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NCT Number: NCT07245199

Protein Intake Distribution to Support Muscle Anabolism in Healthy Young Adults

The purpose of the study is to evaluate whether the distribution pattern of daily protein intake affects how much muscle protein can be built in the muscle after resistance exercise and at rest.

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Key information

Conditions

No Condition, Healthy Individuals

Age range

18 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Maastricht University

Maastricht, Netherlands

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Aged between 18-40 years
  • Healthy
  • 18.5 ≤ BMI 30 ≤ kg・m-2

Exclusion criteria

  • Smoking
  • Sports/exercise >4 sessions/week or a structured resistance or endurance training schedule
  • Lactose intolerant or allergies to milk protein
  • A history of neuromuscular problems
  • Use of anticoagulation medication
  • Individuals on any medications known to affect protein metabolism (i.e. , non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, or prescription acne medications).
  • Strict vegetarian
  • Injury or condition that would limit the participant from performing the resistance exercise.
  • Pregnancy
  • Hormone replacement therapy
  • Blood donation within the past 2 months

Treatment and study plan

protein intake

Dietary Supplement

1x 100g

Primary outcomes

  1. fractional synthetic rate

    Time frame: 24 hours

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Maastricht University Medical Center

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2027
Study completion
2027
First posted
Nov 24, 2025
Registry last updated
Nov 24, 2025

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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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