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Peanut snacks for Obesity (mGAINS Trial)
mGAINS Trial Summary
This trial will test whether eating peanuts or a high-carbohydrate, peanut-free snack can help athletes and military personnel gain weight in a healthy way.
- Obesity
mGAINS Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowmGAINS Trial Timeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.mGAINS Trial Design
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- You have taken or are currently taking anabolic steroids.You are not taking any medications or dietary supplements that could affect the outcome of the study.You do not smoke.You want to gain weight to improve your performance in sports, fitness or military training/competition.You are allergic to nuts, peanuts, tree nuts, or legumes.You have no prior experience with weight training.You have limitations with your bones or muscles that make it difficult to lift weights.You have a history of eating disorders or currently show signs of disordered eating.You are currently pregnant.You are willing to follow a strict diet of 500 calories per day and weight train three times a week for a period of 10 weeks.You have engaged in weight training within the last year.You're currently taking dietary supplements or medication that may affect the growth of lean muscle tissue.
- Group 1: Peanut snacks
- Group 2: No peanut-containing snacks
- 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
Could I be a subject of this research?
"Up to 32 participants, aged 18-40, who are seeking to gain 5 pounds for athletic, military, or fitness purposes, and who have weight trained in the past year, are eligible for this trial. Furthermore, applicants cannot be taking medications or supplements that would interfere with the trial, must not smoke, be in good general health (e.g. no high blood pressure or coronary heart disease), and be willing to consume 500 additional calories per day and weight train 3 times per week for 10 weeks."
Are young adults eligible for participation in this research project?
"This particular clinical trial is only for patients between the ages of 18 and 40. However, there are other medical studies that 47 young patients and 96 senior citizens can participate in."
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