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2024-05-05 @ 12:05 PM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 9:19 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT00233272
Status:
RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2024-07-15
First Post:
2005-10-03
Brief Title:
Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging
Sponsor:
National Institute on Aging NIA
Organization:
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center CC
Study Overview
Official Title:
The Baltimore Longitudinal Study of AgingBLSA
Status:
RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2024-10-17
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Background
- The Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging BLSA is a clinical research program on human aging that began in 1958 Volunteers of different ages join the study when they are healthy and have follow-up visits for life Visits last for multiple days Participants are evaluated for many physical elements as well as for brain function Physical tests are given Information on mood personality and social aspects of life is also collected This program has contributed more than any other research project to our understanding of aging
Objectives
- To characterize the many aspects of the aging process and learn how people can successfully adapt to aging
Eligibility
- Healthy individuals at least 20 years old
Design
Participants will receive a booklet and video describing the tests they will take
During a 3-day visit at the study hospital participants will take the following tests
Urine will be collected for 24 hours Blood samples will be taken A small piece of muscle tissue may be collected by a needle
A medical questionnaire and a physical exam will be given
Participants hearts will be tested including with blood pressure tests and electronic monitors They will breathe into a tube to test their lungs
Participants will perform several exercises including treadmill walking
Vision hearing and taste will be tested
Bone and joint X-rays may be taken
Imaging tests will be given such as an MRI
Participants will answer questions to test their mental abilities
Participants will return for follow-up visits every few years for life The tests listed above will be given at every visit
- The Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging BLSA is a clinical research program on human aging that began in 1958 Volunteers of different ages join the study when they are healthy and have follow-up visits for life Visits last for multiple days Participants are evaluated for many physical elements as well as for brain function Physical tests are given Information on mood personality and social aspects of life is also collected This program has contributed more than any other research project to our understanding of aging
Objectives
- To characterize the many aspects of the aging process and learn how people can successfully adapt to aging
Eligibility
- Healthy individuals at least 20 years old
Design
Participants will receive a booklet and video describing the tests they will take
During a 3-day visit at the study hospital participants will take the following tests
Urine will be collected for 24 hours Blood samples will be taken A small piece of muscle tissue may be collected by a needle
A medical questionnaire and a physical exam will be given
Participants hearts will be tested including with blood pressure tests and electronic monitors They will breathe into a tube to test their lungs
Participants will perform several exercises including treadmill walking
Vision hearing and taste will be tested
Bone and joint X-rays may be taken
Imaging tests will be given such as an MRI
Participants will answer questions to test their mental abilities
Participants will return for follow-up visits every few years for life The tests listed above will be given at every visit
Detailed Description:
The Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging BLSA is the NIA s major clinical research program in human aging that has been conducted in Baltimore since 1958 The study population is a series of healthy volunteers of different ages followed indefinitely with serial evaluations over time The major aim of the study is to characterize the aging process in its multifaceted aspects To accomplish this task a large cohort of volunteers dispersed over a wide age range are enrolled in the study when they are healthy and then followed with regular follow-up visits for life Since the aging process involves the whole range of physiological domains participants receive an extensive evaluation of physiological parameters biomarkers risk factors disease-related measures impairments and physical and cognitive function over follow-up visits that last for multiple days Blood samples and other specimens are collected to obtain part of these measures andor to be stored for future use Information on mood personality psychological and social aspects of life that are relevant to the study of aging is also collected Information collected in the BLSA represents a unique source of longitudinal data on aging Historically the BLSA has contributed more than any other research project to our understanding of aging More recently the BLSA has begun to focus on factors associated with exceptionally healthy aging
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None
Secondary IDs
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03-AG-0325 | None | None | None |