50
Participants
Start Date
March 31, 2014
Primary Completion Date
November 30, 2015
Study Completion Date
November 30, 2015
Protein
Postoperative intake of 25 g per day starting on the first day after hospital discharge until 6 months postoperatively.
Placebo
Postoperative intake of 25 g per day starting on the first day after hospital discharge until 6 months postoperatively.
Computer-assisted exercise
Postoperative regular computer-assisted exercise using Nintendo Wii Mini, Nintendo Wii Balance Board and Wii Fit Plus Software. Exercise is advised to be done 4 times per week.
Usual exercise
Postoperative regular exercise using written exercise instructions. Exercise is advised to be done 4 times per week.
Department of General, Visceral, and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital of Tübingen, Tübingen
University Hospital Tuebingen
OTHER
University of Hohenheim
OTHER