L-serine and Strength Training in the Elderly
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Brain Health
Longevity
Cognitive Performance
Strength Training Effects
Healthy Ageing
Ageing
Cognition
Memory
Muscle Strength
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 65 – 85
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Basic Science
- Participants needed
- 126 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Vienna · Other
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About This Trial
This study investigates whether taking the amino acid L-serine, either alone or in combination with targeted strength training, can have a positive effect on mental performance, brain function, and physical fitness in older people.
Healthy, independent women and men aged 65 to 85 are eligible to participate. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: placebo, L-serine, or L-se…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Men and women between the ages of 65 and 85
* Mini-Mental-State \>23
* Independently mobile, without aids (walker, cane, etc.)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Chronic diseases that contraindicate medical training therapy
* Regular strength training (\>1x/week) in the last 6 months bef…
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