Effects of HMB Supplementation on Recovery Following ACL Surgery

Launched by METABOLIC TECHNOLOGIES INC. · Nov 10, 2015

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ClinConnect Summary

Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) is a nutritional supplement shown to improve muscle mass with exercise, and also in muscle loss conditions caused by a decrease in physical activity. Participants will be recruited who will undergo reconstructive surgery for a complete ACL tear and will then enter a standard physical therapy program during a six week recovery period. Subjects will receive either HMB or a placebo supplement during the recovery period. Muscle mass will be measured two weeks prior to the surgery and again after the recovery period using an InBody 720 body composition anal...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 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
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 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

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