Effects of Whey and Collagen on FFM, Muscle Strength and Wound Healing in Elderly Surgical Patients

University of Copenhagen15 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of the study is to compare the effect of whey protein and collagen on fat free mass, muscle strength, functional ability, wound healing and life quality in elderly patients undergoing elective knee- or hip surgery (defined as elective knee- or hip arthroplasty). The patients are admitted at the department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Herlev Gentofte Hospital.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Hip Arthritis Sarcopenia Knee Arthritis

Interventions

Whey protein and Collagen supplementationDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Participants of each arm will consume 30 g daily of the assigned protein supplementation for 30 days. The protein supplementation will be given as protein powder which the participants will have to dissolve in cold drinks. During the intervention fat free mass, muscle strength, functional ability, wound healing and life quality of the participants will be monitored.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 65 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 65+ years * Scheduled elective knee- or hip surgery * Must be able to understand and speak danish * Must be able to chew and swallow food with a regular consistency * Must be able to consume the assigned protein supplementation * Must be able to consent participation Exclusion Criteria: * Vegan * Demensia * Critical complications to the surgery which prevents the patient from participating in the rehabilitation program * Plasma-creatinin above 250 micromol/L * Palliative patients * Known intolerance of whey protein and/or collagen * Patients with a pacemaker

Locations (1)

Herlev/Gentofte Hospital

Gentofte Municipality, Hellerup, Denmark

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

The difference in fat free mass

The outcome will be monitored through BIA and the development of fat free mass in the operated leg will be compared to the development of fat free mass in the non-operated leg.