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Protein Nutrition for Muscle Hypertrophy in Older Adults

NCT ID: NCT02315391

Last Updated: 2014-12-18

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2012-09-30

Study Completion Date

2013-12-31

Brief Summary

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The primary objective is to determine the effect of reduced activity on the stimulation of myofibrillar FSR with protein feeding in the elderly.

Detailed Description

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The primary objective is to determine the effect of reduced activity on the stimulation of myofibrillar FSR with protein feeding in the elderly

Conditions

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Healthy Elderly Muscle Anabolically Resistant Elderly Muscle

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Investigators

Study Groups

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20g isolated whey protein + 30g carb, 8,5g fat, 15g glycine

20g isolated whey protein + 30g carb, 8,5g fat, 15g glycine

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

isolated whey protein

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

isolated whey protein

glycine

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

glycine

20g micellar whey protein + 30g carb, 8.5g fat, 15g glycine

20g micellar whey protein + 30g carb, 8.5g fat, 15g glycine

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

micellar whey protein

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

micellar whey protein

glycine

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

glycine

20g micellar whey protein + 30g carb, 8.5g fat, 5g citrulline

20g micellar whey protein + 30g carb, 8.5g fat, 5g citrulline

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

micellar whey protein

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

micellar whey protein

citrulline

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

citrulline

Interventions

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isolated whey protein

isolated whey protein

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

micellar whey protein

micellar whey protein

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

glycine

glycine

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

citrulline

citrulline

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Must habitually complete a minimum of 5000 steps per day
* Having obtained informed consent
* Non-obese
* Non-smoker

Exclusion Criteria

* Aged \>80 years
* Inability to comply with study procedures
* Currently participating or having participated in another infusion trial during last 12 months
* Any acute or chronic llness
* History of neuromuscular problems
* Medications known to affect protein metabolism
* Individuals who complete fewer than 5000 steps per day
* Individuals who have metal implants
Minimum Eligible Age

65 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

80 Years

Eligible Sex

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Société des Produits Nestlé (SPN)

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Stuart Philips, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

McMaster University

Other Identifiers

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11.06.NRC

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id