Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of Whey and Collagen Protein Blend on Protein Synthesis Rates

Lead Sponsor:

Maastricht University Medical Center

Conditions:

Muscle Protein Synthesis

Eligibility:

MALE

18-35 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Rationale: Protein ingestion stimulates muscle protein synthesis and augments the muscle protein synthetic response to a single exercise session. In support, protein supplementation has been shown to ...

Detailed Description

This study utilizes a double-blind, parallel-group, placebo-controlled intervention with two groups. In total, up to 38 healthy recreationally active male subjects (age: 18-35 y) will be included in t...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Males
  • Aged between 18-35 years
  • Healthy, recreationally active (performing exercise 3 times per week or less in the past 6 months)
  • BMI 18.5 - 30 kg/m2
  • No physical limitations (i.e. able to perform all activities associated with daily living in an independent manner).

Exclusion

  • Females
  • Musculoskeletal disorders
  • Use of any medications known to affect protein metabolism (i.e. corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, or prescribed acne medications).
  • Participation in any structured regular exercise program
  • Chronic use of gastric acid suppressing medication or anti-coagulants
  • Pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract
  • Blood donation in the past 2 months

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 6 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 3 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

36 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05386771

Start Date

September 6 2022

End Date

April 3 2023

Last Update

July 19 2023

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Maastricht University Medical Centre+

Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands, 6229ER