NCT07367854 Diet Synergy in Muscle Protein Synthesis
| NCT ID | NCT07367854 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
| Condition | Muscle Protein Synthetic Response to Protein |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 15 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-03-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-10-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 15 participants in total. It began in 2026-03-01 with a primary completion date of 2027-10-31.
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Brief Summary
In the present semi-crossover randomized design, 15 recreationally active young adults (19-40 y) will receive stable isotope tracer infusions and perform a single bout of resistance exercise. Immediately after exercise, participants will ingest either 1 medium russet potato with skins and 2 ounce-equivalent lean ground beef combination (274 kcals, 19.3 g protein, 5 g fat, 37 g carbohydrates, and 4 g fiber), 2 slices of white bread and beef combination (262 kcals, 19.8 g protein, 6.8 g fat, 28 g carbohydrates, and 1.8 g fiber) or 2 ounce-equivalent beef (93% lean meat/7% fat; 110 kcals, 14.8 g protein, and 5 g fat). Repeated blood and muscle biopsies will be collected to determine whole body leucine kinetics, amino acid concentrations, anabolic signaling and myofibrillar protein synthesis rates during the trials.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 19-40 yrs * Pre-menopausal * Recreationally-active * Weight stable for prior 6 months Exclusion Criteria: * Age outside of range (20 - 35 yrs) * Pregnancy * Irregular menstrual cycles (i.e., \~21 day or \~35 day cycle) * Participation in previous research using L-\[1-13C\] leucine and L-\[ring-2H5\] phenylalanine * Participation in other ongoing research that interferes with this study (e.g., conflicting diet, activity interventions, etc.)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07367854 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 19 Years or older, up to 40 Years, studying Muscle Protein Synthetic Response to Protein. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07367854 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07367854 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at naburd@illinois.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07367854 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Urbana, United States, Urbana, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07367854 clinical trial?
NCT07367854 is sponsored by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The trial plans to enroll 15 participants.