Nutritional care for older adults having spinal fusion surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether a step-by-step nutrition plan helps older patients recover better after spinal fusion surgery. It aims to improve strength and healing by providing tailored nutritional support before and after surgery.
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Who can take part
- Be at least 75 years old
- Be scheduled for spinal fusion surgery (joining bones in your spine) for conditions like a slipped disc or narrowing of the spine
- Be able to take part in nutrition checks and be at any level of nutritional risk
- Have a general health level that allows surgery, without severe heart, lung, liver, or kidney failure
- Be able to understand the study and give written consent
- Be expected to live more than one year
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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