Status:

RECRUITING

BCAAs, Muscle Protein Synthesis and Glucose Uptake

Lead Sponsor:

Wageningen University

Conditions:

Healthy

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-35 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The present study aims to quantify the insulin sensitivity and the skeletal muscle protein synthetic response to consuming a test drink containing all amino acids or all amino acids except for BCAAs.

Detailed Description

Twenty-eight healthy, young volunteers will receive a stable isotope tracer infusion (7.5h) combined with repeated blood and muscle sampling, to measure muscle protein synthesis rate in the postabsorp...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Aged from 18-35 years
  • 5 \< Body mass index \< 30 kg·m2
  • Recreationally active (performing non-competitive physical exercise at least one time per week for minimally 30 minutes)

Exclusion

  • Smoking
  • Diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, or genetic form of diabetes)
  • Any diagnosed cardiovascular (heart) disease or high blood pressure (≥140 mmHg systolic and/or ≥90 mmHg diastolic)
  • Chronic use of any prescribed or over the counter pharmaceuticals (excluding oral contraceptives and contraceptive devices)
  • Known allergy to lidocaine
  • Regular use of dietary protein and/or amino acid supplements (\>3 times per week)
  • Currently involved in a structured progressive resistance training programme (\>3 times per week)
  • A personal or family history of thrombosis (clots), epilepsy, seizures, or schizophrenia.
  • Any previous motor disorders or disorders in muscle and/or lipid metabolism
  • Presence of an ulcer in the stomach or gut and/or strong history of indigestion
  • Known severe kidney problems
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Unable to give consent

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 10 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 31 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

28 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06218264

Start Date

January 10 2024

End Date

December 31 2025

Last Update

May 29 2025

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Wageningen University and Research

Wageningen, Gelderland, Netherlands, 6708 WD