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Amino Acid Oxidation of Whole-Food Protein: a Dose-Response Crossover Trial in Young Adults
Led by Maastricht University Medical Center · Updated on 2026-04-23
20
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
69 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this study is to assess the amino acid oxidation dose-response relationship of ingested whole-food protein in healthy adults. In a randomized, crossover design, 20 young, healthy adult males and females aged 18-35 years, will consume a dinner consisting of 0.32, 0.74, and 1.32 g protein･kg BM-1 (corresponding to 1, 2, and 4 minced beef patties, respectively) during 3 separate experimental trials.The main study endpoint is the amino acid oxidation of ingested protein over a 24-h period.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Amino Acid Oxidation of Whole-Food Protein: a Dose-Response Crossover Trial in Young Adults
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged between 18-35 years
- BMI between 18.5-30 kg/m2
- Healthy, recreationally active (exercise at least once per two weeks and a maximum of four days per week)
- No physical limitations (able to perform all activities associated with daily living independently)
You will not qualify if you...
- Smoking
- Vegan, vegetarian, or does not consume beef protein
- Diagnosed musculoskeletal disorders
- Use of medications known to affect protein metabolism (e.g., corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, prescribed acne medications)
- Chronic use of gastric acid-suppressing medication or anti-coagulants
- Unstable weight over the last three months
- Diagnosed gastrointestinal tract disorders or diseases
- Blood donation in the past 2 months
- Females who are pregnant
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Maastricht University Medical Centre+
Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands, 6200 MD
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
J
Julia M Malowany, MSc
CONTACT
J
Jorn Trommelen, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Number of Arms
3
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