Knee replacement patients may regain muscle faster with amino acid supplement

NCT ID NCT07634523

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

Summary

This study tests whether taking branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) supplements for three months after knee replacement surgery can help improve muscle mass and strength in patients with sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss). About 140 adults aged 40 to 100 will be randomly assigned to receive either BCAA granules or standard care. Researchers will measure muscle mass, grip strength, and physical function at 5 and 15 weeks after surgery.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Sarcopenia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • CHA Bundang Medical Center

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13496, South Korea

  • Chung-Ang University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Seoul, Seoul, 06973, South Korea

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    Contact

  • Seoul National University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Seoul, Seoul, 03080, South Korea

    Contact

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