Status:

COMPLETED

Can Amino Acid Supplementation Augment the Anabolic Response in Tendon After Exercise

Lead Sponsor:

Purdue University

Conditions:

Tendinopathy

Eligibility:

All Genders

21-80 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to determine if an oral provision of amino acids will enhance exercise-induced increases in markers of Achilles tendon collagen production.

Detailed Description

Tendon pain is a common complaint in older adults. The mechanisms contributing to the large number of tendon problems in older adults are not known. It has been shown that tendon cross-sectional area ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 21-35 years or 60-80 years old

Exclusion

  • diabetes
  • BMI\>35
  • acute illness, cardiac, pulmonary, liver, or kidney abnormalities, uncontrolled hypertension, metabolic disorders, arthritis, or a history of neuromuscular problems.
  • chronic pain medication users
  • alcoholism
  • competitive athletes
  • pregnant women will be excluded
  • Individuals with specific allergies to amino acids

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 9 2017

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 20 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

7 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04067479

Start Date

May 9 2017

End Date

December 20 2022

Last Update

April 11 2023

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Purdue University

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States, 47907