Accelerating Post-exercise Muscle Glycogen Resynthesis in Humans: Impact of Combined Nutrient Int… (NCT04371237) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Accelerating Post-exercise Muscle Glycogen Resynthesis in Humans: Impact of Combined Nutrient Intake and Intermittent Pneumatic Compression or Heat Therapy
United States26 participantsStarted 2018-09-19
Plain-language summary
To determine if modalities designed to improve blood flow combined with post-exercise nutrient intake will improve replenishment of muscle glycogen better than nutrient intake alone. A secondary objective is to compare the effectiveness of heat therapy and intermittent pneumatic compression on glycogen replenishment.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Subjects will be male and female participants in good health
. 18-35 years of age
. Currently performing cardiovascular or intermittent exercise at a moderate to high intensity at least 5 days per week for 60 minutes or longer per day.
. Understanding of the procedures to be undertaken as part of the study
. Willingness to participate in exercise testing and follow instructions provided by the experimenter
. Informed, voluntary, written consent to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
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3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
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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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What they're measuring
1
Rate of glycogen resynthesis
Timeframe: Change from baseline to 1.5 hrs and 3.5 hrs post exercise bout. Biopsy 1 post-exercise pre nutrient intake 1 and compression (IPC) or heat, biopsy 2 post compression or heat, pre-nutrition intake 2, biopsy 3 at 210 min. Higher rate is better.
2
Muscle functional recovery: Skeletal muscle function
Timeframe: Change from pre-exercise to post-exercise and prior to biopsies and treatments, and 24 hours post exercise. Less fatigue is better.