Status:
COMPLETED
Multidisciplinary Research Into the Effects of Resistance Exercise and Whey Protein Supplementation in Healthy Older Men
Lead Sponsor:
Coventry University
Collaborating Sponsors:
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Conditions:
Sarcopenia
Muscle Atrophy
Eligibility:
MALE
60-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel groups trial is to investigate the effects of 12 weeks resistance exercise and whey protein supplementation on energy metabolism,...
Detailed Description
With demographics indicating that the world's population aged \>60 years will increase from 600 million reported in 2000, to \>2 billion by 2050, there is an increasing interest in health issues relat...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Retired Men aged 60-80 years
- Body Mass Index 18.5-30 kg/m2
- Not participated in resistance exercise within the last 6 months
- Free from musculoskeletal injury
Exclusion
- Retired Men aged \<60 or \>80 years
- Current smokers, or ex-smokers ceasing \<6 months ago
- Body Mass Index \<18.5 and \>30 kg/m2
- Currently participating in resistance exercise regularly (within last 6 months)
- Not weight stable and/or looking to start a weight loss programme
- Individuals participating in another research project (within the last 6 months) involving dietary and/or exercise intervention
- Existing or past medical history of vascular disease, cancer, diabetes, neurological, kidney, pulmonary, digestive (Coeliac disease), thyroidal disease, osteoporosis or history of falls
- Currently taking protein/amino acid supplements regularly
- Currently prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), diabetic medication, beta-blockers, statins
- Uncontrolled blood pressure (Blood pressure \>160/100 mmHg)
- Self-reported lactose intolerant or allergic to wheat or potatoes
- Individuals with a pacemaker
- Neuromuscular disorders or injuries
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 27 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 30 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
39 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03299972
Start Date
October 27 2017
End Date
June 30 2019
Last Update
July 26 2019
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Coventry University
Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom, CV1 5FB