Effects of Beef Consumption on Skeletal Muscle Protein Homeostasis and Inflammatory Factors in Pr… (NCT05714462) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Beef Consumption on Skeletal Muscle Protein Homeostasis and Inflammatory Factors in Pre- and Postmenopausal Females
United States65 participantsStarted 2023-08-28
Plain-language summary
This will be a randomized study to determine if animal-based protein-rich food sources can stimulate greater muscle protein turnover and whole-body protein balance and reduce skeletal muscle inflammatory markers in postmenopausal women compared to vegetarian base protein-rich foods.
Who can participate
Age range
35 Years – 65 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion criteria
. Postmenopausal women ages 50-65 (absence of menstruation for at least 12 months).
. Premenopausal women ages 35-45 (presence of normal monthly menstruation for the past 12 months).
. BMI of 20.0 - 34.9 kg/m2.
. COVID-19 negative and/or asymptomatic
Exclusion criteria
. Any substantial musculoskeletal injuries/diseases that have limited daily activities in the past month.
. Unable to stop the use of anti-inflammatory drugs for the week prior to and during study.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Net change in muscle protein synthesis (% per day).
Timeframe: Study meals are eaten for 5 consecutive days.