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Effects of Resistance-band Training and Nutritional Supplementation in Healthy Older Adults
Led by University of Regina · Updated on 2024-09-23
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Regina
Lead Sponsor
I
Iovate Health Sciences International Inc
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the effects of creatine monohydrate and whey protein supplements combined with resistance-band training on muscle and physical function in healthy older adults. The study focuses on sarcopenia, a condition marked by age-related loss of muscle strength, mass, and function, which impacts daily activities. This research aims to compare these supplements' effects during the first 10 weeks of a 20-week program and observe changes after stopping supplementation in the final 10 weeks. Participants will undergo a 20-week home-based resistance-band training program. They will be randomly assigned to receive either a combination of 3 grams of creatine and 30 grams of whey protein or 30 grams of whey protein alone during the first 10 weeks. The last 10 weeks involve no supplementation to assess the effects of stopping supplements during ongoing training. Throughout the study, participants will be assessed at baseline, week 10, and week 20 on body composition (lean mass, hydration), muscle size, strength, endurance, balance, and walking speed. These measures will help researchers understand how supplementation combined with resistance-band training influences muscle and functional ability in older adults. The study includes tracking safety and performance outcomes to provide detailed information about the interventions' impact over time.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effects of Resistance-band Training and Creatine and Whey Protein
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults aged 50 years or older
- Untrained, defined as performing 1 or fewer resistance training sessions per week for at least 6 weeks before the study start
You will not qualify if you...
- Taking creatine monohydrate within 30 days prior to the study start
- Currently ingesting whey protein
- Allergies to latex, fruit, dairy, nuts, seafood, or mustard
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 20 weeks
Participants engage in resistance-band training combined with creatine and/or whey protein supplementation to assess effects on muscle mass, strength, endurance, and functional ability.
3 visits (baseline, week 10, and week 20)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Regina
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, S4S 0A2
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Research Team
D
Darren Candow
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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