Amino acids to prevent muscle loss after knee surgery
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This study tests whether a supplement containing branched chain amino acids (special protein building blocks) can help prevent muscle loss in older adults having knee replacement surgery. The goal is to help patients recover strength and mobility more quickly after their operation.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 100 years old and scheduled for total knee replacement surgery
- You have not taken branched chain amino acid supplements or multinutritional supplements in the past 4 weeks
- You do not have a genetic condition affecting how your body breaks down amino acids or processes galactose and lactose
- You do not have serious liver disease or a history of high tibial osteotomy (a different type of knee surgery)
- You do not have neurological diseases like stroke or Parkinson's disease, or gait problems unrelated to arthritis
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy without using contraception during the trial
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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