Aging Well: Bone and Muscle Health Study For Older Adults
Stuart Warden
Primary Investigator
Sharon Moe, MD
Primary Investigator
Brief description of study
Join Our Study and Help Us Discover New Ways to Support Healthy Aging.
Staying strong and mobile is key to living well as we age. That’s why we’re inviting adults 65 and older, regardless of health condition, to take part in a research study focused on finding better ways to care for bone and muscle health.
Bone and muscle problems are a leading cause of disability in the United States. By joining this study, you can help researchers understand how aging, injury, and illness affect strength and movement—and help improve care for older adults in the future.
Your participation can make a real difference in advancing healthy aging for generations to come.
Detailed description of study
Your study participation involves a single study visit at University Hospital in Indianapolis, IN, and is anticipated to last up to 120 minutes.
The study visit includes:
Physical function tests (walking tests, balance assessments, and grip strength)
Filling out questionnaires about your physical health
Bone imaging to determine body composition and bone health (DXA and CT scans)
Providing a one-time blood sample
Blood samples will be stored in the Indiana Biobank. Your blood sample, along with the results of your physical performance tests and scans will be linked to your medical record. This will provide researchers valuable information they can use for current and future research to develop new treatments and cures for bone and muscle disorders. This information is de-identified and every step is taken to protect your confidentiality.
Participants will receive a $50 gift card for completing physical function testing, providing a blood sample, and undergoing bone imaging. Each assessment is optional and can be individually selected during the consenting process.
Participants will also receive the results of their DXA scan (showing body composition and bone health), as well as a graph showing their physical assessment results in relation to others their same sex and age. A parking validation will be provided.
If you have questions about this study, or would like more information, please contact the study team directly at icmhcrc@iu.edu.
Eligibility of study
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
- Conditions: All
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Age: 65 years or above
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Gender: All
Participant criteria:
- Ages 65 and older
- Willingness to provide access to medical records
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