Arginine before surgery may protect muscle in breast cancer patients

NCT ID NCT00497380

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether giving arginine supplements to breast cancer patients before surgery could help prevent muscle breakdown and improve recovery. Researchers enrolled 19 women with breast cancer or those having preventive mastectomy. The goal was to see if arginine could normalize protein levels and reduce the negative effects of surgery on muscle.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

    Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205, United States