AzTrials
AzTrials

Protein DepositionNCT03649568

Protein Source on Plasma Amino Acid Concentrations

A study testing Pork, Egg and Black beans in people with Protein Deposition, run by Purdue University at 1 site in United States.

Completed

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

Official record
Search all trials

Trial summary

This study will determine the effect of the same ounce-equivalents of fresh pork versus nuts, beans, and eggs on postprandial plasma essential amino acid availability in adults. Each participant will receive all four treatments. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 25 to 39 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Protein Deposition
What is being tested?
Pork, Egg and Black beans
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
30 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
24 Aug 2018to 31 Mar 2020
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 25 to 39 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Male or female
  • Age 25-39
  • BMI 25-35 kg∙m-2
  • Weight stable (± 4.5 kg) 3 months pre-study
  • Not acutely ill
  • Not diabetic
Show all 10Show fewer
  • Not pregnant or lactating
  • Not currently (or within 3 months pre-study) following a vigorous exercise regimen
  • Non-smoking
  • Willing to consume study foods and travel to testing facilities.

Who cannot join

None listed.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Purdue University

    West Lafayette, Indiana, 47905

Other trials in United States

About this study

Official title: Effect of Consuming Ounce Equivalent Portions of Fresh Pork Versus Nuts, Beans, and Eggs as Defined by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans on Essential Amino Acid Substrate Availability for Protein Anabolism

This study will determine the effect of the same ounce-equivalents of fresh pork versus nuts, beans, and eggs on postprandial plasma essential amino acid availability in adults. Each participant will receive all four treatments.

Read the detailed description

The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans stipulates how much Protein Foods should be consumed per day and per week as part of a Healthy U.S.-Style Eating Pattern. The predominant protein sources include lean meats, poultry, and eggs, however, nuts, seeds, and soy products are also included. Ounce-equivalents (oz-eq) are used as a standard unit of measure to compare animal to non-animal protein sources. One oz-eq of lean meat (1 oz) is equal to 0.5 oz of nuts (1 oz-eq), 0.25 cups (1 oz-eq) of beans, and one whole egg (1 oz-eq). One limitation of this unit of measure is that the protein quantity and quality of the foods are not considered. For example, 1 oz-eq of pork loin contains ~7 g of dietary protein whereas 1 oz-eq of almonds contains 3 g of protein. Consequently, consuming an oz-eq portion of protein foods from different sources could have different effects on the anabolic response to feeding. The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of consuming ounce equivalent portions of fresh pork versus nuts, beans, and eggs on essential amino acid substrate availability for protein anabolism. While it would seem intuitive that this research would show that higher protein intakes from pork and egg will lead to higher plasma essential amino acid responses, this research is paramount to addressing the shortcoming of using oz-eq to achieve the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommendations for Protein Foods. This research will serve as an important resource for future Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committees to reevaluate the appropriateness of equating animal- and plant-based Protein Foods on the current ounce-equivalent basis.

Being tested
Pork, Egg, Black beans, Almonds

What participants receive

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

  • PorkOther

    1 oz lean pork

  • EggOther

    1 large whole egg

  • Black beansOther

    0.5 cups cooked black beans

  • AlmondsOther

    1 oz almonds

Study groups in NCT03649568
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
PorkExperimental1 ounce lean pork
Receives: Other: Pork
EggActive comparator1 large whole egg
Receives: Other: Egg
Black beansExperimental0.5 cups cooked black beans
Receives: Other: Black beans
AlmondsExperimental1 ounce almonds
Receives: Other: Almonds

What is being measured

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

  1. Plasma amino acid concentrations

    Plasma samples will be drawn at times 0, 30, 60, 120, 180, 240, and 300 minutes after the consumption of the trial meal.

    Measured: 5 hours

Timeline

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

  1. First posted28 Aug 2018
  2. Study start24 Aug 2018
  3. Primary completion31 Mar 2020
  4. Study completion31 Mar 2020

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
Diagnosis
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
30 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03649568
Sponsor's protocol ID
1804020520
Status last verified
Jul 2020
First submitted
24 Aug 2018
Last updated
16 Jul 2020
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Pork, Egg and Black beans in people with Protein Deposition, run by Purdue 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 10 inclusion and 0 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 16 Jul 2020. 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?

Plasma amino acid concentrations (time frame: 5 hours). 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 16 Jul 2020.

Free account

Keep searching with a free account

You’ve used your 3 free searches for this session. Log in or create a free AzTrials account to keep searching clinical trials and save the ones you want to follow.

Create a free accountLog in