Can a simple supplement speed up bone healing?
NCT ID NCT07299851
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a 12-week course of a cetylated fatty acid supplement can improve bone healing after surgery for a broken femur or tibia. One hundred adults will receive either the supplement or a placebo, and healing will be tracked with X-rays and pain scores. The goal is to see if the supplement helps bones mend faster and reduces discomfort.
What this could mean
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Active substance
cetylated fatty acids (dietary supplement)
What this could lead to
If it works, this supplement could help bones heal faster and reduce pain after a leg fracture.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The supplement may show no benefit over placebo.
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AZ Monica
RECRUITINGDeurne, Antwerp, 2100, Belgium
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Algemeen Ziekenhuis Herentals
RECRUITINGHerentals, Antwerp, 2200, Belgium
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Hôpital Erasme - Cliniques Universitaires de Bruxelles
RECRUITINGBrussels, Brussels Capital, 1070, Belgium
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Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel
RECRUITINGBrussels, Brussels Capital, 1090, Belgium
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Universitair Ziekenhuis Gent
RECRUITINGGhent, Flanders, 9000, Belgium
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Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg
RECRUITINGGenk, Limburg, 3600, Belgium
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