Resistance training for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease:a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim is to systematically assess the impact of resistance exercise on patients diagnosed with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).

Methods

Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) focusing on resistance exercise for MASLD/NAFLD were sourced from PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Scopus, and CNKI databases, (covering all entries from inception to 18 March 2025. The Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool was utilized for quality evaluation, and RevMan 5.3 software was used for conducting the meta-analysis.

Results

Eleven RCTs, involving 395 participants, were included in the analysis. The meta-analysis revealed that alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels were significantly decreased (MD = -4.44 U/L, 95% CI = -8.84 to -0.03, Z

SUBMITTER: Chen Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12907158 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature