Status:

COMPLETED

The Effect of Creatine on Muscle Loss

Lead Sponsor:

Maastricht University Medical Center

Conditions:

Muscle Loss

Eligibility:

MALE

18-35 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The primary aim of this study is to determine the effect of creatine supplementation on muscle mass loss during short-term immobilisation in healthy, young people.

Detailed Description

Seven days of one-legged knee immobilisation in young subjects with creatine or Placebo supplementation. A randomly selected leg is immobilized for seven days. Muscle mass and strength will be determi...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Male
  • Aged from 18-35 years
  • 5 \< BMI \< 30 kg/m2

Exclusion

  • (Family) history of thrombosis
  • Smoking
  • Recent surgery
  • Performing regular resistance training more than once per week in the past year
  • Any back/leg/knee/shoulder complaints which may interfere with the use of crutches
  • Current systemic use of corticosteroids, growth hormone, testosterone, immunosuppressants or insulin
  • All co-morbidities interacting with mobility and muscle metabolism of the lower limbs (e.g. arthritis, spasticity/rigidity, all neurological disorders and paralysis)
  • Use of anti-coagulants
  • Pre-existing renal disease or those with a potential risk for renal dysfunction (diabetes, hypertension, reduced glomerular filtration rate)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2013

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 1 2015

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01894737

Start Date

October 1 2013

End Date

April 1 2015

Last Update

August 31 2015

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Maastricht University Medical Centre+

Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands, 6200MD