Status:
COMPLETED
Combined Nutrient Intake and Muscle Protein Synthesis
Lead Sponsor:
Maastricht University Medical Center
Conditions:
Aging
Eligibility:
MALE
70-85 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Dietary intervention to prevent sarcopenia in elderly people. The objective of this study is to test whether combined nutrient intake plays an important role in stimulation of the muscle protein growt...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- males
- 70-85 years or 18-30 years
- BMI \< 30
Exclusion
- Type II diabetes
- All co morbidities interacting with mobility and muscle metabolism of the lower limbs
- Use of anticoagulants
- Patients suffering from Phenylketonuria
- Participation in any regular exercise programme
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
48 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01239277
Start Date
January 1 2011
End Date
July 1 2011
Last Update
September 14 2011
Active Locations (1)
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Universiteit Maastricht, Bewegingswetenschappen
Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands