Brain's 'Protective Shield' against slow walking discovered?
NCT ID NCT06587217
Summary
This study aimed to understand why some older adults maintain a fast walking speed despite age-related brain and leg changes, while others slow down. Researchers focused on the brain's dopamine system, suspecting it might provide a protective 'resilience.' They enrolled 5 older adults with slow walking or mild movement signs to measure their walking and dopamine activity, hoping to identify new targets for future treatments.
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Locations
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Domino's Farms
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48105, United States
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University Hospital
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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