Could staying active for decades keep your immune cells young?
NCT ID NCT06692543
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two groups of healthy adults over 55: those who have exercised regularly for 30 years and those who have not. Researchers will test blood and physical function to see how lifelong activity affects T cell metabolism and overall vitality. The goal is to understand the link between exercise and healthy aging.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help explain how staying active slows aging at a cellular level, pointing toward ways to maintain health in older age.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to everyone, and it cannot prove that exercise alone causes the effects seen.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Nice
RECRUITINGNice, 06000, France
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