Healthy individuals.
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Arm 1:
- U1: Control and initial examination followed by 14 weeks of training and
intervention phase (3x strength training a 60 min/week) with daily intake of 15 g collagen hydrolysate.
- U2
Sponsors
Institut für Sport und Sportwissenschaft, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg i. Br.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria: Male gender Age: 18-40 years BMI: 18.9-29.9 kg/m² Previous athletic activity of < 60-120min/week
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion Criteria: Contraindications to exercise according to ACSM guidelines. Contraindications to supplemental nutrition or ergogenic supplements Anamnetic evidence of cardiovascular disease Acute or chronic injuries of the lower extremities (esp. pre-existing achillodynia)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in tendon morphology after the 14-week training phase and intake of collagen peptides compared to placebo. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in the mechanical properties of the patellar tendon. Change in the maximum force capacity of the knee extensor muscles, change in the morphology of the thigh muscles. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactSimon Jerger
Institut für Sport und Sportwissenschaft, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg i. Br.
Outcome results
None listed