Peanut Protein Supplementation to Prevent Muscle Atrophy and Improve Recovery Following Total Knee Arthroplasty

Stopped early · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Surgery

In brief

This randomized controlled trial will study the effects of peanut protein supplementation on changes in muscle size and quality in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04294563

Run by

Auburn University

People needed

1

Starts

2021-08-01

Expected to finish

2022-04-01

Last updated by the study team

2023-04-21

Who can join

Age: 60 and older, up to 75. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• total knee arthroplasty scheduled within two weeks under the care of surgeons at the Jack Hughston Clinic

You may not qualify if…

• history of invasive lower extremity surgery within the last 5 years
• allergy to peanuts or peanut products
• Body Mass Index <20 or >35 kg/m2
• currently adhering to a restrictive weight loss diet
• current or recent (within the last 2 months) steroid use
• any physical condition that interferes with performing post-surgery rehabilitation
• known peripheral vascular disease, kidney disease, liver disease, or uncontrolled endocrine disorder
• known overt cardiovascular or metabolic such as heart disease/failure or diabetes
• Radiation exposure within the last 6 months other than dental x-rays or associated with current knee treatment/diagnosis

Where it is running

• Auburn University — Auburn, Alabama, United States

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