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SynthesisCurrent obesity reports2026

Effects of Lifestyle Modification on Intrapancreatic Fat Deposition: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Saeed Ahmad, Hyun Hee Sul, Pojsakorn Danpanichkul, Matheus Souza, Maxim S Petrov, Global Intrapancreatic FaT (GIFT) Alliance

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Saeed Ahmad *Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0002-1458-1398
Hyun Hee Sul *Department of Internal Medicine, Jersey City Medical Center/Rutgers Health, Jersey City, New Jersey, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0002-5930-268X
Pojsakorn DanpanichkulDepartment of Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9121-165X
Matheus Souza *Department of Internal Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. matheushenrique.gs@hotmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0005-3695-9701
Maxim S Petrov *School of Medicine, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. m.petrov@auckland.ac.nz.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5923-9062
Global Intrapancreatic FaT (GIFT) Alliance

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND &

aimsLifestyle modification is a well-established approach for improving metabolic health and reducing ectopic fat accumulation in the liver. The Melbourne Consensus has recently highlighted intrapancreatic fat deposition (IPFD) as an important fat depot, playing a key role in the development of both endocrine and exocrine pancreatic diseases. Nevertheless, the existing literature on the impact of lifestyle modification on IPFD has not been systematically synthesized. We conducted a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the effects of lifestyle modification on IPFD.

methodsA systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed and Embase databases to identify interventional studies evaluating the effects of lifestyle modification on IPFD measured by magnetic resonance-based techniques. Data were meta-analyzed using a random-effects model. Statistical heterogeneity was assessed using the I² statistic, and publication bias was evaluated with Egger's test.

resultsA total of 23 studies were included. Lifestyle modification resulted in a significant reduction in IPFD (standardized mean difference [SMD] -0.26, 95% CI -0.36 to -0.16; p<0.0001), with low heterogeneity (I

conclusionLifestyle modification is an effective non-pharmacological approach for reducing IPFD, with combined diet-and-exercise interventions showing the largest numerical effect. These findings support the potential of structured lifestyle modification programs to reduce IPFD and may have implications for the prevention and management of pancreatic diseases.

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Adipose TissueLife StylePancreasPancreatic DiseasesRisk Reduction BehaviorExerciseHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingDietExerciseIntrapancreatic fat depositionLifestyle modification

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