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Pilot Trial: Bioavailability Animal vs. Plant Protein Drink
Led by ETH Zurich · Updated on 2024-06-21
12
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
11 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
A pilot study is being conducted to compare a new plant-based protein drink to commercially available animal-based protein drinks. The goal is to assess if the plant-based drink delivers amino acids to the bloodstream as effectively as the animal-based drinks, potentially offering a viable option for those on plant-based diets. The study will involve approximately 12 healthy adults aged 18-40. Each participant will try all three drinks (the new plant-based drink, a commercial animal-based drink, and another animal-based recipe) on separate days in a randomized order. Before and after (30, 60, and 90 minutes) consuming each drink, a small blood sample will be drawn to measure amino acid levels (leucine). By comparing the results, the investigators hope to determine if the plant-based drink can match the effectiveness of animal-based protein drinks in delivering essential nutrients. This research could contribute to the development of sustainable and nutritious plant-based protein alternatives.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Pilot Trial: Bioavailability Animal vs. Plant Protein Drink
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Male or female gender
- Age between 18 and 40 years
- Signed written informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- History of smoking
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Body mass index (BMI) greater than 35 kg/m2
- Consumed caffeine less than 1 day before study participation
- Allergies to soy, peas, milk, lactose, or fructose
- Performed high intensity exercise less than 2 days before study participation
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
SLA - ETH Zurich
Schwerzenbach, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, 8603
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
G
Gommaar D'Hulst, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Number of Arms
3
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