Protein Ingestion and Resistance Exercise in Elderly

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Healthy
• Interventions: Dietary Supplement: Milk protein; Dietary Supplement: Whey protein; Dietary Supplement: Carbohydrates

• Registration Number: NCT01074879
• Lead Sponsor: University of Iceland

Brief Summary

The mail goal of this randomized controlled, dietary intervention study is to investigate whether protein supplementation in combination with resistance exercise can increase muscle mass and strength in elderly. Loss of muscle mass and -strength is frequent in this group. Participants (N = 220, equal distribution between men and women) are randomized to one of three groups receiving different quantities and qualities of protein supplementation after exercise. The results of this study will be used to form recommendations regarding diet and exercise for the prevention of this frequent health problem in elderly.

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2008-08
• Primary Completion: 2009-12
• Study Completion: 2009-12
• Status Verified: 2010-02
• Study First Submitted: 2010-02-23
• Study First Submitted QC: 2010-02-23
• Last Update Submitted: 2010-02-23
• Study First Posted: 2010-02-24
• Last Update Posted: 2010-02-24

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 220

Inclusion Criteria

• 65 years and older

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Exclusion Criteria

• uncontrolled coronary heart disease
• pharmacological interventions with drugs known to affect muscle mass
• major orthopedic disease
• low cognitive function.

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Milk protein	Milk protein	20 g milk protein + 20 g carbohydrates
Whey protein	Whey protein	20 g whey protein + 20 g carbohydrates
Carbohydrates	Carbohydrates	40 g carbohydrates

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Unit for Nutrition Research; 🇮🇸 Reykjavik, Iceland