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Effects of Preoperative Whey Protein and Exercise Support on Recovery After Total Hip Arthroplasty

NCT07329010 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 62

Last updated 2026-05-05

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Objective:

The aim of this project is to evaluate the effects of preoperative whey protein supplementation and a physical exercise program on postoperative recovery outcomes in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA). Specifically, inflammatory markers (CRP), nutritional status (albumin), mobilization time, length of hospital stay, and physical and social functioning will be assessed. As one of the first randomized controlled trials in Turkey to focus on the preoperative period and to evaluate a combined nutrition and exercise intervention in elderly surgical patients, this study holds pioneering significance in both clinical and academic contexts.

Methods:

This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial. The intervention group will receive whey protein supplementation and a home-based exercise program for 14 days preoperatively, while the control group will receive standard preoperative care. Data collection will be performed preoperatively and on postoperative days 3 and 5, focusing on metabolic and functional parameters.

Expected Outcomes:

The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the improvement of patient care through a multidisciplinary approach, inform health policy development, and provide a foundation for larger-scale clinical research in Turkey.

Conditions

  • Arthoplasty
  • Nutrition
  • Geriatric Assessment
  • Exercise Training
  • Preoperative

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Preoperative Whey Protein and Exercise Program

The intervention group will receive 14 days of preoperative whey protein supplementation combined with a home-based exercise program. Patients will receive face-to-face instructions at program initiation, and data will be collected under the supervision of an experienced orthopedic surgeon

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • TC Erciyes University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
50 Years
Max Age
70 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-09-25
Primary Completion
2026-01-15
Completion
2026-04-30

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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