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BCAA for Fatigue in Aging (BCAA Trial)
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Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up change from baseline to 8 weeks
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BCAA Trial Summary
This trialwill study if BCAAs can reduce fatigue in older adults when added to exercise. It could have a positive effect on their health.
Eligible Conditions
- Fatigue
- Aging
BCAA Trial Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ change from baseline to 8 weeks
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~change from baseline to 8 weeks
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Fatigue
Secondary outcome measures
Blood and Skeletal Muscle kynurenine
BCAA Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Exercise + BCAAExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Exercise will include a 3x/wk for eight weeks exercise protocol is designed to provide a high-volume, moderate-intensity whole body training stimulus. BCAA will include ~7-10 g of BCAAs (100 mg/kg) daily for eight weeks.
Group II: Exercise + PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Exercise will include a 3x/wk for eight weeks exercise protocol is designed to provide a high-volume, moderate-intensity whole body training stimulus. Placebo will include ~7-10 g of maltodextrin (100 mg/kg) daily for eight weeks.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
BCAA
2014
N/A
~370
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Who is running the clinical trial?
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioLead Sponsor
452 Previous Clinical Trials
91,390 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Fatigue
3,956 Patients Enrolled for Fatigue
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You have a condition that makes it difficult for you to complete physical assessments or training required in the study.Your liver function test results are more than 2.5 times the normal levels, you have severe kidney problems, or you have uncontrolled psychiatric disorders.Your body mass index (BMI) falls between 20 and 50.You are taking a medication to prevent blood clots that cannot be stopped before the biopsy.You have problems with thinking or memory.You have severe depression that is not being managed.You are allergic to lidocaine, a common local anesthetic.You feel very tired and rate your fatigue level as 3 or higher on a scale of 1 to 10.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Exercise + BCAA
- Group 2: Exercise + Placebo
Awards:
This trial has 0 awards, including:Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is it possible for me to partake in this research project?
"To qualify for the trial, candidates must express fatigue and fall within a specified age range (60 - 80 years old). The total required number of participants is 30."
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Are there remaining positions open for participants in the research?
"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this research is still in search of volunteers. This trial was originally published on December 22nd 2022 and has been modified for the last time on January 3rd 2023."
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What is the upper limit of participants in this clinical research endeavor?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov has data that indicates this medical trial, which was initially posted on December 22nd 2022, is actively recruiting patients. 30 individuals will be accepted from one qualifying clinical centre."
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Does the clinical trial require participants to be younger than 50 years old?
"As specified in the criteria for inclusion, only those aged 60 to 80 years old may participate. Separately, 13 trials are available open exclusively to those under 18 and an additional 384 specifically target participants above 65."
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Who else is applying?
What state do they live in?
Texas
California
What site did they apply to?
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Why did patients apply to this trial?
exercise daily--either hiking or weight and swim----lately I have been more tired than normal after a workout--I am 71 and had a stroke in Jan 2023 exercise is very important to recovery.
PatientReceived no prior treatments
How responsive is this trial?
Most responsive sites:
- University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio: < 48 hours
Average response time
- < 2 Days
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