NCT04048616View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Impact of Protein and Alkali Supplementation on Skeletal Muscle in Older Adults

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

141

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

July 1, 2021

Primary Completion Date

December 21, 2023

Study Completion Date

December 21, 2023

Conditions
Age-Related SarcopeniaMuscle Loss
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

whey protein isolate

one 15-25 gm (based on body weight) protein packet three times a day with each meal

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

potassium bicarbonate (KHCO3)

two 13.5 mmol capsules three times a day with each meal

OTHER

microcrystalline cellulose

identical placebo capsule

OTHER

maltodextrin powder

isocaloric placebo powder

Trial Locations (1)

02111

Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, Boston

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

National Institute on Aging (NIA)

NIH

lead

Tufts University

OTHER