The Body's Response to Changes in Dietary Protein and Meal-Frequency In Men

Status

Completed

Phases

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT01171716

Enrollment

Registered

2010-07-28

Start date

2007-09-30

Completion date

2008-07-31

Last updated

2013-01-17

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Conditions

High Protein Dietary Intake, Low Protein Dietary Intake

Keywords

overweight, protein intake, satiety, eating, meal patterns

Brief summary

the purpose of this study is to identify how the body responds to increased dietary protein (that includes pork and eggs) and meal-frequency in adult men. During this study, the changes in blood glucose, hormones, appetite, and energy expenditure will be examined.

Interventions

OTHERMeal Patterning

LP intake 3 meals and 6 meals HP intake 3 meals and 6 meals

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

SINGLE (Subject)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

MALE

Age

21 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* 21 and older, BMI between 25.0-34.6, Weight Stable for at least 6 mths, body \>25%, non smoking, clinically normal blood profiles, non-diabetic.

Exclusion criteria

* intermittently been involved in a diet and/or exercise program within the last 3 months, Have no allergies to eggs.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The Body's Response to Changes in Dietary Protein and Meal-Frequency In Men	12 weeks

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026