Clinical trials: Muscle Synthesis
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
Muscle Protein Synthesis
The Anabolic Properties of a Lipid-rich Pork Matrix
The amount and quality of skeletal muscle mass determines physical performance, but also a significant contributor to metabolic health.
- Trial name
- NCT05876299
- Testing
- 95.1% Lean Pork, 81.16% Lean Pork, Carbohydrate Beverage
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
A Study to Examine the Safety, Tolerability and Effects on Abnormal Bone Formation of REGN2477 in Patients With Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
This is a three period study design consisting of a 6-month, randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled treatment (period 1) followed by a 6-month, open-label treatment (period 2) and a follow-up treatment period (period 3).
- Trial name
- LUMINA-1 (NCT03188666)
- Testing
- REGN2477
- Where
- 11 sites in United States, Canada and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Resistance Exercise
Skeletal Muscle Protein Synthesis: Traditional and Cluster Sets
Traditionally, when performing resistance exercise, repetitions are performed in a continuous manner resulting in a decrease in velocity, and thus power output.
- Trial name
- NCT04028726
- Testing
- Back-squat exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Nutrition, Healthy
Aminoacidemia and Protein Kinetics in Response to the Ingestion of Plant-based Protein Blends
The present investigation aims to study a novel plant based protein isolate blend to determine if it results in similar muscle building responses compared to whey protein isolate.
- Trial name
- PBP (NCT05139160)
- Testing
- Protein quality
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Sarcopenia
Protein Supplementation to Promote Muscle Protein Anabolism in Frail Elderly People
The present study is designed to investigate whether timed protein supplementation will increase skeletal muscle mass in the frail elderly population.
- Trial name
- ProMuscle (NCT01109628)
- Testing
- Protein drink
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Wageningen University
Sarcopenia
Protein Synthesis in Midthigh Muscles PET/CT
The purpose of this study is to test a new imaging technique to help scientists study sarcopenia, the process by which muscle becomes weaker with age.
- Trial name
- NCT01008839
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
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
Healthy
RibOSE - Glucose and Resistance Exercise Training
The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of ingesting glucose during five bouts of resistance exercise on muscle biological charateristics in m.
- Trial name
- RibOSE (NCT04545190)
- Testing
- Glucose
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences
Ketosis, Muscle Protein Synthesis
Exogenous Ketosis and Muscle Protein Synthesis During Exercise Recovery
An acute bout of resistance exercise stimulates muscle protein synthesis (MPS) rates for up to 24-48 hours, supporting muscle growth and repair.
- Conditions
- Ketosis, Muscle Protein Synthesis, Dietary Proteins, Resistance Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT06769100
- Testing
- Ketone Monoester (KET), Ketone Monoester + Whey Protein (KET+PRO), Whey Protein (PRO)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McGill University
Time Restricted Feeding
Prolonged Overnight Fast, Energy Metabolism and Skeletal Muscle Anabolic Sensitivity
Recent research shows that timing of nutritional intake and daily periods of fasting may have important health effects. In humans, limiting daily food intake to a narrow window (typically ~8 hours) can bring about some beneficial…
- Trial name
- NCT05420181
- Testing
- Short 10hr fast, Long 16h fast
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Protein Malabsorption
The Incorporation of Dietary Protein-Derived Amino Acids in Duodenal Epithelium
Rationale: Aging is accompanied by a blunted muscle protein synthetic response to protein ingestion.This anabolic resistance may be related to decreased postprandial amino acid release in the circulation, due to greater amino…
- Trial name
- GutFeeding (NCT06091852)
- Testing
- Intrinsically labelled milk protein
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Rotator Cuff Tears, Tendon Thickening
Perianchor Cyst Formation, Tendon Healing, and Clinical Outcomes Following Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Perianchor cyst formation is frequently observed after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair; however, its clinical significance remains unclear.
- Conditions
- Rotator Cuff Tears, Tendon Thickening, Tendon Injuries, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- NCT07661680
- Testing
- MRI
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
Cancer of Prostate
The Impact of Physical Activity Versus Dietary Energy Restriction on Tumour and Muscle Protein Synthesis in Prostate Cancer Patients
Background: Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer and the fifth leading cause of death in men worldwide. Tumour growth is attributed to disproportionately greater protein synthesis rates relative to protein breakdown…
- Trial name
- DIRECT (NCT06406803)
- Testing
- Dietary energy restriction, Daily exercise
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Muscle Protein Synthesis
The Effect of Menstrual Cycle Phase and Protein Dose on Muscle Protein Synthesis
Adaptation to resistance exercise requires maximal rates of muscle protein synthesis, which can be achieved with post-exercise ingestion of ~20g of protein.
- Trial name
- NCT05178732
- Testing
- Dose of protein, Menstrual cycle phase
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Exeter
Critical Illness, Muscle Protein Synthetic Response to Protein
Enhanced Protein Intake to Support Muscle Protein Synthesis in ICU
Rationale - Critically ill patients often experience severe skeletal muscle wasting due to an imbalance between muscle protein synthesis (MPS) and degradation, contributing to long-term impairments such as ICU-acquired weakness…
- Trial name
- IPA-IC (NCT06714240)
- Testing
- Nutritionally complete Tube Feed with standard protein levels, Nutritionally complete Tube Feed with higher protein levels
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Muscle Protein Synthesis
Exercise and Muscle Protein Signalling
This study examines the muscle protein signalling response after resistance and endurance exercise. We hypothesize that the signalling response after endurance and resistance exercise will be partly similar.
- Trial name
- NCT00653679
- Testing
- exercise
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Obesity & Overweight, Women
Effect Of Whole or Skimmed Milk Greek Yogurt on Integrated Muscle Protein Synthesis, Glucose Homeostasis, and Cognition in Post-Menopausal Women
The study will examine the impact of adding two servings per day of skimmed or whole milk Greek yogurt on integrated muscle protein synthesis (iMPS), blood sugar control, and cognition in post-menopausal women with overweight and…
- Conditions
- Obesity & Overweight, Women, Menopause
- Trial name
- NCT07705724
- Testing
- Skimmed vs Whole Milk Greek Yogurt
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Contractures Resulting From Burn Scar Tissue
Joint Range of Motion in Burn Scars
The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between cutaneous functional unit(CFU)recruitment throughout the available active range of motion of a prescribed joint in normal subjects and patients with burn scars.
- Trial name
- NCT01034813
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- United States Army Institute of Surgical Research
Healthy Males
The Importance of Non-essential Amino Acids for Maintaining Skeletal Muscle Protein Synthesis Rates in Healthy Young Men
Background: Protein intake is important for maintaining skeletal muscle mass. These proteins consist of a collection of small building blocks which are called amino acids.
- Trial name
- NEAA (NCT06687343)
- Testing
- EAA Supplement, NEAA Supplement, Maltodextrin Supplement
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center