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HME Amino Acid Supplement for Athletic Performance

RA
Overseen ByReza Ardekani, MD
Age: 18 - 65
Sex: Male
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Orivian inc

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This pilot randomized controlled trial evaluates HME (Human Muscle Equivalent), a free-form amino acid supplement formulated to match the amino acid composition of human skeletal muscle, taken at its Health Canada licensed dose (3 g powder plus one 50 mg slow-release beta-alanine capsule daily). Trained adult males (competitive athletes or certified fitness professionals) are randomized to HME or an identical-appearing placebo for 10 weeks: a 2-week supplement-only lead-in followed by 8 weeks of supplement plus supervised resistance training. The primary aim is to estimate the effect of HME on composite maximal strength (1-repetition maximum leg press plus chest press) compared with placebo. Secondary measures include isometric knee-extension strength, countermovement jump height, and subjective recovery.

Who Is on the Research Team?

AG

Anthony Galea, MD

Principal Investigator

The Institute of Human Mechanics

RA

Reza Ardekani, MD PhD

Principal Investigator

Orivian inc

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for healthy, trained adult males who are competitive athletes or certified fitness professionals. Participants should be able to follow a supervised resistance training program and take daily supplements for 10 weeks.

Inclusion Criteria

I am between 18 and 45 years old.
I was assigned male at birth.
Able to provide written informed consent in English
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Exclusion Criteria

Any medical condition, medication, or dietary restriction that in the Medical Officer's opinion would affect the safety or validity of participation
Participation in another intervention study within 4 weeks of screening
Unwillingness to standardize creatine intake per protocol (current users) or to abstain from initiating creatine (non-users)
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What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • HME (Human Muscle Equivalent)

Trial Overview

The study compares an amino acid supplement called HME (matching human muscle composition) plus slow-release beta-alanine against a placebo. Both groups train under supervision for 8 of the 10 weeks to see if HME improves strength and recovery.

How Is the Trial Designed?

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Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Placebo Group

Group I: HMEExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Orivian inc

Lead Sponsor

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