Protein boost during the luteal phase to help protect muscle

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

Researchers will compare protein supplementation to placebo over about four months in women with regular menstrual cycles. The aim is to see if a higher protein intake during the luteal phase reduces markers of muscle protein breakdown. The study design uses two groups and focuses on real-world dietary changes during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. Findings could inform dietary guidance for preserving skeletal muscle in at-risk populations.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Eumenorrheic
* 18 to 35 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant or lactating (These individuals will not have a regular menstrual cycle) in the previous six months
* Vegetarian (protein supplementation is from animal origin)
* Contraceptive use, any hormone based contraceptive use for 6 months prior to enrollment
* Use of illicit drugs in previous 6 months.
* Non-tobacco user
* Gasterointestinal disorders, liver disease, infectious disease, cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, immune, metabolic, cancer
* Medications: corticosteroids, chronic NSAIDS, high strength acne, testosterone
* Diagonsed PCOS, endometrosis, ovarian insufficency, or other menstrual cycle disorder.

Where it's running

• SHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine
  Conroe, Texas, United States Recruiting
• SHSU Physician's Clinic
  Conroe, Texas, United States Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Patrick Davis, PhD — Shsu Com
• Study coordinator: Kyndal Kutac
• Email: kbk016@shsu.edu
• Phone: 979-743-1135

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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.