Comparison of the efficacy of branched chain amino acid with maltodextrin in outpatient rehabilitation for elderly adults with disabilities: Cross-over trial

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• Conditions: Elderly adults with disabilities

• Registration Number: JPRN-UMIN000015854
• Lead Sponsor: Shonan Kamakura general hospital

Brief Summary

sing a crossover design, we investigated the effects of exercise therapy combined with BCAA intake on physical function improvement in frail and pre-frail elderly people requiring longterm care. Significant improvements in gross lower limb muscle strength and dynamic balance ability were achieved by combining BCAA intake and exercise therapy. Therefore, it is feasible to achieve these effects using this combined therapy.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2014-04-30
• Study Start: 2014-12-04
• Last Update Posted: 17 October 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete: follow-up complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 52

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

1)Persons with deglutition disorder 2)Persons with dementia 3)Persons with diabetes who need to insulin injections 4)Persons with progressive disorder of the nervous system and muscle 5)Persons with the depression or schizophrenic disorder 6)Persons with untreated cardiovascular disorder 7)Persons with renal disorder who need to dietary restriction 8)Persons who need to limitetion of physical activity

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
pper and lower limb isometric strength(Leg press, abduction, knee extension, Rowing)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Physical activity (Frenchay activities index) Grip strength Performance test (Timed up and go test, Functional reach test)