Singapore study seeks secrets of healthy aging across ethnic groups
NCT ID NCT06555978
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how people age biologically, focusing on Chinese, Malay, and Indian adults in Singapore. Researchers will measure things like DNA changes, heart health, and physical strength to understand why some people age better than others. The goal is to learn how lifestyle and ethnicity affect aging, not to test a treatment.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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378 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2021
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adults 21 years of age or greater who has lived in Singapore for at least 5 consecutive years and is of Chinese, Malay, or Indian ethnicity
- Ages
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21 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * ≥21 years of age * Chinese, Malay, or Indian and has lived in Singapore for at least 5 consecutive years * Apparently healthy and non-smokers * Having only 1 condition (if ≥45 and \<65 years) or any condition (if ≥65 years), and all conditions were medication-controlled (if any): * Hypertension * Hyperlipidemia * Hyperglycemia * Osteopenia/osteoporosis * Osteoarthritis * Type 2 diabetes Exclusion Criteria: * Body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m\^2 * Pre-existing or history of major cardiovascular disease (e.g., coronary artery disease, heart failure, stroke, peripheral vascular disease) * Any metal implants (excluding dental implants) in the body * Pre-existing or history of cancer or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) * Pregnant women or planning pregnancy in the next 6-12 months
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centre for Healthy Longevity at Alexandra Hospital
Singapore, 159964, Singapore
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