The purpose of this study is to investigate orthopedic patients undergoing either a total hip replacement (THR) or total knee arthroplasty (TKR) using two dietary supplements, PREPARE and RECOVER, and their recovery times post-surgery.
This study involves two dietary supplements that have been formulated by Nirvana Water Sciences Corp for Super Inspired LLC. A pre-operative supplement, called PREPARE, has been created with HMB, Vitamin D, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin C to provide pre-operative nutrition, promote lean muscle development and boost immunity. A post-operative supplement, called RECOVER, has been created with HMB, collagen, L-citrulline, resveratrol, and 2-HOBA to help maintain lean muscle, support wound healing and reduce oxidative stress. HMB or βeta-hydroxy βeta-methylbutyrate is a nutritional supplement that has been extensively studied for its potential benefits. It is a substance that your body naturally produces when it breaks down the amino acid leucine, which is essential for protein synthesis and muscle repair. There are over 50 human studies, 40 review articles and four meta-analyses showing its effectiveness and safety. These clinical studies provide evidence of the benefits of HMB and supports the claims that HMB boosts muscle performance, slows muscle degradation, and reduces muscle recovery time. Muscle atrophy (loss of muscle mass) and poor muscle function are demonstrated in patients suffering from osteoarthritis (OA) involving several joints and particularly the hip and the knee joints. Several studies have shown that this atrophy is worsened in the immediate postoperative period, and complete recovery is not established up to 2 years postop. Little is known about muscular recovery after either total hip replacement (THR) or total knee arthroplasty (TKR).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
100
Intervention will measure strength pre \& post operatively. Intervention group will receive liquid supplements (3oz daily shots) pre (Prepare) and Post (Recover) operatively.
Intervention will measure strength pre \& post operatively. Intervention group will not receive liquid supplements.
University Orthopedics Center
Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States
RECRUITINGWestern Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC)
The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) is a questionnaire that measures the impact of osteoarthritis on pain, stiffness, and physical function in the hip or knee joints. It is a self-administered tool that consists of 24 items, each rated on a scale of 0 to 4, with higher scores indicating worse symptoms. The WOMAC is widely used in clinical trials and research studies to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments and interventions for osteoarthritis.
Time frame: 30+ days prior to surgery, 14-days after surgery, 28-30 days after surgery
Timed Up & Go (TUG)
The Timed Up and Go test or TUG test is used to help evaluate mobility. It is a simple test that measures how quickly one can stand up, walk 10 feet, turn around, walk back, and sit down. It is often done to assess mobility in older adults or predict their risk of falls.
Time frame: 30+ days prior to surgery, 14-days after surgery, 28-30 days after surgery
Grip Strength using a Jamar Hydraulic Hand Dynamometerer
Grip Strength is a measure of the maximum force or tension generated by one's forearm muscles when gripping an object. A Jamar Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer is a device that can measure this force in pounds or kilograms. It is commonly used by physical therapists, occupational therapists, and hand surgeons to assess grip strength and monitor recovery or rehabilitation.
Time frame: 30+ days prior to surgery, 14-days after surgery, 28-30 days after surgery
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