Can a simple supplement speed up spine surgery recovery?

NCT ID NCT07341399

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Arkansas Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether taking essential amino acid supplements before and after spinal surgery helps adults with spinal deformity recover better. Twenty participants will take either the supplement or a placebo for two weeks before surgery and three months after. Researchers will measure muscle protein building, body composition, handgrip strength, and walking ability to see if the supplement makes a difference.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: essential amino acid supplement
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary supplement to help people recover faster and stronger after spinal surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early trial with only 20 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The supplement may not improve recovery more than a placebo.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

vertebral column disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ADULT SPINAL DEFORMITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, 72202, United States

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