Study Summary
This trial will study the effects of peanut protein on muscle size and quality in patients undergoing knee surgery.
- Surgery
Treatment Effectiveness
Phase-Based Effectiveness
Study Objectives
2 Primary · 5 Secondary · Reporting Duration: 0-6 weeks, 6-12 weeks
Trial Safety
Phase-Based Safety
Awards & Highlights
Trial Design
2 Treatment Groups
Wait-llist Control Group
1 of 2
Immediate Intervention Group
1 of 2
Active Control
Experimental Treatment
1 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups
Primary Treatment: Peanut Protein Powder · No Placebo Group · N/A
Trial Logistics
Trial Timeline
Who is running the clinical trial?
Eligibility Criteria
Age 60 - 75 · All Participants · 0 Total Inclusion Criteria
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Is enrollment into this experiment available to the public?
"Clinicaltrials.gov asserts that this experiment is still recruiting participants, having been first advertised on August 1st 2021 and most recently revised April 12th 2022." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Is there an opportunity for me to participate in this investigation?
"This trial is willing to consider 30 individuals who suffer from muscular atrophy and are between 60-75 years of age. Notably, the following conditions must be met: they have a total knee arthroplasty scheduled in two weeks or less under the supervision of doctors at Jack Hughston Clinic." - Anonymous Online Contributor
What are the main goals of this trial?
"The primary purpose of the study, evaluated over a two-month period is to assess changes in mid-thigh skeletal muscle area and quality. Secondary objectives include gauging change in leg extensor isokinetic dynamometry using a BioDex device, physical performance testing utilising the 2 minute walk test, as well as measuring changes in serum C-reactive protein, interleukin 6 levels, tumor necrosis factor alpha concentrations and plasma 8 hydroxy 2’deoxyguanosine measurements." - Anonymous Online Contributor
What is the current participation rate for this research?
"Affirmative. According to the information available on clinicaltrials.gov, recruitment for this medical trial is still in progress since it was first posted on August 1st 2021 and last updated April 12th 2022. The researchers are looking to include up to 30 patients at one site." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Does this clinical trial allow for enrolment of participants above the age of 85?
"The eligibility requirements of this medical study necessitate that the participants be between 60 and 75 years old." - Anonymous Online Contributor