Fasting before living-kidney donation: effect on donor well-being and postoperative recovery: study protocol of a multicenter randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background One of the main effectors on the quality of life of living-kidney donors is postoperative fatigue. Caloric restriction (CR) and short-term fasting (STF) are associated with improved fitness and increased resistance to acute stress. CR/STF increases the expression of cytoprotectiv...

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Published in:	Trials
Main Authors:	C. A. J. Oudmaijer, R. C. Minnee, R. A. Pol, W. M. C. van den Boogaard, D. S. J. Komninos, J. van de Wetering, M. H. van Heugten, E. J. Hoorn, J. S. F. Sanders, J. H. J. Hoeijmakers, W. P. Vermeij, J. N. M. IJzermans
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2022-01-01
Subjects:	Fasting Living-kidney donation Postoperative recovery Ischemia-reperfusion injury
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-021-05950-x