Actively Recruiting
Prandial Metabolic Phenotype in Adults
Led by Texas A&M University · Updated on 2025-10-01
50
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
218 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Previous studies suggest that changes in metabolism due to the effects of aging might serve as a potential for therapeutic agents. The investigating lab developed a pulse method combining multiple stable isotopes to study multiple metabolic pathways in the same individual simultaneously. By measuring whole-body metabolism in a large group of older adults, the investigators may be able to unravel age-related deterioration in protein turnover (synthesis and breakdown) that contributes to impaired functional capacity. Metabolic profiles could explain differences in pathways in the aging process with special interest in metabolism of amino acids as they have been associated with aging-related disorders.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Prandial Metabolic Phenotype in Adults
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 60 and 80 years, inclusive
- Stable body weight (within ±5%) for the past 3 months
- Overall satisfactory health based on medical history, physical exam, and lab tests
- Ability to walk, sit, and stand independently or with walking aids
- Ability to lie in supine or elevated position for up to 7 hours
- Willingness and ability to follow the study protocol
You will not qualify if you...
- Current diagnosis of cancer
- History of untreated metabolic diseases including liver or kidney disorders
- Presence of acute illness or unstable chronic illness
- Fever within the last 3 days
- Use of short course oral corticosteroids within 4 weeks before study day
- Possible pregnancy
- Inability or unwillingness to give informed consent or follow study requirements
- Participation in another clinical trial that conflicts with this study
- Any condition identified by the investigator or nurse during screening that may interfere with the study or participant safety
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Human Clinical Research Facility
College Station, Texas, United States, 77843
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
M
Marielle Engelen
CONTACT
S
Savanah Knezek
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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