Immune Cells During Disuse and Recovery
ConditionMuscle Disuse
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-85
SponsorUniversity of Utah
This is an interventional study enrolling healthy individuals aged 18-35 and 60-85 to understand the recovery of muscle health following a period of inactivity. The enrollment goal is 45 participants. The study will occur over the course of 1-2 months where participants will undergo testing before and after a 2-week limb immobilization period.
Age between 18-35 and 60-85 yrs
Ability to sign informed consent
Free-living, prior to admission
History of cardiovascular disease (e.g., CHF, CAD, right-to-left shunt)
History of endocrine or metabolic disease such as hypo/hyperthyroidism and diabetes
History of kidney disease or failure
Vascular disease