Can a simple shake boost recovery from leg artery surgery?
NCT ID NCT03529019
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This pilot study tests whether giving special nutritional shakes before and after surgery can improve the health of patients with critical limb ischemia, a severe form of peripheral artery disease. About 30 participants will drink the shakes for one to two weeks before and after their procedure. Researchers will measure blood markers of nutrition and hand grip strength to see if the supplements help.
What this could mean
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Active substance
nutritional supplement shakes (Ensure Surgery Immunonutrition Shake and Ensure Enlive Advanced Nutrition Shake)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that simple nutritional supplements improve recovery and reduce complications after surgery for critical limb ischemia.
What could go wrong
This is a very early pilot study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It focuses on lab markers and grip strength, not on major clinical outcomes like limb salvage.
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