Effects of Increased, Egg-Based Protein Intake on Muscle Composition,

Completed

• Conditions: Inflammation; Hypertrophy; Muscle Composition; Sarcopenia

• Registration Number: NCT01396915
• Lead Sponsor: Purdue University

Brief Summary

This study is designed to assess the effect of a diet-controlled nutrition program utilizing an egg-based higher protein diet on muscle composition and size, and indices of metabolic health and markers of systemic inflammation in older men and women who are slightly overweight.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2011-02
• Study First Submitted: 2011-02-11
• Study First Submitted QC: 2011-07-15
• Study First Posted: 2011-07-19
• Status Verified: 2013-05
• Primary Completion: 2014-02
• Study Completion: 2014-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2016-02-02
• Last Update Posted: 2016-02-04

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 22

Inclusion Criteria

• Men and Women between the ages of 55-80
• Body Mass Index between 27-35
• Non Diabetic
• Normal liver, kidney and heart functions within 10% of clinical normalcy
• Not currently following a weight loss or other special /non balanced diets
• weight stable

Exclusion Criteria

• fasting glucose > 110 mg/dl
• blood pressure > 160/110 mm Hg
• plasma total cholesterol > 260 mg/dl
• LDL-cholesterol >160mg/dl
• triacylglycerol>400 mg/dl
• >than 1 hour/week of habitual aerobic and /or resistance exercise
• Currently taking prescribed blood thinners

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Effects of Increased, Egg-Based Protein Intake on Muscle Composition, Metabolic Health and Systemic Inflammation in Obese, Older Adults	December 31, 2013	Anticipated subject recruitment completion

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Purdue University; 🇺🇸 W. Lafayette, Indiana, United States