Decades-Long study aims to unlock secrets of aging

NCT ID NCT00233272

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study, running since 1958, follows healthy adults aged 20 and older for life to understand how people age. Participants undergo physical exams, cognitive tests, imaging, and other assessments every few years. The goal is to characterize the aging process and learn how people can adapt successfully.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Frailty

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • National Institute of Aging, Clinical Research Unit

    RECRUITING

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States

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