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The Effect of Ingesting a Novel Algae Protein Source on Rested and Exercised Muscle Protein Synthesis Rates in Older Adults.

NCT ID: NCT06852547

Last Updated: 2025-02-28

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

15 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-02-23

Study Completion Date

2026-03-01

Brief Summary

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To assess the rested and postexercise muscle protein synthetic response following the ingestion of a flavourless algae protein source compared with whey protein in older adults.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Nutritional Intervention

Keywords

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novel protein protein synthesis older adults alge

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

Primary Study Purpose

OTHER

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Investigators

Study Groups

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Whey protein

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

protein

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

protein

Algae protein

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

protein

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

protein

Interventions

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protein

protein

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Other Intervention Names

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algae protein

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

Males and Females BMI 18.5 - 30 kg/m2 Aged 65-80 years Recreationally Active

Exclusion Criteria

Body mass index (BMI) \<18.5 or \>30 kg/m2 Any metabolic impairments Any cardiovascular impairments High blood pressure (≥140/90 mmHg) Any gastrointestinal disorders Any medications known to affect protein and/or amino acid metabolism A personal or family history of epilepsy, seizures or schizophrenia, motor disorder Chronic over the counter use of pharmaceuticals (\> 1 month) Allergic to any of the whole foods included in the study
Minimum Eligible Age

65 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

80 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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University of Exeter

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Freyja Haigh

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Health and Life Sciences

Exeter, , United Kingdom

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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United Kingdom

Central Contacts

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Freyja A.D Haigh, PhD

Role: CONTACT

Phone: +447917608163

Email: [email protected]

Facility Contacts

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Freyja A.D Haigh, PhD

Role: primary

Other Identifiers

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9071916

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id