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Sports NutritionNCT04648384

Acute Whey Protein And Casein Supplementation: Effect On Protein Metabolism After Resistance Exercise

A study testing Blend Protein Supplementation and Resistance Exercise in people with Sports Nutrition and Protein Supplementation, run by University of Sao Paulo at 1 site in Brazil.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The proteins of human breast milk are the most important endocrine signaling system that promotes neonatal growth by increasing the release of insulin, insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), and the leucine-mediated mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1- (mTORC1) signaling of pancreatic β-cells. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 20 to 40 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Sports Nutrition, Protein Supplementation
What is being tested?
Blend Protein Supplementation and Resistance Exercise
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
10 participants
Where
1 siteBrazil
Study dates
20 Mar 2016to 20 Oct 2019
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

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 20 to 40 years
  • Men only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Healthy
  • practice resistance training at least 3x a week

Who cannot join

  • Smokers
  • Muscle injures
  • cardiovascular diseases
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Lactose intolerance

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Brazil1 site
  • University of São Paulo, School of Physical Education and Sports of Ribeirão Preto.

    Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, 14049-900

Other trials in Brazil

About this study

Official title: Association of Whey Protein and Casein in the Same Proportions of Human Breast Milk Promoted Similar Branched-chain Amino Acids Profile and Reduced Delayed Muscle Soreness in Physically Active Man

The proteins of human breast milk are the most important endocrine signaling system that promotes neonatal growth by increasing the release of insulin, insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), and the leucine-mediated mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1- (mTORC1) signaling of pancreatic β-cells. Remarkably, the branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) leucine, isoleucine, and valine are involved in the growth-promoting effects of milk, protein biosynthesis, and metabolism because they physiologically stimulate insulin secretion The present study sought to investigate the effects of the combination of whey protein and casein in the ratio of 80:20 ("whey protein: casein" or "casein: whey protein") as breast milk proportion on the peak and the period of the permanence of branched-chain amino acids in the blood circulation, final metabolites of protein metabolism and delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) after a single bout of fasting or a resistance exercise session.

Read the detailed description

The present study investigated the effects of the association of WP and casein in the ratio of 80:20, a similar ratio of human breast milk, on blood branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) profile by HPLC technique, markers of protein metabolism (creatinine, urea, and urine nitrogen) and delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) after a single bout of resistance exercise. A double-blind, crossover and acute study was conducted with ten men (age 29 ± 8 y; BMI: 25.4 ± 2.9 Kg/m2; 77 ± 12 kg; 1.74 ± 0.09 m) that were randomly assigned to five supplementation treatments: WP - whey protein; CAS - casein; WP/CAS - 80% WP/20% CAS; CAS/WP - 80% CAS/ 20% WP; PLA - placebo. Participants were submitted to the following evaluations: performance sessions, blood collection for each session for the BCAAs profile determination, two food records, 3-days assessment of DOMS (24h, 48h, 72h) after each treatment.

Being tested
Blend Protein Supplementation, Placebo Supplementation, Resistance Exercise

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Blend Protein SupplementationDietary supplement

    Also called Resistance Training

    Protein supplementation using 20 grams of whey protein or casein mix. Acute Resistance training, 10 sets of 10 reps at 85% of 1Maximum repetition

  • Placebo SupplementationDietary supplement

    Also called Resistance Training

    Placebo supplementation using 20 grams of Maltodextrin. Acute Resistance training, 10 sets of 10 reps at 85% of 1Maximum repetition

  • Resistance ExerciseOther

    10 sets of 10 repetitions at 85% of 1 Maximum repetition in leg press exercise

Study groups in NCT04648384
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Protein Supplementation and Resistance exerciseExperimentalProtein supplementation composed of 20 gram of whey protein or casein in different proportions (80:20) and fasting state 10 sets of 10 reps at 85% of 1 Maximum repetition
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Blend Protein Supplementation; Other: Resistance Exercise
Placebo SupplementationPlacebo comparatorPlacebo supplementation composed of 20 gram of Maltodextrin and fasting state 10 sets of 10 reps at 85% of 1 Maximum repetition
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Placebo Supplementation; Other: Resistance Exercise
Resistance TrainingExperimentalResistance Exercise will be performed before supplementation and is composed by 10 sets of 10 repetitions at 85% of 1 Maximum repetition in leg press exercise.
Receives: Other: Resistance Exercise

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change from baseline in plasma amino acids concentration

    Blood sample collected for analysis of BCAA concentration after blend protein or placebo supplementation expressed in (µmol/L)

    Measured: 5 weeks

  2. Change from baseline in 1RM test

    Change of training load using RPE, time and load expressed in (a.u)

    Measured: 5 weeks

  3. Change in protein metabolism

    Change in nitrogen excretion, and nitrogen balance after protein supplementation expressed in (g/24 hours)

    Measured: 5 weeks

  4. Changes from baseline in macronutrient intake

    Change of macronutrient intake were calculated pre and post treatment expressed in (g/24 hours)

    Measured: 5 weeks

  5. Change in delayed onset muscle soreness

    Change from baseline the delayed onset muscle soreness pre, post, 24 hours, 48 hours and 72 hours after treatment expressed in (a.u)

    Measured: 5 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted1 Dec 2020
  2. Study start20 Mar 2016
  3. Primary completion20 Jul 2019
  4. Study completion20 Oct 2019

Resources

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
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
10 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04648384
Sponsor's protocol ID
Protein Supplementation
Status last verified
Nov 2020
First submitted
9 Nov 2020
Last updated
2 Dec 2020
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Martinez Galan BS, Giolo De Carvalho F, Carvalho SCS, Cunha Brandao CF, Morhy Terrazas SI, Abud GF, Meirelles MSS, Sakagute S, Ueta Ortiz G, Marchini JS, Aristizabal JC, Cristini de Freitas E. Casein and Whey Protein in the Breast Milk Ratio: Could It Promote Protein Metabolism Enhancement in Physically Active Adults? Nutrients. 2021 Jun 23;13(7):2153. doi: 10.3390/nu13072153.

    PubMed 34201617

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Blend Protein Supplementation and Resistance Exercise in people with Sports Nutrition and Protein Supplementation, run by University of Sao Paulo at 1 site in Brazil.

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 2 inclusion and 5 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Dec 2020. 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 Brazil. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change from baseline in plasma amino acids concentration (time frame: 5 weeks). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04648384, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 2 Dec 2020.

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