RecruitingEarly Phase 1NCT03529019

Nutrition in Patient With Critical Limb Ischemia

Perioperative Nutritional Optimization in Patients With Critical Limb Ischemia

Sponsor

Boston Medical Center

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

Oct 2, 2018

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Malnutrition Nutritional Supplements Critical Limb Ischemia

Summary

A prospective pilot study examining nutritional supplements among vascular surgery patients with Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI). CLI patients have a high rate of malnutrition and has the potential to benefit greatly from nutritional intervention. The investigators plan to evaluate nutrition and functional status of patients by assessing objective lab values and the use of the hand grip strength test. Providing perioperative nutritional supplements to patients has potentially improved their nutritional status, which in turn may improve the patient's clinical status after surgery.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 99 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study examines nutrition in patients with critical limb ischemia (CLI) — a severe blockage of the arteries in the legs that drastically reduces blood flow and can lead to non-healing wounds, gangrene, and amputation. Patients with CLI are often malnourished because poor circulation limits the nutrients available to tissues. Adequate nutrition is critical for wound healing and recovery, but the nutritional needs and challenges in this specific patient group are not well understood. The study collects data on the nutritional status and dietary intake of patients admitted with critical limb ischemia, comparing different approaches to nutritional support. You may be eligible if: - You have been diagnosed with critical limb ischemia - You are 18 to 99 years old You may NOT be eligible if: - You are pregnant or breastfeeding - You have severe kidney disease (Chronic Kidney Disease Stages 4 or 5) - You are on dialysis Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DRUGEnsure Surgery Immunonutrition Shake

An FDA approved nutritional supplement. Prepackaged product designed to be administered one week prior to and one week post surgical procedures.

DRUGEnsure Enlive Advanced Nutrition Shake

An FDA approved nutritional supplement. Prepackaged product designed to be administered 2 weeks prior to and 2 weeks post surgical procedure for a period of one week. .