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

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University of Alberta

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 2E1