Clinical trials: Ageing
Depression
Aging Brain Changes, Executive Dysfunction and Depression
The purpose of this study is to look at the relationship between age related structural brain changes and changes in depressive symptoms,disability and several aspects of cognitive functioning following treatment with…
- Trial name
- FA (NCT00918684)
- Testing
- Escitalopram
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Aging, Sarcopenia
Dose-response Effect of Dietary Nitrate on Muscle Function in Older Individuals
Nitrate is a naturally-occurring substance found in foods, especially green leafy vegetables and beets. Increasing nitrate intake (by drinking beetroot juice (BRJ) has been shown to improve muscle function young and middle-aged…
- Trial name
- NCT03595774
- Testing
- Beet root juice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Aging, Insulin Resistance
Metabolic Effects of Androgenicity in Aging Men and Women
The goal of this research study is to study the effect of testosterone or estrogen on blood sugar control and fat metabolism. Changes in hormone levels with age may affect risk factors for heart disease such as diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT00680797
- Testing
- Testosterone, Estrogen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development