CompletedNot Applicable

Investigating the Effects of Krill Oil and Krill Protein on Post-exercise Muscle Protein Metabolism

United Kingdom52 participantsStarted 2023-05-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of the current study is to find out if krill oil can increase muscle building processes in response to resistance (weightlifting) type exercise. Others aim are to determine the effects of krill protein, and the interaction of krill oil and protein, on muscle building processes in response to resistance (weightlifting) type exercise.

Who can participate

Age range

60 Years – 90 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Be 60 years old or older * Have a BMI of less than 35kg/m2 * Be participating in structured exercise for less than 2h per week Exclusion Criteria: * Diabetes * Severe cardiovascular disease * Seizure disorders, * Uncontrolled hypertension (\>150/90mmHg at baseline measurement) * Cancer or cancer that has been in remission \<5 years * Ambulatory impairments which would limit ability to perform assessments of muscle function * Dementia * Taking medication known to affect muscle (e.g., steroids) * Have an implanted electronic device (e.g., pacemaker/defibrillator/insulin pump), * Anticoagulant therapy * Allergies to seafood * Regular consumption of more than 1 portion of oily fish per week.

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

Post-exercise muscle protein synthesis

Timeframe: 3-7 hours

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05774444

SponsorUniversity of Glasgow

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-05-25

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