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Animal vs Plant Protein for Weight Loss

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Led By Sylvia Santsa, PhD
Research Sponsored by Concordia University, Montreal
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Adults between 18-60 years old
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Must not have
Any chronic metabolic conditions (e.g. CVD)
Renal impairment (creatinine clearance <60 mL/min)
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline and at 12 weeks
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will look at how the type of protein in a high-protein ketogenic diet can impact weight loss results over a 12-week period.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 60 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

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I have a long-term condition like heart disease.
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My kidney function is reduced with a creatinine clearance below 60 mL/min.
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My thyroid condition is not under control.
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I am currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or have gone through menopause.
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I have used nicotine products in the last 6 years.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline and at 12 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline and at 12 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary study objectives
Adipocyte size
Change in BMI
Change in fat mass
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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Plant-based pea/lupine protein supplementExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Animal-based whey protein supplementExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Concordia University, MontrealLead Sponsor
29 Previous Clinical Trials
5,191 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Obesity
202 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
Sylvia Santsa, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorConcordia University, Montreal
~19 spots leftby Dec 2025
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