The Effect of Leucine on Body Composition and Muscle Characteristics in Elderly, Type 2 Diabetes Patients
Phase 2
Completed
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Registration Number
- NCT00643773
- Lead Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether long term leucine supplementation has a positive effect on body composition and muscle characteristics in elderly, type 2 diabetes patients.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Male
- Target Recruitment
- 60
Inclusion Criteria
- Clinical diagnosis of type 2 diabetes
Exclusion Criteria
- Impaired renal or liver function
- Cardiac disease
- Subjects with metal implants
- Hypertension
- Diabetes complications
- Exogenous insulin therapy
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- FACTORIAL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Body Composition 1, 3, and 6 months
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Muscle characteristics 1, 3, and 6 months
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Maastricht University
🇳🇱Maastricht, Netherlands
Maastricht University🇳🇱Maastricht, Netherlands