Effects of milk fat globule membrane supplementation on muscle function in active adults

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates whether a 12-week supplementation of a milk fat globule membrane-containing product, known as bioactive whey protein concentrate, can enhance muscle function compared to a placebo in healthy, recreationally active adults. Participants will be divided into two groups, one receiving the active supplement and the other receiving a placebo, with assessments of muscle strength and power conducted before and after the intervention. The study also aims to explore potential differences in outcomes between younger and older adults. By utilizing a randomized, double-blind, parallel group design, the research seeks to provide robust evidence regarding the efficacy of this nutritional strategy.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* 18-30 or 60-75 years old
* Male or female
* Healthy with no contraindications to exercise
* Classified as recreationally active (meet the government's guidelines for weekly physical activity - 150 minutes of moderate physical activity or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Any injury, medical condition or symptom precluding the ability to complete strenuous exercise as identified by the health screen questionnaire and physical activity readiness questionnaire
* Uncontrolled hypertension (blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg or higher) as identified by recording resting blood pressure
* Neuromuscular or musculoskeletal disease
* Occurrence of a severe injury to the lower limbs or back within the previous 6 months (time loss of \> 21 days of normal activity)
* Occurrence of a minor injury to the lower limbs or back within the previous month (time loss of \>1 day of normal activity)
* Do not meet the government guidelines of minimum weekly physical activity as revealed by the IPAQ-SF
* Allergic to dairy or pea, or lactose intolerant
* Complete greater than 6 hours structured exercise per week as revealed by the exercise and physical activity form
* Consumption of supplements that may confound the results of the present study within the previous 3 months (includes any form of protein supplement, creatine, pre-workout supplements, any form of testosterone supplement, amino acids, beta-alanine, beta- hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB), fish or krill oil, collagen supplements, any choline- containing supplement, or any phospholipid-containing supplement) as highlighted by the health screen questionnaire
* Taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs
* Use of antidepressant/anti-anxiety medication
* Having a blood borne virus, or a partner who has a blood-borne virus
* Extreme diet classified as identified by the food-frequency questionnaire

Where it's running

• Loughborough University
  Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Edward Sadula, BSc, MSc — Loughborough University
• Study coordinator: Edward Sadula, BSc, MSc
• Email: e.sadula2@lboro.ac.uk
• Phone: 07477 866809

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.