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NCT Number: NCT01598935

Post-exercise Protein Intake for Active Children

Today, there is an important lack of knowledge on the effects of dietary protein on protein metabolism after physical activity in children. Here, the investigators will measure changes in whole body protein metabolism using minimally invasive techniques and stable isotope methodology at rest and after physical activity with the intake of milk protein.

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Key information

Conditions

Child

Age range

10 year–12 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

McMaster University

Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 3Z5, Canada

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Healthy and physically active (as determined by medical and activity questionnaire)
  • 10-12 years of age
  • Within approximately 2 years of estimated age of peak height velocity (PHV)
  • Minimum aerobic fitness of 35 ml/kg/min as assessed by the McMaster All-out Progressive Continuous Cycling Protocol
  • Having obtained his/her informed assent
  • Having obtained his/her legal representative's informed consent

Exclusion criteria

  • Post-pubertal
  • Taking any medication
  • Smoker
  • Undergoing medical treatment or investigations
  • Body mass index > 24
  • Suffer from chronic diseases (with regular intake of drugs, medical history)
  • Vegetarians
  • Vaccination in the last 4 months
  • Any know food allergies or intolerance
  • Pregnancy
  • Special diet or weight loss program (e.g. Atkins diet)
  • Acute illness
  • Fever, cold, flu
  • Participation in a cholesterol management program with functional foods like food supplement enriched in omega-3 fatty acids, dairy products enriched with phytosterols (margarines, yoghurts).

Treatment and study plan

Nutrition

Other

protein-based food

Primary outcomes

  1. Whole body protein balance

    Time frame: Participants will be followed for 10 days prior to assessment of whole body protein balance.

    Whole body protein balance will be measured by stable isotopes.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Whole body protein metabolism, metabolites

    Time frame: Participants will be followed for 10 days prior to assessment of whole body protein metabolism and metabolites

    Whole body protein metabolism by stable isotopes and metabolite concentrations in plasma and urine.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

McMaster University

Other

Collaborators

  • Nestec Ltd.

Registry information

Official study title

Double Blind Controlled Trial of Protein in Active Children

Important dates

Study start
2011
Primary completion
2015
Study completion
2015
First posted
May 15, 2012
Registry last updated
Aug 25, 2022

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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