Impact of Nutritional Care on Recovery After Joint Replacement Surgery
Prospective Study on the Impact of Perioperative Nutritional Care in Patients Undergoing Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasty on Postoperative Outcomes
This study is testing if better nutritional care before and after hip or knee replacement surgery can help patients recover faster and avoid complications.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | St. Anne's University Hospital Brno, Czech Republic Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Brno, Czechia) |
| Trial ID | NCT06989229 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study evaluates how standardized perioperative nutritional care affects recovery outcomes in patients undergoing elective total hip or knee arthroplasty at St. Anne's University Hospital in Brno. The approach includes preoperative education, nutritional risk screening, and carbohydrate loading before anesthesia, followed by early postoperative refeeding. Data on demographic and surgical variables, nutritional status, and complications will be collected to assess the effectiveness of this nutritional support. The study aims to provide evidence on improving recovery and reducing complications after joint replacement surgery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients scheduled for elective total hip or knee replacement surgery.
Not a fit: Patients with hip fractures or those requiring insulin therapy for diabetes mellitus type 1 may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance recovery and reduce complications for patients undergoing joint replacement surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with similar nutritional interventions in surgical recovery, indicating potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Elective total hip replacement Elective total knee replacement Exclusion Criteria: Hip fracture Diabetes mellitus 1 Insulinotherapy
Where this trial is running
Brno, Czechia
- First Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Anne's University Hospital and Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czechia — Brno, Czechia, Czechia (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Vasileios Apostolopoulos, M.D., Ph.D.
- Email: vasileios.apostolopoulos@fnusa.cz
- Phone: +420722101065
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.