An Observational Study of Aging Biomarkers in Older Elite Athletes Compared to Non-exercising Healthy Older Adults.
Buck Institute for Research on Aging
Summary
This study is to investigate characteristics of muscle, blood, and urine samples from older adults (ages 65-80) who are either sedentary or athletes performing at an elite level for their age. This observational study will include bio-specimen collection, as well as physical and cognitive function testing and body composition.
Description
The study will enroll a total of 80 subjects-20 of each gender for each cohort. Participation in the study involves 3 visits that must take place within 12 weeks. Optional l follow up visits may be completed at 12- and 24- months after completion of the main study. The first visit is a screening and enrollment visit. At this visit, informed consent will be obtained and a detailed medical history, screening blood sample collected, and physical assessment will be performed (including, but not limited to vital signs, resting ECG, body composition). Additionally, an exercise history interview wil…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 65–80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
1. Willing and able to provide consent to take part in the MOVE-1 Main Study. 2. Willing and able to attend study visits and comply with all procedures of study data collection visits. 3. Able to read and speak English well enough to provide informed consent and understand instructions. 4. Healthy adults between the age of 65 - 80 y. 5. BMI \>19 to \< 35 kg/m2 6. No personal plans (i.e., vacations or medical procedures) during the expected study period (Screening, Test Visit 1, 2 and Sample Collection Visit). 7. Older Elite Athletes (OEA): • Evidence of current physical activity at an elit…
Interventions
- OtherObservational
No intervention
Location
- Buck Institute for Research on AgingNovato, California