The Krill Ageing Muscle Mechanisms (KAMM) Study
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Sarcopenia
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 65 – 90
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Prevention
- Participants needed
- 80 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Glasgow · Other
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About This Trial
This study aims to determine the mechanisms via which krill oil supplementation increases muscle strength and whether this translates to improvements in gait and functional characteristics in older adults. The studies we will carry out will establish, in healthy older adults, the effects of 6 months of supplementation with krill oil
Objective 1) Muscle structure and function Hypothesis: Krill oil…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* body mass index (BMI) \</= 30 kg/m2
* Age \>/= 65 years
* Capacity to consent
* Living within the Glasgow area
Exclusion Criteria:
* Diabetes mellitus
* Severe cardiovascular disease
* Seizure disorders
* Uncontrolled hypertension (\>150/90mmHg)
* Active cancer or cancer tha…
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