Vegan diet before knee replacement surgery study
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares a 2-week vegan diet to a regular diet before knee replacement surgery. It looks at how the diet affects protein turnover in the knee joint.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for knee replacement surgery
- You are between 60 and 80 years old
- Your BMI is between 20 and 32
- You eat a regular omnivorous diet (not vegetarian or vegan)
- You do not have diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, or other listed health conditions
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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