Can increasing fitness slow aging?
Scientists at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation are studying this important scientific question. You can help.
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation’s Aging and Metabolism program is working to improve medical and treatment practices by developing a better understanding of the biological process of aging.
Why study aging?
As we grow older, we are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s and many other conditions that are difficult and expensive to treat. Scientists believe that slowing aging may delay or prevent chronic diseases rather than treating these diseases one at a time.
Join our study
We are studying ways to make sure all individuals benefit from exercise training to improve their healthspan.
We are looking for participants who are:
- 60 years of age or older.
- In good health.
- Complete less than two days per week of regular endurance exercise and/or resistance (i.e. strength) exercise training during the past year.
Once enrolled, you will be asked to complete several questionnaires, a scan to determine your body composition, exercise testing, blood draws, and a small muscle biopsy. You will then be placed on a supervised exercise training program for either 12 or 22 weeks. You will be compensated for your time and effort.
Contact us to start today
Lena Fuentes
Lena-Fuentes@omrf.org
405-271-7745
or complete the prescreening form to get started.
IRB #2024-0083. IRB approval date: 02/19/2025.
