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Effects of Dietary Protein on Musculoskeletal Health During Calorie Deficiency
NCT01292395 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Military personnel face many physiological challenges, including sustained physical activity and prolonged periods of negative energy balance. Chronic energy deficiency often results in a loss of skeletal muscle mass and can reduce overall bone health. Recent evidence suggests that dietary interventions that provide protein in excess of the current national dietary recommendation may confer protection against the negative effects of energy deficiency on the musculoskeletal system. The primary objective of this randomized, controlled study is to assess the effects dietary protein intake spanning the current acceptable macronutrient distribution range on musculoskeletal health following prolonged energy deficiency. Findings from this investigation will improve current understanding of dietary conditions necessary to reduce the damaging effects of caloric deficiency on musculoskeletal health in warfighters. Furthermore, given the rise in obesity in military populations, findings may aid in the development of nutritional weight management strategies that promote healthy weight loss without compromising musculoskeletal health.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Dietary Protein Intake
Study Locations (1)
North Dakota
- USDA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center — Grand Forks
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 42 participants |
| Start Date | 2010-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2011-11 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01292395
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01292395 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 42 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine, which has 43 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 3 conditions, with Weight Loss appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Dietary Protein Intake is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT01292395 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include North Dakota. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01292395 about?
NCT01292395 is a clinical study titled "Effects of Dietary Protein on Musculoskeletal Health During Calorie Deficiency". Military personnel face many physiological challenges, including sustained physical activity and prolonged periods of negative energy balance. Chronic energy deficiency often results in a loss of skeletal muscle mass and can reduce overall bone health. Recent evidence suggests that dietary intervent...
What is the current status of trial NCT01292395?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 42 participants. The study started on 2010-09. Estimated completion is 2011-11.
What conditions does trial NCT01292395 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Weight Loss, Bone Loss, Muscle Loss. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01292395?
The interventions under investigation include: Dietary Protein Intake (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01292395?
This trial is sponsored by United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine, which has 43 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT01292395 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across North Dakota. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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