Purpose of this Study
If you take part in this study, you will take a study supplement or placebo for 12 weeks and attend study visits that include breathing tests, lung function tests, strength and walking tests, exercise testing, blood draws, and questionnaires about your physical activity and diet.
Who Can Participate?
Eligibility
Healthy adults ages 65–85 who can safely complete breathing, physical function, and exercise tests may be able to join this study. People with certain medical conditions, such as diabetes, recent heart problems, or significant lung or kidney disease, may not be eligible.
Age Range
25-85
Sex/Genders
Male (cisgender)
Female (cisgender)
Non-binary or gender fluid
Transgender male
Transgender female
Looking for Healthy Participants
Yes
What is Involved?
Description
The purpose of this study is to find out if taking a glycine supplement every day can help improve breathing strength and lung function in healthy older adults.
This is a Randomized Trial recruiting Healthy Older AND Younger Cohorts!
Locations
Duke University Hospital
Other
Visit Timing
Weekdays
Compensation
Yes
Spanish Materials Available
No
Study Details
Full Title
Glycine Supplementation and Inspiratory Neuromuscular Function in Healthy Older Adults
Principal Investigator
Leonardo
Ferreira
Protocol Number
PRO00120945
Phase
Pilot
Enrollment Status
Pending Open to Enrollment