Effects of HMB Supplementation on Recovery Following ACL Surgery

Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: ACL Injury

In brief

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a primary stabilizer of the knee, and thus when ACL injury occurs participation in physical activity is compromised. Reconstructive surgery is often necessary to repair the damage which is then followed by a regimen of physical therapy in order to regain full activity. Nutritional intervention after the surgery could help the patient maintain muscle mass during recovery, thus allowing for a quicker return to normal activity.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02602561

Run by

Metabolic Technologies Inc.

People needed

4

Starts

2015-11-01

Expected to finish

2017-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2019-03-13

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 49. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Complete anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear
• Will benefit from ACL reconstructive surgery
• Are able to participate in the physical therapy program
• No previous major knee injuries or surgeries
• No health conditions affecting muscle mass

You may not qualify if…

• Incomplete ACL tear
• Have multiple or bilateral ligament tears
• Are unable to participate in the physical therapy program
• Have had previous major knee injuries or surgeries
• Have health conditions affecting muscle mass

Where it is running

• Iowa State University — Ames, Iowa, United States

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