NCT05971173

Nutritional Optimization and Bone Health Management for Older Adults Undergoing Hip Fracture Surgery

Nutritional Optimization and Bone Health Management for Older Adults Undergoing Hip Fracture Surgery: A Pilot Study

• Status: Completed
• Phase: EARLY_Phase 1
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 40 (actual)
• Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 65 Years – 89 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The overall objective of this pilot study is to test a comprehensive nutritional intervention in elderly patients diagnosed with hip fracture, which the study team believe will reduce functional decline, morbidity and mortality.

Detailed description

This collaborative pilot study is led by a PI who is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with extensive experience in the care of older adults with hip fractures. In addition, the multidisciplinary study team includes a research health scientist with vast experience in nutrition, preventive health, and gerontology. The study team will also be supported by a physical therapist and researcher in the field of rehabilitation of older adults with musculoskeletal disorders. Furthermore, an occupational therapist with expertise in rehabilitation science, conduct of pilot studies, and analysis of interview data will play an important role in this study. Moreover, the statistical analyses will be performed by an expert statistical consultant from our institution, who will be reimbursed on a fee for service basis.

Conditions

• Hip Fractures

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DRUG	Juven	Nutritional supplements
DRUG	Centrum Silver 50+	Over the counter nutritional supplement

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-09-28
• Primary completion: 2024-12-10
• Completion: 2025-06-04
• First posted: 2023-08-02
• Last updated: 2025-10-14

Locations

2 sites across 1 country: United States

Regulatory

• FDA-regulated drug study