Study Purpose: To better understand the role of Type 2 Diabetes on skeletal muscle atrophy and recovery following bed rest.

Study Duration: 14 weeks

Study Commitment:

• 2 Screening Visits
• 5 Pre-Bedrest Visits
• 10 Consecutive Days of Bedrest
• 8 Weeks of Outpatient Exercise Recovery

Age: 60-80 years old Sex: Male & Female

Conditions/Eligibility: We are seeking healthy participants and type 2 diabetics.

Study Procedures:

• Physical exam, vital signs, height/weight/BMI
• Electrocardiogram (ECG)
• Lab specimen collection (blood and urine)
• DEXA and MRI
• Exercise testing (Questionnaires, Hand grip Strength, VO2 Max)
• Tissue sampling (muscle)

Compensation: $10,000

Please call (407) 303-7193 or fill out the Contact Form below for more information.