Status:
COMPLETED
Impact of Amino Acids to Enhance Anabolism After Home-based Exercise
Lead Sponsor:
University of Toronto
Collaborating Sponsors:
Iovate Health Sciences International Inc
Conditions:
Amino Acids, Essential
Metabolism
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-35 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
An adequate quantity of lean body mass is vital for optimal health and performance, and is accrued when net protein balance (NPB) is positive. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, and when ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Aged 18-35 years
- Recreationally active; currently performing structured exercise (e.g., running, weight lifting, team-sport activity) at least 2 days per week
Exclusion
- Body Mass Index: \>29.9kg/m\^2
- Inability to perform physical activity as determined by the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
- Inability to adhere to protocol guidelines (e.g., alcohol, habitual diet)
- Regular tobacco use
- Illicit drug use (e.g., growth hormone, testosterone)
- Diagnosed medical condition under the care of a physician
- Inability to abstain from supplements (e.g., protein, creatine, HMB, BCAA, phosphatidic acid) at least three weeks before and during trials
- Individuals on any medications known to affect protein metabolism (e.g., corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, or prescription-strength acne medications)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 31 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
12 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04850820
Start Date
April 1 2021
End Date
December 31 2021
Last Update
May 5 2022
Active Locations (1)
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Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S2C9