Nutritional Biomarkers of Sarcopenia
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial uses a drink with essential amino acids to check muscle health in older adults at risk of muscle loss. By seeing how muscles react to these amino acids, doctors can spot problems early, potentially preventing further muscle loss and weakness. Essential amino acids have been shown to effectively stimulate muscle growth and improve muscle mass, strength, and function in elderly individuals.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications, but you cannot use protein or amino acid supplements for 7 days before Visit 2, and you cannot use corticosteroids, testosterone, or similar anabolic agents.
Research Team
David D Church, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator
University of Arkansas
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants ingest 10g of a commercially available nutritional supplement during a study visit to assess skeletal muscle amino acid kinetics
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for plasma leucine concentration over a 5-hour period after ingestion
Treatment Details
Interventions
- XS Muscle Multiplier
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Arkansas
Lead Sponsor