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NCT00635739 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Effect of Whey Protein Supplementation and Resistance Exercise on Muscle Parameters in Older Adults

A NA study, sponsored by Tufts University.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
80
Enrollment target

NCT00635739: Completed NA study, sponsored by Tufts University.

NCT00635739 is a NA study that has completed, run by Tufts University. The registered enrollment target is 80 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (94% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT00635739, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Tufts University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
80 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

This research study is looking at the effects of a whey protein nutritional supplement on changes in muscle mass, strength and physical function in response to a 6 month program of strength training exercise.

Primary Outcome

The maximum muscle strength of the leg extensor muscles as measured by pneumatic strength training equipment.

Interventions

  • DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Whey protein
  • DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Maltodextrin placebo

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 80 participants
Start Date 2008-04
Est. Completion 2011-05
Phase NA
Tufts University

163 total trials

What the finished NCT00635739 record still lists

NCT00635739 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 80 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (94% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Whey protein is the first listed.

NCT00635739 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00635739 about?

NCT00635739 is a clinical study titled "Effect of Whey Protein Supplementation and Resistance Exercise on Muscle Parameters in Older Adults". This research study is looking at the effects of a whey protein nutritional supplement on changes in muscle mass, strength and physical function in response to a 6 month program of strength training exercise.

What is the current status of trial NCT00635739?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 80 participants. The study started on 2008-04. Estimated completion is 2011-05.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00635739?

The interventions under investigation include: Whey protein (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), Maltodextrin placebo (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00635739?

This trial is sponsored by Tufts University, which has 163 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT00635739's enrollment target sits among peer trials

80 994th of 2000 higher than 941 of 2,000 other NA trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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