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High Protein Effect on Body Composition and Sarcopenia Markers in Older Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Not Applicable
Conditions
Type2 Diabetes Mellitus
Interventions
Other: 0.8 protein
Other: 1.5 protein
Registration Number
NCT05457088
Lead Sponsor
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Brief Summary

This study will investigate the impact of dietary protein intake on progressive muscle loss and functionality (sarcopenia) in older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Sarcopenia is known to have a bidirectional interaction with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Therefore in order to address this bidirectional complication we suggest that an increased intake of dietary protein at 1.5 gr/kg/day (current official recommendation is 0.8 gr/kg/day) could help to treat the sarcopenia, which in turn will help to ameliorate the type 2 diabetes mellitus progression.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
25
Inclusion Criteria
  • must have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus during the last 5 years
  • must have BMI 18.5-24.9
Exclusion Criteria
  • receive dietary supplements
  • extreme dietary habits
  • chronic inflammation disease
  • cancer
  • autoimmune disease

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
control group0.8 proteinDietary intervention with protein intake 0.8 gr/kg/day
intervention group1.5 proteinDietary intervention with protein intake 1.5 gr/kg/day
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
C reactive proteinWeek 0, week 6, week 12

Change from baseline in C reactive protein and will be assessed by commercially available kit

Dietary intake of macro- and micro-nutrientsWeek 0, week 3 , week 6, week 9, week 12

Change from baseline in macro- and micro- nutrients and will be assessed with -3 day recall

handgrip strengthWeek 0, week 6, week 12

Change from baseline in handgrip strength and will be assessed by handgrip dynamometer

Sit to stand testWeek 0, week 6, week 12

Change from baseline in "Sit to stand" test which measures muscle functionality and will be assessed by chronometer

blood glucoseWeek 0, week 6, week 12

Change from baseline in blood glucose and will be assessed by commercially available kit

skeletal muscle mass indexWeek 0, week 12

Change from baseline in skeletal muscle mass index and will be assessed by dual energy x-ray absorptiometry ((leg lean mass+arm lean mass)/height\^2)

calf circumferenceWeek 0, week 6, week 12

Change from baseline in calf circumference and will be assessed by measuring tape

Timed up and go testWeek 0, week 6, week 12

Change from baseline in "Timed up and go" test which measures muscle functionality and will be assessed by chronometer

10 meters walking testWeek 0, week 6, week 12

Change from baseline in 10 meters walking test which measures muscle functionality and will be assessed by chronometer

Serum insulinWeek 0, week 6, week 12

Change from baseline in serum insulin and will be assessed by commercially available kit

Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1)Week 0, week 6, week 12

Change from baseline in HbA1 and will be assessed by commercially available kit

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
low-density lipoprotein (LDL)Week 0, week 6, week 12

Change from baseline in LDL and will be assessed by commercially available kit

high-density lipoprotein (HDL)Week 0, week 6, week 12

Change from baseline in HDL and will be assessed by commercially available kit

Enzymatic activity of glutathione peroxidase in red blood cell lysateWeek 0, week 6, week 12

Change from baseline in enzymatic activity of glutathione peroxidase in red blood cell lysate and will be assessed by commercially available kit

Enzymatic activity of superoxide dismutase in plasmaWeek 0, week 6, week 12

Change from baseline in superoxide dismutase in plasma and will be assessed by commercially available kit

triglycerides levelWeek 0, week 6, week 12

Change from baseline in triglycerides level and will be assessed by commercially available kit

Enzymatic activity of glutathione peroxidase in plasmaWeek 0, week 6, week 12

Change from baseline in enzymatic activity of glutathione peroxidase in plasma and will be assessed by commercially available kit

cholesterol levelWeek 0, week 6, week 12

Change from baseline in cholesterol level and will be assessed by commercially available kit

Enzymatic activity of superoxide dismutase in red blood cell lysateWeek 0, week 6, week 12

Change from baseline in superoxide dismutase in red blood cell lysate and will be assessed by commercially available kit

Protein carbonyls in plasmaWeek 0, week 6, week 12

Change from baseline in protein carbonyls in plasma and will be assessed by commercially available kit

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

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Athens, Attiki, Greece

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