This non-randomized pilot study aims to investigate whether a protein rich nutritional shake (Ensure Enlive) given to patients pre-transplant will decrease skeletal muscle loss (measured by quadriceps ultrasound) and improve nutritional state (measured by Nutritional Risk Index). A nutritional supplement would be a cost-effective solution to treat malnutrition, a known risk factor implicated in poor outcomes for lung transplant recipients.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
2
Ensure Enlive shake twice a day
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Effect of nutritional supplementation on skeletal muscle mass as assessed by ultrasound of the quadriceps
To examine the effect of nutritional supplementation on skeletal muscle mass in patients with end stage lung disease who are awaiting lung transplant, measured by ultrasound of the quadriceps.
Time frame: Pre-transplant
Effect of nutritional supplementation on Nutritional Risk index as assessed by serum albumin level
To examine the effect of nutritional supplementation on Nutritional Risk index, measured by serum albumin level.
Time frame: Pre-transplant
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