Whey Protein Micelles and Thermogenesis in Overweight Subjects
Thermowhey
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interventional
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Brief Summary
The main objective of the trial is to measure the thermogenic effect of two different doses of whey protein microgels. It will be a randomized crossover double-blind design conducted in 20 subjects.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at below P25 for not_applicable
Started Nov 2010
Typical duration for not_applicable
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
November 1, 2010
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
June 1, 2012
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
December 1, 2012
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
November 10, 2014
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
November 27, 2014
CompletedMay 14, 2025
November 1, 2014
1.6 years
November 10, 2014
May 12, 2025
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
thermic effect of food
gas exchanges through indirect calorimetry
7 hours from baseline measurements
Secondary Outcomes (1)
Whole body protein turnover
7 hours from baseline
Study Arms (4)
Control (WPM 0)
PLACEBO COMPARATOR400 mL beverage with 85.0% maltodextrine, 15.0% fat and 0% of whey protein micelles Product given once after 1 hour of monitoring for baseline
WPM 30
ACTIVE COMPARATOR400 mL beverage with 43.7% of maltodextrine, 15.2 % fat and 41.1% (30 g) of whey protein micelles Product given once after 1 hour of monitoring for baseline
WPM 50
ACTIVE COMPARATOR400 mL beverage with 16.3% of maltodextrine, 15.2 % fat and 68.5% (50 g) of whey protein micelles Product given once after 1 hour of monitoring for baseline
MC 50
ACTIVE COMPARATOR400 mL beverage with 16.7% of maltodextrine, 15.0 % fat and 68.2% (50 g) of whey protein micelles 50 g of micellar casein Product given once after 1 hour of monitoring for baseline
Interventions
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Overweight (BMI range between 25.0 and 29.9 kg per m2 Healthy Having obtained his/her subjects over 20 year informed consent.
You may not qualify if:
- Chronic or acute diseases affecting protein metabolism (diabetes, renal insufficiency, CVD, liver disease), dyslipidemia History of varicose or venous stases Recent major surgery (3 months) History of major gastro-intestinal surgery (gastric bypass, intestinal resection etc…) Malabsorption disorders History of cancer within the past year Significant weight loss during the last 3 months Food allergies, especially cow milk protein. Pregnancy or lactation Special diets especially vegetarian, high protein (≥ 1.6 g/kg) or weight loss program Abnormal Food Frequency Questionnaire Aversion to vanilla or chocolate aromas Smoking Moderate to intense physical activity \> 2 hours/week Hematocrit \<40 for males and \< 36 for females Blood donation within 3 months of study start and 3 months after study end Regular consumption of medication and supplements i.e. any treatment affecting thermogenesis or nutrient metabolism in general such as corticosteroids, insulin, androgens, antibiotics and nutritional supplements (multivitamins, protein shakes).
- Have a high alcohol consumption (more than 1 drink/day) Consumption of illicit drugs Subject who cannot be expected to comply with the study procedures, including consuming the test products.
- Currently participating or having participated in another clinical trial during the last 4 weeks prior to the beginning of this study.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Related Publications (1)
Kassis A, Godin JP, Moille SE, Nielsen-Moennoz C, Groulx K, Oguey-Araymon S, Praplan F, Beaumont M, Sauser J, Monnard I, Kapp AF, Ammon-Zufferey C, Frei N, Guignard L, Delodder F, Mace K. Effects of protein quantity and type on diet induced thermogenesis in overweight adults: A randomized controlled trial. Clin Nutr. 2019 Aug;38(4):1570-1580. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2018.08.004. Epub 2018 Aug 10.
PMID: 30269898DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Maurice Beaumont, MD, PhD
Société des Produits Nestlé (SPN)
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- TRIPLE
- Who Masked
- PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
- Purpose
- OTHER
- Intervention Model
- CROSSOVER
- Sponsor Type
- INDUSTRY
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
November 10, 2014
First Posted
November 27, 2014
Study Start
November 1, 2010
Primary Completion
June 1, 2012
Study Completion
December 1, 2012
Last Updated
May 14, 2025
Record last verified: 2014-11