The Effects of Perioperative Nutritional Optimization on Blood Markers

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Category Primary study
Registry of Trialsclinicaltrials.gov
Year 2020
The purpose of this study is to see if taking an oral nutrition supplement (Ensure Nutrition Shake) before and after lumbar spine surgery affects blood tests related the nutritional status of patients. Patients with poor nutritional statuses who undergo elective lumbar spine surgery are at increased risk for complications and longer hospitalizations.
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First added on: May 07, 2024