NUtrition and ORal Health in Orthopaedic Surgery

This prospective observational study evaluates the relationship between the objective oral health status and the patient reported diet in 64 adult patients undergoing elective major orthopaedic surgery (hip, knee, or spine surgery).

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Key information

Conditions

Orthopedic Disorder Metabolism and Nutrition Disorder Musculoskeletal Diseases Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Age range

55 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

I.R.C.C.S Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio

Milan, Italy

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Age ≥55
Male and female gender
Major elective orthopedic surgery (hip, knee, spinal)
Signature of the informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Inability to follow the study protocol
Neuropsychiatric disease, developmental disorders

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Association between pre-operative oral health and diet

Time frame: Day before surgery

Relationship between the objective oral health and the patient reported dietary score evaluated at hospital admission before major orthopedic surgery

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

I.R.C.C.S Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Study of the Relationship Between Dietary Aspects and Oral Hygiene in Patients Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery

Important dates

Study start: 2024
Primary completion: 2025
Study completion: 2025
First posted: Mar 25, 2024
Registry last updated: Aug 1, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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