Nutrition Education for Enhanced Recovery After Surgery

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Jennifer Bowden

Disqualifiers: Under 18, Pregnant, Allergies, Unstable, Diabetes

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 3

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial aims to determine if a brief 15-minute nutrition education session can help people make better food choices before and after spine surgery. Researchers seek to discover whether additional nutrition information can improve recovery by promoting healthier eating and drinking habits. Participants will be divided into two groups: one receiving extra education and the other receiving the usual pre-surgery instructions. Patients of Dr. John Edwards who are willing to follow the study requirements might be suitable candidates for the trial. As an unphased trial, this study offers a unique opportunity to contribute to valuable research that could enhance recovery for future patients.

Do I have to stop taking my current medications for this trial?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It focuses on nutrition education and food choices around the time of surgery.

What prior data suggests that this nutrition education is safe for surgical recovery?

Research has shown that good nutrition can aid recovery after surgery. Eating the right foods helps heal wounds and maintain muscle strength. However, whether merely learning about nutrition improves recovery remains unclear.

This trial's approach is considered safe because it involves providing extra nutrition education, which carries low risk. Participants may also choose to have a nutritious drink. Since learning about food and choosing nutritious drinks are everyday activities, they are generally safe for most people.

In summary, this study involves minimal risk. The main focus is on learning and making healthier food choices, which are simple and safe ways to support recovery. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why are researchers excited about this trial?

Researchers are excited about this trial because it explores how targeted nutrition education can enhance recovery after surgery. Unlike standard care, which may only offer general dietary advice, this approach provides patients with specific guidance on nutrition tailored for surgical recovery. The trial also investigates the impact of supplementing this education with an additional nutrition beverage, offering a potentially simple yet effective way to boost healing and improve outcomes. This focus on personalized nutrition could lead to faster recovery times and better overall health post-surgery.

What evidence suggests that nutrition education is effective for enhancing recovery after spine surgery?

Research has shown that learning about nutrition can greatly aid recovery after surgery. In this trial, participants in the nutrition education group will receive an additional 15 minutes of focused nutrition education for surgical recovery. One study found that patients who learned about nutrition better met their nutritional needs three weeks after surgery. This suggests that understanding proper nutrition can enhance the body's healing process. Additionally, experts in enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) emphasize the importance of nutrition for healing. By knowing which foods and drinks to choose, patients may feel better and recover more smoothly. ^{6 7 8 9 10}

Who Is on the Research Team?

Jennifer Bowden, PhD, RDN

Principal Investigator

Summit Brain,Spine,and Orthopedics

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for patients scheduled for spine surgery with Dr. John Edwards, who are interested in learning how nutrition affects their recovery. Participants must be willing to complete surveys and may choose to consume a nutrient drink before and after surgery.

Inclusion Criteria

Patient is willing and able to complete all study requirements, including any education and follow up appointments

I am Dr. John Edwards' patient and will have spine surgery.

Exclusion Criteria

I am under 18 years old or I am pregnant.

Known allergies or intolerances to any supplement ingredients

Patients deemed medically unstable by Dr. Edwards

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Preoperative Education

Participants receive 15 minutes of surgery-related nutrition education at their preoperative appointment

2 weeks

1 visit (in-person)

Surgery and Immediate Postoperative

Participants undergo spine surgery and complete surveys on food and liquid intake 2 days post-surgery

1 week

1 visit (in-person), 1 survey (texted)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in food choices and recovery, completing PROMIS global and food frequency surveys

4 weeks

1 visit (in-person)

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Nutrition Education

Trial Overview The study tests if a short nutrition education session can influence patients' food choices around the time of their spine surgery, potentially aiding recovery. It compares outcomes between those receiving extra education and those following standard clinic instructions.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Nutrition education Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Participants randomized to this group will receive an additional 15 minutes of nutrition education focused on nutrition for surgical recovery. They will be offered an additional nutrition beverage if they choose it.

Group II: Control group with typical clinic education and care Active Control 1 Intervention

Participants randomized to this group will receive typical clinic education and care. They will be offered an additional nutrition beverage if they choose it.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Jennifer Bowden

Lead Sponsor

Trials

1

Recruited

100+

Citations

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A study on the effect of nutrition education based ... When comparing the attainment rate of oral nutritional intake at 21 days after surgery, the difference was statistically significant (p < 0.05).

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A comprehensive overview of enhanced recovery after ... This editorial introduces the key components of the ERAS and emphasizes the importance of nutrition and metabolism in perioperative management.

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Prehabilitation Strategies: Enhancing Surgical Resilience ... Nutritional status is a critical determinant of surgical outcomes, influencing immune function, wound healing, and muscle preservation. Malnutrition, even in ...

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Effects of individualized dietary counseling on nutritional ... The results of a Korean study show that simplified dietary education is ineffective for patients after GC surgery. It is very challenging to ...

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Preoperative Nutrition in Bariatric Surgery: A Narrative ... This narrative review aims to provide an analysis of the fundamental role of preoperative nutritional management in improving bariatric surgery outcomes.

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Medical Nutrition Education, Training, and Competencies ... This science advisory reviews gaps in undergraduate and graduate medical education in nutrition in the United States, summarizes reforms that support and ...