Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of Varying Energy Deficits on Protein Turnover At Rest and Carbohydrate Oxidation During Steady-state Exercise

Lead Sponsor:

United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine

Conditions:

Energy Supply; Deficiency, Severe

Energy Supply; Deficiency

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-35 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This randomized, parallel study will examine the effects of energy balance and varying magnitudes of energy deficit on 1) the protein kinetic responses to consuming high quality protein and 2) carbohy...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Men and women aged 18 - 35 years
  • Body mass index \< 30.0 kg/m2
  • Weight stable for the past 2 months (± \~2.27 kg)
  • Healthy without evidence of chronic illness or musculoskeletal injury as determined by the US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine Office of Medical Support and Oversight (OMSO) or home duty station medical support
  • Routinely participate in aerobic and/or resistance exercise at least 2 days per week defined by self-report for previous 6 months
  • Willing to refrain from taking any nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g., aspirin, Advil®, Aleve®, Naprosyn®), or any other aspirin-containing product for 10 days before the first muscle biopsy and at least 5 days after completing the last muscle biopsy
  • Willing to refrain from alcohol, smoking/using any nicotine product (includes e-cigarettes, vaping, chewing tobacco), caffeine, and dietary supplements during the intervention periods of the study
  • Supervisor approval for federal civilian employees and non-Natick Soldier Systems Center Human Research Volunteer (HRV) active duty military personnel
  • Females must have normal menstrual cycles between 26-32 days in duration; 5 menstrual cycles within the past 6 months; or able to provide documentation of oral/hormonal contraceptive use which contains low-dose estrogen/progesterone to maintain continuous levels throughout the 28-day cycle (i.e., no placebos)

Exclusion

  • Metabolic or cardiovascular abnormalities, gastrointestinal disorders (e.g., kidney disease, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, etc.)
  • Significantly abnormal blood clotting as determined by OMSO or home duty station medical support
  • History of complications with lidocaine
  • Present condition of alcoholism, anabolic steroid use, or other substance abuse issues as determined by OMSO or home duty station medical support
  • Blood donation within 8-wk of beginning the study
  • Pregnant, trying to become pregnant, and/or breastfeeding (results of urine pregnancy test and self-report for breastfeeding will be obtained before body composition testing)
  • Unwilling or unable to consume study diets or foods provided due to personal preference, dietary restrictions, and/or food allergies
  • Unwilling or unable to adhere to study physical restrictions

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 16 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 7 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04910724

Start Date

August 16 2022

End Date

March 7 2024

Last Update

January 27 2025

Active Locations (1)

Enter a location and click search to find clinical trials sorted by distance.

Page 1 of 1 (1 locations)

1

US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine

Natick, Massachusetts, United States, 01760