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Effect of Caloric Restriction and Protein Intake on Metabolism and Anabolic Sensitivity

A study testing Caloric Restriction, Protein and Exercise in people with Weight Loss and Starvation, run by University of Nebraska Lincoln 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 study is to determine if an increased protein intake can attenuate the suppression of metabolic and anabolic hormones during caloric restriction Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 19 to 30 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Weight Loss, Starvation
What is being tested?
Caloric Restriction, Protein and Exercise
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
20 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Sep 2016to Feb 2019
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

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 19 to 30 years
  • Men only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • 4 hours/week of purposeful aerobic exercise over the last 3 months
  • Body mass index: 19-25 kg/m2
  • < 15% body fat

Who cannot join

  • Cardiovascular disease risk factors that would result in greater than low risk
  • Smoking
  • Type I, type II diabetes, or history of high fasting glucose;
  • History of high blood pressure and/or use of medication for hypertension;
  • History of Dyslipidemia, or on lipid-lowering medication;
  • Underlying health condition and/or use of medication that could interfere with any of our study outcomes.
  • History or current diagnosis of a clinical eating disorder
  • Failure to adhere to study protocol

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Sports and Exercise Nutrition Laboratory, Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Ruth Leverton Hall

    Lincoln, Nebraska, 68583

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About this study

Official title: Can Increased Dietary Protein Prevent the Suppression of Metabolism and Maintain Anabolic Sensitivity of Bone and Skeletal Muscle During Caloric Restriction?

The purpose of this study is to determine if an increased protein intake can attenuate the suppression of metabolic and anabolic hormones during caloric restriction

Read the detailed description
  1. Preliminary testing Prior to the study start, participants will be weighed and body composition will be determined using calipermetry (7 sites) and bioelectrical impedance. Peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak) will be assessed using an incremental exercise test on a bicycle ergometer.
  2. Randomization Participants will proceed through each of the following conditions lasting 5 days: CR-LP: Participants will be restricted to 30 kcal/kg FFM/day and protein intake will be low (0.8 g/kg BW/day). CR-HP: Participants will be restricted to 30 kcal/kg FFM/day and protein intake will be high (1.7 g/kg BW/day). CON: Participants will be in energy balance and consume 1.7 g protein/kg BW/day.
  3. Diet Prescription Dietary energy intake will be controlled using clinical products and maltodextrin to meet target energy intakes. Participants will received calcium and Vitamin D supplementation throughout the study.
  4. Exercise Prescription During all conditions, participants will conduct daily supervised exercise on a bicycle ergometer at an exercise intensity of 60% VO2peak. Exercise duration will be adjusted individually such that exercise energy expenditure will amount to 15 kcal/kg FFM/day. Additional exercise and intense physical activity will be prohibited.
  5. Assessments The following assessments will be conducted prior to the start of each condition as well as upon completion of each condition: body weight and composition (impedance), fasting blood draw for assessment of metabolic and anabolic hormones, resting metabolic rate, aerobic fitness (VO2peak), and questionnaires.
  6. Washout

Once a participant has completed a study condition, participant will be allowed a washout of at least 14 days to allow protein balance to return to baseline (Hoffer \& Forse, 1990). During this time, participants will resume their regular diet and physical activity.

Being tested
Caloric Restriction, Protein, Exercise, Calcium and Vitamin D, Maltodextrin
Medical subject headings
Weight Loss, Starvation

What participants receive

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

  • Caloric RestrictionOther

    Participants will consume 30 kcal/kg FFM/day.

  • ProteinOther

    Participants will consume 1.7 g protein/kg BW/day.

  • ExerciseOther

    Participants will conduct aerobic exercise designed to expend 15 kcal/kg FFM/day

  • Calcium and Vitamin DDietary supplement

    Participants will be provided calcium and vitamin D supplement in order to maintain calcium and Vitamin D intake constant across all study arms

  • MaltodextrinOther

    Participants will be provided with maltodextrin to supplement the liquid diet in order to meet caloric needs within each study arm

Study groups in NCT02945410
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Caloric Restriction and High ProteinExperimentalParticipants will be calorie restricted to 30 kcal/kg FFM/day and consume 1.7 g protein/kg BW/day.
Receives: Other: Caloric Restriction; Other: Protein; Other: Exercise; Dietary Supplement: Calcium and Vitamin D; Other: Maltodextrin
Caloric Restriction and Normal ProteinActive comparatorParticipants will be calorie restricted to 30 kcal/kg FFM/day and consume 0.8 g protein/kg BW/day.
Receives: Other: Caloric Restriction; Other: Exercise; Dietary Supplement: Calcium and Vitamin D; Other: Maltodextrin
Energy BalancePlacebo comparatorParticipants will be in energy balance and consume 1.7 g protein/kg BW/day.
Receives: Other: Protein; Other: Exercise; Dietary Supplement: Calcium and Vitamin D; Other: Maltodextrin

What is being measured

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

  1. Change in Resting Metabolic Rate

    Measured: Baseline and day 6

  2. Change in Circulating IGF-1

    Measured: Baseline and day 6

  3. Change in Marker of Bone Formation (P1NP)

    Measured: Baseline and day 6

  4. Change in Marker of Bone Resorption (CTx)

    Measured: Baseline and day 6

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. Change in Body Weight

    Measured: Baseline and day 6

  2. Change in Body Fat Percentage

    Measured: Baseline and day 6

  3. Change in Aerobic Fitness (VO2peak)

    Analyzed in L/min rather than mL/kg/min to remove influence of weight loss.

    Measured: Baseline and day 6

  4. Change in Perceived Hunger

    Perceived hunger will be assessed using 0-100 visual analog scales. In this case, 100 means maximum hunger while 0 means minimal hunger.

    Measured: Baseline and day 6

Timeline

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

  1. First posted26 Oct 2016 (estimated)
  2. Study startSep 2016
  3. Primary completionFeb 2019
  4. Study completionFeb 2019

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
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
20 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02945410
Sponsor's protocol ID
15895
Status last verified
Dec 2019
First submitted
10 Oct 2016
Last updated
19 Dec 2019
Data monitoring committee
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

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    PubMed 17122359
  • Donnelly JE, Blair SN, Jakicic JM, Manore MM, Rankin JW, Smith BK; American College of Sports Medicine. American College of Sports Medicine Position Stand. Appropriate physical activity intervention strategies for weight loss and prevention of weight regain for adults. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2009 Feb;41(2):459-71. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e3181949333.

    PubMed 19127177
  • Weinheimer EM, Sands LP, Campbell WW. A systematic review of the separate and combined effects of energy restriction and exercise on fat-free mass in middle-aged and older adults: implications for sarcopenic obesity. Nutr Rev. 2010 Jul;68(7):375-88. doi: 10.1111/j.1753-4887.2010.00298.x.

    PubMed 20591106
  • Forbes GB. Body fat content influences the body composition response to nutrition and exercise. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2000 May;904:359-65. doi: 10.1111/j.1749-6632.2000.tb06482.x.

    PubMed 10865771
  • Areta JL, Burke LM, Camera DM, West DW, Crawshay S, Moore DR, Stellingwerff T, Phillips SM, Hawley JA, Coffey VG. Reduced resting skeletal muscle protein synthesis is rescued by resistance exercise and protein ingestion following short-term energy deficit. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab. 2014 Apr 15;306(8):E989-97. doi: 10.1152/ajpendo.00590.2013. Epub 2014 Mar 4.

    PubMed 24595305
  • Carbone JW, Pasiakos SM, Vislocky LM, Anderson JM, Rodriguez NR. Effects of short-term energy deficit on muscle protein breakdown and intramuscular proteolysis in normal-weight young adults. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2014 Aug;39(8):960-8. doi: 10.1139/apnm-2013-0433. Epub 2014 Jun 19.

    PubMed 24945715
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    PubMed 21177945
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    PubMed 24307968
  • Dulloo AG, Jacquet J, Montani JP, Schutz Y. How dieting makes the lean fatter: from a perspective of body composition autoregulation through adipostats and proteinstats awaiting discovery. Obes Rev. 2015 Feb;16 Suppl 1:25-35. doi: 10.1111/obr.12253.

    PubMed 25614201
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    PubMed 8772468
  • Loucks AB. Energy balance and body composition in sports and exercise. J Sports Sci. 2004 Jan;22(1):1-14. doi: 10.1080/0264041031000140518.

    PubMed 14974441
  • Misra M, Klibanski A. The neuroendocrine basis of anorexia nervosa and its impact on bone metabolism. Neuroendocrinology. 2011;93(2):65-73. doi: 10.1159/000323771. Epub 2011 Jan 13.

    PubMed 21228564
  • Ihle R, Loucks AB. Dose-response relationships between energy availability and bone turnover in young exercising women. J Bone Miner Res. 2004 Aug;19(8):1231-40. doi: 10.1359/JBMR.040410. Epub 2004 Apr 19.

    PubMed 15231009
  • De Souza MJ, Williams NI. Beyond hypoestrogenism in amenorrheic athletes: energy deficiency as a contributing factor for bone loss. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2005 Feb;4(1):38-44. doi: 10.1007/s11932-005-0029-1.

    PubMed 15659278
  • Rizzoli R, Bianchi ML, Garabedian M, McKay HA, Moreno LA. Maximizing bone mineral mass gain during growth for the prevention of fractures in the adolescents and the elderly. Bone. 2010 Feb;46(2):294-305. doi: 10.1016/j.bone.2009.10.005. Epub 2009 Oct 17.

    PubMed 19840876

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Caloric Restriction, Protein and Exercise in people with Weight Loss and Starvation, run by University of Nebraska Lincoln 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 8 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 19 Dec 2019. 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?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 19 Dec 2019). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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?

Change in Resting Metabolic Rate (time frame: Baseline and day 6). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02945410, which also lists 19 linked publications.

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 19 Dec 2019; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.

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