Dietary strategies to promote muscle protein anabolism in the elderly

Completed

• Conditions: preventie sarcopenie; loss of muscle mass; sarcopenia; 10028302

• Registration Number: NL-OMON31675
• Lead Sponsor: niversiteit Maastricht

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 13 May 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 132

Inclusion Criteria

In study A, non-obese male subjects (BMI <27) between the age of 18-30 yrs and 70-85 yrs will be selected. In studies B and C, non-obese male subjects (BMI <27) between the age of 70-85 yrs will be selected.

Exclusion Criteria

Exclusion criteria are: type II diabetes or other known diseases, use of medication, female, other ages or BMI than indicated above, participation in any regular exercise program.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>All interventions will affect muscle protein synthesis. With the application of<br /><br>amino acid tracer methodology we are able to determine muscle protein<br /><br>synthesis.</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Differences in rate of uptake/absorption for the intestine using the<br /><br>application of intrinsically milk proteins.</p><br>