Essential Amino Acid Supplementation for Femoral Fragility Fractures
MEND Repair & Recover Clinical Trial
Michael C Willey
60 participants
Jun 17, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This trial will evaluate the impact of 4 weeks of postoperative essential amino acid (EAA)-based supplementation on muscle morphology after femoral fragility fracture. This trial will assess the ability of EAA-based to increase skeletal muscle metabolic activity, reduce inflammation, and induce muscle fiber hypertrophy, as well as preserve skeletal muscle mass and physical performance up to 6 months after injury. Participants will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to 1) standard of care (no dietary intervention) or 2) EAA-based supplementation.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria6
- Hospital inpatient
- Age ≥ 65 years old on admission
- Low-energy mechanism of injury
- Diagnosis of femur fracture (OTA 31, 32, or 33 fracture)
- Indicated for surgical fixation
- Able to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria8
- Part of a vulnerable population (ex: Incarcerated, Non-English speaking)
- Cognitive impairment (MMSE score ≤ 17)
- Electrical medical implant (ex: Pacemaker/Defibrillator, Left Ventricular Assist Device, Cochlear implant, Insulin pump, Pain medication pumps, Spinal cord stimulator)
- Non-ambulatory prior to injury
- Inability to consume an oral diet or allergy to supplement ingredients (ex: milk allergy)
- Concern for inability to complete follow-up
- Hemi or total arthroplasty (joint replacement)
- Patients with a historical diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD)
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Interventions
Powdered supplement that can be mixed into beverage of choice. Ingredients: Zinc, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Whey Protein, Leucine, Calcium, Vitamin D, Glutamine, Boron, Turmeric, Bioperine, Iron, β-hydroxy β-methylbutyrate (HMB)
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NCT06050668