The Effect of Ingesting a Novel Algae Protein Source on Rested and Exercised Muscle Protein Synthesis Rates in Older Adults. (CALM)

February 24, 2025 updated by: Freyja Haigh, University of Exeter

Ingestion of a Novel Algae Protein Source on Rested and Post Exercise Muscle Protein Synthesis Rates.

To assess the rested and postexercise muscle protein synthetic response following the ingestion of a flavourless algae protein source compared with whey protein in older adults.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

15

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 Contact

Study Locations

  • United Kingdom
      • Exeter, United Kingdom, EX2 8BD
        • Recruiting
        • Health and Life Sciences
        • Contact:

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

  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Males and Females BMI 18.5 - 30 kg/m2 Aged 65-80 years Recreationally Active

Exclusion Criteria:

Body mass index (BMI) <18.5 or >30 kg/m2 Any metabolic impairments Any cardiovascular impairments High blood pressure (≥140/90 mmHg) Any gastrointestinal disorders Any medications known to affect protein and/or amino acid metabolism A personal or family history of epilepsy, seizures or schizophrenia, motor disorder Chronic over the counter use of pharmaceuticals (> 1 month) Allergic to any of the whole foods included in the study

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: Other
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: Whey protein
Dietary supplement: protein
protein
Other Names:
  • algae protein
Experimental: Algae protein
Dietary supplement: protein
protein
Other Names:
  • algae protein

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Postprandial muscle protein synthesis
Time Frame: 4 hours
unilateral exercise followed by protein ingestion (algae / whey)
4 hours

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Exeter

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

February 23, 2025

Primary Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2025

Study Completion (Estimated)

March 1, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 24, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 24, 2025

First Posted (Actual)

March 25, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

March 25, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 24, 2025

Last Verified

February 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 9071916

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

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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