Status:

COMPLETED

The Effect of Mealworm Protein Ingestion on Muscle Protein Synthesis After Running Exercise in Humans

Lead Sponsor:

Maastricht University Medical Center

Conditions:

Muscle Protein Synthesis

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-35 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Rationale: Consumption of sufficient dietary protein is fundamental to skeletal muscle mass maintenance and overall health. Conventional animal-based protein sources such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs,...

Detailed Description

To assess whether volunteers are eligible to participate in this study, we will invite them to the University for a screening visit. At the start of the screening session, the entire experimental tria...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age 18 - 35 y
  • BMI 18.5 - 30 kg/m2
  • Having given informed consent

Exclusion

  • Participating in a structured (progressive) exercise program
  • Smoking regularly
  • Allergy to house dust mites or crustaceans
  • Diagnosed GI tract disorders or diseases
  • Diagnosed musculoskeletal disorders
  • Diagnosed metabolic disorders (e.g. diabetes)
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Hypertension (blood pressure above 140/90 mmHg)
  • Donated blood 3 months prior to test day
  • Pregnant
  • Amenorrhea
  • Using third generation oral contraceptives
  • Use of any medications known to affect protein metabolism (i.e. corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories).
  • Chronic use of gastric acid suppressing medication
  • Chronic use of anti-coagulants
  • Recent (\<1 year) participation in amino acid tracer (L-\[ring-13C6\]-phenylalanine and L-\[3,5-2H2\]-tyrosine studies

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 3 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 21 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

25 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05353595

Start Date

June 3 2022

End Date

September 21 2023

Last Update

October 31 2023

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Maastricht University Medical Centre+

Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands, 6229ER