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High-Fat Pork for Muscle Health
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Led By Nicholas A Burd, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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 during the 3-hour post-absorptive period prior to ingestion of the study meal or beverage and throughout the 5-hour post-prandial period following meal ingestion
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Study Summary
This trial is exploring how eating fatty meats can help maintain muscle mass & physical performance in adults. It will measure the anabolic effect of lipids on muscle protein synthesis.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for healthy adults aged 20-50, who are recreationally active, weight stable for the past 6 months, and pre-menopausal. Excluded are those with obesity (BMI >30), tobacco use in the last 6 months, certain medical conditions or surgeries, unstable weight, irregular menstrual cycles, mental illness, allergies to specific substances like local anesthetics or latex.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study aims to compare the muscle-building effects of eating different types of pork—84% lean vs. 96% lean—to a carbohydrate drink. Researchers believe that whole foods may have additional benefits for muscle protein synthesis beyond isolated nutrients.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves food products rather than medications or invasive procedures, side effects might be minimal and could include typical food-related reactions such as gastrointestinal discomfort if one has sensitivities to pork.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ during the 3-hour post-absorptive period prior to ingestion of the study meal or beverage and throughout the 5-hour post-prandial period following meal ingestion
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~during the 3-hour post-absorptive period prior to ingestion of the study meal or beverage and throughout the 5-hour post-prandial period following meal ingestion
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Myofibrillar Fractional Synthetic Rate
Secondary outcome measures
Plasma Amino Acid Concentration
Plasma Free Fatty Acid Concentration
Plasma Glucose Concentration
+1 moreTrial Design
3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: High-Fat PorkExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
This condition will consist of consuming 109.6 g of high-fat (18.84% crude fat) ground pork.
Group II: Low-Fat PorkActive Control1 Intervention
This condition will consist of consuming 90.2 g of low-fat (4.90% crude fat) ground pork.
Group III: Carbohydrate ControlPlacebo Group1 Intervention
This condition will consist of a carbohydrate beverage.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignLead Sponsor
189 Previous Clinical Trials
37,370 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Muscle Protein Synthesis
55 Patients Enrolled for Muscle Protein Synthesis
Nicholas A Burd, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
5 Previous Clinical Trials
116 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Muscle Protein Synthesis
48 Patients Enrolled for Muscle Protein Synthesis
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I often feel dizzy or faint and have weakness or numbness in my arms or legs.I do not have liver, kidney, heart, muscle, autoimmune, or nerve diseases.I am not taking medication that affects protein metabolism.I have limitations in my physical activities.I am between 20 and 50 years old.I haven't taken supplements like creatine or DHEA that affect muscle mass in the last 6 weeks.I haven't been hospitalized or had surgery for metabolic, heart, or muscle/bone issues in the last year.I have arthritis.I have a tumor.I have phenylketonuria.I am between 20 and 50 years old.I have not gone through menopause.My BMI is over 30.I am taking medication that affects my hormone levels.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Low-Fat Pork
- Group 2: High-Fat Pork
- Group 3: Carbohydrate Control
Awards:
This trial has 0 awards, including: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
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What eligibility requirements must be met to join this clinical trial?
"This medical trial is accepting 15 individuals between the ages of 20-50 with muscle protein synthesis. Prerequisites include pre-menopausal status, recreational activity habituation, and a weight that has been stable for the preceding 6 months."
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Does this experimental procedure accept applications from octogenarians?
"This clinical trial requires its participants to be aged between 20 and 50, in compliance with the eligibility criteria."
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How many individuals have enrolled in this medical experiment thus far?
"Affirmative. According to the information available on clinicaltrials.gov, this experiment is currently recruiting patients and was first uploaded onto the platform on July 15th 2023. The latest update was made on August 24th of the same year and it seeks to enrol 15 volunteers across a single medical facility."
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Are enrollment opportunities for this experiment currently available?
"Affirmative. Data sourced from clinicaltrials.gov suggests that this medical trial is actively attempting to recruit individuals for participation; the study was first posted on July 15th 2023 and updated most recently on August 24th, 2023. As of now, the research team are looking to enroll 15 patients at 1 designated site."
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