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Effect of a Novel Protein Supplement on Appetite in Older Adults

NCT05871060 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 14

Last updated 2023-11-27

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Summary

An acute randomized crossover trial comparing the effects of the whey hydrolysate, whey protein concentrate and placebo (still flavored water) on appetite and energy intake in older adults. Both low-dose whey-derived treatment and placebo will be administered 30 minutes prior to breakfast and lunch meals. Moreover, ghrelin secretion and activity will be monitored throughout the morning until the lunch time. Appetite will be assessed through visual analogue scale questionnaires.

Conditions

  • Aging
  • Appetite Loss

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Whey Protein Concentrate

Whey protein concentrate consumed 30 minutes prior to breakfast and lunch meals

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Placebo

Flavoured water consumed 30 minutes prior to breakfast and lunch meals

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Whey hydrolysate

Whey hydrolysate consumed 30 minutes prior to breakfast and lunch meals

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • FHI 360

    collaborator OTHER

  • University College Dublin

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-04-25
Primary Completion
2023-09-15
Completion
2023-10-30

Countries

  • Ireland

Study Locations

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