Can amino acids help anorexia patients regain muscle?

NCT ID NCT05290285

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Villa Garda Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a special blend of amino acids (protein building blocks) can help people with anorexia nervosa gain lean muscle mass during hospital treatment. 92 patients will receive either the supplement or a placebo, alongside standard therapy. The main goal is to see if the supplement improves body composition after 13 weeks.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Amino-Ther Pro (a blend of essential amino acids)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a safe supplement to help people with anorexia nervosa regain muscle mass more effectively during hospital treatment.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage, small trial (92 people) testing a dietary supplement, not a drug. The effect on long-term recovery is unknown, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anorexia nervosa

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANOREXIA NERVOSA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Eating and Weight Disorders, Villa Garda Hospital
RECRUITING

Garda, Italy, 37016, Italy

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