Status:

COMPLETED

Leucine Supplementation and Skeletal Muscle Disuse

Lead Sponsor:

University of Sao Paulo

Conditions:

Disuse Atrophy

Eligibility:

MALE

18-35 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Leucine supplementation is widely known for promoting strong influence on skeletal muscle remodeling. This study aims to evaluate the effect of leucine supplementation on disuse-induced skeletal muscl...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Clinical diagnosis of anterior cruciate ligament injury
  • Physically active
  • Must be able to swallow tablets
  • Non-smokers
  • Do not use nutritional supplements

Exclusion

  • Post-surgical complications

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2011

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

February 1 2013

Estimated Enrollment :

22 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01192009

Start Date

April 1 2011

End Date

February 1 2013

Last Update

February 25 2013

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University of São Paulo - School of Physical Education and Sports

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 05508-030