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Official title The Effect of a Plant-based, Protein-dense Sauce on Essential Amino Acid Concentrations and Gut Fullness in Older Adults
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06965699
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether meals fortified with plant-based high protein sauce (ProSauce) provide better metabolic availability of essential amino acids compared to meals with standard lower-protein sauce without resulting in excessive gut fullness and satiety. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does meals with high-protein sauce deliver better metabolic availability of amino acid profile?
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 60 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Aged 60 and over
- Living independently in the community
- Capacity to provide informed consent
- Non-smoking (vaping is considered smoking)
- No known medical conditions that might influence the study outcomes, e.g., heart disease, diabetes mellitus, obesity, disthyroidism and other...
You likely can't join if
- Age \< 60y
- Smoking
- Food allergies
- Cognitive and mobility issues
- Hospitalisation in the last 6 months
- Known medical conditions that might influence the study outcomes
See the full eligibility criteria
- Aged 60 and over
- Living independently in the community
- Capacity to provide informed consent
- Non-smoking (vaping is considered smoking)
- No known medical conditions that might influence the study outcomes, e.g., heart disease, diabetes mellitus, obesity, disthyroidism and other endocrinopathies and renal failure
- Not taking any medications that might influence the study outcomes e.g., taking anabolic steroids or corticosteroids long term
- No clinically diagnosed eating disorders
- No severe dislike or allergy to any of the study food
- No hospitalisations in the last 6 months
- Not dieting and weight stable for 3 months before the study (\< 3 kg change in weight)
- Age \< 60y
- Smoking
- Food allergies
- Cognitive and mobility issues
- Hospitalisation in the last 6 months
- Known medical conditions that might influence the study outcomes
- Taking medications that influence the study outcomes
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 60 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.