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Whey Protein for Exercise-Induced Gastrointestinal Symptoms

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Led By Jill A Parnell, PhD
Research Sponsored by Mount Royal University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 3 hours per session
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial studies effects of a low vs high-protein pre-workout meal on exercise-induced gut symptoms, fullness, and blood glucose levels in athletes.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for recreational competitive runners who run at least 25 km per week and often have stomach troubles like cramps or nausea during their runs. It's not clear who can't join because the exclusion criteria are missing.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing how a high-protein meal before exercise affects stomach comfort and blood sugar levels in runners, compared to a low-protein meal (control).See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects may include increased gastrointestinal discomfort such as bloating, gas, or cramps due to the high protein intake.

Timeline

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

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Gut fullness
Self-report exercise induced gastrointestinal symptoms
Secondary outcome measures
Perceive exertion
Plasma glucose levels

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: High ProteinExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Protein intake at 0.4 g/kg body weight
Group II: Low ProteinActive Control1 Intervention
Protein intake at 0.15g/kg body weight
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Whey protein
2011
Completed Phase 4
~1180

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Mount Royal UniversityLead Sponsor
2 Previous Clinical Trials
151 Total Patients Enrolled
Jill A Parnell, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorMount Royal University

Media Library

High Protein Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05855174 — N/A
Gastrointestinal Disorder Research Study Groups: Low Protein, High Protein
Gastrointestinal Disorder Clinical Trial 2023: High Protein Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05855174 — N/A
High Protein 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05855174 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does this trial mandate a seniority prerequisite for participation?

"The age requirements for recruitment into this clinical trial range from 18 years to 59 years."

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Are there any vacancies open within this research project?

"Affirmative. The clinicaltrial.gov website states that this clinical trial is actively seeking candidates, which was first published on March 13th 2019 and most recently updated on May 10th 2023. It aims to recruit a total of thirteen participants from one medical facility."

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Does my medical history qualify me to join this research endeavor?

"To qualify for this medical trial, candidates must be afflicted with a gastrointestinal disorder and within the ages of 18 to 59. Currently, the study is attempting to enrol 13 participants."

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What is the upper limit for recruits participating in this medical experiment?

"Indeed, the information available on clinicaltrials.gov affirms that this medical trial is actively enrolling candidates. It was first listed for recruitment on March 13th 2019 and its most recent update came through on May 10th 2023. The research team are looking to assemble a pool of thirteen individuals from one site."

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Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Protein and Exercise-Induced Gastrointestinal Symptoms
2019. "Protein and Exercise-Induced Gastrointestinal Symptoms". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05855174.
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