Amino acid supplement for recovery after thigh bone tumor surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether taking a branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) supplement before and after surgery to remove a tumor from the thigh bone can improve recovery and reduce muscle loss. If you are having this type of surgery for bone metastasis, the supplement might help you recover better.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 80 years old.
- You have cancer that has spread to your thigh bone (femur).
- You are scheduled to have surgery to scrape out the tumor and either replace the hip joint or stabilize the bone with metal pins or plates.
- You are generally able to care for yourself independently (for example, you can manage daily activities without help).
- You are not currently taking branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) supplements.
- You do not have other serious health conditions (like heart or lung disease) that could make the study unsafe, and you are not allergic to eggs, soy, or thiamine.
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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