National Institute On Aging (nia)
Clinical trials sponsored by National Institute On Aging (nia), explained in plain language.
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Massive baltimore study tracks how race and wealth shape aging
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis long-term study follows over 3,700 adults in Baltimore to understand why some people age healthier than others. Researchers are looking at how race, income, and neighborhood affect risks for diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and memory loss. Participants visit mobile he…
Sponsor: National Institute on Aging (NIA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists investigate why COVID-19 hits older adults harder
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at blood samples from 83 adults in Maryland who have recovered from COVID-19. Researchers want to understand how specific immune cells called CD8 T cells respond to the virus and how this changes with age. The goal is to gather knowledge that could help create be…
Sponsor: National Institute on Aging (NIA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Age may alter vaccine immunity: new study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the immune systems of younger and older adults respond to Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. Researchers will collect blood samples from 78 healthy volunteers over two years to measure specific T-cell responses. The goal is to understand if age changes h…
Sponsor: National Institute on Aging (NIA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC