Fasting Before Hip Surgery and Gut Health
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Hormones & metabolism, Infections clinical trials.
This study tests whether fasting for 20 days before hip replacement surgery changes your gut bacteria in ways that might help your recovery. Researchers want to understand if this dietary approach affects how well you heal after the operation.
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Who can take part
- You are 18–75 years old and scheduled for hip replacement surgery
- You can follow a 20-day fasting plan at home on your own, or you're willing to be randomly assigned to either fasting or a control group
- You have not taken antibiotics in the past 2 months
- You have not taken probiotics, prebiotics, or similar gut supplements in the past 2 months
- You do not have inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, or short-bowel syndrome
- You are not underweight (BMI ≥ 18.5) and have no severe medical conditions that would make fasting unsafe
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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