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Amino Acid

Test Lysine Intake for Exclusive Breastfeeding

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Led By Rajavel Elango

Research Sponsored by University of British Columbia

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Be between 18 and 65 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 8 hours

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Study Summary

This trial aims to determine how much lysine women who are exclusively breastfeeding their 3-4 month old infants need, and how this changes once the infants start eating solid foods at 9-10

Who is the study for?

This trial is for women who are exclusively breastfeeding a single infant aged 3-4 months. It's also for those same mothers when their infants transition to complementary feeding at 9-10 months. Participants must be healthy with no dietary restrictions that could affect the study.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study is testing different levels of lysine, an important amino acid, in the diets of breastfeeding women. Using protein shakes with varying lysine content, researchers will measure how this affects protein synthesis and nutrition during lactation and after introducing solid foods to infants.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since the intervention involves only dietary adjustments within normal nutritional ranges, significant side effects are not expected. However, minor digestive changes may occur due to variations in diet.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 8 hours

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~8 hours

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 8 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

Carbon 13 Oxidation

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Test Lysine IntakeExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Randomly assigned one of 7 test lysine intakes that range from deficient to excess (12mg/kg/d to 84mg/kg/d). Participants may complete up to 4 study days, at different randomly assigned intakes.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)OTHER_GOV

1,345 Previous Clinical Trials

26,453,499 Total Patients Enrolled

University of British ColumbiaLead Sponsor

1,419 Previous Clinical Trials

2,467,153 Total Patients Enrolled

Rajavel ElangoPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of British Columbia

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the specific eligibility criteria for individuals who can participate in this research endeavor?

"Candidates must be within the age range of 20 to 40 and exhibit lactation in order to qualify for participation. Approximately 15 individuals will be accepted into this research study."

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Are there currently any available slots for new participants in this medical trial?

"Per clinicaltrials.gov, this study is currently open for enrollment. It was initially listed on 1/1/2024 and most recently revised on 4/10/2024."

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Can individuals who have reached the age of 50 participate in this particular study?

"To be considered for inclusion in this study, individuals must be between 20 and 40 years old."

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What is the current sample size of patients involved in this clinical investigation?

"Affirmative. Information listed on clinicaltrials.gov highlights the ongoing recruitment of subjects for this trial. The study was initially disclosed on January 1st, 2024 and its last revision was made on April 10th, 2024. Enrollment is open for a total of 15 participants at one designated site."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Lysine Requirements During Lactation

Rajavel Elango, PhD 2024. "Lysine Requirements During Lactation". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06366204.