Improvements by a Protein-Rich Plant-Based Diet and Resistance Exercise Program for Active Ageing
Not yet recruiting
- Conditions
- geennvt
- Registration Number
- NL-OMON56082
- Lead Sponsor
- Hogeschool van Amsterdam
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Pending
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 80
Inclusion Criteria
• Aged 55 years or older
• BMI 18.5-30 kg/m2
• Living independently
• Ability and willingness to comply with the protocol
• Written an informed consent
• Consent of the study physician
Exclusion Criteria
• Alcohol abuse (>14 glasses per week (women) or >21 glasses per week (men)) or
drug abuse in the opinion of the study physician
• Inability to understand the Dutch language
• Cognitive impairment (MMSE < 25)
• Diagnosed chronic disease that may interfere with protocol (e.g.,
cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, neurological, renal diseases, and/or diabetes)
• Current enrolment in an exercise program or other intervention study
• Planned a holiday during the intervention period and is unable to attend
training sessions for > 1 week
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>The primary study parameter is the protein intake after the twelve-week<br /><br>intervention. The protein intake will be measured with 3-day dietary record.</p><br>
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>The secondary study parameter is the change in appendicular skeletal muscle<br /><br>mass (ASMM) between baseline and after the three-month intervention. The<br /><br>muscle mass is measured with a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) in kg and<br /><br>percentage of total body weight. This study will assess the following<br /><br>parameters explorative: muscle strength and physical performance, body<br /><br>composition, cardiovascular parameters, nutritional status, and environmental<br /><br>outcomes.</p><br>