Can amino acids help anorexia patients rebuild muscle?

NCT ID NCT05290285

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study tests whether a special blend of amino acids can help people with anorexia nervosa gain lean body mass during hospital treatment. About 92 patients will receive either the amino acid supplement or a placebo, alongside standard therapy. The goal is to see if the supplement improves muscle gain and overall health over 13 weeks.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Department of Eating and Weight Disorders, Villa Garda Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Garda, Italy, 37016, Italy

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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