Essential Amino Acid Supplementation in Adult Spinal Deformity Patients

This will be a randomized double-blind placebo controlled clinical trial to determine if supplementing with essential amino acids (EAAs) for two weeks prior to, and 3 months after corrective spinal surgery in adults with spinal deformity can stimulate greater muscle protein turnover and whole-body protein balance, and enhance recovery after surgery when compared to a calorie matched placebo.

NCT Number	NCT07341399
Lead Sponsor	University of Arkansas
Conditions	Adult Spinal Deformity
Enrollment	20 participants
Start Date	2026-07-01
Primary Completion	2027-03-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-05-15 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-08-11