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Impact of Perioperative Nutritional Intervention on Perioperative Outcomes of Elderly Patients Having Hip Fracture Surgery: A Randomized Control Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Nutritional intervention group and Control group for Elderly Patients and 5 related conditions. Terminated early, enrolled 30 participants across 3 sites.
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Detailed Summary
Hip fracture is one of the most frequently occurred injury in the elderly and usually requires surgical treatment. Malnutrition is common in elderly patients with hip fracture and is associated with worse outcomes. This study is designed to test the hypothesize that, in elderly patients with malnutrition or at risk of malnutrition and scheduled for hip-fracture surgery, perioperative nutritional intervention may reduce early complications and improve long-term survival.
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Interventions
Supplemental nutritional support is provided in addition to normal diet during the perioperative period (five days from pre- to postoperative phase). For non-diabetic patients, ENSURE is provided (Abbott; 112.6 g (12 spoons, 500 kcal)/day, twice a day); for diabetic patients, GLUCERNA SR is provided (Abbott; 104 g \[12 spoons, 440 kcal\]/day, twice a day).
Supplemental nutritional support is not provided in addition to normal diet during the perioperative period (five days from pre- to postoperative phase).