Amino acid supplement study for spinal deformity surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests whether taking essential amino acid supplements before and after surgery can help adults recovering from spinal deformity correction. It is for patients who are scheduled for surgery at UAMS and will attend physical therapy in Little Rock.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 65 years old
- You have adult spinal deformity and are scheduled for corrective surgery
- You live near Little Rock, Arkansas, and can attend physical therapy there
- You must be COVID-19 negative or have no symptoms
- You do not have serious health conditions like diabetes, kidney disease, or autoimmune disorders
- You are willing to avoid other protein or amino acid supplements during the study
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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