Knee surgery recovery boost? supplements show promise in small pilot

NCT ID NCT06233825

First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This pilot study tested whether taking omega-3 fatty acids and essential amino acids before and after knee surgery could help prevent muscle loss. Thirty adults scheduled for ACL reconstruction took either the supplements or a placebo for 4 weeks before and 2 weeks after surgery. The main goal was to see if such a study is feasible, while also measuring muscle mass and strength changes.

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Locations

  • Queen's University

    Kingston, Ontario, K7L 3N6, Canada

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