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Does the Type of Protein Affect Muscle Recovery and Growth During Resistance Training A Comparison of Hemp Soy and Whey Protein

Protein Source Does Not Influence Neuromuscular Recovery or Hypertrophic Adaptation Following 8 Weeks of Resistance Training: A Comparison of Hemp, Soy, and Whey Protein

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20260601022
Enrollment
30
Registered
2026-06-01
Start date
2024-06-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

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Conditions

Muscle recovery Muscle hypertrophy Neuromuscular function Exercise induced muscle damage Inflammation Resistance training Dietary proteins Whey Soy Hemp Muscle strength Inflammation mediators Creatine kinase Interleukin 6

Interventions

Participants consumed 20 g of hemp protein within 30 minutes after each resistance training session for 8 weeks. Training was supervised and performed 4 sessions per week. Total daily protein intake w
Hemp seed protein ,Soy protein,Whey protein

Sponsors

Chulalongkorn University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
20 Years to 30 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Male recreational bodybuilders aged 20 to 30 years, 2. Engaged in resistance training for at least 2 years, 3. Training frequency of 3 to 5 sessions per week with a minimum of 60 minutes per session, 4. Experienced in protein supplementation, 5. Free from musculoskeletal injury or medical conditions affecting exercise performance or recovery, and 6. Provided written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Use of anabolic steroids or prohibited substances within the previous 12 months, 2. Presence of musculoskeletal injury or medical conditions affecting participation, 3. Inability to complete the training intervention or required testing sessions, 4. Adherence to resistance training below 80 percent of prescribed sessions, 5. Use of additional supplementation beyond that provided during the study, and 6. Alcohol or tobacco use during the study period

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Maximal voluntary contraction Before exercise, immediately after, 24 hours and 48 hours post exercise, pre and post 8 week training intervention Peak torque measured using an isokinetic dynamometer during knee flexion and extension

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Creatine kinase Before exercise, immediately after, 24 hours and 48 hours post exercise, pre and post 8 week training intervention Serum creatine kinase concentration measured from venous blood samples,Interleukin 6 Before exercise, immediately after, 24 hours and 48 hours post exercise, pre and post 8 week training intervention Serum interleukin 6 concentration measured from venous blood samples,Insulin like growth factor 1 Before and after 8 week training intervention Serum concentration measured from venous blood samples,Tumor necrosis factor alpha Before and after 8 week training intervention Serum concentration measured from venous blood samples,Muscle cross sectional area Before and after 8 week training intervention Ultrasound imaging of biceps brachii and vastus lateralis,Fat mass Before and after 8 week training intervention Body composition assessed using dual energy X ray absorptiometry,Lean mass Before and after 8 week training intervention Body composition assessed using dual energy X ray absorptiometry

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactNattiporn Nokkaew

Faculty of Sports Science, Chulalongkorn University

nattiporn.n@chula.ac.th022181001

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026