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NCT04048616 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Impact of Protein and Alkali Supplementation on Skeletal Muscle in Older Adults
A NA study of Muscle Loss and Age-Related Sarcopenia, sponsored by Tufts University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 141
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04048616 is a NA study of Muscle Loss and Age-Related Sarcopenia that has completed, run by Tufts University. The registered enrollment target is 141 participants, above the 74-participant average among 6 other Muscle Loss trials with a reported enrollment target (91% higher). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT04048616, a NA study of Muscle Loss and Age-Related Sarcopenia, has completed, sponsored by Tufts University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 141 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The central hypothesis is that higher protein intake and a neutralizing alkaline salt supplement will improve muscle performance and mass, compared to their respective placebos, in older men and postmenopausal women.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT whey protein isolate
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT potassium bicarbonate (KHCO3)
- OTHER microcrystalline cellulose
- OTHER maltodextrin powder
Study Locations (1)
Massachusetts
- Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University - Boston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 141 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-07-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2023-12-21 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04048616
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04048616 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 141 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, above the 74-participant average among 6 other Muscle Loss trials with a reported enrollment target (91% higher). The listed sponsor is Tufts University, which has 163 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Muscle Loss appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions - of which whey protein isolate is the first listed.
NCT04048616 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04048616 about?
NCT04048616 is a clinical study titled "Impact of Protein and Alkali Supplementation on Skeletal Muscle in Older Adults". The central hypothesis is that higher protein intake and a neutralizing alkaline salt supplement will improve muscle performance and mass, compared to their respective placebos, in older men and postmenopausal women.
What is the current status of trial NCT04048616?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 141 participants. The study started on 2021-07-01. Estimated completion is 2023-12-21.
What conditions does trial NCT04048616 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Muscle Loss, Age-Related Sarcopenia.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04048616?
The interventions under investigation include: whey protein isolate (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), potassium bicarbonate (KHCO3) (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), microcrystalline cellulose (OTHER), maltodextrin powder (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04048616?
This trial is sponsored by Tufts University, which has 163 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04048616 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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