Pea protein power: can a vegetarian diet change how your body uses plant protein?

NCT ID NCT07521189

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture, l'Alimentation et l'Environnement Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how well people digest and use protein from peas, comparing young and older adults who are either vegetarians or omnivores. Researchers will measure protein absorption after a pea-based meal using special tracers. The goal is to understand if age or diet affects how the body handles plant protein, which could help improve nutrition for older adults.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: pea protein
What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help design better nutritional strategies for older adults who need more protein, especially those on plant-based diets.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage observational study with only 48 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It measures digestion markers, not health outcomes.

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As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ELDERLY VEGETARIAN DIET YOUNG HEALTHY ADULTS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centre de Recherche sur Volontaire, Hopital Avicenne (AP-HP)
RECRUITING

Bobigny, France

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