This study is looking at whether taking an Essential Amino Acid Supplement by Amino Co can help adults with spinal deformity recover better after corrective surgery. Researchers want to see if this supplement, given for two weeks before surgery and three months after, can improve how your body builds and repairs muscle compared to a placebo (an inactive substance). You might be able to join if you are between 40 and 65 years old, have adult spinal deformity, are scheduled for surgery at UAMS, live near Little Rock, and will attend physical therapy there. The main goal is to measure muscle protein synthesis (how your body makes new muscle) 24 hours after surgery. The current recruitment status is unclear.

Study design

This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, meaning participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the supplement or a placebo, and neither you nor the researchers will know which you are receiving. The study plans to enroll 20 participants.

What's involved

You would take the Essential Amino Acid Supplement by Amino Co (or placebo) twice a day for two weeks before surgery and then for 12 weeks after surgery.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Muscle protein synthesis will be measured at 24 hours after surgery, and supplementation continues for 12 weeks post-surgery.

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