The ARLA Study

Interested in maintaining muscle mass as you age?

We’re looking for older adults to take part in a new study investigating how to maintain muscle mass in older age.

If you're interested in taking part, read our participant information sheet, then click below to register your interest and a member of the study team will get in touch with you.

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About the study

This study is comparing the affects of leucine-enriched whey protein ("super-whey") with standard whey protein to determine which best stimulates muscle building in older adults, both at rest and in response to exercise.

Participants will receive a £300 inconvenience allowance upon completion of the study.

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Who can take part?

You may be eligible to take part in this study if:

You're aged 65 or older
You're in good health
You're able to travel to the Medical School at Derby for study visits

You may be eligible to take part in this study if:

You're aged 65 or older
You're in good health
You're able to travel to the Medical School at Derby for study visits

We'd love to hear from you!

If you're interested in taking part in this study, click below to register your interest and a member of the study team will get in touch with you.

This study has been reviewed and given favourable opinion by the University of Nottingham Medical School Research Ethics Committee.