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Creatine Supplementation on Kidney Function in Resistance-trained Individuals

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Healthy Persons
Registration Number
NCT01817673
Lead Sponsor
University of Sao Paulo
Brief Summary

There is a claim that creatine supplementation might affect kidney function, especially in those consuming a high-protein diet. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of creatine supplementation on kidney function in resistance-trained individuals ingesting a high-protein diet.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
46
Inclusion Criteria
  • participation in recreational resistance training
  • consumption of a high-protein diet (≥ 1.2 g/Kg/d)
Exclusion Criteria
  • vegetarian diet
  • use of creatine supplements in the past 6 months
  • chronic kidney disease
  • use of anabolic steroids.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
kidney function3 months

as assessed by 51Cr-EDTA clearance

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
proteinuria3 months
albuminuria3 months
serum urea3 months
serum creatinine3 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Univsersity of Sao Paulo

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Sao Paulo, Brazil

Univsersity of Sao Paulo
🇧🇷Sao Paulo, Brazil

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