Amino Acid Drink for Muscle Loss in Liver Cirrhosis
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This study tests whether taking a daily drink of branched-chain amino acids (a type of protein) can help people with liver cirrhosis who have lost muscle strength and mass. It may help improve muscle size and function.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 85 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with liver cirrhosis (scarring of the liver).
- A CT scan in the last 3 months has shown you have significant muscle loss (sarcopenia).
- You do not have liver cancer that is too advanced for standard treatment.
- You have not had severe confusion, bleeding, or fluid buildup from your liver disease in the last 6 months.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding and do not have untreated HIV, active tuberculosis, or other serious health problems like advanced heart or kidney disease.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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