Effects of 10-gram Collagen Protein Hydrolysate on Cardiometabolic Health

Sponsor
Maastricht University Medical Center (Other)
Overall Status
Recruiting
CT.gov ID
NCT05282641
Collaborator
(none)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

The effects of a 10g/day collagen hydrolysate for a period of 4 weeks on glycemic control and cardiovascular health in a parallel design study using overweight/ obese men and women who are likely to have a disturbed lipid and glucose metabolism and increased risk to develop cardiovascular disease and/or Type- 2 diabetes.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
  • Dietary Supplement: 10 g of collagen hydrolysate
  • Dietary Supplement: Placebo
N/A

Detailed Description

Food-derived bioactive peptides represent a source of health-enhancing components that have been reported to have cardiovascular health benefits in humans and may be incorporated in functional foods. Up till now studies using collagen hydrolysates particularly addressed issues around joint health, however, there are some preliminary indications that other health-related targets might be affected as well. We here propose to focus on the potential effects of collagen hydrolysates on glycemic control, and characteristics of the microcirculation, both important parameters for the assessment of future cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Anticipated Enrollment :
60 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Intervention Model Description:
A 4-weeks randomized, controlled trial with a parallel design. Before the 4-weeks intervention, there is a 2-weeks run period.A 4-weeks randomized, controlled trial with a parallel design. Before the 4-weeks intervention, there is a 2-weeks run period.
Masking:
Double (Participant, Investigator)
Masking Description:
The subjects will follow one of the two experimental conditions. The decision in which condition they will be placed is based upon a computer-generated table with random numbers. For this, a categorical list in logical order will be created by an independent person before the start of the study. After being found eligible to start the study, the subject gets the following study number that is on the list. Basically, this entire randomization process is blinded and follows the concealed allocation procedures. During this process, it will safeguard that there are equal group sizes and an equal number of men and women in both groups (range 40/60% or 60/40% is accepted).
Primary Purpose:
Prevention
Official Title:
Effects of 10-gram Collagen Protein Hydrolysate on Cardiometabolic Health in Obese (BMI 25-35 kg/m2) Men and Women With Elevated Risk to Develop Type-2 Diabetes and CVD
Actual Study Start Date :
May 26, 2021
Anticipated Primary Completion Date :
May 15, 2023
Anticipated Study Completion Date :
May 15, 2023

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: Collagen hydrolysate

30 subjects will consume the protein hydrolysate daily for 4 weeks

Dietary Supplement: 10 g of collagen hydrolysate
Before breakfast, participants consume 1 sachet every day for 4 weeks. The sachet contains 10-gram collagen protein hydrolysates + 5-gram erythritol and it has to be dissolved in 250 ml of water.

Placebo Comparator: Placebo

30 subjects will consume the placebo daily for 4 weeks

Dietary Supplement: Placebo
Before breakfast, participants consume 1 sachet every day for 4 weeks. The sachet contains 5-gram erythritol (placebo) and has to be dissolved in 250 ml of water.

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

  1. Chronic glucose metabolism [pre- intervention and during the fourth week of intervention.]

    Measured by change in average daily glucose concentrations over a 15 hours period between waking up and going to bed 7:00-22:00 for three days, which is calculated based on the total area under the curve (tAUC) using a continuous glucose monitor.

Secondary Outcome Measures

  1. Lipid metabolism [2 weeks pre-intervention + 4 weeks intervention: Pre-intervention (visit 1,2 and 3), and during the fourth week of intervention (visit 4, and 5)]

    Measured by fasting serum, lipids and lipoproteins in all visits

  2. Glucose metabolism [2 weeks pre-intervention + 4 weeks intervention: Pre-intervention (visit 1,2 and 3), and during the fourth week of intervention (visit 4, and 5)]

    Measured by fasting plasma glucose, and insulin in all visits

  3. Low-grade inflammation [2 weeks pre-intervention + 4 weeks intervention: Pre-intervention (visit 1,2 and 3), and during the fourth week of intervention (visit 4, and 5)]

    Measured by inflammation plasma markers (Interleukin-6, Interleukin-8)

  4. Postprandial glucose metabolism [2 weeks pre-intervention + 4 weeks intervention: Pre-intervention (visit 3), and immediately after the intervention (visit 5)]

    Following a high-fat, high-carb meal, measured by plasma glucose, insulin.

  5. Postprandial triacylglyceride metabolism [2 weeks pre-intervention + 4 weeks intervention: Pre-intervention (visit 3), and immediately after the intervention (visit 5)]

    Following a high-fat, high-carb meal, measured by plasma triacylglyceride.

  6. Quality of life questionnaire [2 weeks pre-intervention + 4 weeks intervention: Pre-intervention (visit 3), during (at home), and immediately after the intervention (visit 5)]

    Assessed with a 32-item questionnaire (including social, spiritual, emotional, cognitive, physical, activities of daily living, and integrated quality of life) Outcome Measures 1-5 (1= Bad, 2=Below Average, 3= Average, 4=Above Average, 5=Good .

  7. Mood, degree of pleasantness and arousal [2 weeks pre-intervention + 4 weeks intervention: Pre-intervention (visit 3), during (at home), and immediately after the intervention (visit 5)]

    Assessed with the Affect grid

  8. Perceived Stress Scale [2 weeks pre-intervention + 4 weeks intervention: Pre-intervention (visit 3), during (at home), and immediately after the intervention (visit 5)]

    Assessed using the Perceived Stress Scale Scale, a 10-item questionnaire that is used to determine individual stress levels experienced in the past weeks during daily activities. Scores ranging from 0-40 Scores ranging from 0-13 would be considered low stress. Scores ranging from 14-26 would be considered moderate stress. Scores ranging from 27-40 would be considered high perceived stress.

  9. Cognitive performance [2 weeks pre-intervention + 4 weeks intervention: Pre-intervention (visit 3), and immediately after the intervention (visit 5)]

    Assessed with a validated neuropsychological test battery (Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery) subjects will perform a neuropsychological test battery containing the anti-cue task (impulse control), the psychomotor vigilance test (sustained attention), the Attention Network Test, the N-Back task (working), the Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Task) (episodic memory), and the Trail Making Test (executive functioning).

  10. Venular and arteriolar diameters [2 weeks pre-intervention + 4 weeks intervention: Pre-intervention (visit 3), and immediately after the intervention (visit 5)]

    Assessed via fundus photography

  11. Office blood pressure [2 weeks pre-intervention + 4 weeks intervention: Pre-intervention (visit 1,2 and 3), and during the fourth week of intervention (visit 4, and 5)]

    Systolic and diastolic blood pressure measured by office blood pressure monitor in all visits

  12. 36-hours blood pressure profiles [2 weeks pre-intervention + 4 weeks intervention: Pre-intervention (visit 3), and during the fourth week of intervention (visit 5)]

    Systolic and diastolic blood pressure assessed via wearable blood pressure monitor

  13. Sleep Quality [2 weeks pre-intervention + 4 weeks intervention: Pre-intervention (visit 3), during (at home), and immediately after the intervention (visit 5)]

    Assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) Consisting of 19 items. Each item is weighted on a 0-3 interval scale. The global PSQI score is then calculated by A total of seven component scores, providing an overall score ranging from 0 to 21, where lower scores denote a healthier sleep quality.

  14. Tumor necrosis factor alfa [2 weeks pre-intervention + 4 weeks intervention: Pre-intervention (visit 1,2 and 3), and during the fourth week of intervention (visit 4, and 5)]

    Measured by inflammation plasma markers Tumor necrosis factor alfa

  15. C-reactive Protein [2 weeks pre-intervention + 4 weeks intervention: Pre-intervention (visit 1,2 and 3), and during the fourth week of intervention (visit 4, and 5)]

    Measured by inflammation plasma markers C-reactive Protein

  16. Chronic glucose metabolism [2 weeks pre-intervention + 4 weeks intervention: Pre-intervention (visit 1,2 and 3), and during the fourth week of intervention (visit 4, and 5)]

    Measured by fasting plasma glycated hemoglobin A1c

  17. Insulin sensitivity [2 weeks pre-intervention + 4 weeks intervention: Pre-intervention (visit 1,2 and 3), and during the fourth week of intervention (visit 4, and 5)]

    Measured by fasting calculated homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance in all visits

  18. C-peptide [2 weeks pre-intervention + 4 weeks intervention: Pre-intervention (visit 1,2 and 3), and during the fourth week of intervention (visit 4, and 5)]

    Measured by fasting serum C-peptide

Other Outcome Measures

  1. Exploratory objective endothelial (dys)function markers [2 weeks pre-intervention + 4 weeks intervention: Pre-intervention (visit 1,2 and 3), and post intervention (visit 4, and 5)]

    Measured by soluble endothelial molecule E-selectin, intercellular adhesion molecule-1, Circulating Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1, and Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein-1 in al visits

  2. Exploratory objective liver enzymes [2 weeks pre-intervention + 4 weeks intervention: Pre-intervention (visit 1,2 and 3), and post intervention (visit 4, and 5)]

    Measured by liver enzymes (alanine aminotransferase, aspartate transaminase , gamma-glutamyltransferase , bilirubin)

  3. Exploratory objective calculated insulin secretory function [2 weeks pre-intervention + 4 weeks intervention: Pre-intervention (visit 1,2 and 3), and post intervention (visit 4, and 5)]

    Measured by The Homeostasis Model Assessment (HOMA) estimates steady state beta cell function (%B)

  4. Exploratory objective plasma incretins / satiety hormones in fasting and postprandial conditions [2 weeks pre-intervention + 4 weeks intervention: Pre-intervention (visit 3), and post intervention (visit 5)]

    Following a high-fat, high-carb meal, measured by peptide YY , glucagon-like peptide-1, ghrelin.

  5. Exploratory objective micro-albuminuria and kidney function [2 weeks pre-intervention + 4 weeks intervention: Pre-intervention (visit 1,2 and 3), and post intervention (visit 4, and 5)]

    Measured by estimated glomerular filtration rate

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:
40 Years to 70 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Yes
Inclusion Criteria:
  • Aged between 40-70 years

  • Men and women (in a ratio of 40/60 to 60/40)

  • BMI between 25-35 kg/m2

  • Serum total cholesterol < 8.0 mmol/L (further testing is recommended for excessive hyperlipidemia [serum total cholesterol ≥ 8.0 mmol/L] according to the Standard for cardiovascular risk management of the Dutch general practitioner's community [Nederlands Huisartsen Genootschap])

  • Serum triacylglycerol < 4.5 mmol/L

  • No current smoker

  • No diabetic patients

  • No familial hypercholesterolemia

  • No abuse of drugs

  • Not more than 4 alcoholic consumption per day with a maximum of 21 per week??

  • Stable body weight (weight gain or loss < 3 kg in the past three months)

  • No use of medication known to treat blood pressure, lipid or glucose metabolism

  • No use of an investigational product within another biomedical intervention trial within the previous 1-month

  • No severe medical conditions that might interfere with the study, such as epilepsy, asthma, kidney failure or renal insufficiency, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, inflammatory bowel diseases, autoinflammatory diseases, and rheumatoid arthritis

  • No active cardiovascular disease like congestive heart failure or cardiovascular events, such as an acute myocardial infarction or cerebrovascular accident

  • Willingness to give up being a blood donor from 8 weeks before the start of the study, during the study, and for 4 weeks after completion of the study

  • No difficult venipuncture as evidenced during the screening visit

  • Willing to comply to study protocol during the study

  • Agree to take porcine / animal-derived supplements (i.e. collagen)

  • Informed consent signed

Exclusion Criteria:
  • Allergy or intolerance to collagen or collagen hydrolysates

  • Serum total cholesterol ≥ 8.0 mmol/L

  • Serum triacylglycerol ≥ 4.5 mmol/L

  • Current smoker, or smoking cessation <12 months

  • Diabetic patients

  • Familial hypercholesterolemia

  • Abuse of drugs

  • More than 4 alcoholic consumptions per day or 21 per week

  • Unstable body weight (weight gain or loss > 3 kg in the past three months)

  • Use medication known to treat blood pressure, lipid, or glucose metabolism

  • Use of an investigational product within another biomedical intervention trial within the previous 1-month

  • Severe medical conditions that might interfere with the study, such as epilepsy, asthma, kidney failure or renal insufficiency, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, inflammatory bowel diseases, autoinflammatory diseases, and rheumatoid arthritis

  • Active cardiovascular diseases like congestive heart failure or cardiovascular events, such as an acute myocardial infarction or cerebrovascular accident

  • Not willing to give up being a blood donor from 8 weeks before the start of the study, during the study, or for 4 weeks after completion of the study

  • Not or difficult to venipuncture as evidenced during the screening visit

  • Use of over-the-counter and prescribed medication or supplements, which may interfere with study measurements to be judged by the principal investigator;

  • Use of oral antibiotics in 40 days or less prior to the start of the study;

  • Blood donation in the past 3 months before the start of the study

Contacts and Locations

Locations

Site City State Country Postal Code
1 Maastricht University Medical Center Maastricht Netherlands 6229ER

Sponsors and Collaborators

  • Maastricht University Medical Center

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Jogchum Plat, PhD, Chair of Nutrition and Movement Science Department

Study Documents (Full-Text)

None provided.

More Information

Publications

Responsible Party:
Maastricht University Medical Center
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT05282641
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • METC20-007
First Posted:
Mar 16, 2022
Last Update Posted:
Mar 16, 2022
Last Verified:
Mar 1, 2022
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
Undecided
Plan to Share IPD:
Undecided
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product:
No
Keywords provided by Maastricht University Medical Center

Study Results

No Results Posted as of Mar 16, 2022