Protein Ingestion and Resistance Exercise in Elderly (IceProQualita)

February 23, 2010 updated by: University of Iceland

Effects of Protein Quantity and Quality in Combination With Resistance Exercise on Muscle Mass and -Strength in Icelandic Elderly.

The mail goal of this randomized controlled, dietary intervention study is to investigate whether protein supplementation in combination with resistance exercise can increase muscle mass and strength in elderly. Loss of muscle mass and -strength is frequent in this group. Participants (N = 220, equal distribution between men and women) are randomized to one of three groups receiving different quantities and qualities of protein supplementation after exercise. The results of this study will be used to form recommendations regarding diet and exercise for the prevention of this frequent health problem in elderly.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

220

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Iceland
      • Reykjavik, Iceland, 101
        • Unit for Nutrition Research

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

65 years and older (Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 65 years and older

Exclusion Criteria:

  • uncontrolled coronary heart disease
  • pharmacological interventions with drugs known to affect muscle mass
  • major orthopedic disease
  • low cognitive function.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Prevention
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Triple

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Whey protein
20 g whey protein + 20 g carbohydrates
Dietary supplement: Whey protein
Dietary supplement after training
Experimental: Milk protein
20 g milk protein + 20 g carbohydrates
Dietary supplement: Milk protein
Dietary supplement after training
Active Comparator: Carbohydrates
40 g carbohydrates
Dietary supplement: Carbohydrates
Dietary supplement after training

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

University of Iceland

Collaborators

Landspitali University Hospital Research Fund

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

August 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2009

Study Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2009

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 23, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 23, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

February 24, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

February 24, 2010

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 23, 2010

Last Verified

February 1, 2010

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 071323007

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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