Status:

COMPLETED

BCAA Supplemental Study

Lead Sponsor:

Loyola University

Conditions:

Cirrhosis

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The central hypothesis of this study is that BCAA supplementation and BCAA supplementation plus low-intensity activity will improve muscle mass and HRQOL in cirrhotic patients compared to usual care

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to look at the impact of including a physical activity program and/or a nutritional supplement along with your regular care. The nutritional supplement used in this study ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Cirrhosis with ascites
  • MELD-Na score\<25

Exclusion

  • Pregnancy
  • Inability to engage in low-intensity physical activity due to any condition
  • Active acknowledged alcohol or substance abuse
  • Inability to complete protocol assessments.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 2 2017

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 17 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

26 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03339232

Start Date

October 2 2017

End Date

June 17 2019

Last Update

June 24 2020

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Loyola University Medical Center

Maywood, Illinois, United States, 60153