Branched Chain Amino Acids for Sarcopenia in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty (NCT07634523) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 4
Branched Chain Amino Acids for Sarcopenia in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty
South Korea140 participantsStarted 2025-02-06
Plain-language summary
This multicenter, prospective, randomized controlled trial evaluates whether postoperative administration of branched chain amino acids affects skeletal muscle mass index and sarcopenia related functional outcomes in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty.
Participants are randomly assigned to receive Livact granules 4.15 g three times daily for 3 months after surgery or to receive standard postoperative care without branched chain amino acid administration. Skeletal muscle mass index, physical function, patient reported outcomes, laboratory findings, medication compliance, and adverse events are assessed at baseline, 5 weeks, and 15 weeks after surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years – 100 Years
Sex
ALL
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Exclusion criteria
. Participants who used antiretroviral agents within 4 weeks before the first administration of Livact.
. Participants who used medications associated with fatty liver within 4 weeks before the first administration of Livact, including thiazolidinediones, sodium glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors, amiodarone, methotrexate, tamoxifen, valproate, or corticosteroids.
. Participants who used branched chain amino acid products or multinutritional supplements within 4 weeks before the first administration of Livact.
. Participants who used pain medications other than those prescribed for total knee arthroplasty treatment within 2 weeks before the first administration of Livact.
. Participants with markedly decreased hepatic protein synthetic function.
. Participants with congenital branched chain amino acid metabolism disorders.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
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Change in Skeletal Muscle Mass Index From Baseline to 15 Weeks After Surgery