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Comparison of Meal Replacements Versus Protein Supplements and Utilizing the Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS) Method

NCT01399333 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: PHASE4 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2011-07-26

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Summary

The purpose of this research study is to compare the varying qualities of protein supplements utilizing the Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS) method and evaluating the clinical outcome related to protein stores and absorption.

Conditions

  • Protein Deficiency

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Group 1 Meal Replacement

4 weeks of utilizing Group 1 Meal Replacement 3-4 times daily, supplementing this protein product at each meal. As standard of care for the bariatric patient, they are required to get in 60-80 gms of protein daily

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Group 2 Protein Supplement

4 weeks of utilizing Group 2 protein supplement 3-4 times daily, replacing this protein product at each meal. As standard of care for the bariatric patient, they are required to get in 60-80 gms of protein daily

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Group 3

4 weeks of utilizing Group 3 protein supplement 3-4 times daily, replacing this protein product at each meal. As standard of care for the bariatric patient, they are required to get in 60-80 gms of protein daily

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of North Carolina, Charlotte

    collaborator OTHER

  • Southeast Bariatrics, PA

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • David C Voellinger, MD · Southeast Bariatrics

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SCREENING
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2010-01-31
Primary Completion
2011-08-31
Completion
2012-01-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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