The effects of resistance type exercise training and protein supplementation on skeletal muscle mass, strength, and muscle characteristics in healthy elderly men and wome

Completed

• Conditions: veroudering; loss of muscle mass; sarcopenia; 10028302

• Registration Number: NL-OMON36424
• Lead Sponsor: niversiteit Maastricht

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 6 May 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Healthy elderly men and women between 65 - 90 years of age

Exclusion Criteria

cardiovascular disease, COPD, Parkinson, rheumatoid arthritis, musculoskeletal/orthopaedic disorders, cognitive impairment, lactose intolerance, milk protein allergy as well as subjects with metal implants will be excluded.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Muscle fiber cross-sectional area (muscle biopsies)<br /><br>1RM strength<br /><br>Quadriceps cross-sectional area (CT scan)</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Whole body and regional body composition (DXA scan)<br /><br>Glucose homeostasis and insulin sensitivity (from OGTT / fasting blood samples)<br /><br>Cognitive function</p><br>