Can a simple supplement fight muscle wasting in severe liver disease?

NCT ID NCT06121479

Summary

This study is testing whether taking a specific amino acid supplement for 12 weeks can improve nutrition and muscle health in people with advanced liver cirrhosis. It will enroll 30 patients who have fluid buildup and low protein levels. Researchers will measure changes in muscle thickness, strength, body composition, and blood markers to see if the supplement helps.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

    Bangkok, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand

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