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Associated Study: ENabling Reduction of low-Grade Inflammation in SEniors Pilot

Posted by Michael Guill on July 08 2021

A new study, ENabling Reduction of low-Grade Inflammation in SEniors Pilot (ENRGISE), has been posted to the AgingResearchBiobank website. Data and biospecimens from this study are now available for request.

The ENabling Reduction of low-Grade Inflammation in SEniors (ENRGISE) pilot study was conducted to test whether omega-3 fish oil and the angiotensin receptor blocker losartan alone or in combination can reduce inflammation and improve walking speed in older adults with mobility impairment. This multicenter double-blind placebo controlled three strata clinical trial enrolled participants between April 2016 and June 2017. Participants were 70 years and over, with mobility impairment, had IL-6 between 2.5 and 30pg/mL, and had a 4 m walking speed at usual pace of less than 1 m/s but were able to complete the 400 m walk at baseline.

MrOS and TTrials: Two rich new resources for men's health research

Posted by Corey DelVecchio on March 10 2021

More exciting news this month as our AgingResearchBiobank continues to grow! Our latest collections spotlight two important clinical studies on older men's health. If you're studying sex differences in risks and resilience as we age, be sure to connect to these newly released Biobank resources...

SOF: Long-running fractures study doubles as a bountiful women's health data source

Posted by Corey DelVecchio on August 12 2020

More than one-third of people aged 65 years and older fall each year. The risk of falling and fall-related problems like fractures and loss of mobility rises with age and is affected by other health conditions and some medications...

SWAN: Biospecimens and Data on Women's Aging Available Through NIH Biobank

Associated Study: Study of Women's Health Across the Nation

Posted by Corey DelVecchio on June 10 2020

The Study of Women's Health Across the Nation (SWAN) helps scientists, health care providers, and patients understand the relationship between women's midlife experiences, such as menopause, and their health and quality of life in later years. SWAN...

After LIFE: Thanks to AgingResearchBiobank, Groundbreaking Study Data Continues to Inspire Us

Posted by Corey DelVecchio on May 20 2020

Maintaining the ability to walk without assistance and perform daily activities is essential for health and independence as we age. Conducted from 2010 to 2013, the NIA-supported Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders (LIFE) study examined...