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NCT04784806 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Amino Acid Profile and Muscle Protein Synthetic Response to Consuming Meat or Plant-based Alternatives
A NA study of Healthy, sponsored by University of California, Davis.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 17
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04784806: Completed NA study of Healthy, sponsored by University of California, Davis.
NCT04784806 is a NA study of Healthy that has completed, run by University of California, Davis. The registered enrollment target is 17 participants, below the 647-participant average among 1,090 other Healthy trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04784806, a NA study of Healthy, has completed, sponsored by University of California, Davis.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 17 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of the study is to quantify and compare the serum amino acid profile, and muscle protein synthesis rates, in response to consuming isonitrogenous amounts of ground meat (beef and pork) or plant-based alternatives -(soy and pea protein-based patties). Specific aim 1: Describe the post-prandial amino acid profile in serum in the 3 hours following consumption of the following four burger patties, in quantities calculated to deliver 20 grams of protein: ground beef, ground pork, Beyond Meat® burger, and tofu burger. Specific aim 2: Compare the ability of these four different foods to activate mTORC1 and protein synthesis in muscle.
Primary Outcome
A fasted 3.5mL baseline blood sample will be collected in serum separating tubes, after which subjects will consume one of the four patties. Five 3.5mL blood samples will be obtained at 30, 60, 90, 120 and 180 minutes following the patty consumption. Blood will be allowed to clot for 1hr before centrifugation at 1000 x g for 10 minutes. The serum will be frozen and kept at -80°C until processed. 100 microliters of each serum sample will be used for determining amino acid concentrations by high
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Tofu
- OTHER Ground beef
- OTHER Ground pork
- OTHER Beyond Meat
Study Locations (1)
California
- CTSC Clinical Research Center - Sacramento
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 17 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-04-30 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-09-23 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT04784806 record still lists
NCT04784806 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 17 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 647-participant average among 1,090 other Healthy trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Healthy appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions - of which Tofu is the first listed.
NCT04784806 reports a single indexed study location in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04784806 about?
NCT04784806 is a clinical study titled "Amino Acid Profile and Muscle Protein Synthetic Response to Consuming Meat or Plant-based Alternatives". The purpose of the study is to quantify and compare the serum amino acid profile, and muscle protein synthesis rates, in response to consuming isonitrogenous amounts of ground meat (beef and pork) or plant-based alternatives -(soy and pea protein-based patties). Specific aim 1: Describe the post-pr...
What is the current status of trial NCT04784806?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 17 participants. The study started on 2021-04-30. Estimated completion is 2021-09-23.
What conditions does trial NCT04784806 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Healthy.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04784806?
The interventions under investigation include: Tofu (OTHER), Ground beef (OTHER), Ground pork (OTHER), Beyond Meat (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04784806?
This trial is sponsored by University of California, Davis, which has 657 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04784806 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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