Preservation of Fat Free Mass During Weight Loss
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Muscle Loss
- Registration Number
- NCT03102372
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
- Brief Summary
In this study, we aimed to examine the effect of whey protein supplementation given before night sleep on Fat Free Mass (FFM) preservation during a 4 wk period on Very Low Caloric Diet (VLCD).
Half of the participants underwent a 4 week VLCD and walking program, while the other half underwent a 4 week VLCD, walking program and had an additional protein supplement before each night sleep.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 29
Inclusion Criteria
- Body Mass Index (kg/m^2) > 28
- Age between 18 and 55 years
Exclusion Criteria
- Participation in regular resistance-, aerobic- or anaerobic training (>1 h/wk within the last 3 month before intervention start)
- Diabetes Physical disabilities that would hinder completion of the walking program.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Fat Free Mass Change from baseline to after the 4 week intervention period Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Oral glucose tolerance test Change from baseline to after the 4 week intervention period OGTT
Nitrogen balance Change in nitrogen content from baseline to day 7 and 28 of the intervention period Three 24 hours urin samples
Fitness level Change from baseline to after the 4 week intervention period Bike test
Blood pressure Change from baseline to after the 4 week intervention period Blood pressure at rest
Fat mass Change from baseline to after the 4 week intervention period DXA
waist circumference Change from baseline to after the 4 week intervention period waist circumference
Performance test Change from baseline to after the 4 week intervention period Intermittent running test (YY1R1C)