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Use of β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate to Counteract Loss of Muscle Mass and Strength in Older Men With Prostate Cancer Started on Androgen Deprivation Therapy
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Standard of care ADT + (HMB + arginine + glutamine) and Standard of care ADT for Prostate Cancer. Completed, enrolled 48 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This is a study of HMB plus amino acids in older men with prostate cancer starting androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). The investigators hypothesize that the use of this nutritional supplementation will decrease the loss of muscle mass and strength that occurs when men start ADT.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
1 packet of HMB+arginine+glutamine contains 1.5 g of the amino acid metabolite HMB + 7 g arginine and 7 g glutamine. Take one packet twice daily for 3 months
Patient will receive standard of care androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) alone