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Sponsors and Collaborators: |
Tufts University National Dairy Council |
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Information provided by: | Tufts University |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00635739 |
This research study is looking at the effects of a whey protein nutritional supplement on changes in muscle mass, strength and physical function in response to a 6 month program of strength training exercise.
Condition | Intervention |
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Mobility Limitation |
Dietary Supplement: Whey protein Dietary Supplement: Maltodextrin placebo |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Treatment, Randomized, Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator), Parallel Assignment, Efficacy Study |
Official Title: | Efficacy of Whey Protein Supplementation on Resistance Exercise-Induced Changes in Muscle Strength, Fat Free Mass, and Function in Mobility-Limited Older Adults |
Estimated Enrollment: | 80 |
Study Start Date: | April 2008 |
Estimated Study Completion Date: | February 2010 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date: | February 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
Arms | Assigned Interventions |
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A, 1: Active Comparator |
Dietary Supplement: Whey protein
powdered, 46g supplement dissolved in fluids, twice daily
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A, 2: Placebo Comparator |
Dietary Supplement: Maltodextrin placebo
powdered, 46g supplement dissolved in fluids, twice daily
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Ages Eligible for Study: | 70 Years to 85 Years |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Contact: Roger A Fielding, Ph.D. | (617) 556-3016 | roger.fielding@tufts.edu |
United States, Massachusetts | |
Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging | |
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02111 |
Principal Investigator: | Roger A Fielding, Ph.D. | Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging |
Responsible Party: | Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging ( Roger Fielding, Director and Senior Scientist, Professor of Nutrition ) |
Study ID Numbers: | 1493 |
Study First Received: | March 7, 2008 |
Last Updated: | March 13, 2008 |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00635739 History of Changes |
Health Authority: | United States: Institutional Review Board |
Whey protein Resistance exercise Physical activity Mobility disability Physical function |
Muscle mass Muscle strength Older Adults Mobility-Limited |
Mobility Limitation Signs and Symptoms |
Mobility Limitation Signs and Symptoms |