Trial of Essential Amino Acid Supplementation in Protein Deficient Patients Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
Status:
Recruiting
Trial end date:
2022-05-01
Target enrollment:
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Summary
The goal of this trial is to assess the efficacy of essential amino acids (EAA) on muscle
atrophy and malnutrition compared to a placebo in patients following a total knee
arthroplasty. The investigators specific objectives included analysis of (1) muscle strength,
(2) change in malnutrition, (3) perioperative complications (4) physical activity.