Skeletal Muscle Mitochondria in Ageing
Recruiting
Observational Study
Aging
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 65
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 60 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- VU University of Amsterdam · Other
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About This Trial
Healthy ageing is associated with the loss of muscle mass and physical function. As a result, older people are limited in their independence. The aging of muscles typically begins around the age of 30. From this age onward, muscle strength, muscle mass, and the maximum oxygen uptake of muscles decrease. The reasons for this are not entirely clear, but it seems to be partly related to how oxygen mo…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
In order to be eligible to participate in this study, young sedentary participants must meet all of the following criteria:
* Aged between 18-30 years
* Male or female
* Not currently engaging in any formal exercise training or competitive sports
* No chronic health conditions …
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