Comparing muscle response in active and inactive older adults
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how muscles respond to exercise in people aged 60 to 85. You will be asked to do some exercises so researchers can measure how your nerves and muscles work together.
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Who can take part
- You are between 60 and 85 years old.
- You exercise at least 5 days a week for 30 minutes or more each day.
- You do not currently smoke.
- You do not take insulin or certain diabetes medications.
- You do not have a pacemaker or history of heart, kidney, or liver disease.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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