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NCT03029975 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
The Influence of Regular Beef Consumption and Protein Density of the Diet on Training-induced Gains in Muscle Strength and Performance in Healthy Adults
A NA study of Aging, sponsored by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 41
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03029975: Completed NA study of Aging, sponsored by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
NCT03029975 is a NA study of Aging that has completed, run by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The registered enrollment target is 41 participants, below the 2,195-participant average among 262 other Aging trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03029975, a NA study of Aging, has completed, sponsored by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 41 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Humans lose muscle and strength as they get older. Further, ageing is accompanied by loss in cognitive function. It is not quite clear why this happens; however, it is known that the loss of muscle and strength can increase risk for physical and mental health risks and impair the ability of older people to remain physically independent. Weight lifting and proper nutrition, particularly eating high quality protein at the proper time and quantity, may help prevent these losses when a person gets older. To determine if regular beef consumption as part of a higher protein diet aids the muscle adaptive response to resistance training and improvements in cognition, seventy healthy individuals will be recruited to lift weights 3 times a week for 10 weeks. One group (n=36) will consume the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein (0.8g/kg/day), while the other group (n=36) will consume an amount twice the RDA (1.6g/kg/day), which is in agreement with recommendations from the American College of Sports Medicine. Participants will have their muscle strength tested and samples of blood and muscles will be collected before and after training to determine how the muscle adaptive response to resistance exercise is affected by higher protein intake. In addition, participants will undergo cognitive assessments at baseline and follow-up to determine the influence of improving muscle strength on attention and memory. Overall, the investigators proposed study will use sensitive methodology to determine if providing protein above the RDA and at optimal times during the day in combination with a weight lifting program can help make someone stronger and build larger muscles than someone consuming the RDA, as well as what processes may be responsible for helping the muscles to get bigger and stronger.
Primary Outcome
Assess maximum strength of legs using an isokinetic dynamometer in combination with 1 repetition maximum testing on leg extension, leg press, and leg curl machines.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Resistance Training Exercise
- BEHAVIORAL Beef Protein Consumption
Study Locations (1)
Illinois
- Freer Hall - Urbana
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 41 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-02-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-05-17 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03029975 record still lists
NCT03029975 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 41 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 2,195-participant average among 262 other Aging trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Aging appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Resistance Training Exercise is the first listed.
NCT03029975 reports a single indexed study location in Illinois.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03029975 about?
NCT03029975 is a clinical study titled "The Influence of Regular Beef Consumption and Protein Density of the Diet on Training-induced Gains in Muscle Strength and Performance in Healthy Adults". Humans lose muscle and strength as they get older. Further, ageing is accompanied by loss in cognitive function. It is not quite clear why this happens; however, it is known that the loss of muscle and strength can increase risk for physical and mental health risks and impair the ability of older pe...
What is the current status of trial NCT03029975?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 41 participants. The study started on 2017-02-01. Estimated completion is 2019-05-17.
What conditions does trial NCT03029975 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Aging.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03029975?
The interventions under investigation include: Resistance Training Exercise (BEHAVIORAL), Beef Protein Consumption (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03029975?
This trial is sponsored by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, which has 129 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03029975 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Illinois. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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