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Exercise TrainingNCT05402527

Fish Nutrient Supplementation in High-intensity Functional Training

A study testing Fish nutrients, Whey protein and Maltodextrin in people with Exercise Training and Dietary Supplements, run by Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki at 1 site in Greece.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

Nowadays, many persons who exercise consume dietary supplements. Previous scientific studies have found that protein supplementation increases muscle mass when combined with an exercise program. In addition, vitamin D probably improves performance and muscle function. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 35 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Exercise Training, Dietary Supplements
What is being tested?
Fish nutrients, Whey protein and Maltodextrin
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
25 participants
Where
1 siteGreece
Study dates
8 Nov 2021to 30 Sep 2023
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 35 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Regular training (mixed endurance and resistance training 3-6 times a week, 50 min each session, for the past 4-6 months) as assessed by gym records or questionnaires.
  • Clearance from a pathologist or cardiologist to perform maximal exercise.
  • Mixed isoenergetic diet for the past 4-6 months.

Who cannot join

  • Smoking (even one cigarette or nicotine-containing device over the past 6 months).
  • Any injuries to the musculoskeletal system that could interfere with the execution of training.
  • Chronic disease.
  • Fish or oyster allergy.
  • Milk allergy.
  • Pregnancy, lactation or planning a pregnancy within the duration of the study.
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  • Regular use of prescription medicine or supplements that might affect muscle function or recovery over the past month.
  • Intermittent or religious fasting.
  • Any vegetarian, ketogenic and protein diet.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Greece1 site
  • Laboratory of Evaluation of Human Biological Performance

    Thessaloniki, 57001

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About this study

Official title: Effects of a Nutritional Supplement of Proteins, ω3 Fatty Acids and Vitamin D on Physical Performance, Body Composition and Biochemical Profile of Persons Following High-intensity Functional Training

Nowadays, many persons who exercise consume dietary supplements. Previous scientific studies have found that protein supplementation increases muscle mass when combined with an exercise program. In addition, vitamin D probably improves performance and muscle function. Likewise, ω3 fatty acids, apart from improving cardiovascular function, may also increase protein synthesis and performance. Thus, the aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy of a novel aquaculture-based sport supplement of proteins, ω3 fatty acids and vitamin D on physical performance, body composition, and the biochemical profile of persons following high-intensity functional training (HIFT). The efficacy of the experimental supplement (E) will be compared with whey protein (W) and maltodextrin (a carbohydrate) as placebo (P).

Thirty healthy trained individuals (15 male and 15 female), aged 18-35, will take E, W, and P during three 6-week periods of HIFT (a different supplement each period) with three workouts a week and a washout (no supplement) period of 2 weeks between supplementation periods. E is a combination of powder, containing protein and vitamin D, and capsules containing ω3 fatty acids. When on E, participants will receive 0.6 g protein/kg body weight, 20 μg vitamin D, and 1.8 g ω3 fatty acids daily. When on W, they will receive 0.6 g protein/kg body weight and, when on P, they will receive 0.6 g maltodextrin/kg body weight daily. The order of E, W, and P will be random and counterbalanced. Throughout the study, participants will be on isoenergetic nutritional plans to avoid differences in energy intake that might compromise the validity of the study. The dietary plans will be individualized and will provided 1.0 g protein/kg body weight/day.

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Participants will undergo measurements of muscle strength, muscle endurance, aerobic capacity, and body composition prior to the first supplementation period, between periods, and after the third period. Also, blood amino acids, fatty acid acids, vitamin D, hematology, biochemistry, and hormones will be measured. To avoid bias, assessors will not know which supplement each participant is taking during each period.

The main hypotheses of the study are: 1) Consumption of E will increase lean body mass compared to W and P; 2) consumption of E will improve muscle strength, muscle endurance, and aerobic capacity compared to W and P; and 3) consumption of E will result in a better blood amino acid, fatty acid, and vitamin D profile.

Being tested
Fish nutrients, Whey protein, Maltodextrin

What participants receive

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

  • Fish nutrientsDietary supplement

    Intake of fish protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin D

  • Whey proteinDietary supplement

    Intake of whey protein

  • MaltodextrinDietary supplement

    Intake of maltodextrin

Study groups in NCT05402527
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Fish nutrients - Whey protein - MaltodextrinOtherParticipants will receive fish nutrients, whey protein, and maltodextrin in this order.
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Fish nutrients; Dietary Supplement: Whey protein; Dietary Supplement: Maltodextrin
Fish nutrients - Maltodextrin - Whey proteinOtherParticipants will receive fish nutrients, maltodextrin, and whey protein in this order.
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Fish nutrients; Dietary Supplement: Whey protein; Dietary Supplement: Maltodextrin
Whey protein - Fish nutrients - MaltodextrinOtherParticipants will receive whey protein, fish nutrients, and maltodextrin in this order.
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Fish nutrients; Dietary Supplement: Whey protein; Dietary Supplement: Maltodextrin
Whey protein - Maltodextrin - Fish nutrientsOtherParticipants will receive whey protein, maltodextrin, and fish nutrients in this order.
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Fish nutrients; Dietary Supplement: Whey protein; Dietary Supplement: Maltodextrin
Maltodextrin - Fish nutrients - Whey proteinOtherParticipants will receive maltodextrin, fish nutrients, and whey protein in this order.
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Fish nutrients; Dietary Supplement: Whey protein; Dietary Supplement: Maltodextrin
Maltodextrin - Whey protein - Fish nutrientsOtherParticipants will receive maltodextrin, whey protein, and fish nutrients in this order.
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Fish nutrients; Dietary Supplement: Whey protein; Dietary Supplement: Maltodextrin

What is being measured

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

  1. Plasma amino acid profile pre-supplementation

    Plasma amino acid profile (that is, the concentration of each individual amino acid) will be determined by liquid chromatography - mass spectrometry.

    Measured: Within 2 days before the beginning of supplementation.

  2. Plasma amino acid profile post-supplementation

    Plasma amino acid profile (that is, the concentration of each individual amino acid) will be determined by liquid chromatography - mass spectrometry.

    Measured: Within 2 days after the end of supplementation.

  3. Whole-blood fatty acid profile pre-supplementation

    Whole-blood fatty acid profile (that is, the concentration of each individual fatty acid) will be determined by gas chromatography.

    Measured: Within 2 days before the beginning of supplementation.

  4. Whole-blood fatty acid profile post-supplementation

    Whole-blood fatty acid profile (that is, the concentration of each individual fatty acid) will be determined by gas chromatography.

    Measured: Within 2 days after the end of supplementation.

  5. Maximal dynamic strength of shoulder muscles pre-supplementation

    Maximal dynamic strength of shoulder muscles will be assessed by measurement of one-repetition maximum.

    Measured: Within 2 weeks before the beginning of supplementation.

  6. Maximal dynamic strength of shoulder muscles post-supplementation

    Maximal dynamic strength of shoulder muscles will be assessed by measurement of one-repetition maximum.

    Measured: Within 2 weeks after the end of supplementation.

  7. Force-velocity relationship of knee flexors and extensors pre-supplementation

    Force-velocity relationship of knee flexors and extensors will be assessed in isokinetic dynamometer.

    Measured: Within 2 weeks before the beginning of supplementation.

  8. Force-velocity relationship of knee flexors and extensors post-supplementation

    Force-velocity relationship of knee flexors and extensors will be assessed in isokinetic dynamometer.

    Measured: Within 2 weeks after the end of supplementation.

  9. Aerobic fitness pre-supplementation

    Aerobic fitness will be assessed by measurement of maximal oxygen uptake through a maximal graded exercise test on treadmill.

    Measured: Within 2 weeks before the beginning of supplementation.

  10. Aerobic fitness post-supplementation

    Aerobic fitness will be assessed by measurement of maximal oxygen uptake through a maximal graded exercise test on treadmill.

    Measured: Within 2 weeks after the end of supplementation.

  11. Lean and fat mass pre-supplementation

    Lean and fat mass of the whole body and its parts (trunk, legs and arms) will be assessed by dual X-ray absorptiometry.

    Measured: Within 2 weeks before the beginning of supplementation.

  12. Lean and fat mass post-supplementation

    Lean and fat mass of the whole body and its parts (trunk, legs and arms) will be assessed by dual X-ray absorptiometry.

    Measured: Within 2 weeks after the end of supplementation.

Secondary outcomes (16)
  1. Plasma vitamin D concentration pre-supplementation

    Vitamin D will be measured by liquid chromatography - mass spectrometry.

    Measured: Within 2 days before the beginning of supplementation.

  2. Plasma vitamin D concentration post-supplementation

    Vitamin D will be measured by liquid chromatography - mass spectrometry.

    Measured: Within 2 days after the end of supplementation.

  3. Muscle endurance pre-supplementation

    Muscle endurance will be assessed by performing multiple sit-ups, knee flexions and knee extensions.

    Measured: Within 2 weeks before the beginning of supplementation.

  4. Muscle endurance post-supplementation

    Muscle endurance will be assessed by performing multiple sit-ups, knee flexions and knee extensions.

    Measured: Within 2 weeks after the end of supplementation.

  5. Force-velocity relationship of shoulder muscles pre-supplementation

    Force-velocity relationship of shoulder muscles will be assessed by a linear encoder.

    Measured: Within 2 weeks before the beginning of supplementation.

  6. Force-velocity relationship of shoulder muscles post-supplementation

    Force-velocity relationship of shoulder muscles will be assessed by a linear encoder.

    Measured: Within 2 weeks after the end of supplementation.

  7. Full blood count pre-supplementation

    Full blood count will be performed by flow cytometry.

    Measured: Within 2 days before the beginning of supplementation.

  8. Full blood count post-supplementation

    Full blood count will be performed by flow cytometry.

    Measured: Within 2 days after the end of supplementation.

  9. Biochemical analyses pre-supplementation

    Plasma glucose, triacylglycerols, total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, urea, and creatinine (all in mg/dL) will be measured by chemiluminescence in an automated analyzer.

    Measured: Within 2 days before the beginning of supplementation.

  10. Biochemical analyses post-supplementation

    Plasma glucose, triacylglycerols, total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, urea, and creatinine (all in mg/dL) will be measured by chemiluminescence in an automated analyzer.

    Measured: Within 2 days after the end of supplementation.

  11. Plasma enzymes pre-supplementation

    Creatine kinase and γ-glutamyltransferase (both in U/L) will be measured by chemiluminescence in an automated analyzer.

    Measured: Within 2 days before the beginning of supplementation.

  12. Plasma enzymes post-supplementation

    Creatine kinase and γ-glutamyltransferase (both in U/L) will be measured by chemiluminescence in an automated analyzer.

    Measured: Within 2 days after the end of supplementation.

  13. Hormonal analyses pre-supplementation

    Plasma cortisol and testosterone (both in μg/dL) will be measured by immunoluminescence in an automated analyzer.

    Measured: Within 2 days before the beginning of supplementation.

  14. Hormonal analyses post-supplementation

    Plasma cortisol and testosterone (both in μg/dL) will be measured by immunoluminescence in an automated analyzer.

    Measured: Within 2 days after the end of supplementation.

  15. Internal load of exercise pre-supplementation

    The internal load of exercise will be assessed by telemetric heart rate sensors and software.

    Measured: Within the first week of supplementation.

  16. Internal load of exercise post-supplementation

    The internal load of exercise will be assessed by telemetric heart rate sensors and software.

    Measured: Within the last week of supplementation (week 6).

Timeline

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

  1. First posted2 Jun 2022
  2. Study start8 Nov 2021
  3. Primary completion31 Mar 2023
  4. Study completion30 Sep 2023

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
Other
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
25 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05402527
Sponsor's protocol ID
AQUABIOPRO-FIT1
Status last verified
Oct 2023
First submitted
22 Apr 2022
Last updated
5 Oct 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Publications

  • Kosmidis I, Karpouzi C, Petridou A, Voulgaridou G, Bogdanis GC, Mougios V. Effects of a nutritional supplement containing fish protein, vitamin D, and omega3 fatty acids, taken during high-intensity functional training, on physical performance in recreationally trained individuals: a randomized controlled trial. Eur J Nutr. 2026 May 26;65(4):136. doi: 10.1007/s00394-026-03983-z.

    PubMed 42189275

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Fish nutrients, Whey protein and Maltodextrin in people with Exercise Training and Dietary Supplements, run by Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki at 1 site in Greece.

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 5 Oct 2023. 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 Greece. 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 profile pre-supplementation (time frame: Within 2 days before the beginning of supplementation.). The study lists 12 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 NCT05402527, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 5 Oct 2023.

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