Trial | NCT03102372  Report issue

Official Title

Preservation of Fat Free Mass During Weight Loss

  • Phase

    N/A

  • Study Type

    Interventional

  • Status

    Completed No Results Posted

  • Intervention/Treatment

    whey protein ...

  • Study Participants

    29
In this study, we aimed to examine the effect of whey protein supplementation given before night sleep on Fat Free Mass (FFM) preservation during a 4 wk period on Very Low Caloric Diet (VLCD).

Half of the participants underwent a 4 week VLCD and walking program, while the other half underwent a 4 week VLCD, walking program and had an additional protein supplement before each night sleep.
Study Started
Jan 08
2016
Primary Completion
Apr 04
2016
Study Completion
May 02
2016
Last Update
Apr 07
2017

Other Very Low Calorie Diet

Dietary Supplement Whey protein supplementation

Other walking program

Protein group Experimental

4 weeks of a Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) + walking program. Whey protein supplementation 0.4g/kg before sleep.

Placebo group Placebo Comparator

4 weeks of a Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) + walking program

Criteria 

Inclusion Criteria:

Body Mass Index (kg/m^2) > 28
Age between 18 and 55 years

Exclusion Criteria:

Participation in regular resistance-, aerobic- or anaerobic training (>1 h/wk within the last 3 month before intervention start)
Diabetes Physical disabilities that would hinder completion of the walking program.
No Results Posted