The Effects of Resistance Training and Protein Supplementation in Healthy Elderly Men and Women.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Muscle Loss in Elderly
• Interventions: Dietary Supplement: Protein drink; Dietary Supplement: placebo drink

• Registration Number: NCT01004588
• Lead Sponsor: Maastricht University Medical Center

Brief Summary

The main objective of this study is to examine the effects of resistance type exercise training combined with nutritional support on body composition and muscle characteristics in healthy elderly men and women. For a comprehensive insight into the potential underlying mechanisms of the intervention effects on whole body-, muscle- and myocellular level, a broad range of tests will be performed before, during, and after the intervention period.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2009-10-26
• Study First Submitted QC: 2009-10-29
• Study First Posted: 2009-10-30
• Study Start: 2009-11
• Primary Completion: 2012-11
• Study Completion: 2012-11
• Status Verified: 2015-04
• Last Update Submitted: 2015-04-09
• Last Update Posted: 2015-04-10

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

• over 65 years
• healthy men and women

Exclusion Criteria

• cardiovascular disease
• COPD
• Parkinson
• rheumatoid arthritis
• musculoskeletal/orthopaedic disorders
• cognitive impairment
• subjects with metal implants

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Protein drink	Protein drink	protein drink
Placebo drink	placebo drink	Placebo drink

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in muscle mass measured by DXA-scan and CT-scan	0, 12 and 24 weeks

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Maastricht University; 🇳🇱 Maastricht, Netherlands