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Optimal Protein Intake to Maximize Whole-Body Protein Balance in Healthy Adults

NCT07556029 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 12

Last updated 2026-04-29

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the optimal protein intake to maximize whole-body protein net balance in healthy adults. In a randomized, double-blinded, crossover design, 12 young, healthy adult males and females aged 18-35 years, will consume a test diet consisting of free amino acid mixtures based on milk protein that vary in protein content 7 separate acute metabolic trials. The main study endpoint is optimal protein intake based on the lowest protein intake that maximizes whole-body protein net balance.

Conditions

  • Protein Metabolism

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Amino Acid

Test diet consisting of free amino acid mixtures based on milk protein.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Maastricht University Medical Center

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Luc JC van Loon, PhD · Maastricht University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-08-01
Primary Completion
2027-04-01
Completion
2027-04-01

Countries

  • Netherlands

Study Locations

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