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The Effect of Protein Ingestion on the Recovery of Skeletal Muscle Function Following Eccentric Exercise.

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Healthy
Registration Number
NCT02980900
Lead Sponsor
University of Exeter
Brief Summary

The present study will assess the effect of the type and timing of protein ingestion 6 days prior to, and 7 days following eccentric exercise on the time course of 1) the recovery of muscle function, 2) the recovery of perceived muscle soreness, 3) muscle metabolism.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
36
Inclusion Criteria
  • Men and women who are generally healthy and recreationally active
Exclusion Criteria
  • Active cardiovascular disease or hypertension
  • Diagnosed metabolic impairment
  • Use of nutritional supplements
  • Use of anti-inflammatory medications
  • Habitual dietary protein intake of <0.8g/kg/day
  • Musculoskeletal disorders

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Isokinetic force production of the knee extensor muscles14 days
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Thigh volume14 days
Perceived muscle soreness14 days
Isometric force production of the knee extensor muscles14 days
Muscle protein synthesis14 days

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Sport and Health Sciences

🇬🇧

Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom

Sport and Health Sciences
🇬🇧Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom

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