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The Impact of Whey Protein on Frailty in Older Adults Classified as Pre-frail

NCT07167277 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 20

Last updated 2026-05-14

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Summary

This pilot study aims to determine the impact of whey protein supplementation on brain antioxidant levels and to assess the effects of whey protein supplementation on physical function, body composition, and cognition in pre-frail older adults.

Conditions

  • Pre-frail
  • Pre-Frail Older Adults
  • Cognition
  • Physical Function
  • Dietary Intake Assessment
  • MRI

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Whey Protein

24g of whey protein will be given to the participant to be consumed daily. Participants will be asked to consume 1 serving per day for 3 months.

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Placebo

A calorie matched serving of carbohydrate powder will be given to participants to consume daily. Participants will be asked to consume 1 serving per day for 3 months.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Kansas Medical Center

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Debra K Sullivan · Department of Dietetics and Nutrition

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Max Age
85 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-12-05
Primary Completion
2026-07-31
Completion
2026-09-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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