Plant vs. whey protein: which builds muscle better in seniors?
NCT ID NCT06628349
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how plant-based and whey (dairy) proteins affect muscle building in older adults, including those with muscle loss (sarcopenia). Researchers will measure how the body processes amino acids from each protein type. The goal is to learn which protein composition best supports muscle health, not to test a treatment. About 100 adults aged 50-95 will participate.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2024
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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50 to 95 years
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 50-95 years old * Diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD); COPD group only * Stable body-weight (±5%) for the past 3 months * Ability to walk, sit down, and stand up (independently or with walking assistance device) * Willingness to lay supine in bed for up to 6 hours * Willingness and ability to comply with the protocol Exclusion Criteria: * Established diagnosis and active treatment of chronic disease: Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, active malignancy, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, HIV/AIDS, Asthma (moderate to severe), Hep (A,B, or C) * History of untreated metabolic disease including hepatic or renal disorder * Presence of acute illness or metabolically unstable chronic illness * Hysterectomy * Active dependence of alcohol or drugs * Use of short course of oral corticosteroids within 4 weeks preceding study day * Current use of long-term oral corticosteroids * Use of protein or amino acids containing nutritional supplements within 5 days of the first study day * Presence of fever within the last 3 days * Planned elective surgery requiring 2 or more days of hospitalization during the entire study * (Possible) pregnancy * Failure to give informed consent or Investigator's uncertainty about the willingness or ability of the subject * Already enrolled in another clinical trial * Any condition according to the PI or nurse that was found during the screening visit, that would interfere with the study or safety of the patient * Known allergy to any of the components of the feeding (soy, pea, or whey - dairy) * Established daily diet of vegetarian / vegan composition * \<23 MoCa score
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Study contacts
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Contact
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Locations
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Texas A&M University - CTRAL
RECRUITINGCollege Station, Texas, 77845, United States
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