Immunity-focused nutrition before surgery to reduce lung infections
This study gives an immunity-supporting nutrition plan and an oral cleaning product before and around surgery to help older adults avoid breathing-related complications. It is mainly for people at higher risk of post-surgery lung problems, and it checks whether the approach is safe and helpful.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older
- You are having non-heart surgery expected to last more than 2 hours
- Your surgery plan includes general anesthesia with a breathing tube
- You are not having emergency surgery
- You are not already diagnosed with pneumonia before surgery
- You can safely take part in the nutrition and oral cleaning plan (including no allergy to chlorhexidine)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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