Protein Study for Older Adults with COPD
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how two types of protein drinks (one from plants, one from whey/dairy) affect muscle and metabolism in older adults who have COPD. You'll lie in a bed for several hours while researchers measure your body's response to the protein. The goal is to find which protein might better help maintain muscle strength.
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Who can take part
- You are 50 to 95 years old
- You have been diagnosed with COPD
- Your weight has stayed steady (within 5%) over the past 3 months
- You can walk, sit down, and stand up (with or without a walker/cane)
- You are willing to lie flat on your back for up to 6 hours
- You are not a vegetarian or vegan (meals include dairy protein)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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