Examining the Effect of Nutritional Supplementation on Skeletal Muscle Mass in Patients Awaiting Lung Transplant

A Pilot Study Examining the Effect of Nutritional Supplementation on Skeletal Muscle Mass in Patients Awaiting Lung Transplant

This non-randomized pilot study aims to investigate whether a protein rich nutritional shake (Ensure Enlive) given to patients pre-transplant will decrease skeletal muscle loss (measured by quadriceps ultrasound) and improve nutritional state (measured by Nutritional Risk Index). A nutritional supplement would be a cost-effective solution to treat malnutrition, a known risk factor implicated in poor outcomes for lung transplant recipients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Subjects 18 years or older who are listed for single or double lung transplant
• Subject provides written informed consent to participate in this study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Subject with history of Galactosemia
• Subject with history of milk protein allergy
• Subject with history of soy protein allergy