invasive marker of hepatic fibrosis.

Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining
Change in hepatic lipid content and fatty acid composition by blood flow restriction training
大体时间:Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining

Hepatic lipid content and fatty acid composition (%) will be assessed using MRI to quantify liver fat accumulation (MASLD) and characterize hepatic fatty acid composition.

Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining
Change in hepatic ATP Content
大体时间:Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining

The effect of blood flow restriction training on hepatic mitochondrial function will be assessed by measuring hepatic ATP content (mM) using ³¹P-MRS.

Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining
Change in liver disease-specific quality of life by blood flow restriction training
大体时间:Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining

Chronic Liver Disease Questionnaire (CLDQ), which evaluates liver disease-specific quality of life across six domains, with higher scores indicating better health-related quality of life.

Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining
Change in quality of life by blood flow restriction training
大体时间:Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining

Short-Form (SF) 36 physical component score, which assesses health-related quality of life across eight domains-physical functioning, role limitations due to physical health, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, role limitations due to emotional problems, and mental health-with scores transformed to a 0-100 scale, where higher scores indicate better health and functioning.

Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining
Change in hepatic ATP Synthase Flux
大体时间:Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining

The effect of blood flow restriction training on hepatic mitochondrial function will also be assessed by measuring hepatic ATP synthase flux (mM/min) using ³¹P-MRS.

Before and after 12 weeks of training as well as after 12 weeks (24 weeks) of detraining

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调查人员

  • 研究主任:Michael Roden, Prof. Dr.、Institute for Clinical Diabetology, German Diabetes Center (DDZ), Leibniz Institute for Diabetes Research at Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf, Germany
  • 研究主任:Tom Lüdde, Univ.-Prof. Dr、Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology und Infektiology; University Hospital Düsseldorf; Germany

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研究主要日期

学习开始 (估计的)

2027年1月2日

初级完成 (估计的)

2029年6月30日

研究完成 (估计的)

2029年12月31日

研究注册日期

首次提交

2026年10月21日

首先提交符合 QC 标准的

2026年11月10日

首次发布 (实际的)

2026年11月13日

研究记录更新

最后更新发布 (实际的)

2026年11月13日

上次提交的符合 QC 标准的更新

2026年11月10日

最后验证

2026年10月1日

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