Amino acid supplement tested for better sleep in veterans

NCT ID NCT03990909

First seen Nov 17, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tests whether taking branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) twice a day for 21 days can improve sleep in people with traumatic brain injury. Researchers will enroll 300 veterans and community members, randomly assigning them to receive BCAAs or a placebo. The goal is to see if the supplement is easy to take and helps with sleep quality, pain, and thinking.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • VA Portland Health Care System

    RECRUITING

    Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States

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

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