Resveratrol-mediated Changes in Extracellular Vesicle microRNA Cargo as a Novel Contributor to Resistance Training-induced Skeletal Muscle Adaptations in Older Adults

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Dietary supplement, Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

The main goal of this study is to find out if supplementing with resveratrol improves skeletal muscle adaptations to strengthening exercise (resistance training or strength training) in adults age 60+, and to determine whether circulating vehicles of inter-organ communication (extracellular vesicles) and their cargo might help explain those responses. The investigators will also examine whether resveratrol supplementation improves blood vessel function and cognitive function (brain health) in response to strength training.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 60
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• Age 60+

• Minimally active (less than 1 hour of structured exercise/week other than walking)

• No resistance training for the previous 6 months

• Not currently taking resveratrol supplements

• Stable medication, supplement, dietary, and physical activity regimens for the previous 3 months and no plans to change throughout the study period

• Body mass at least 110 lbs

Locations
United States
Texas
Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management, Texas Tech University
RECRUITING
Lubbock
Contact Information
Primary
Danielle E Levitt, PhD
danielle.levitt@ttu.edu
806-834-1830
Backup
Jacob A Mota, PhD
jacob.mota@ttu.edu
806-834-8772
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-06-13
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-08
Participants
Target number of participants: 36
Treatments
Experimental: Resveratrol (RSV) group
Participants will be randomized to consume resveratrol (500 mg) daily for 14 weeks (two 6-week blocks of resistance training \[supervised, full-body, 3 days/week\] + one testing week \[3 days\] following each block) after the pre-testing period. Participants will be provided with 7 days' worth of supplements at a time in pre-filled pill boxes. Pill boxes will be refilled weekly and adherence monitored.
Placebo_comparator: Placebo
Participants will be randomized to consume placebo capsules (cellulose, visually identical to resveratrol capsules) daily for 14 weeks (two 6-week blocks of resistance training \[supervised, full-body, 3 days/week\] + one testing week \[3 days\] following each block) after the pre-testing period. Participants will be provided with 7 days' worth of supplements at a time in pre-filled pill boxes. Pill boxes will be refilled weekly and adherence monitored.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Collaborators: National Strength and Conditioning Association
Leads: Texas Tech University

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