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Compares treatment options for Cricket Protein
Official title Insect vs Animal Protein for Building Muscle
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07159919
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This research is being carried out to investigate the potential of insects (crickets) as a sustainable protein source for supporting human muscle tissue by comparing cricket protein to a commonly used animal protein (whey). Insects have been used as protein source for many years in East-Asian and African cultures.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Adult males and females in general good health (aged 18+)
- BMI between 18.5 and 35 kg/m2
- Weight stable for 3 months (± 2 kg)
- Volunteers must be able and willing to give informed written consent
- Volunteers must be willing to provide blood and muscle tissue samples
You likely can't join if
- Injury or illness that prevents the adherence to 12 weeks resistance training and protein supplementation
- Those with metabolic conditions such as diabetes
- Those taking nutritional ergogenic aids (e.g. creatine, beta-alanine, sodium bicarbonate, dietary nitrate etc.)
- Those smoking, using nicotine products (e.g., e-cigarettes, patches) or not abstained from these activities for more than 6 months
- Pregnant or lactating (those who become pregnant during this study must notify the researchers immediately and the participant will be removed)
- Volunteers with a habitual caffeine intake \>400 mg/day (more than 5 cups standard coffee)
See the full eligibility criteria
- Adult males and females in general good health (aged 18+)
- BMI between 18.5 and 35 kg/m2
- Weight stable for 3 months (± 2 kg)
- Volunteers must be able and willing to give informed written consent
- Volunteers must be willing to provide blood and muscle tissue samples
- Volunteers must have been resistance training at least 3x per week for a minimum of 2 years
- Volunteers must be willing to follow a resistance training programme and consume a daily protein supplement for 12 weeks
- Not allergic to local anaesthetic
- Injury or illness that prevents the adherence to 12 weeks resistance training and protein supplementation
- Those with metabolic conditions such as diabetes
- Those taking nutritional ergogenic aids (e.g. creatine, beta-alanine, sodium bicarbonate, dietary nitrate etc.)
- Those smoking, using nicotine products (e.g., e-cigarettes, patches) or not abstained from these activities for more than 6 months
- Pregnant or lactating (those who become pregnant during this study must notify the researchers immediately and the participant will be removed)
- Volunteers with a habitual caffeine intake \>400 mg/day (more than 5 cups standard coffee)
- Drug or alcohol abuse in the last 2 years
- Those who are taking performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) or have previously taken PEDs in the previous 10 years
- Those who do not refrain from alcohol, caffeine containing drinks (e.g., coffee, coca cola, tea, Red Bull) and strenuous exercise 12 hours before the phase 1 visit
- Those with food allergies
- Those following weight loss diets
- Those who are vegan, vegetarian or refrain from dairy/egg consumption
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
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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, 18 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 Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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