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Beef protein study: does a mixed meal change digestion?

NCT ID NCT07552740

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Maastricht University Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at how beef protein is digested and absorbed when eaten by itself or as part of a mixed meal. Ten healthy young adults aged 18-35 will eat a meal with beef protein on two separate days. Researchers will track amino acid levels in the blood to understand digestion and absorption over 10 hours.

What this could mean

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Active substance
minced beef protein
What this could lead to
If successful, this could improve dietary recommendations for protein intake and meal composition.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage study (10 people) focused on healthy young adults, so results may not apply to other groups.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 10 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Jan 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 35 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 18-35 years * BMI between 18.5-30 kg/m2 * Healthy, recreationally active (exercise at least once per two weeks and a maximum of four days per week) * No physical limitations (i.e., able to perform all activities associated with daily living independently) Exclusion Criteria: * Smoking * Vegan, vegetarian, or does not consume beef protein * Diagnosed musculoskeletal disorders * Use of any medications known to affect protein metabolism (i.e., corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, or prescribed acne medications) * Chronic use of gastric acid-suppressing medication or anti-coagulants * Unstable weight over the last three months * Diagnosed GI tract disorders or diseases * Blood donation in the past 2 months * Females: pregnancy

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Protein metabolism

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Maastricht University Medical Centre+

    Maastricht, Limburg, 6200 MD, Netherlands

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