The Effect of PROCRIT (Epoetin Alfa) on Postoperative Vigor and Handgrip Strength (VIGOR Study)
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2001-12-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of epoetin alfa to preoperative
autologous blood donation (PAD) on postoperative vigor (a measure of functional ability and
well-being) and handgrip strength in patients undergoing hip or knee surgery.