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Essential Amino Acid Supplementation for Femoral Fragility Fractures
Sponsor: Michael C Willey
Summary
This trial will evaluate the impact of 4 weeks of postoperative essential amino acid (EAA)-based supplementation on muscle morphology after femoral fragility fracture. This trial will assess the ability of EAA-based to increase skeletal muscle metabolic activity, reduce inflammation, and induce muscle fiber hypertrophy, as well as preserve skeletal muscle mass and physical performance up to 6 months after injury. Participants will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to 1) standard of care (no dietary intervention) or 2) EAA-based supplementation.
Official title: MEND Repair & Recover Clinical Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2024-06-17
Completion Date
2025-12
Last Updated
2024-07-17
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Essential Amino Acid Supplementation
Powdered supplement that can be mixed into beverage of choice. Ingredients: Zinc, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Whey Protein, Leucine, Calcium, Vitamin D, Glutamine, Boron, Turmeric, Bioperine, Iron, β-hydroxy β-methylbutyrate (HMB)
Locations (2)
University of Iowa Health Care
Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Slocum Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Eugene, Oregon, United States