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Protein
Protein Intake for Aging Muscle Growth
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Led By Stuart Phillips, PhD
Research Sponsored by McMaster University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be a male or female, between the ages of 65 - 80 years (inclusive)
Be older than 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up one day in response to 3 main meals (twice during the study - 1 day ingesting vegan meals and another day ingesting lacto-vegetarian meals)
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial is investigating how different amounts and types of protein affect muscle growth in older adults.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for men and women aged 65-80, in good health with a BMI of 20-35. Participants must be non-smokers, able to consent, and not use walking aids or have certain medical conditions like recent cancer (except some types), clotting disorders, severe illnesses affecting the study's integrity or taking specific supplements or steroids.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study investigates how different amounts and types of protein affect muscle growth in older adults. It compares the effects of a plant-based diet versus a Lacto-vegetarian diet on maintaining muscle mass as people age.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves dietary changes rather than medication, side effects may include digestive discomfort due to new food types or quantities. Specific side effects will depend on individual reactions to dietary adjustments.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I am between 65 and 80 years old.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ one day in response to 3 main meals (twice during the study - 1 day ingesting vegan meals and another day ingesting lacto-vegetarian meals)
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~one day in response to 3 main meals (twice during the study - 1 day ingesting vegan meals and another day ingesting lacto-vegetarian meals)
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Dynamic proteome profiling (synthesis and breakdown)
Integrated muscle protein synthesis
Whole-body protein balance
Secondary outcome measures
Cell signaling pathways regulating protein synthesis in skeletal muscle
Daily plasma amino acid concentration
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: RDA Lacto-Vegetarian/VeganExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Subjects will receive diets containing the RDA for protein from Lacto-vegetarian and Vegan sources in different periods during the protocol.
Group II: Higher than RDA Lacto-Vegetarian/VeganExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Subjects will receive diets containing more than the RDA for protein from Lacto-vegetarian and Vegan sources in different periods during the protocol.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Dairy Farmers of CanadaOTHER
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McMaster UniversityLead Sponsor
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National Dairy CouncilOTHER
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I have a condition causing significant weight loss, muscle loss, or weakness.I don't have bleeding disorders and only take up to 81mg of aspirin daily.I do not have any illnesses that could affect my participation in the study.I or my family have a history of blood clots.I use a cane or walker to help me walk.I am between 65 and 80 years old.I do not have major health issues that would stop me from taking oral protein supplements.I haven't used steroids, testosterone, creatine, whey protein, casein, or BCAAs in the last 45 days.I haven't had cancer in the last 5 years, except for certain skin or prostate cancers that haven't worsened.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: RDA Lacto-Vegetarian/Vegan
- Group 2: Higher than RDA Lacto-Vegetarian/Vegan
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is the magnitude of individuals included in this investigation?
"Affirmative, the data hosted on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this medical study is actively recruiting patients. This experiment was first made public on July 1st 2021 and its most recent update occurred on August 22nd 2022. It requires 40 volunteers to be enrolled at a single location."
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Is participation in this clinical experiment available to me?
"This study seeks 40 participants aged 65-80 who have signs of aging. To be eligible, individuals must be male or female, possess a BMI between 20 and 35 kg/m2, demonstrate capacity to give informed consent, enjoy general good health without smoking."
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Are researchers still recruiting participants for this trial?
"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this research is currently admitting participants. The trial was first published on July 1st 2021 and has been modified as recently as August 22nd 2022. 40 patients are sought after from a single site for the study's duration."
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Is this scientific experiment enrolling individuals aged 70 and above?
"Candidates aged between 65 and 80 are eligible to apply for this medical trial. Additionally, there are 239 other clinical trials available for patients older than 65, as well as 1 specifically tailored toward those below the age of 18 years old."
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