Tiny blood vessels may hold key to stronger muscles in old age
NCT ID NCT07680036
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study investigates how tiny blood vessels in muscles influence the ability of older adults to build strength and muscle through resistance training. Researchers will measure muscle size, blood vessel density, and physical function before and after a supervised exercise program. The goal is to understand why some older people respond better to exercise than others, which could lead to more personalized fitness recommendations.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- resistance exercise training
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help design better exercise programs for older adults to maintain muscle mass and function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study focused on understanding biological mechanisms, not testing a treatment. Results may not apply to all older adults.
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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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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2024
- Finished
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May 2026
- 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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65 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: * Age ≥ 65 years * Body Mass Index (BMI) \>18 and \<30 kg/m² * Stable body weight for at least 3 months prior to enrollment Exclusion Criteria: * Prediabetes or diabetes according to ADA criteria * Chronic diseases, including cardiovascular, liver, respiratory diseases, or cancer * Acute inflammatory conditions, infections, or other clinically significant illnesses * Regular participation in vigorous physical activity (≥2 sessions per week) * Current or recent (within the previous 3 months) treatment with steroid medications * Regular use of protein supplements
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Nutrition and Exercise Lab, DSB
Padova, PD, 35131, Italy
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