Maximizing the Dietary Pattern of Older Adults: the Effects of Protein Intake on Protein Kinetics

University of Arkansas1 site in 1 country44 target enrollmentMay 27, 2021

ConditionsSarcopenia

Overview

Phase: N/A
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Sarcopenia
Sponsor: University of Arkansas
Enrollment: 44
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Whole Body Protein Turnover
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 2 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

A randomized study to demonstrate how animal-based protein-rich food sources can be used by older adults to increase protein intake within pre-existing dietary patterns.

Detailed Description

Current dietary patterns of older Americans will be augmented by readily available quality protein sources. Investigators will observe the effects of recommended and common protein intakes on the maintenance of whole-body protein balance and potential for muscle protein anabolism. 3 groups of 10 older subjects will be studied during daily protein intakes. Study duration per subject will be about 2 weeks.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

May 27, 2021

End Date

March 15, 2022

Last Updated

2 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

University of Arkansas

Responsible Party

Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•BMI ≤ 35 kg/m2
•Capable of providing informed consent
•COVID-19 negative and/or asymptomatic

Exclusion Criteria

•Subject who does not/will not eat animal protein sources.
•Body mass index \>
•History of chemotherapy or radiation therapy for cancer in the 6 months prior to enrollment.
•Use of insulin to control blood sugar level.
•Currently receiving androgen (e.g., testosterone) or anabolic (e.g., GH, IGF-I) therapy.
•Currently using prescription blood thinning medications.
•Unable or unwilling to suspend aspirin use for 7 days prior to Visit
•Unwilling to avoid using protein or amino-acid supplements during participation.