Scientists probe fat tissue blood flow in young vs. older adults
NCT ID NCT06096532
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to understand whether blood flow in fat tissue changes as we age. Researchers will compare healthy younger adults (18-35) with older adults (65-80) by measuring blood flow and taking small fat samples. Participants will also drink a sugary drink to see how the body responds. The goal is to learn more about aging, not to test a treatment.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 24 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2024
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion criteria * Within the ages of 18-35 years or 65-80 years at time of study visit * BMI between 20-25.0 kg/m2. Exclusion criteria: * Presence of diagnosed cardiometabolic diseases (e.g., Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, Heart Failure) * Taking prescription anticoagulants * Taking prescriptions or supplements that effect adipose tissue metabolism (i.e., statins, Thiazolidinediones, niacin, atypical antipsychotics, or fish oil) * Pregnant or nursing * Inability to provide written informed consent * Smokers
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mayo Clinic Minnesota
RECRUITINGRochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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