Scientists probe why elderly lose nose defenses against colds
NCT ID NCT06039527
Summary
This study aims to understand why older adults lose important immune cells (T cells) in their noses and how this makes them more vulnerable to lung infections like pneumonia. Researchers will compare nasal and blood samples from 170 people across three groups: young adults, healthy older adults, and frail older adults. The goal is to gather knowledge about the aging immune system to inform future prevention strategies, not to test a treatment.
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Leiden University Medical Center
RECRUITINGLeiden, South Holland, 2333ZA, Netherlands
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