Status:

COMPLETED

Effectiveness of Two Types of Treatment in Restoring Muscle After Hip or Knee Surgery

Lead Sponsor:

University of Arkansas

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)

Conditions:

Hip Fracture

Osteoarthritis

Eligibility:

All Genders

30-80 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of two postoperative interventions designed to preserve muscle protein after major hip or knee surgery.

Detailed Description

Hip fractures among the elderly are a major health concern. Nearly one-third of elderly hip fracture patients die within 1 year of the injury. Events surrounding the actual injury and any necessary su...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria for All Participants:
  • Scheduled for surgery because of osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, fracture, or revision of total joint replacement in the hip or knee
  • Exclusion Criteria for All Participants:
  • Taking insulin, thiazolidinediones (TZD), or metformin
  • Kidney insufficiency, as indicated by serum creatinine of more than 2.0 mg/dl
  • Recently treated cancer other than basal cell carcinoma
  • Any other condition or event that would be considered as reason for exclusion by the study investigators
  • Pregnancy
  • Exclusion Criteria for Experiment 1 Participants:
  • Severe hypertension as indicated by requiring more than two drugs for blood pressure control
  • History of hypo- or hypercoagulation disorders, including individuals who have taken warfarin (Coumadin)
  • Atrial fibrillation, angina, or congestive heart failure
  • Exclusion Criteria for Experiment 2 Participants:
  • Liver disease or abnormal liver function tests
  • HIV infected
  • Active hepatitis
  • Any uncontrolled metabolic disease, including liver or kidney disease
  • Taking medications that use the cytochrome P450 pathway for metabolism and unable to discontinue their use for the duration of the study
  • Require certain medications. More information on this criterion can be found in the protocol.
  • Gastrointestinal absorption disorders that affect nutrient uptake

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    October 1 2006

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    October 1 2012

    Estimated Enrollment :

    40 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT00393848

    Start Date

    October 1 2006

    End Date

    October 1 2012

    Last Update

    June 2 2014

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    University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

    Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72205