Protein Ingestion and Skeletal Muscle Atrophy
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Muscle Atrophy
- Interventions
- Other: Lower limb immobilisation (leg brace) with varying levels of protein intake
- Registration Number
- NCT03797781
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Exeter
- Brief Summary
The effect of different protein intakes on skeletal muscle atrophy during short term unilateral leg immobilisation.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Male
- Target Recruitment
- 33
Inclusion Criteria
- BMI >18 and <28 no prescription medications or current illness.
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Exclusion Criteria
- BMI <18 and >28 current prescription medication no history of leg injury.
- Smoker
- Medical conditions including (cardiovascular disease ((e.g. hypertension)), metabolic disease ((e.g. type 2 diabetes)), any personal or family history of deep vein thrombosis.
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Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Minimum protein Lower limb immobilisation (leg brace) with varying levels of protein intake - Low protein Lower limb immobilisation (leg brace) with varying levels of protein intake - High protein Lower limb immobilisation (leg brace) with varying levels of protein intake -
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Muscle size 3 days
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Muscle strength 3 days
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Sport and Health Science
🇬🇧Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom