Status:

UNKNOWN

Longitudinal Neuromuscular and Metabolic Changes With Aging

Lead Sponsor:

University of Pavia

Collaborating Sponsors:

University of Padova

Politecnico di Milano

Conditions:

Aging

Muscle Physiology

Eligibility:

All Genders

55-80 years

Brief Summary

Ageing is characterized by a decline in neuromuscular control and a progressive loss of muscle mass, strength and power, leading to reduced mobility, loss of independence, higher hospitalizations rate...

Detailed Description

State of the art The life expectancy of humans has continuously increased in most countries over the last century. With extended life expectancy, quality of life of elderly is a priority. However, age...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Community dwelling, mobility and cognitively unimpaired participants will be enrolled. Cognitive assessment: Mini Mental Status Examination (MMSE, cutoff: 24). Physical performance assessments: gait speed over 4-m (WS, \>0,8 m/s), Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB, \>9), the Timed-Up and Go test (TUG \<20) and grip strength (GRIP, \>27 kg (M) or \>16 kg (F)).

Exclusion

  • Parkinson's disease or other neurological disorder; diabetes; stroke; late-stage cancer; chronic kidney disease (IV and V stages); severe liver insufficiency; severe cardiac disorder and major recent heart surgery; severe osteoarthritis.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2022

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

May 1 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

120 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06168591

Start Date

May 1 2022

End Date

May 1 2025

Last Update

December 13 2023

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University of Pavia

Pavia, Lombardy, Italy, 27100