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Protect - The Impact of a High Protein Diet on Preservation of Muscle Mass

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Obesity
Registration Number
NCT01915030
Lead Sponsor
Wageningen University
Brief Summary

The present study is designed to investigate whether a high protein diet will preserve muscle mass during caloric restriction in older adults.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
61
Inclusion Criteria
  • Overweight and obese subjects (BMI 27-40 kg/m2)
  • Waist circumference male:≥ 102 cm, female: ≥ 88 cm
  • Willingness and ability to comply with the protocol
Exclusion Criteria
  • Renal insufficiency
  • Co-morbidities
  • Type 1 & 2 diabetics (Fasting glucose level ≥ 7 mmol/L)
  • Cancer
  • COPD
  • Participation in weight loss program 3 months before the intervention
  • Participation of any heavy resistance-type exercise training (>1 wk) the last 2 y.
  • Intentional or unintentional weight loss (> 3 kg in the last 3 months)
  • Severe loss appetite
  • Diagnosed allergy to milk products
  • Gastric bypass
  • Supplements or medication use for weight loss
  • Participation in any other intervention trial
  • Women can only participate if they are postmenopausal (last period ≥ a year ago)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in Body compositionbaseline and 12 weeks

DEXA scan

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Physical performancebaseline and 12 weeks

1. Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), maximum score is 12.

2. Leg strength by 1 Repetition Maximum, both leg extension and leg press

3. Handgrip strength

4. Time to walk 400m

Blood related parametersbaseline and 12 weeks

Glucose, insulin, HbA1c, lipid profile

Muscle related parametersbaseline and 12 weeks

muscle biopsies (muscle fiber type)

Physical activitybaseline and 12 weeks

Questionnaire LAPAQ - Activities of Daily Living

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Wageningen University

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Wageningen, Gelderland, Netherlands

Wageningen University
🇳🇱Wageningen, Gelderland, Netherlands

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