Protein Synthesis in Midthigh Muscles PET/CT

The purpose of this study is to test a new imaging technique to help scientists study sarcopenia, the process by which muscle becomes weaker with age.

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Key information

Conditions

Sarcopenia Atrophy Muscular Atrophy Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Neuromuscular Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Anatomical Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

25 year–90 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

young healthy women aged 25-35 years and older healthy women above 70 years old.

Exclusion criteria

no cardiac disease, not taking medication for high blood pressure Asthma HIV any other cardiac conditions

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of California, San Francisco

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2010
First posted: Nov 6, 2009
Registry last updated: May 16, 2011

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