Nutrition to support recovery after surgery for older adults
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests a special nutrition shake to help older adults recover after major hip, knee, or abdominal surgery. If you're 70 or older and having a planned surgery, drinking this shake might support your healing.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 70 years or older
- You are having a major surgery on your hip, knee, or belly that requires at least one night in the hospital
- Your surgery is planned (not an emergency)
- You do not have dementia, a serious mental health condition, or Parkinson's disease
- You are willing and able to drink a special shake (no food allergies, no dislike of flavors, okay with caffeine in it)
- Your BMI is 45 or lower
- You do not have insulin-dependent diabetes or an eating disorder
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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