Optimal Exercise Frequency to Reduce Liver Fat in Centrally Obese Adults With Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Examining the Optimal Exercise Frequency for Alleviating Liver Fat in Centrally Obese Adults With Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD): A Comparative Randomized Controlled Trial
About This Trial
This study aims to examine the comparative effectiveness of different exercise frequencies (once-a-week vs. thrice-a-week) for reducing liver fat in centrally obese adults with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), with weekly exercise volumes aligned with the World Health Organization's physical activity recommendations.
Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)
Original Eligibility Criteria
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Treatments Being Tested
Once-a-week Exercise
Participants in this group will participate in a supervised treadmill exercise program delivered by certified fitness instructors. The prescribed program will involve one session weekly for 4 months, and the duration of vigorous-intensity treadmill exercise per session will be 75 min. Participants will exercise with an exercising heart rate at 6-7 metabolic equivalents (METs). Health information provided to the usual care control group will be made available to the participants in this group.
Thrice-a-week Exercise
Participants in this group will participate in a supervised treadmill exercise program delivered by certified fitness instructors. The prescribed program will involve three sessions weekly for 4 months, and the duration of vigorous-intensity treadmill exercise per session will be 25 min. Participants will exercise with an exercising heart rate at 6-7 METs. Health information provided to the usual care control group will be made available to the participants in this group.
Usual Care Control
Participants in this group will receive health education delivered by research personnel. This program will consist of eight two-hour bi-weekly sessions covering major health issues relating to general health and NAFLD, such as non-communicable diseases, infectious diseases, and a healthy lifestyle.