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NCT07254403 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Anabolic Response to Beef vs Plant Protein in (Pre)Frail Older Adults Using a Novel Stable Isotope Pulse Method
A NA study of Protein Metabolism, sponsored by Texas A&M University.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT07254403 is a NA study of Protein Metabolism that is actively recruiting participants, run by Texas A&M University. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, above the 40-participant average among 5 other Protein Metabolism trials with a reported enrollment target (50% higher). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT07254403, a NA study of Protein Metabolism, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Texas A&M University.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Frailty is a common clinical syndrome in older adults that increases the risk for poor health outcomes including falls, disability, hospitalization, and mortality. Previous research showed increased protein needs and reduced anabolic response to meals in older adults, indicating the need for proteins with a high anabolic capacity to prevent and attenuate physical and cognitive health decline throughout the frailty cycle. Recently, more people have chosen to eliminate animal (i.e., beef) products from their diets which is concerning because of beef's anabolic properties due to high essential amino acid (EAA) levels and many other positive health effects. The Researchers' recently developed stable isotope amino acid pulse method enables measurement of the true intracellular anabolic response to a meal and bioavailability of food-derived amino acids. The research objective is to examine differences in the anabolic response and bioavailability of individual EAA and non-essential amino acids (NEAA) in beef as compared to plant protein in older adults with and without (pre-)frailty.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Placebo
- OTHER Beef
- OTHER Tofu
Study Locations (1)
Texas
- Texas A&M University - College Station
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-10-31 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-12 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT07254403
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07254403 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, above the 40-participant average among 5 other Protein Metabolism trials with a reported enrollment target (50% higher). The listed sponsor is Texas A&M University, which has 95 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 1 condition, with Protein Metabolism appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.
NCT07254403 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT07254403 about?
NCT07254403 is a clinical study titled "Anabolic Response to Beef vs Plant Protein in (Pre)Frail Older Adults Using a Novel Stable Isotope Pulse Method". Frailty is a common clinical syndrome in older adults that increases the risk for poor health outcomes including falls, disability, hospitalization, and mortality. Previous research showed increased protein needs and reduced anabolic response to meals in older adults, indicating the need for protein...
What is the current status of trial NCT07254403?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2025-10-31. Estimated completion is 2026-12.
What conditions does trial NCT07254403 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Protein Metabolism.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07254403?
The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (OTHER), Beef (OTHER), Tofu (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07254403?
This trial is sponsored by Texas A&M University, which has 95 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT07254403 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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