Efficacy of different nutrition interventions on sarcopenia in patients with cirrhosis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background & aims

Sarcopenia, characterized by the loss of muscle mass and strength, is a significant concern in cirrhotic patients. Nutritional interventions have been explored for its management, but the comparative efficacy of these interventions remains unclear. This study synthesizes current evidence to evaluate the effectiveness of nutritional interventions for sarcopenia in cirrhosis.

Methods

Data sources included Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science Core Collection, and Cochrane Library up to Dec 2024. Eligible trials compared different nutritional interventions against control diets, placebos, or each other. A Bayesian network meta-analysis was performed to combine direct and indirect evidence. Effect sizes were calculated as mean differences (MD) with 95% confidence inte

SUBMITTER: Sobhrakhshankhah E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11817602 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature