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NCT01935271 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Nutritional Supplementation and Muscle Health: A Pilot Study on Immune Function
A NA study, sponsored by Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 12
- Enrollment target
NCT01935271 is a NA study that has completed, run by Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. The registered enrollment target is 12 participants.
The verdict
NCT01935271, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 12 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The ability of older adults to improve their muscle strength through exercise training appears related to how well their immune system functions. Thus, a nutritional supplement which improves immune function could theoretically boost strength gained for older adults from exercise. The purpose of this pilot study is to determine if a nutritional supplement has any effect on immune function. Veterans (age 60-80 yrs, N=12) be randomized in a double-blind placebo-controlled fashion to consume supplement or placebo for four weeks. After two weeks of consumption, subjects will be treated with a vaccine for tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. Blood will be drawn from each subject before and after vaccination to determine the effects of the supplement on immune response to vaccination. Additionally, subjects will undergo blood draw and muscle biopsy before and after two weeks of supplementation to determine the effects of supplementation on other measures of immune function (e.g. cytokine and growth factor levels). This is an important issue due to the serious health consequences associated with muscle loss in older adults and the need for improved strategies for rehabilitation.
Interventions
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Placebo
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Muscle Armor Supplement
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 12 participants |
| Start Date | 2013-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2013-08 |
| Phase | NA |
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The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01935271 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 12 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, which has 9 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01935271 about?
NCT01935271 is a clinical study titled "Nutritional Supplementation and Muscle Health: A Pilot Study on Immune Function". The ability of older adults to improve their muscle strength through exercise training appears related to how well their immune system functions. Thus, a nutritional supplement which improves immune function could theoretically boost strength gained for older adults from exercise. The purpose of thi...
What is the current status of trial NCT01935271?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 12 participants. The study started on 2013-01. Estimated completion is 2013-08.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01935271?
The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), Muscle Armor Supplement (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01935271?
This trial is sponsored by Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, which has 9 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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