Amino Acids for Sarcopenia
(BOOST_CKD Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
Sarcopenia, or loss of muscle and strength is common in patients with poor kidney function. Although a high protein diet is generally recommended for sarcopenia, patients with poor kidney function are advised to follow a low-protein diet. In this study, we will evaluate the practicality and potential benefits of two different amino acids (molecules that form proteins) in improving sarcopenia in patients with advanced kidney disease.
The study aims to improve muscle mass and strength. All study procedures are free of cost and do not require significant time commitment. You will have time to ask questions and discuss the study with your family, primary care physician, and your kidney doctor to make the decision if this is right study for you to participate in.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Subrata Debnath, PhD
Principal Investigator
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive daily oral consumption of either 2 g valine or 20 g essential amino acids (EAA) for 6 weeks
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- EEA
- Valine
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Daily oral consumption of 2 g valine, divided into two meals (1 g per meal, one packet), each equivalent to approximately 0.8 g of protein.
Daily oral consumption of 20 g essential amino acids (EAA), divided into two meals (10 g per meal, one packet), each equivalent to 5 g of protein and 3.14 g of branched chain amino acids (BCAA).
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Collaborator
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