Casein+ study: Dietary strategies to augment post-prandial muscle protein accretio

Completed

• Conditions: Sarcopenia; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified

• Registration Number: ISRCTN17091496
• Lead Sponsor: Maastricht University (Netherlands)

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2012-10-10
• Last Update Posted: 24 July 2017

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 48

Inclusion Criteria

1. Males
2. Age 70-85 years or age 18-30 years
3. Body mass index (BMI) < 30 kg·m^2

Exclusion Criteria

1. Type II diabetes
2. All co morbidities interacting with mobility and muscle metabolism of the lower limbs (e.g. arthrosis, arthritis, spasticity/rigidity, all neurological disorders and paralysis)
3. Use of anticoagulants, blood diseases, allergy for lidocain
4. Use of Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and acetylsalicylic acid
5. Patients suffering from Phenylketonuria (PKU)
6. Participation in any regular exercise program

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified