High-fat diet for preserving muscle after serious injury
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special high-fat, low-carbohydrate (ketogenic) diet, given through a feeding tube, can help older adults keep their muscle strength while recovering from a serious injury. It may help you recover better and stay stronger during your hospital stay.
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Who can take part
- Be 55 years of age or older
- Have a recent serious injury (like from a fall or accident)
- Be expected to stay in the hospital for at least 10 days
- Need to receive nutrition through a feeding tube for at least 10 days
- Be willing to be randomly assigned to one of two diets (one may be a special high-fat, low-carb 'keto' diet)
- Not be vegetarian or vegan
- Not have dementia or recent hip/knee/spine surgery
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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