Ketogenic diet to preserve muscle in older pneumonia patients
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special high-fat, low-carbohydrate (ketogenic) diet can help older adults keep their muscle strength while recovering from pneumonia in the hospital. The diet will be compared to a standard hospital diet to see which one better supports muscle health.
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Who can take part
- You must be 55 years old or older.
- You must have bacterial pneumonia (a lung infection caused by bacteria).
- You are expected to stay in the hospital for at least 10 days.
- You must be able to eat and drink by mouth.
- You cannot be vegetarian or vegan (the special diet includes animal products).
- You must not have severe heart disease, dementia, or recent hip/knee/spine surgery.
Quick eligibility check
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