๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-04-27

Diet Synergy in Muscle Protein Synthesis (NCT07367854)

Impact of Food Combinations on the Stimulation of Post-exercise Muscle Protein Synthesis in Healthy Adults

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

In the present semi-crossover randomized design, 15 recreationally active young adults (19-40 y) will receive stable isotope tracer infusions and perform a single bout of resistance exercise. Immediately after exercise, participants will ingest either 1 medium russet potato with skins and 2 ounce-equivalent lean ground beef combination (274 kcals, 19.3 g protein, 5 g fat, 37 g carbohydrates, and 4 g fiber), 2 slices of white bread and beef combination (262 kcals, 19.8 g protein, 6.8 g fat, 28 g carbohydrates, and 1.8 g fiber) or 2 ounce-equivalent beef (93% lean meat/7% fat; 110 kcals, 14.8 g protein, and 5 g fat). Repeated blood and muscle biopsies will be collected to determine whole body leucine kinetics, amino acid concentrations, anabolic signaling and myofibrillar protein synthesis rates during the trials.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Louise Freer Hall โ€” Urbana, Illinois

Age range: 19 Years to 40 Years

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)

  • Louise Freer Hall โ€” Urbana, Illinois
  • Louise Freer Hall โ€” Urbana, Illinois

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (217) 244-0970

Email: naburd@illinois.edu

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๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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