Anti-aging pill tested to boost seniors' stamina
NCT ID NCT07144527
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a supplement called nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) can improve exercise tolerance in healthy adults aged 60 to 80. Participants will take either the supplement or a placebo and measure how long they can cycle before getting tired. The goal is to see if NMN can help older adults stay active and fit.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) supplement
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple supplement to help older adults stay active and exercise longer.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants. The supplement may not improve exercise tolerance, and results may not apply to everyone.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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 40 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Feb 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2027
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.
- Ages
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60 to 80 years
- 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 60 to 80 years, of any sex * Written clearance from primary care physician confirming medical fitness to participate in an exercise-based clinical study * Normal or near-normal cardiovascular function to safely engage in moderate to vigorous exercise, demonstrated by either: stress echocardiogram or coronary CT angiogram within the past 12 months showing normal left ventricular function, no significant valvular heart disease, no ischemic changes, and no other clinically significant abnormalities, plus confirmation that no new cardiovascular symptoms (e.g., chest pain, dyspnea, syncope) or changes in health status have occurred since testing * Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score of 26 or higher * Free from acute or uncontrolled chronic medical conditions that would pose a risk or interfere with study participation * Physically capable of engaging in structured exercise involving moderate to vigorous intensity stationary cycling * Successful completion of a graded exercise test (e.g., stationary bike) without significant adverse events or contraindications * Ability to attend at least four in-person laboratory visits in Beverly Hills, California * Non-smoker for at least 12 months * Able to provide informed consent and comply with study procedures * Willing to refrain from initiating new exercise, dietary supplement, or medication regimens during the study Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cardiovascular disease (e.g., recent myocardial infarction \<6 months, unstable angina, uncontrolled hypertension \>160/100 mmHg) * Severe respiratory conditions (e.g., advanced COPD or other conditions preventing exercise participation) * Significant neurological impairments that hinder comprehension of instructions or participation in exercise * Terminal illness or conditions limiting life expectancy or ability to complete the study * Severe cognitive impairment preventing informed consent, protocol adherence, or comprehension of interventions * Significant orthopedic limitations or injuries that prevent safe exercise participation * Use of NMN, NR, or other NAD+-altering supplements within the past 14 weeks * Anticipated or current alcohol consumption \>2 drinks per week, or unwillingness to abstain from alcohol during the study * Current substance abuse affecting study participation or adherence * Other acute or chronic health conditions judged by the investigators to pose risk or interfere with study objectives * Non-compliance with study requirements, withdrawal of informed consent, or unforeseen circumstances compromising completion * Any condition which, in the opinion of the investigator, would interfere with study participation or interpretation of results
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Medical Office of Dr. Robert Huizenga MD
RECRUITINGBeverly Hills, California, 90210, United States
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