Effects of Resistance-band Training and Creatine and Whey Protein

Last updated: September 18, 2024
Sponsor: University of Regina
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Sarcopenia

Treatment

Creatine Whey Protein

Whey Protein

Clinical Study ID

NCT06606717
825
  • Ages > 50
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

The primary purpose of this research is to compare the effects of creatine monohydrate and/or whey protein supplementation during the first 10 weeks of a 20-week resistance-band training program on measures of body composition (whole-body lean tissue mass, total body water), arm and leg muscle thickness, upper- and lower-body muscle performance (i.e., strength, endurance) and functional ability (walking speed, balance). A secondary purpose of this research is to examine the effects of supplementation cessation (i.e., no creatine and/or whey protein supplementation) during the final 10 weeks of the 20-week resistance-band training program on these measures.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Untrained (defined as those performing ≤ 1 resistance training session per week for ≥ 6 weeks prior to the start of the study)

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Taking creatine monohydrate within 30 days prior to the start of the study

  • Currently ingesting whey protein

  • Have pre-existing allergies to latex, fruit, dairy, nuts, seafood and mustard

Study Design

Total Participants: 36
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Creatine Whey Protein
Phase:
Study Start date:
August 18, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
July 31, 2025

Study Description

Sarcopenia, characterized by the age-related reduction in strength, muscle mass, and physical function, decreases the ability to perform activities of daily living. Physical inactivity and inadequate nutrition are contributing factors to the development of sarcopenia. Resistance training is a safe, viable and effective intervention which increases measures of muscle and bone mass, muscle performance (i.e., strength, endurance) and functional ability in older adults. However, older adults indicate that high costs and difficulty finding training programming and/or facilities are barriers to participating in resistance training. Home-based resistance-band training is safe, effective and serves as a viable alternative to traditional resistance training (i.e., involving free-weights and machine-based equipment). From a healthy aging perspective, resistance-band training elicits similar improvements in strength (primary indicator of sarcopenia) and functional ability compared to traditional resistance training in older adults. In addition to resistance training (involving resistance-bands), creatine and whey protein supplementations have also been shown to have favorable effects on measures of muscle, bone and functional ability in older adults. However, no study has examined the effects of resistance-band training and creatine and whey protein supplementation in older adults.

Connect with a study center

  • University of Regina

    Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 0A2
    Canada

    Active - Recruiting

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