Scientists track what happens to milk protein in the gut
NCT ID NCT00873951
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how the body digests and uses milk protein (casein) when it is intact versus when it is broken down (hydrolyzed). Twenty-six healthy adults ate a test meal containing one of these protein forms, and researchers collected blood, urine, and intestinal samples over eight hours. The goal was to understand protein digestion and measure how much protein the body actually absorbs. This was a basic science study, not a test of any treatment or therapy.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- casein protein (intact and hydrolyzed)
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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26 people
The number who actually took part.
- Start date
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Jan 2006
- Finished
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Jan 2008
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 40 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * healthy subjects * BMI between 18 and 25 Exclusion Criteria: * allergy to dairy proteins * positive serology to AgHbS, HCV or HIV * pregnancy * abusive drug or alcohol consumption.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centre de recherche sur volontaires
Bobigny, 93, France
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