Pre-Surgery nutrition may protect muscle in seniors
NCT ID NCT07262034
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether personalized nutritional advice before surgery can help older adults (ages 60-90) preserve muscle mass. Researchers will measure muscle changes in 62 patients scheduled for major elective surgery. The goal is to see if early nutritional support makes a difference in recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that simple nutritional guidance before surgery helps older adults maintain muscle strength and recover faster.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study, not a randomized trial. It can suggest benefits but cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all older adults.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Siriraj Integrated Preoperative And Prehabilitation Center : SiPAP
Bangkok Noi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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