Healthy Volunteer Research Study
Researchers at Cedars Sinai are conducting a research study to examine how aging affects the body’s ability to process sugars.
Fast Facts
Ages 18-30
OR 65+
No Major Health Conditions or Substance Abuse
Healthy Body Weight and Live a Sedentary Lifestyle (little to no physical activity)
Conducted in Los Angeles, CA
Study Background
Cedars-Sinai is conducting a clinical research study with adults who live a sedentary lifestyle (little to no physical activity).
Researchers are studying whether cells named senescent cells (cells that age and permanently stop dividing but do not die) affect our body’s ability to metabolize (process) sugars.
This study will examine the different cells in fat and skin tissue to improve our understanding of the health of adults as they age.
Participants will complete 4-5 visits over a 4-week period, during which they will provide tissue samples and undergo metabolic/physiological assessments.
Further research and join our compensated study!
Study Background
Cedars-Sinai is conducting a clinical research study with adults who live a sedentary lifestyle (little to no physical activity).
Researchers are studying whether cells named senescent cells (cells that age and permanently stop dividing but do not die) affect our body’s ability to metabolize (process) sugars.
This study will examine the different cells in fat and skin tissue to improve our understanding of the health of adults as they age.
Participants will complete 4-5 visits over a 4-week period, during which they will provide tissue samples and undergo metabolic/physiological assessments.
Further research and join our compensated study!
Additional Information
We are looking to better understand whether senescent cells (cells that age and permanently stop dividing but do not die) affect our body’s ability to metabolize (process) sugars.
You may qualify for a study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 18-30 OR 65+
- No major health conditions or substance abuse
- Live a sedentary lifestyle (little to no physical activity)
- Healthy body weight
Participants will complete 4-5 visits over approximately 4 weeks to undergo study assessments. Each study visit will last approximately 45 minutes to 5 hours.
During visits, participants will partake in a variety of physical examinations including
- Blood and urine laboratory assessments
- Anthropomorphic measurements (height, weight, BMI)
- Physical activity and dietary assessments
- Insulin-resistance testing
- Adipose (fat) and skin tissue biopsies
- Oral glucose tolerance testing (OGTT)
- DEXA scans to measure fat and muscle mass
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Exercise capacity testing
Compensation is provided up to $500 for your participation.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.