Pre-Surgery boost for frail seniors: study tests exercise and nutrition before joint replacement

NCT ID NCT07465159

First seen Mar 15, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study tests whether a tailored program of exercise, nutrition advice, and medication review before surgery can improve recovery for frail adults aged 70 and older undergoing hip or knee replacement. About 50 participants will be randomly assigned to the program or standard care. The main goal is to see if such a study is feasible and gather early data on outcomes like physical function and quality of life.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Landspitali University hospital

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    Reykjavik, 101, Iceland

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