Jean Mayer USDA-Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University

Boston, Massachusetts 02111-1524

1 studies enrolling now · 40 studies all time

What they study most

Acid-Base Balance Disorder, Age-Related Sarcopenia, Aging, Calorie Restriction, Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Disease Risk, Cardiovascular Diseases, Cognition, Diabetes, End Stage Renal Disease, Eye Health, Fall Injury

Studies at this site

• International Weight Control Registry — Recruiting now
• The CALERIE™ Legacy Study — Running, not enrolling
• Impact of Protein and Alkali Supplementation on Skeletal Muscle in Older Adults — Completed
• Nutrition for Brain and Body Health (BB-Health) Feasibility Trial — Completed
• Effect of a Ghrelin Receptor Agonist on Muscle and Bone — Completed
• Effect of Dried Fruit Intake on Acid-base Balance — Stopped early
• Development of Novel Behavioral Intervention for Sustainable Weight Loss in Hispanic Adults With Obesity — Stopped early
• The Effect of Consumption of Almonds and Snack Mix Daily for 6 Months on Cognitive Function in Older Adults — Completed
• Effect of Potassium Bicarbonate Supplementation on Bone and Muscle in Older Adults — Completed
• Consumption of Potatoes, Avocados and Chickpeas and Cognitive Function in Older Adults — Completed
• Impact of Vitamin D on 25-hydroxyvitamin D Levels and Physical Function — Completed
• Effect of Vegetable Oils for Use by the Snack Food Industry on Plasma Lipid Levels and Inflammatory Markers — Completed
• Pilot Study on a Locally Prepared Food Supplement to Support Growth and Brain Health — Completed
• The Effect of Daily Consumption of Eggs on Cognitive Function in the Elderly — Completed
• Absorption Kinetics of Polyphenols in Angel's Plant (Angelica Keiskei) — Completed
• Bioactive Plant Foods: Effects on Functional Bioavailability and Genomic Stability — Completed
• Glycemic Index - Variability Among Individuals — Completed
• The Effect of Pecans on Biomarkers of Risk for Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes — Completed
• Effect of Chronic Consumption of a Cranberry Beverage on Inflammation and Oxidative Stress — Completed
• Musculoskeletal Effects of Bicarbonate — Completed
• Soybean Based Diets and CVD Risk Factors — Completed
• Effects of Avenanthramide-enriched Oats on Inflammation — Completed
• The Effect of Eggs on Postprandial Metabolism — Completed
• Vitamin D, Glucose Control and Insulin Sensitivity in African-Americans — Completed
• A Pilot Study of the Effect of Dietary Fat Type and Amount on Vitamin D3 Absorption — Completed
• Taste Perception and Chronic Disease Risk — Completed
• Effect of Dietary Amino Acid Profile on Lipoprotein Metabolism, Vascular Reactivity and Inflammatory Markers — Completed
• Bioavailability of Avenanthramide-Enriched Oats in Healthy Older Adults — Completed
• The Effect of a Meal on Vitamin D Absorption — Completed
• A Pilot Study of the Impact of Vitamin D3 on Muscle Performance in Elderly Women — Completed
• Pharmacokinetics of Carnosine — Completed
• CALERIE (Tufts) - Comprehensive Assessment of Long-term Effects of Reducing Intake of Energy — Completed
• Resistance Training During Maintenance Dialysis — Completed
• The Effect of Hibiscus Sabdariffa L. Tea on Blood Pressure — Completed
• Effects of Antioxidants on Human Macular Pigments — Completed
• The Effects of Walnuts on Antioxidant Capacity and Nutritional Status in Humans — Completed
• Effect of Vitamin K on Age-Related Bone Loss and Vascular Calcification — Completed
• Bioavailability of Flavonoids and Phenolic Acids From Cranberry Juice Cocktail in Healthy Older Adults — Completed
• Does Potassium Bicarbonate Improve the Effect of Dietary Protein on Bone and Muscle? — Completed
• Dietary Energy Restriction and Metabolic Aging in Humans — Completed