Status:
COMPLETED
The Impact of a High Protein Diet on Substrate Oxidation and Energy Metabolism
Lead Sponsor:
University of Alberta
Collaborating Sponsors:
Almased Wellness GmbH
Conditions:
Dietary Modification
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-34 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
In the 19th century, researchers found out that the differences in the energy content of macronutrients (protein, carbohydrate and fat) can elicit different responses in the amount of calories individ...
Detailed Description
The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of a high protein diet (achieved through the use of a high protein supplement) versus standard diet on substrate oxidation and energy expenditure usi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Healthy;
- Non-smoker;
- Female;
- Aged 18 to 34.9 years;
- Body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m² (preferably between 20 and 24.9 kg/m²);
- Regular menstrual cycle (lasting between 25 and 35 days).
Exclusion
- Have previously been diagnosed with any kind of disease;
- Are taking any medications which may alter energy metabolism or body composition;
- Are lactose, gluten and/or soy allergic/intolerant;
- Follow a vegetarian, vegan or restrictive dietary pattern;
- Are pregnant or lactating;
- Have used nutritional supplements in the past two months;
- Perform over an hour per day of leisure time physical activity or more than seven hours per week of strenuous activity;
- Have had a nuclear medicine scan or injection of an X-ray dye in the past week;
- Have had a barium test/exam in the last two weeks;
- Claustrophobia.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2016
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02811276
Start Date
October 1 2016
End Date
March 1 2018
Last Update
August 28 2019
Active Locations (1)
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University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 2E1