Effect of Chronic Leucine Supplementation on Glucose Homeostasis, Lipid Profile, Body Composition, and Muscle Mass and Strenght Clinical Trial
Official title:
Effects of Chronic Leucine Supplemetion on Glucose Homeostasis, Body Compositin, Muscle Mass and Strength of Healthy and Young Subjects: a Randomized, Double-blind, and Placebo Controlled Trial
| Verified date | February 2013 |
| Source | University of Sao Paulo |
| Contact | n/a |
| Is FDA regulated | No |
| Health authority | Brazil: Ethics Committee |
| Study type | Interventional |
This study aims to evaluate the effects of chronic leucine supplemetion on glucose homeostasis, body compositin, muscle mass and strength of healthy and young subjects
| Status | Suspended |
| Enrollment | 24 |
| Est. completion date | February 2013 |
| Est. primary completion date | February 2013 |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | Accepts Healthy Volunteers |
| Gender | Male |
| Age group | 18 Years to 30 Years |
| Eligibility |
Inclusion Criteria: - Non-smokers; - Healthy; - Non-users of dietary supplements and drugs - Not engaged in any regular physical activity program Exclusion Criteria: - Vegetarians |
Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator), Primary Purpose: Treatment
| Country | Name | City | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | University of São Paulo - School of Physical Education and Sports | Sao Paulo | SP |
| Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
|---|---|
| University of Sao Paulo |
Brazil,
| Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | Muscle strenght | 3 months | Yes | |
| Primary | Body composition | 3 months | Yes | |
| Primary | Muscle cross-sectional area | 3 months | Yes | |
| Secondary | Glucose homeostasis | 3 months | Yes | |
| Secondary | Lipid profile | 3 months | Yes | |
| Secondary | Systemic inflammation | 3 months | Yes |