University of Arkansas
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.
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…
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
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