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
Active Locations (1)
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Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana, United States, 47907