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RESTOR: PK/PD mTORi Inhibition in Older Adults
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Summary
As people get older, there are changes in their cells and tissues that may affect their ability to function. This can lead to increased death and age-associated disorders, like heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer's disease. Studies in animal models have been able to identify drugs that slow the aging process, leading to a longer, healthier life. This study is focused on one such family of drugs, called mTOR inhibitors, and the investigators' goal is to test two of these drugs, Rapamycin (Sirolimus) and Everolimus (Afinitor), in healthy older adults to find a dose and dose timing that can be used to safely inhibit mTOR to the levels seen in young healthy persons. The investigators expect that the dose that works well in women may differ from the one that is best in men, so it is important to include both sexes in this research.
Official title: RESTOR [Rapamycin and Everolimus Study Towards Older Rejuvenation]: An Exploratory PK/PD Study of mTOR Inhibition in Older Human Subjects
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - 90 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
194
Start Date
2025-08-13
Completion Date
2028-07
Last Updated
2025-09-04
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Rapamycin
mTOR inhibitor
Everolimus
mTOR inhibitor
Placebo
Inert placebo for rapamycin or everolimus
Locations (1)
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas, United States