This is an interventional study enrolling healthy individuals aged 18-35 and 60-85 to understand the recovery of muscle health following a period of inactivity. The enrollment goal is 45 participants. The study will occur over the course of 1-2 months where participants will undergo testing before and after a 2-week limb immobilization period.
Visit 1 (Pre-testing)- After signing a consent form, participants will undergo a blood screening and an oral glucose tolerance test. After the visit, participants will be provided with a step activity monitor to track their level of activity. A dietary assessment will also be determined. Visit 2- At a later time, the participant will return to the research center for a biopsy, blood draw, body composition scan, MRI and muscle strength testing. 2-week leg immobilization period- After visit 2 , the participant will return home and undergo a 14-day leg immobilization period using the equipment and instructions provided at visit 2. Visit 3- During the limb immobilization period, participant will return to the research center for a single blood draw. Visit 4- At the end of the 2-week limb immobilization period, the participant will return to the research center to undergo another biopsy, blood draw, body composition scan, MRI and muscle strength testing. Visit 5- 2 days after the 2-week limb immobilization period, the participant will return for a biopsy and blood draw. Visit 6- 7 days after the 2-week limb immobilization period, the participant will be asked to return for a final biopsy, blood draw, body composition scan, MRI and muscle strength testing.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
45
Participants will undergo a 2-week period of leg immobilization
The University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
RECRUITINGThigh Muscle Volume
change in thigh muscle volume as determined by MRI
Time frame: baseline and after 2 weeks of leg immobilization
Leg Muscle Strength
change in isometric leg extension strength as determined by a isokinetic dynamometer
Time frame: baseline and after 2 weeks of leg immobilization
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