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Improvements by a Protein-Rich Plant-Based Diet and Resistance Exercise Program for Active Ageing

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Protein Intake
Registration Number
NCT06172725
Lead Sponsor
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Brief Summary

High-protein intake and physical activity are important approaches to preserve muscle mass. Consuming high levels of high-quality proteins to preserve muscle mass is challenging with a plant-based diet. The healthy, older participants will follow a twelve-week high-protein vegetarian diet or high-protein omnivorous diet both in combination with a resistance training program. The change in protein intake and muscle mass will be assessed.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
All
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 (more than 14 glasses per week (women) or more than 21 glasses per week (men)) or drug abuse in the opinion of the study physician (CBS et al., 2017)
  • Inability to understand the Dutch language
  • Cognitive impairment (MMSE more than 25)
  • Diagnosed chronic disease that may interfere with protocol (e.g., cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, neurological, known renal diseases (eGFR more than 60 mL/min (Levey & Coresh, 2012), 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 more than 1 week

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Protein intakeThree months

Protein intake

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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