Can a simple supplement boost recovery after a broken hip?
NCT ID NCT05971173
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This pilot study tested whether giving older adults (ages 65-89) nutritional supplements like Juven and Centrum Silver before and after hip fracture surgery could improve their recovery. The study enrolled 40 participants and tracked complications, hospital readmissions, and quality of life for 26 weeks. The goal was to see if this approach is worth testing in a larger trial.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Nutritional supplements (Juven and Centrum Silver 50+)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to improve recovery and reduce complications after hip fracture surgery in older adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early pilot study with only 40 participants, so results may not be generalizable. The supplements are over-the-counter and unlikely to cause harm, but the study is too small to prove effectiveness.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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UT Health San Antonio Department of Orthopedics
San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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University Health System
San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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