Effects of Lean Pork Loin Intake on Protein Homeostasis and Glucose Regulation in Prediabetic Adults
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age40-65
SponsorUniversity of Arkansas
About this trial
We will be directly comparing a high-quality protein diet composed primarily of lean pork loin (PORK) to a lower-quality plant-based protein diet (PLANT) in individuals with prediabetes on muscle and whole-body protein turnover and glucose regulation.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
1. Males and females ages 40-65 years.
2. BMI 25 to ≤40 kg/m2 (or body fat % ≥25% in males or ≥36% in females)
3. Capable of providing informed consent.
4. COVID-19 negative and/or asymptomatic.
Disqualifiers
1. Participant who does not/will not eat animal protein sources.
2. Allergy to wheat, soy, or common ingredients in plant-based protein products.
3. Body mass index <25 kg/m2 or >40 kg/m2.
4. Hemoglobin <10g/dL at screening.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Lean Pork vs Plant-Based Protein
Treatment groups
20 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsLocations
1University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences72205, Little RockArkansas, United States
Sponsors and collaborators
University of Arkansas
Lead sponsor
National Pork Board
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov