Effect of a high protein milk drink with or without resistance training on muscle mass, muscle strength and functional performance in healthy active older adults.
- Conditions
- Effects of aging on skeletal muscle mass and functional performanceMusculoskeletal - Normal musculoskeletal and cartilage development and function
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12618001088235
- Lead Sponsor
- Monash University
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 48
Community dwelling male and female adults aged 50 years and older
-Physically capable, is defined as at least 3x30 minutes (90 minutes) of recreational exercise per week.
- Participants are required to not currently undergo strength/ resistance training and have not been involved in resistance training in the last 18 months.
- Low alcohol consumers (<2 standard drinks per day)
- Non-smokers
-BMI in the normal-overweight range (between 18.5-30.0 kg.m2)
-Normal resting blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
1. Milk protein intolerance or allergies
2.Participants currently using natural health products such as whey protein or vitamins (will need to disuse during the course of the study)
3.Major surgery in the past 12 months
4.Acute coronary (e.g. myocardial infarction) or vascular event in the last year as well as uncontrolled coronary heart disease.
5.Injuries preventing safe exercise
6.Any chronic diseases such as: Diabetes mellitus, or gastrointestinal disease.
7.Stroke in the past 2 years
8.Orthopedic limitations that limit the participant in the exercise program
9.Diagnosed with or taking medication for thyroid condition
10.Weight loss or more than 5% of body weight over the last 6 months.
11.All medications that can interfere with muscle mass such as corticosteroids, testosterone replacement or anabolic drugs
12.Participants currently undergoing immunosuppressive therapy or hormone replacement therapy.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
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- Secondary Outcome Measures
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