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FatigueNCT01424904

DGB-01 Effects on Endurance Exercise

A study testing DGB-01 Supplementation in people with Fatigue, run by William Black at 1 site in United States.

Completed

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 research is to evaluate the effects of DGB-01 on performance of a 40-km time trial in trained male cyclists. The investigators believe that DGB-01 will improve performance on the time trial as measured by a reduction in the amount of time required to complete the distance, using a computerized… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 60 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Fatigue
What is being tested?
DGB-01 Supplementation
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
29 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Feb 2012to Jun 2013
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 18 to 60 years
  • Men only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Healthy males who are trained cyclists with a maximal oxygen uptake relative to body weight equal to or greater than 45 ml O2/kg/min.
  • Subjects must be in the competitive phase of their annual training cycle.
  • Between ages of 18-60
  • Availability- commitment of the subject/expected participation in the study for 97 days.

Who cannot join

  • Specific allergy to milk proteins (this is different from lactose intolerance)
  • Use of immunosuppressive medication in the case of organ transplants
  • Planned surgeries.
  • Kidney disorders
  • Use of antihypertensive medications
  • Cardiovascular disease
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  • Abnormal BUN, creatinine, hemoglobin, or hematocrit
  • Body weight greater than 285 pounds
  • A protein-restricted diet
  • Subjects currently using dry whey protein supplements, N-acetylcysteine, or alpha-lipoic acid supplements. The wash-out period is 1 month for any of these supplements.
  • All medications that can interfere with muscle mass such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone), testosterone replacement or anabolic drugs such as Megace

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Center for Clinical and Translational Science

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40536

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About this study

The purpose of this research is to evaluate the effects of DGB-01 on performance of a 40-km time trial in trained male cyclists. The investigators believe that DGB-01 will improve performance on the time trial as measured by a reduction in the amount of time required to complete the distance, using a computerized cycle ergometer.

Conditions
Fatigue
Being tested
DGB-01 Supplementation
Keywords
Ergogenic aid, Exercise endurance, High performance, Time trial performance, Glutathione
Medical subject headings
Fatigue

What participants receive

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

  • DGB-01 SupplementationDietary supplement

    Approximately one-half of the subjects will initially receive DGB-01. The other half of the subjects will receive casein. Investigators and subjects are blinded to the product the subject is receiving. Subjects will be asked to consume one pouch of their assigned study product twice daily for four weeks.

    Subsequently, all subjects will undergo a supplement-free washout period of at least four weeks duration. Following the washout period, the subjects who originally received DGB-01 will receive casein and the subjects who originally received casein will receive DGB-01. Subjects will be asked to consume one pouch of their assigned study product twice daily for four weeks.

Study groups in NCT01424904
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
DGB-01ExperimentalAll subjects will receive DGB-01 during the study. Approximately one-half of the subjects during the first period and the other half during the second period.
Receives: Dietary Supplement: DGB-01 Supplementation

What is being measured

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

  1. The efficacy of DGB-01 in promoting exercise endurance will be measured by cycling performance on a standardized 40-km time trial course.

    Time to complete the 40km time trial for subjects with DGB-01 intervention in period 1 (minimum 4 weeks of supplementation) versus the time for time trial completion of these subjects with casein in period 2 (minimum of 4 weeks of supplementation); Between the two periods with supplementation, there will be a washout period of a minimum 4 weeks; Results of time trial for subjects with DGB-01 intervention in period 2 (minimum 4 weeks of supplementation) versus the time trial completion of these subjects with casein in period 1 (minimum 4 weeks supplementation).

    Measured: Individual participants will be followed for the duration of study enrollment, an expected average of 97 days. The study will remain open for up to 2 years or until subject number requirement is met.

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Change in markers of plasma thiol status over the course of each time trial

    • A) Plasma samples will be obtained before and during the final minute of each time trial. These samples will be stored at -80oC for no longer than 14 days to prevent sample deterioration.
    • B) All samples will be analyzed for glutathione (GSH), oxidized glutathione (GSSG), cysteine (CySH), cystine (CySS), and cysteine-glutathione disulfide (CySSG) using high-performance liquid chromatography (Clinical Biomarkers Laboratory, Emory University, Atlanta, GA). Total glutathione (TGSH) will be calculated as GSH + 2•GSSG + CySSG. Total cysteine (TCyS) will be calculated as CySH + 2•CySS + CySSG.

    Measured: Individual participants will be followed for the duration of study enrollment, an expected average of 97 days. The study will remain open for up to 2 years or until subject number requirement is met.

  2. Outcome from specific questionnaires

    1. The Standardized Overtraining Questionnaire of The French Society for Sports Medicine (SFMS) B) Foster's Psychological Complaint Index C) Classification of Muscle Soreness

    Measured: Individual participants will be followed for the duration of study enrollment, an expected average of 97 days. The study will remain open for up to 2 years or until subject number requirement is met.

Timeline

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

  1. First posted29 Aug 2011 (estimated)
  2. Study startFeb 2012
  3. Primary completionJun 2013
  4. Study completionJun 2013

Resources

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
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
29 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01424904
Sponsor's protocol ID
11-0626-F1V
Status last verified
Oct 2013
First submitted
19 Aug 2011
Last updated
18 Oct 2013
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing DGB-01 Supplementation in people with Fatigue, run by William Black 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 4 inclusion and 11 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 18 Oct 2013. 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. 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?

The efficacy of DGB-01 in promoting exercise endurance will be measured by cycling performance on a standardized 40-km time trial course. (time frame: Individual participants will be followed for the duration of study enrollment, an expected average of 97 days. The study will remain open for up to 2 years or until subject number requirement is met.). 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 18 Oct 2013.

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