Rehabilitation After a Hip Fracture: the Effects of Dietary Protein and Exercise on Bone and Muscle Health and Quality of Life

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Hip Fractures
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
65 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
102 (estimated)
Sponsor
Wageningen University · Other
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About This Trial
Hip fractures often lead to functional limitations, loss of independence, weight loss and decreased well-being. Only half of the patients regain their functional level and 24% die within the following year. Financial consequences are significant due to costly surgery and long-term care. Hip fracture incidence is expected to increase sharply due to the ageing population, reducing accessibility to a…
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Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible to participate in this study, a subject must meet all of the following criteria: * Age ≥ 65 years * Acute hip fracture * Able to give written informed consent * Mentally competent, as judged by the treating physician * Admission to a rehabilitation centre that participates i…
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