Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Branched Chain Amino Acids on Muscle
Lead Sponsor:
Mayo Clinic
Conditions:
Healthy
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
With aging, there is a decrease in muscle mass and function especially in the energy storehouses of cells called mitochondria. Amino acids, the building blocks of protein, and insulin have been shown ...
Detailed Description
Skeletal muscle mito ATP production in young people are stimulated by insulin when infused with a mixture of amino acids while clamping blood glucose at the basal level. Our preliminary results indica...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Young (age 18-30) or old (age 65-80) Body mass index \<30
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00170144
Start Date
September 1 2005
End Date
June 1 2007
Last Update
March 15 2011
Active Locations (1)
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Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55905