Can almonds help heal broken leg bones?
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests if eating almonds can help femur (thigh) or tibia (shin) fractures heal faster. If you have a fresh leg break and are 18 to 55, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 55 years old.
- You have a broken femur (thigh bone) or tibia (shin bone) caused by an injury.
- You are not taking any prescription bone-strengthening medicines (like bisphosphonates, vitamin D, or teriparatide).
- You do not have severe heart, liver, or kidney disease.
- You are not allergic to almonds or vitamin D supplements.
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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