Status:
COMPLETED
NMES During the Day and Prior to Sleep
Lead Sponsor:
Maastricht University Medical Center
Conditions:
Sarcopenia
Eligibility:
MALE
65-85 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
In the present study, the effect of a bolus of intrinsically labeled milk directly after one-legged NMES (Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation) will be studied under two conditions: during the day and...
Detailed Description
In the present study, the effect of a bolus of intrinsically labeled milk directly after an hour of one-legged NMES (Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation) will be studied under two conditions: during ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 65-85 years
- Male
- 5 ≤ BMI ≤ 30.0
Exclusion
- Type II diabetes
- All co morbidities interacting with mobility and muscle metabolism of the lower limbs (e.g. arthrosis, arthritis, spasticity/rigidity, all neurological disorders, paralysis, hip/knee surgery).
- Use of anticoagulants, blood diseases, allergy for lidocaine
- Use of NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and acetylsalicylic acid
- Patients suffering from PKU (Phenylketonuria)
- Presence of implantable cardioverter defibrillator and/or pacemaker
- Performed regular resistance type exercise in the past 6 months
- Use of any tools to assist during walking (cane/ crutches/ walker)
- (Partial) foot/ leg amputation
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2015
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
16 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02253329
Start Date
January 1 2015
End Date
May 1 2015
Last Update
May 21 2015
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Maastricht University Medical Centre +
Maastricht, Netherlands