Journal article
Improvement in histological endpoints of MAFLD following a 12-week aerobic exercise intervention
Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics, Vol.52(8), pp.1387-1398
10/2020
DOI: 10.1111/apt.15989
PMID: 32717123
Abstract
Background Lifestyle interventions are the primary treatment for metabolic (dysfunction) associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD). However, the histological and cardiometabolic effects of aerobic exercise in MAFLD remain unclear. Aims To assess the effects of a 12-week aerobic exercise intervention on histological and cardiometabolic endpoints in MAFLD. Methods Patients with biopsy-confirmed MAFLD participated in a 12-week aerobic exercise intervention. Liver histology, cardiorespiratory fitness (estimated V?O-2max), physical activity, anthropometry and biochemical markers were assessed at baseline, intervention completion, and 12 and 52 weeks after intervention completion. Results Twenty-four patients completed the exercise intervention (exercise group n = 16, control group n = 8). In the exercise group, 12 weeks of aerobic exercise reduced fibrosis and hepatocyte ballooning by one stage in 58% (P = 0.034) and 67% (P = 0.020) of patients, with no changes in steatosis (P = 1.000), lobular inflammation (P = 0.739) or NAFLD activity score (P = 0.172). Estimated V?O(2max)increased by 17% compared to the control group (P = 0.027) but this level of improvement was not maintained at 12 or 52 weeks after the intervention. Patients with fibrosis and ballooning improvement increased estimated V?O(2max)by 25% (P = 0.020) and 26% (P = 0.010), respectively. Anthropometric reductions including body mass (P = 0.038), waist circumference (P = 0.015) and fat mass (P = 0.007) were also observed, but no patient achieved 7%-10% weight loss. Conclusion This study highlights the potential benefits of a 12-week aerobic exercise intervention in improving histological endpoints of MAFLD. The development of strategies to ensure continued engagement in aerobic exercise in MAFLD are needed.
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- Title: Subtitle
- Improvement in histological endpoints of MAFLD following a 12-week aerobic exercise intervention
- Creators
- Philip O'Gorman - Trinity Coll Dublin, Discipline Physiotherapy, Dublin, IrelandSara Naimimohasses - St. James's HospitalAnn Monaghan - Trinity College DublinMegan Kennedy - Trinity College DublinAshanty M. Melo - Trinity College DublinDeirdre Ni Fhloinn - University of SurreyDerek G. Doherty - Trinity College DublinPeter Beddy - St. James's HospitalStephen P. Finn - St. James's HospitalJ. Bernadette Moore - University of LeedsJohn Gormley - Trinity College DublinSuzanne Norris - St. James's Hospital
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics, Vol.52(8), pp.1387-1398
- Publisher
- Wiley
- DOI
- 10.1111/apt.15989
- PMID
- 32717123
- ISSN
- 0269-2813
- eISSN
- 1365-2036
- Number of pages
- 12
- Grant note
- HRA-POR-2015-1185 / Health Research Board, Ireland; Health Research Board - Ireland HRA-POR-2015-1185 / Health Research Board (HRB); Health Research Board - Ireland
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 10/2020
- Academic Unit
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology; Internal Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984771645802771
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