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Protein-rich Diet and Exercise for Aging Muscles
Study Summary
This trial will compare the effects of consuming a healthy, protein-rich diet emphasizing lean beef, compared to a healthy, normal-protein, lower beef diet (control 1), and a healthy protein-rich, lower beef diet emphasizing non-beef/red meat protein (control 2) on resistance training-induced changes in muscle and tendon tissue size, strength, and quality in older women.
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- You have claustrophobia or have implanted objects that would make it hard for you to have an MRI scan.I do not have any bone or joint problems that would stop me from exercising.My HbA1c level is below 6.5%, indicating I am not diabetic.You weigh too much for your height.You use tobacco.You should be able to do exercises that work out your upper and lower body.I regularly use pain relief medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.I am a woman aged between 60 and 80.
- Group 1: normal protein diet
- Group 2: a beef protein-rich diet
- Group 3: a protein-rich diet non-red meat
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- 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
Are any individuals aged 35 and older being considered for this clinical trial?
"This specific study only allows for applicants in the age range of 60 to 80 years old. However, there are two trials accommodating those under 18 and 337 studies that accept individuals over 65."
Who fulfills the eligibility criteria for this research endeavor?
"This clinical trial necessitates that patients between the ages of 60 and 80 have sarcopenia. Approximately 45 participants are being accepted into this study."
Are there any vacancies left for individuals to join this experiment?
"The clinical trial is still open for enrollment, per the details posted on clinicaltrials.gov. The initial posting was made on May 1st 2020 and the most recent edit occurred on May 31st 2022."
How many participants are currently taking part in this clinical trial?
"Affirmative. The information on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that recruitment for this trial is still ongoing, having first been published on May 1st 2020 and last updated a few weeks ago at the end of May 2022. A total of 45 patients are needed from one single location."
What are the key goals of this medical experiment?
"The primary outcome measure for this trial, to be observed one week prior to and after the intervention, is Tendon Connective Tissue Stiffness. Secondary measures consist of Blood Cholesterol Assay, Total Triglyceride Levels Assessment and Blood Glucose Analysis."
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