Convalescent patients after orthopadic surgery, stroke and lower limb amputee
Conditions
Interventions
Branched amino acid supplement 3.4g(6.8g)/ 1 month
starch 1.2g/ 1 month
Sponsors
Showa University Fujigaoka Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Convalescent patients after orthopedic surgery, stroke and lower limb amuptee. Patients with no deglutition disorder.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Persons with renal disorder who need to protein restriction (eGFR <60) 2) Patients using BCAA formulation for metabolic liver dysfunction and cirrhosis 3) Patients with dementia 4) Patients with the depression or schizophrenic disorder 5) Patients with untreated cardio-vascular disorder
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quadriceps muscle thickness, cross-sectional aera of the brachium: Evaluations were conducted before starting the intervention, after each 1-month supplementation period, and after the washout period. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Knee extensor strength Grip strength Timed Up and Go test Functional Indepndence Measure Energy consumption Energy intake | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactTakashi Ikeda
Showa University School of Nursing and Rehabilitation sciences
Outcome results
None listed