Clinical trials: Muscle Protein Synthesis
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Open Label Extension Study of HT-100 in Patients With DMD
This study is designed to provide 6-months continuous dosing with the study medication, called HT-100, on participants who successfully completed the predecessor study (HALO-DMD-01).
- Trial name
- NCT01978366
- Testing
- HT-100
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Processa Pharmaceuticals
Hypertrophy
D2O Dosing Strategies to Assess Muscle Protein Synthesis
Skeletal muscle mass is regulated by the balance of muscle protein synthesis (MPS) and muscle protein breakdown (MPB). MPS is sensitive to exogenous stimuli, particularly exercise and protein ingestion.
- Trial name
- D2O-MPS (NCT04256343)
- Testing
- Deuterium Oxide (D2O) Dose
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Nutrition, Healthy
The Impact of Plant-based Blends on Skeletal Muscle Protein Synthesis Rates in Older Adults
Lifestyle interventions such as physical activity and dietary habits are the most effective non-pharmacological strategies to combat the loss of muscle mass and the development of mobility limitations with aging.
- Trial name
- NCT05917223
- Testing
- Milk protein ingestion, Cron protein ingestion, Corn+Pea protein ingestion
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Sarcopenia
Culinary Medicine to Enhance Protein Intake on Muscle Quality in Older Adults
Aging is associated with a decline in muscle mass, strength, and physical function, leading to muscle mass loss and weakness. These concerns can impact an individual's functional independence and quality of life (QOL).
- Trial name
- NCT05593978
- Testing
- Culinary Medicine, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Tech University
Muscle Protein Synthesis, Sarcopenia
The Impact of a Whole-food Animal-based Versus Plant-based Protein Rich Meal on Muscle Protein Synthesis
Rationale: Food intake stimulates muscle protein synthesis rates. The magnitude of the anabolic response to feeding forms a key factor in regulating muscle mass maintenance.
- Trial name
- MeaL (NCT05151887)
- Testing
- Muscle protein synthesis
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Muscle Synthesis
Protein Supply in Elderly
Stimulating overnight muscle protein synthesis, might augment muscle hypertrophy, increase mitochondrial mass, and/or improve muscle tissue repair.
- Trial name
- NCT01317511
- Testing
- Protein
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Weight Loss
Nutritional Stimulation of Muscle Protein Synthesis and Metabolic Rate After Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery is an effective treatment for severe obesity but results in loss of muscle mass. The investigators will test the hypothesis that consumption of an Essential Amino Acid-based nutritional formulation will maintain…
- Trial name
- NCT04751916
- Testing
- Essential Amino Acid Protein Supplement, Beneprotein®
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Sarcopenia
Phenotyping of Adult Crohn's Focusing on Sarcopenia
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) includes two idiopathic chronic relapsing and remitting inflammatory conditions affecting the gastrointestinal (GI) tract: Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC)Malnutrition and…
- Conditions
- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Sarcopenia, Digestive System Disease, Nutrition, Healthy
- Trial name
- PACS (NCT05572203)
- Testing
- Intrinsically labelled protein
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Sarcopenia
Habitual Protein Intake and Muscle Protein Synthesis
Protein intake stimulates muscle protein synthesis. From the standpoint of maintaining skeletal muscle mass with aging, it is important to optimize the adaptive response to food intake.
- Trial name
- Pro-Hab (NCT01986842)
- Testing
- Protein diet
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Disuse Atrophy (Muscle) of Lower Extremities, Muscle Function
The Impact of Bed Rest, Aging and NMES on Skeletal Muscle
Loss of muscle mass is common phenotypic trait of muscular disuse and ageing. The loss of muscle mass affects, among others, the ability to maintain homeostasis of glucose metabolism and the energy reservoir in catabolic…
- Conditions
- Disuse Atrophy (Muscle) of Lower Extremities, Muscle Function, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis
- Trial name
- NCT05617222
- Testing
- Bed rest, Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bispebjerg Hospital
Histamine
The Role of Histamine in Muscle Protein Synthesis Following Resistance Training
Blocking histamine H1/H2 receptors blunts chronic endurance training adaptations. The current study addresses the following research question: "What is the influence of histamine H1 signaling on training adaptations following ten…
- Trial name
- NCT06152497
- Testing
- H1 blockade: Telfast: 180mg Fexofenadine, Resistance training
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Type 2 Diabetes
"Effect of High Fat and High Glycemic Diets
The investigators will determine whether people with high muscle mitochondrial capacity produce higher amount of reactive oxygen species (ROS) on consuming high fat /high glycemic diet and thus exhibit elevated cellular oxidative…
- Trial name
- NCT01494935
- Testing
- High Glycemic Diet, Control diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Muscle Metabolism
The Muscle Protein Synthetic Response of Algal and Fungal Protein
Dietary protein intake is vital for the maintenance of skeletal muscle mass and health. The production of animal-based proteins sources is associated with growing environmental and ethical challenges.
- Trial name
- SCAM (NCT05016557)
- Testing
- Protein ingestion
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Exeter
Old Age (Focus; Not a Recognized Condition)
Dysfunction of Nutritive Blood Flow as a Determinant of Anabolic Resistance With Age; the Role of Amino Acids in Modulating Muscle Metabolism
The investigators plan to measure changes in muscle protein metabolism in response to feeding, comparing between a single large essential amino acid (EAA) feed (the normal building blocks of protein) and the provision of the same…
- Trial name
- Ajinomoto1A (NCT01735539)
- Testing
- 15g EAA bolus, 4 x 3.75g Mixed EAA Pulses, 15g EAA Bolus supplemented with 3g Arginine
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Hunger, Satiety Response
Effects of Hydrolysed Porcine Proteins on Muscle Protein Synthesis and Appetite
The purpose of the study is to obtain a better understanding of how hydrolysed porcine proteins affect the human metabolism, including the effects on muscle protein synthesis, appetite and secretion of gastrointestinal hormones.
- Conditions
- Hunger, Satiety Response, Protein Synthesis
- Trial name
- SEPA (NCT02477410)
- Testing
- Hydrolysed porcine protein from blood, Hydrolysed porcine protein from muscle, Hydrolysed whey protein
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Copenhagen
Skeletal Muscle Protein Synthesis
Effect of Exercise on the Human Skeletal Muscle Phosphoproteome
Generally, resistance exercise increases muscle mass and strength, and fatigue resistance. How resistance exercise achieves these adaptations remains understudied, but what is known is that skeletal muscle translates the physical…
- Trial name
- NCT04263714
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Heel Pain: Multisegment Foot Motion and Muscle Function, FFI Translation, and Evaluation of Treatments
Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition of plantar heel pain (PHP) that leads to pain, functional limitations, and reduced quality of life, especially among active adults aged 25 to 65.
- Trial name
- NCT03161314
- Testing
- Strengthening exercises, Stretching exercises
- Where
- 2 sites in Thailand
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
ALS
Genomic Translation for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Care
The purpose of this study is to look for abnormal genes and gene expression profiles that help determine why a person develops amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and related motor neuron diseases (MND) and why their symptoms…
- Trial name
- GTAC (NCT02795897)
- Where
- 14 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 254 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of Single and Multiple Doses of HT-100 in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
The main purpose of this study is to test the safety and tolerability of different, increasing doses of an experimental medication called HT-100 in boys and young men with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).
- Trial name
- NCT01847573
- Testing
- HT-100
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Processa Pharmaceuticals
Tendon Injuries
A Methodology Study to Assess Muscle Damage After Eccentric Exercise
An isolated bout of unaccustomed maximal eccentric exercise is associated with muscle force loss for 2-4 days, mild reversible muscle tenderness, and ultra-structural damage to the muscle fibers, elevation of muscle proteins in…
- Trial name
- NCT02014662
- Testing
- Eccentric exercise
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline