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Type 2 DiabetesNCT01211717

The Effects of Orally Ingesting Branched Chained Amino Acids on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness in Diabetic Patients

A study testing Branched Chained Amino Acids in people with Type 2 Diabetes and Healthy Individuals, run by Loma Linda University at 1 site in United States.

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the 3 Branched Chained Amino Acids (isoleucine, leucine, and valine) on treating Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, a type of muscle pain which usually develops after exercising. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 20 to 90 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Type 2 Diabetes, Healthy Individuals
What is being tested?
Branched Chained Amino Acids
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
50 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Oct 2010to Apr 2011
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 20 to 90 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • The subjects with diabetes must have been diagnosed with diabetes at least one year before the onset of the study
  • At least 6 weeks of physical inactivity in the upper body
  • BMI less than 40

Who cannot join

  • For the Diabetics, hemoglobin A1c levels over 13
  • Pregnant
  • Have Cardiovascular diseases
  • Have Hepatic diseases
  • Are diagnosed with Rhabdomyolysis
  • Recent upper limb injuries
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  • Upper limb neuropathy
  • Blood Pressure levels over 140/90, or lower than 90/60
  • Are on High doses of alpha or beta agonist/antagonists, and take any types of NSAID's, Cox 2 inhibitors, Calcium channel blockers, Pre-Gabalin's, or Pain reducers

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Loma Linda University, School of Allied Health Professions

    Loma Linda, California, 92354

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About this study

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the 3 Branched Chained Amino Acids (isoleucine, leucine, and valine) on treating Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, a type of muscle pain which usually develops after exercising.

Read the detailed description

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness is a common painful sensation experienced by individuals who have been recently inactive and begin with an unaccustomed exercise protocol. Branched Chained Amino Acids have been found as a useful supplement for promoting muscle recovery following exercise; however the effects of this supplement have not been investigated amongst individuals with diabetes.

Being tested
Branched Chained Amino Acids, Cellulose Placebo mix
Keywords
Branched Chained Amino Acids, Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, Diabetes, Muscle Damage
Medical subject headings
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Diabetes Mellitus

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Branched Chained Amino AcidsDietary supplement

    Also called Isoleucine, Leucine, and Valine

    Two doses of the Branched Chained Amino Acid supplement will be taken. The first dose will be taken 35 minutes before the intended exercise, and the other dose will be taken right after completing the exercise. The amount of the Branched Chained Amino Acid supplement administered to the subjects in the experimental group will vary from one person to the other but a total dose of 1 gram of BCAA per kilogram of lean body mass will be used. This dose will be divided in half and administered at the two specified occasions. The ratio of isoleucine, leucine, and valine will be 1:2.5:1 respectively

  • Cellulose Placebo mixOther

    The control group will also take 2 doses, 1 before the exercise, and the other after completing the exercise. This dose will be divided in half and administered at the two specified occasions.

Study groups in NCT01211717
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Branched Chained Amino AcidsExperimentalNot described
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Branched Chained Amino Acids
Cellulose mixPlacebo comparatorNot described
Receives: Other: Cellulose Placebo mix

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Measuring Pain, using the short form McGill pain questionnaire

    Measured: 5 days following the initial exercise

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Measuring Muscle strength of the studied muscle

    Measured: 5 days following the initial exercise

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted29 Sep 2010 (estimated)
  2. Study startOct 2010
  3. Primary completionMar 2011
  4. Study completionApr 2011

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Supportive care
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
50 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01211717
Sponsor's protocol ID
5100233
Status last verified
Apr 2011
First submitted
28 Sep 2010
Last updated
22 Apr 2011
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Branched Chained Amino Acids in people with Type 2 Diabetes and Healthy Individuals, run by Loma Linda University at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 9 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 Apr 2011. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Measuring Pain, using the short form McGill pain questionnaire (time frame: 5 days following the initial exercise). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 22 Apr 2011.

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