Status:
COMPLETED
Maximizing the Dietary Pattern of Older Adults: the Effects of Protein Intake on Protein Kinetics
Lead Sponsor:
University of Arkansas
Conditions:
Sarcopenia
Eligibility:
All Genders
50-70 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
A randomized study to demonstrate how animal-based protein-rich food sources can be used by older adults to increase protein intake within pre-existing dietary patterns.
Detailed Description
Current dietary patterns of older Americans will be augmented by readily available quality protein sources. Investigators will observe the effects of recommended and common protein intakes on the main...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- BMI ≤ 35 kg/m2
- Capable of providing informed consent
- COVID-19 negative and/or asymptomatic
Exclusion
- Subject who does not/will not eat animal protein sources.
- Body mass index \> 35.
- History of chemotherapy or radiation therapy for cancer in the 6 months prior to enrollment.
- Use of insulin to control blood sugar level.
- Currently receiving androgen (e.g., testosterone) or anabolic (e.g., GH, IGF-I) therapy.
- Currently using prescription blood thinning medications.
- Unable or unwilling to suspend aspirin use for 7 days prior to Visit 3.
- Unwilling to avoid using protein or amino-acid supplements during participation.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 27 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 15 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
44 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04830514
Start Date
May 27 2021
End Date
March 15 2022
Last Update
August 24 2023
Active Locations (1)
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72205