Investigating the Effects of Krill Oil and Krill Protein on Post-exercise Muscle Protein Metabolism

Last updated: March 25, 2025
Sponsor: University of Glasgow
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

Carbohydrate

Vegetable oil

Krill oil

Clinical Study ID

NCT05774444
KIPLING
  • Ages 60-90
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

The aim of the current study is to find out if krill oil can increase muscle building processes in response to resistance (weightlifting) type exercise. Others aim are to determine the effects of krill protein, and the interaction of krill oil and protein, on muscle building processes in response to resistance (weightlifting) type exercise.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Be 60 years old or older

  • Have a BMI of less than 35kg/m2

  • Be participating in structured exercise for less than 2h per week

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Diabetes

  • Severe cardiovascular disease

  • Seizure disorders,

  • Uncontrolled hypertension (>150/90mmHg at baseline measurement)

  • Cancer or cancer that has been in remission <5 years

  • Ambulatory impairments which would limit ability to perform assessments of musclefunction

  • Dementia

  • Taking medication known to affect muscle (e.g., steroids)

  • Have an implanted electronic device (e.g., pacemaker/defibrillator/insulin pump),

  • Anticoagulant therapy

  • Allergies to seafood

  • Regular consumption of more than 1 portion of oily fish per week.

Study Design

Total Participants: 48
Treatment Group(s): 4
Primary Treatment: Carbohydrate
Phase:
Study Start date:
May 01, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
May 25, 2025

Connect with a study center

  • Stuart Robert Gray

    Glasgow,
    United Kingdom

    Active - Recruiting

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