NCT01914952

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the rise in plasma Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) after the dietary supplement has been administered in different forms. Prior studies have indicated that form of administration affects bioavailability of the HMB supplement. Therefore the current study will examine the bioavailability of a single dose of HMB given as:

  • 1.0g CaHMB in gelatin capsule
  • 0.8 g HMB free acid in a gelcap
  • 0.8 g HMB free acid in water
  • 1.0 g CaHMB in water
  • 0.8 g HMB free acid The randomized study will be a crossover design and each study subject will undergo the experimental protocol for each of the supplementation forms. Because of the different administration forms, the study will be an open label study. Briefly, the fasted participants will report to the laboratory in the morning. After an initial blood sample is taken, the dose of HMB will be administered. Blood will then be samples at 2, 5, 10, 15, 25, 35, 45, 60, 90, 120, 180, 360, 720, and 1440 min post administration. A 24 h complete urine collection will also be performed. Participants will be given a light sack lunch 4 h after administration of the dosage and will remain at the laboratory through the 360 min sampling. Participants will then be allowed to leave the laboratory and return for the 720 min sampling after which the participants can eat an normal evening meal. Participants will return to the laboratory fasted the next morning for the final sample. A minimum 48 h washout period will be required before the next dosage form is administered and the process repeated.

Trial Health

87
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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
11

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2013

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 1, 2013

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 31, 2013

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 2, 2013

Completed
9 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2014

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2014

Completed
Last Updated

September 16, 2014

Status Verified

September 1, 2014

Enrollment Period

1 year

First QC Date

July 31, 2013

Last Update Submit

September 15, 2014

Conditions

Keywords

CaHMBHMB free acidHMB

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Plasma HMB Level

    Plasma samples collected at 0, 2, 5, 10, 15, 25, 35, 45, 60, 90, 120, 180, 360, 720, and 1440 min after treatment administration

Study Arms (5)

CaHMB Capsule

ACTIVE COMPARATOR
Dietary Supplement: CaHMB capsule

HMB free acid gelcap

ACTIVE COMPARATOR
Dietary Supplement: HMB free acid gelcap

HMB free acid in water

ACTIVE COMPARATOR
Dietary Supplement: HMB free acid mixed in water

CaHMB powder in water

ACTIVE COMPARATOR
Dietary Supplement: CaHMB in water

HMB free acid (oral not in gelcap or water)

ACTIVE COMPARATOR
Dietary Supplement: HMB free acid

Interventions

CaHMB capsuleDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

1.0 gram of CaHMB powder in a gelatin capsule

CaHMB Capsule
HMB free acid gelcapDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

0.8 g HMB free acid is a soft gel capsule

HMB free acid gelcap

0.8 g HMB free acid in water

HMB free acid in water
CaHMB in waterDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

1.0 g CaHMB powder mixed in water

CaHMB powder in water
HMB free acidDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

0.8 g HMB free acid

HMB free acid (oral not in gelcap or water)

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 30 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Must not be taking amino acid, protein, or HMB supplements; Must not be pregnant; Must not be breastfeeding

You may not qualify if:

  • Currently taking amino acid, protein, or HMB supplements; Currently pregnant; Currently breastfeeding

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa, 50014, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Water

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

HydroxidesAlkaliesInorganic ChemicalsAnionsIonsElectrolytesOxidesOxygen Compounds

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
BASIC SCIENCE
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 31, 2013

First Posted

August 2, 2013

Study Start

May 1, 2013

Primary Completion

May 1, 2014

Study Completion

May 1, 2014

Last Updated

September 16, 2014

Record last verified: 2014-09

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