Can creatine help seniors recover strength after knee replacement?
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if taking creatine supplements can help people aged 65+ rebuild muscle mass and strength more quickly after total knee replacement surgery. Participants will take creatine during their standard outpatient rehab program.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older
- You had your first total knee replacement surgery
- You are able to attend an outpatient rehabilitation program
- You do not have advanced kidney disease, severe heart or lung problems, or certain neurological conditions
- You have not taken creatine supplements in the last 6 months
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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