A randomized trial to evaluate the efficacy of Branched-Chain Amino Acid fortified supplements in post-stroke rehabilitation patients.

A randomized trial to evaluate the efficacy of Branched-Chain Amino Acid fortified supplements in post-stroke rehabilitation patients. - A randomized trial to evaluate the efficacy of Branched-Chain Amino Acid fortified supplements in post-stroke rehabilitation patients.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000019589

Enrollment

Registered

2015-11-01

Start date

2015-11-16

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Stroke

Interventions

1.Branched-Chain Amino Acid fortified supplements Jelly type supplements 1bag per day(BCAA2500mg) Three month intervention 2.Rehabilitation 1.Rehabilitation

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Stroke patients aged 65 or older 2.Appropriate nutritional management 3.Patients who can stand with or without assistance

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Decreased level of consciousness 2. Severe dysphagia 3. Severe renal dysfunction 4. Obesity 5. Patients who are judged inappropriate for the study by the physician

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Activities of daily living Assessment in baseline and three months after treatment	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Skeletal muscle mass (by body composition analysis) 2. Muscle strength (hand grip) 3. Swallowing ability (tongue pressure, eating and swallowing status) 4.Nutritional status	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactRei Fujiii

Yamaguchi Rehabilitation Hospital Rehabilitation center

rei.suzu.rin@gmail.com0839211616

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026