Status:
UNKNOWN
Effect of Incorporating Lean Beef Into a Protein-rich Diet During Resistance Training on Muscle and Tendon Strength in Older Women
Lead Sponsor:
Purdue University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Cattlemen's Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff
Conditions:
Sarcopenia
Aging
Eligibility:
FEMALE
60-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Loss of muscle mass and strength is a well-established outcome of normal aging. Muscle strength and mobility are also dependent on the quality and strength of connective tissue, which surrounds skelet...
Detailed Description
Sarcopenia, i.e., loss of muscle mass and strength, is a well-established consequence of normal aging. Skeletal muscle strength and mobility is also dependent on the composition and mechanical propert...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Women 60-80 years old.
- BMI \< 40
- Women with HbA1c less than 6.5% (non-diabetic)
- Must be able to complete upper and lower body resistance training exercise
Exclusion
- Chronic users of analgesic medications such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or prescription cyclooxygenase inhibitors -Prisoners-
- Users of tobacco
- Individuals with claustrophobia or implanted objects who cannot complete on MRI scan
- Individuals with any orthopedic condition that would prevent them from properly performing exercise.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
45 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04347447
Start Date
May 1 2020
End Date
December 1 2024
Last Update
August 29 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana, United States, 47907