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Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline and 7 days
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Study Summary
This trial will help researchers understand if there are differences in how men and women's bodies react to muscle atrophy.
Eligible Conditions
- Muscle Atrophy
- Muscle Wasting
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ baseline and 7 days
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline and 7 days
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Fractional muscle protein synthesis rate
Secondary outcome measures
Muscle size
Muscle strength
Protein abundance and phosphorylation
+1 moreTrial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Single Leg Immobilization - MalesExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Males will be subjected to 7-days of single-leg immobilization.
Group II: Single Leg Immobilization - FemalesExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Females will be subjected to 7-days of single-leg immobilization.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
McGill UniversityLead Sponsor
399 Previous Clinical Trials
1,000,258 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You are currently pregnant.You are in good health and regularly participate in physical activity for at least 5 hours per week.You have agreed to participate in the study after being fully informed about it.You smoke or use tobacco products.You have hurt your back or legs within the past 6 months.You are currently taking blood thinning medication.You have problems with your bones, joints, or muscles.You have a history of heart disease or blood clots.You are taking certain medications or supplements that can affect your muscle metabolism, such as steroids, hormone replacement therapy, and some over-the-counter supplements like protein powder or fish oil.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Single Leg Immobilization - Males
- Group 2: Single Leg Immobilization - Females
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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