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Compares treatment options for Muscle Protein Synthetic Response to Protein
Official title The Effectiveness of a Diet With Beef as Key Protein Component Versus a Plant-Based Diet to Support Integrated Muscle Protein Synthesis Rates in Healthy Older Individuals
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07049224
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Muscles are composed out of proteins. These proteins in turn are composed out of smaller building blocks, called amino acids.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 65 to 85. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Male or female sex
- Aged between 65 and 85 y inclusive
- BMI between 18.5 and 30 kg/m2 inclusive
You likely can't join if
- Not willing to consume meat/animal-based products during the study period
- Any food allergies (e.g. milk, gluten, etc.)
- Participating currently or in the 3 months prior to the study in a structured progressive exercise program.
- Smoking
- History of cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urogenital, neurological, psychiatric, dermatologic, musculoskeletal, metabolic, endocrine...
- Diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU)
See the full eligibility criteria
- Male or female sex
- Aged between 65 and 85 y inclusive
- BMI between 18.5 and 30 kg/m2 inclusive
- Not willing to consume meat/animal-based products during the study period
- Any food allergies (e.g. milk, gluten, etc.)
- Participating currently or in the 3 months prior to the study in a structured progressive exercise program.
- Smoking
- History of cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urogenital, neurological, psychiatric, dermatologic, musculoskeletal, metabolic, endocrine, haematological, immunologic disorders, allergy, major surgery and/or...
- Diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU)
- Donated full blood 3 months prior to test day
- Use of any medications that interferes with study participation and/or outcomes (i.e. corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, gastric acid suppressing medication) as assessed by the study team and...
- Use of DOAC, vitamin-K-antagonist, or multiple anticoagulants
- Fasting blood glucose \>7 mmol/L
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands
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?
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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, 65 years to 85 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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