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Protein DeficiencyNCT05769101

Effects of a Recovery Supplement on Body Composition, Performance, Muscular Properties, and Wellbeing

A study testing Ingestion of a Post-Workout Supplement and Ingestion of a Maltodextrin Supplement in people with Protein Deficiency and Training Group, Sensitivity, run by Joel Puente at 1 site in United Kingdom.

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 investigation will be conducted as a double blinded, randomized, parallel between treatment conditions comparison design with two different groups ingesting a different supplement each one. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 45 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
Ingestion of a Post-Workout Supplement and Ingestion of a Maltodextrin Supplement
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
20 participants
Where
1 siteUnited Kingdom
Study dates
1 Feb 2022to 1 Jun 2022
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 45 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Healthy (no injuries, illnesses or medication intake).
  • Between 45 and 65 years old.
  • Active and familiarised with Resistance Training.

Who cannot join

  • Unhealthy (illnesses or medication intake) or injured.
  • Untrained.
  • Young (<45 y.o.) or elderly (>65 y.o.).

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United Kingdom1 site
  • University of Greenwich, Avery Hill Campus, Sparrows Farm. Avery Hill, London., United Kingdom, SE9 2BT

    London, Avery Hill, London., SE9 2BT

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About this study

Official title: Effects of a Protein-Based Multi-Ingredient Recovery Supplement Combined With Resistance Training on Body Composition, Performance, Muscular Properties, and Wellbeing on Middle-Aged and Older Adults.

The investigation will be conducted as a double blinded, randomized, parallel between treatment conditions comparison design with two different groups ingesting a different supplement each one.

Read the detailed description

Following inclusion, familiarization and baseline assessments, the participants will be randomly allocated to receive either a multi-ingredient, post-workout supplement (REC) or maltodextrin (CHO). Thereafter, the participants will follow a 6-weeks resistance training mesocycle, involving three resistance training sessions (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) per week (18 sessions in total). Before and after the 6 weeks of intervention, the following assessments will be performed: (i) Body composition (fat mass and fat-free mass) via air displacement plethysmography (BodPod); (ii) muscle contractile properties on Vastus Medialis and Anterior Deltoids (via Tensiomyography; (iii) muscle structure of the Vastus Lateralis of the Quadriceps and the Elbow Flexors of dominant extremities via Ultrasound; (iv) Maximal Isometric Strength (Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull); (v) Upper and Lower Body Muscular Power (Medicine Ball Throw and Vertical Jump), (vi) Upper and Lower Muscular Endurance (30- Seconds Sit-to-Stand and 30-Seconds 16RM Bench Press), (vii) Immune System (via HemoCue WBC DIFF System).

The supplements will be ingested immediately (within 15 min) after each training session.

Energy Feeling Questionnaire will be filled immediately before warming up.

In addition, Rate of Perceived Exertion to training will be assessed 15 min after the completion of all workouts.

Being tested
Ingestion of a Post-Workout Supplement, Ingestion of a Maltodextrin Supplement
Keywords
Fatigue, Supplement, Protein, Creatine, Resistance Training, Recovery, Strength, Rate of Perceived Exertion, Muscle
Medical subject headings
Protein Deficiency, Hypersensitivity, Fatigue, Muscular Atrophy

What participants receive

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

  • Ingestion of a Post-Workout SupplementDietary supplement

    The Post-Workout Supplement is administered 15 minutes after the completion of training sessions. No supplementation is administered in non-training days. The Resistance Training is performed in alternate days. The training Protocol is: 10 minutes of standardized warm-up, Strength Circuit training using free weights (Alternate Box Step-Ups, Bench Press; Parallel Squat; Up-right Row; Deadlift; Alternate Lunges; Shoulder Press; Leg Extension). The participants perform 16 repetitions of each exercise, with 30 seconds rest and 3 minutes rest after every set. If they can complete 16 repetitions easily, 2.5 to 5 kg are added for the next set. Also, whole-body Perceptual Response is assessed using the 0-10 OMNI-RES Scale, after every set and 15 minutes after finishing.

  • Ingestion of a Maltodextrin SupplementDietary supplement

    The Maltodextrin Supplement is administered 15 minutes after the completion of training sessions. No supplementation is administered in non-training days. The Resistance Training is performed in alternate days. The training Protocol is: 10 minutes of standardized warm-up, Strength Circuit training using free weights (Alternate Box Step-Ups, Bench Press; Parallel Squat; Up-right Row; Deadlift; Alternate Lunges; Shoulder Press; Leg Extension). The participants perform 16 repetitions of each exercise, with 30 seconds rest and 3 minutes rest after every set. If they can complete 16 repetitions easily, 2.5 to 5 kg are added for the next set. Also, whole-body Perceptual Response is assessed using the 0-10 OMNI-RES Scale, after every set and 15 minutes after finishing.

Study groups in NCT05769101
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Multi-Ingredient Post-Workout SupplementExperimentalA 60 g dose of a commercially available Recovery supplement providing ~205 kcal including Proteins (+EAA), Carbohydrates, Creatine, and Vitamin D. Diluted in 350 ml of water.
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Ingestion of a Post-Workout Supplement
Maltodextrin SupplementPlacebo comparatorAn isoenergetic Maltodextrin supplement will be administered as placebo. Dissolved in 350 ml of water.
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Ingestion of a Maltodextrin Supplement

What is being measured

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

  1. Vertical Jump

    Height (measured in centimetres)

    Measured: Changes from 3 days previous to, and 3 days after the completion of the 6-weeks training program

  2. Chest Medicine Ball Throw

    Distance (measured in centimetres)

    Measured: Changes from 3 days previous to, and 3 days after the completion of the 6-weeks training program

  3. Muscle Thickness

    Thickness of the Vastus Lateralis and the Elbow Flexors of the dominant limbs

    Measured: Changes from 3 days previous to, and 3 days after the completion of the 6-weeks training program

  4. Self Perceived Energy Feeling

    All participants will fill a short questionnaire (from 1 to 5 points) about their perception of energy before every training. Energy Feeling will be assessed (Evergy level, Fatigue Level, Feeling of Alertness, and Feeling of Focus for the task, valued from 1 = low energy to 5 = high energy).

    Measured: [Time Frame: Changes from 3 days previous to, and 3 days after the completion of the 6-weeks training program]

  5. White Blood Cells count

    White blood cell (WBC) count including a five-part differential

    Measured: Changes from 3 days previous to, and 3 days after the completion of the 6-weeks training program

Timeline

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

  1. First posted15 Mar 2023
  2. Study start1 Feb 2022
  3. Primary completion30 May 2022
  4. Study completion1 Jun 2022

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
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
6 Weeks of resistance training (alternate days), with a post-workout or Maltodextrin intake.
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
20 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05769101
Sponsor's protocol ID
UGreenwich4
Status last verified
Mar 2023
First submitted
20 Feb 2023
Last updated
15 Mar 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Ingestion of a Post-Workout Supplement and Ingestion of a Maltodextrin Supplement in people with Protein Deficiency and Training Group, Sensitivity, run by Joel Puente at 1 site in United Kingdom.

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 3 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 15 Mar 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 United Kingdom. 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?

Vertical Jump (time frame: Changes from 3 days previous to, and 3 days after the completion of the 6-weeks training program). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. 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 15 Mar 2023.

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