Nutritional drink for older adults after hip fracture surgery
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether drinking a special nutritional shake before and after hip surgery helps older adults recover better. If you join, you will receive either the shake or a standard drink, and the study will see how it affects your recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 or older and have broken the top of your thigh bone (femoral neck).
- You are planning to have hip replacement surgery (total or partial).
- You are generally healthy enough for surgery (not severely ill).
- You do not have severe kidney disease or certain other medical conditions that might interfere.
- You are not allergic to milk or ingredients in the nutritional supplement.
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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