Effects of EAA Consumption on Recovery and Rehabilitation in Adult Spinal Deformity (ASD) Patients Undergoing Surgery
University of Arkansas
Summary
This will be a randomized double-blind placebo controlled clinical trial to determine if supplementing with essential amino acids (EAAs) for two weeks prior to, and 3 months after corrective spinal surgery in adults with spinal deformity can stimulate greater muscle protein turnover and whole-body protein balance, and enhance recovery after surgery when compared to a calorie matched placebo.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 40–65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Males and Females, 40 to 65 years old * Diagnosed with adult spinal deformity * Scheduled for ASD corrective procedure at UAMS (\>2 weeks prior to surgery) * Live near Little Rock and scheduled to attend physical therapy in Little Rock * COVID-19 negative and/ or asymptomatic Exclusion Criteria: * Subject who does not/will not eat animal protein sources. * Diagnosed metabolic or hormonal disease (i.e., renal, cardiovascular, thyroid, polycystic ovary syndrome, or type I/II diabetes mellitus). * Currently pregnant. * Gave birth or was lactating within previous 12 months…
Interventions
- Dietary SupplementEssential Amino Acid Supplement by Amino Co
This intervention will be EAA supplementation of 15g twice a day for two weeks before surgery and then 12 weeks post-surgery in individuals diagnosed with ASD
- Dietary SupplementPlacebo
Placebo
Location
- University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesLittle Rock, Arkansas