Meal Patterning on Weight Loss With Changes to Body Comp, Muscle and Metabolic Health (NCT02066948) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Meal Patterning on Weight Loss With Changes to Body Comp, Muscle and Metabolic Health
United States41 participantsStarted 2014-01
Plain-language summary
About two-thirds of adults in the United States are overweight or obese with likely adverse health consequences. A Moderate weight loss by dieting and exercise is recommended to improve health. We are interested to know whether eating dietary protein at different times of the day influences changes in body composition, muscle and indices of health. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of within-day patterning of dietary protein intake (even vs. skewed) on energy-restriction and resistance training-induced changes in body composition, muscle size, appetite, and clinical health (including blood glucose and blood pressure).
Who can participate
Age range
19 Years – 50 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* non-smoking;
* weight stable (± 4.5 kg during previous 3 months)
* constant habitual activity patterns within last 3 months
* no acute illness
* not diabetic or have chronic diseases
* blood profile within 10% of clinical normalcy
* subjects not classified as high risk for cardiovascular disease
* no use of medications
* females who are not pregnant or lactating
* ability to travel to testing and exercise training facilities
* not claustrophobic and able to complete the muscle size testing using the magnetic resonance imager
Exclusion Criteria:
* Smoker
* weight changed within 3 months
* a history of disease or high risk of cardiovascular disease
* history of claustrophobic
* pregnant or lactating female
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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