Intermittent fasting vs carbohydrate drinks before elective surgery
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of eating before planned (elective) orthopedic surgery: intermittent fasting versus carbohydrate drinks. It aims to see which approach is safer and works better around the time of surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for planned orthopedic surgery (not emergency).
- Your surgery is considered intermediate, major, or complex by a surgical risk tool.
- Your surgery date is at least 17 days after the screening visit.
- You are willing to follow a time-limited eating plan and can give written consent.
- Your BMI is between 18.5 and 35 (inclusive).
- You can fully follow study steps and communicate in Dutch.
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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