Scientists hunt for key to stop rapid muscle wasting in aging and diabetes

NCT ID NCT03118050

Summary

This study aimed to understand why muscle loss speeds up in older adults with type 2 diabetes or after a hospital stay. Researchers studied 95 older adults to examine how the body processes nutrients for muscle building under these conditions. The goal was to identify new biological targets for future treatments to slow down muscle loss and help older adults stay independent.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sealy Center on Aging, University of Texas Medical Branch

    Galveston, Texas, 77550, United States

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