Meals on wheels for surgery recovery: a recipe for better healing?
NCT ID NCT07169448
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether providing medically tailored meals and shakes for 12 days after orthopaedic trauma surgery can improve healing and reduce wound complications. Researchers will track metabolic markers and wound issues in 75 patients over one year. The goal is to see if better nutrition after surgery leads to better outcomes.
What this could mean
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Active substance
medically tailored meal delivery program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that providing nutritious meals after surgery helps patients heal better and avoid wound problems.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 75 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The meal program is short-term (12 days), which may not be enough to see lasting benefits.
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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90048, United States
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