# Modulation of the Intestinal Microbiome by a High Protein Diet

> **NCT04812964** · NA · COMPLETED · sponsor: **VA Office of Research and Development** · enrollment: 106 (actual)

## Conditions studied

- Obesity

## Interventions

- **DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT:** Protein powder supplement, standard dosage based on 0.5 gram protein per pound of subject's lean body mass
- **DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT:** Protein powder supplement, High Level Protein, based on 1 gram of protein per pound of lean body mass: 25% protein and 45% carbohydrate

## Key facts

- **NCT ID:** NCT04812964
- **Lead sponsor:** VA Office of Research and Development
- **Sponsor class:** FED
- **Phase:** NA
- **Study type:** INTERVENTIONAL
- **Status:** COMPLETED
- **Start date:** 2018-04-03
- **Primary completion:** 2023-07-19
- **Final completion:** 2024-03-31
- **Target enrollment:** 106 (ACTUAL)
- **Last updated:** 2024-08-07


## Primary source

ClinicalTrials.gov registry: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04812964

## Citation

> US National Library of Medicine, ClinicalTrials.gov registration NCT04812964, "Modulation of the Intestinal Microbiome by a High Protein Diet". Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-30 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/clinical/NCT04812964. Licensed CC0.

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