Fasting before hip surgery may cut infection risk, new trial hopes to prove
NCT ID NCT07651462
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a 20-day fasting schedule before hip replacement surgery can reduce complications like infections. 130 adults will either follow the fasting plan or receive standard care. Researchers will measure changes in gut bacteria and immune markers to see if fasting helps the body heal better.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Buchinger Fastenbox and intermittent fasting
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to lower infection and other risks before hip replacement surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 130 people. The fasting plan may be hard to follow, and it is not yet known if it truly reduces complications.
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Locations
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Centrum für Muskuloskeletale Chirurgie (CMSC), Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
RECRUITINGBerlin, State of Berlin, 10117, Germany
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