Status:

COMPLETED

Leucine Supplementation in Elderly Men

Lead Sponsor:

Maastricht University Medical Center

Conditions:

Sarcopenia

Atrophy

Eligibility:

MALE

65-85 years

Phase:

PHASE1

PHASE2

Brief Summary

In the present study the investigators aim to determine whether leucine supplementation can augment muscle mass and strength and improve body composition in healthy elderly men

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • living independently

Exclusion

  • Diabetes cardiovascular disease orthopedic limitations history of resistance training in past 5 years

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2007

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2008

Estimated Enrollment :

29 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00807508

Start Date

January 1 2007

End Date

December 1 2008

Last Update

December 12 2008

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Maastricht University Medical Centre

Maastricht, Netherlands, 6200 MD