Effect of Whey Protein Supplementation and Resistance Exercise on Muscle Parameters in Older Adults

Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Mobility Limitation

In brief

This research study is looking at the effects of a whey protein nutritional supplement on changes in muscle mass, strength and physical function in response to a 6 month program of strength training exercise.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00635739

Run by

Tufts University

People needed

80

Starts

2008-04-01

Expected to finish

2011-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2019-03-18

Who can join

Age: 70 and older, up to 85. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Male and Females 70-85 yrs
• Community dwelling
• Short Physical Performance Battery score < 10
• BMI = 21-32.5

You may not qualify if…

• Acute or terminal illness
• Mini Mental State Exam < 23
• Myocardial infarction in previous 6 months, symptomatic coronary artery disease, or congestive heart failure
• Upper or lower extremity fracture in previous 6 months
• Uncontrolled hypertension (>150/90 mm Hg).
• Neuromuscular diseases and drugs which affect neuromuscular function.
• Hormone replacement therapy
• eGFR <30 mL/min/1.73m2
• Types I and II Diabetes Mellitus
• Dietary protein intake < 0.8 g.kg-1.day-1
• Disorders of nutrient absorption
• Milk, or whey allergy
• Sulfa drugs and allergy to PABA-containing sunscreens

Where it is running

• Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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