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Collagen + Vitamin C for Muscle Health

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Research Sponsored by University of Toronto
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Participants will be aged 18-35 years old
Participants must be normal to overweight (e.g., BMI 18.5-30)
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 24 hours
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Study Summary

This trial will test the effects of a special vitamin C-enriched supplement on muscle metabolism & collagen remodelling after exercise.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for healthy, active men and women aged 18-35 with a BMI of 18.5-30. Women must have regular menstrual cycles and not be on birth control recently. Participants should avoid resistance exercise and alcohol before the study, get at least 7 hours of sleep nightly, and not use tobacco or illicit drugs.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests how a collagen-based supplement with vitamin C taken before sleep affects muscle connective tissue after resistance exercise compared to a carbohydrate placebo. It uses a special tracer to track changes in the muscle.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects are not explicitly listed but may include typical reactions to supplements such as digestive discomfort or allergic reactions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am between 18 and 35 years old.
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My BMI is between 18.5 and 30.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~24 hours
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 24 hours for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Enrichment of Muscle Collagen
Secondary outcome measures
Area of muscle with localized collagen remodelling
Concentration of Urinary Growth Hormone
Enrichment of Myofibrillar Protein
Other outcome measures
Intensity of Muscle Soreness

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: Collagen and Vitamin CActive Control1 Intervention
Group II: Carbohydrate PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of TorontoLead Sponsor
693 Previous Clinical Trials
1,020,074 Total Patients Enrolled
~3 spots leftby Sep 2024
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