Muscle-Building supplement tested in female athletes after ACL surgery
NCT ID NCT05869812
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a supplement called HMB can help female athletes regain muscle mass and strength after ACL knee surgery. About 30 women will receive either HMB or a placebo for several months after their operation. Researchers will measure muscle size and strength to see if the supplement speeds recovery.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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About 30 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2023
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2029
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Participant has provided written and dated informed consent to participate in the study. 2. Participant is biological female between 18 and 45 years of age, inclusive. 3. Participant intends to complete postoperative rehabilitation at affiliated physical therapy clinic. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Participant is currently consuming nutritional supplements or has recently (regularly) consumed nutritional supplements, other than multivitamins and minerals in \<9 weeks prior to participation. 2. Participant currently suffers from a sleep disorder and/or has a known history of (or is currently being treated for) clinical depression, eating disorder(s) or any other psychiatric condition(s) that might limit natural recovery from substantial injury. 3. Participant has a history of orthopedic injury or surgery within the last year in the non-operative limb that may prevent them from completing the study procedures. 4. Participant has history of previous injury or surgery in the operative limb. 5. Participant has implants, hardware, devices, or other non-removable metal material in the body that would limit the accuracy of body composition assessments within the measurement area. 6. Participant is participating in another clinical trial or has received an investigational product within thirty days prior to enrollment. 7. Participant has a known allergy or sensitivity to any ingredient in the test product/s. 8. Participant is pregnant as confirmed by a urine sample and hCG test.
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Locations
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University of Kansas Health System
RECRUITINGOverland Park, Kansas, 66213, United States
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