Protein MetabolismMeat vs MealNCT07552740
Digestion and Absorption Kinetics of Beef Consumed Alone or as Part of a Mixed-Meal: a Crossover Trial in Young Adults
A study testing Food proteins in people with Protein Metabolism, run by Maastricht University Medical Center at 1 site in Netherlands.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the digestion and absorption kinetics of beef consumed alone or as part in healthy adults. In a randomized, crossover design, 10 young, healthy adult males and females aged 18-35 years, will consume a meal consisting of 25 g protein from minced beef alone or as part of a… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 35 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Protein Metabolism
- What is being tested?
- Food proteins
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 10 participants
- Where
- 1 siteNetherlands
- Study dates
- 1 Sep 2026to 1 Jan 2028
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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
- Aged between 18-35 years
- BMI between 18.5-30 kg/m2
- Healthy, recreationally active (exercise at least once per two weeks and a maximum of four days per week)
- No physical limitations (i.e., able to perform all activities associated with daily living independently)
Who cannot join
- Smoking
- Vegan, vegetarian, or does not consume beef protein
- Diagnosed musculoskeletal disorders
- Use of any medications known to affect protein metabolism (i.e., corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, or prescribed acne medications)
- Chronic use of gastric acid-suppressing medication or anti-coagulants
- Unstable weight over the last three months
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- Diagnosed GI tract disorders or diseases
- Blood donation in the past 2 months
- Females: pregnancy
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Netherlands1 site
Maastricht University Medical Centre+
Maastricht, Limburg, 6200 MD
Julia M Malowany, MSc, +31 43 388 1617, julia.malowany@mastrichtuniversity.nl
About this study
The purpose of this study is to assess the digestion and absorption kinetics of beef consumed alone or as part in healthy adults. In a randomized, crossover design, 10 young, healthy adult males and females aged 18-35 years, will consume a meal consisting of 25 g protein from minced beef alone or as part of a mixed-meal during two separate experimental trials. The main study endpoint is the exogenous rate of amino acid appearance in response to the ingested beef over a 10-h period.
- Conditions
- Protein Metabolism
- Being tested
- Food proteins
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Food proteinsDietary supplement
Meal consisting of 25 g protein･kg BM-1 from minced beef protein.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Beef only | Experimental | Not described Receives: Dietary Supplement: Food proteins |
| Beef in mixed-meal | Experimental | Not described Receives: Dietary Supplement: Food proteins |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Digestion and absorption kinetics
The exogenous rate of amino acid appearance in response to the ingested beef (expressed as μmol/kg/min). Based on tracer plasma amino acid concentrations over time (measured with ultra performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry).
Measured: Over the 10 hour timeframe following beef ingestion
Secondary outcomes (1)
Whole-body protein metabolism
Whole-body protein metabolism includes measurements of protein synthesis, breakdown, oxidation, and net balance (all expressed as μmol/kg/h). Based on amino acid concentrations in plasma and breath samples over time (measured with ultra performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry and gas chromatography-isotope ratio mass spectrometry).
Measured: Over the 10 hour timeframe following beef ingestion
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Apr 2026
- Study start1 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion1 Sep 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Jan 2028 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Protein MetabolismStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Maastricht University Medical CenterThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Model description
- Within-subject, randomized, crossover design
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 10 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Luc JC van Loon, PhD, Principal investigator, Maastricht University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07552740
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- METC 25-032
- Other IDs
- NL-010299
- Acronym
- Meat vs Meal
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 15 Jan 2026
- Last updated
- 27 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Digestion and Absorption Kinetics of Beef Consumed Alone or as Part of a Mixed-Meal: a Crossover Trial in Young Adults
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07552740
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Meat vs Meal / METC 25-032
- Conditions
- Protein Metabolism
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 10 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical CenterUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 1 Sep 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Jan 2028 (estimated)
- First posted
- 27 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to assess the digestion and absorption kinetics of beef consumed alone or as part in healthy adults. In a randomized, crossover design, 10 young, healthy adult males and females aged 18-35 years, will consume a meal consisting of 25 g protein from minced beef alone or as part of a mixed-meal during two separate experimental trials. The main study endpoint is the exogenous rate of amino acid appearance in response to the ingested beef over a 10-h period.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Within-subject, randomized, crossover design
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Beef only | Experimental | Dietary Supplement: Food proteins |
| Beef in mixed-meal | Experimental | Dietary Supplement: Food proteins |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 35 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Aged between 18-35 years
- BMI between 18.5-30 kg/m2
- Healthy, recreationally active (exercise at least once per two weeks and a maximum of four days per week)
- No physical limitations (i.e., able to perform all activities associated with daily living independently)
Key exclusion criteria (9 listed)
- Smoking
- Vegan, vegetarian, or does not consume beef protein
- Diagnosed musculoskeletal disorders
- Use of any medications known to affect protein metabolism (i.e., corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, or prescribed acne medications)
- Chronic use of gastric acid-suppressing medication or anti-coagulants
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Food proteinsMeal consisting of 25 g protein･kg BM-1 from minced beef protein. | Dietary supplement | Beef in mixed-meal, Beef only |
Primary outcome
Digestion and absorption kinetics
Time frame: Over the 10 hour timeframe following beef ingestion
The exogenous rate of amino acid appearance in response to the ingested beef (expressed as μmol/kg/min). Based on tracer plasma amino acid concentrations over time (measured with ultra performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry).
1 secondary outcome
Whole-body protein metabolism
Time frame: Over the 10 hour timeframe following beef ingestion
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 Apr 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Luc JC van Loon, PhD principal investigator
Maastricht University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Food proteins in people with Protein Metabolism, run by Maastricht University Medical Center at 1 site in Netherlands.
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 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Apr 2026. 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 Netherlands. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Julia M Malowany, MSc (+31 43 388 1617, julia.malowany@maastrichtuniversity.nl), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Digestion and absorption kinetics (time frame: Over the 10 hour timeframe following beef ingestion). 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 27 Apr 2026.