A Protein Supplementation and Exercise Strategy to Promote Muscle Protein Anabolism in Frail Elderly People
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia
- Registration Number
- NCT01110369
- Lead Sponsor
- Wageningen University
- Brief Summary
The present study is designed to investigate whether timed protein supplementation will increase skeletal muscle mass in the frail elderly population.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 62
Inclusion Criteria
- Frail elderly individuals
- Able to understand and perform the study procedures
Exclusion Criteria
- Type I or type II diabetes (fasted blood glucose level ≥7,0 mmol)
- No recent history (within 2 years) of participating in any regular resistance exercise training program (general questionnaire)
- Use of anti-coagulation medication (except of Acetyl Salicyl acid)
- Presence of coronary heart disease (ECG)
- Renal insufficiency (eGFR <60 mL/min/1.73 m2)
- Allergic or sensitive for milk proteins
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in skeletal muscle mass Baseline, 3 months and 6 months
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Physical performance Baseline, 3 months and 6 months Blood will be collected to assess parameters related to the outcome measures Baseline, 3 months and 6 months Dietary intake Baseline, 3 months and 6 months Physical activity Baseline, 3 months and 6 months Cognitive performance Baseline and 6 months Blood pressure Baseline, 3 months and 6 months
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Wageningen University
🇳🇱Wageningen, Gelderland, Netherlands
Wageningen University🇳🇱Wageningen, Gelderland, Netherlands