The South Texas Aging Registry and Repository

The South Texas Aging Registry and Repository (STARR)

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT05835388

Acronym

STARR

Enrollment

149

Registered

2023-04-28

Start date

2019-02-11

Completion date

2023-12-06

Last updated

2024-05-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Aging

Keywords

Older adults, Genetic material, Biorepository

Brief summary

This research registry and repository was designed because the investigators want to learn about how to improve the health and quality of life of older adults.

Detailed description

The South Texas Aging Registry and Repository (STARR) is a database and specimen resource of community dwelling adults from the South Texas area who are interested in volunteering for research studies on aging. The goal is to assist in the inclusion of older adults in clinical research studies and to help to increase the quantity and quality of research relating to them. This registry and repository can be used for various purposes ranging from describing the natural history of aging, identifying risk factors for premature aging, and the real-world effectiveness of life-extending therapies. Collection and storage of biological samples and patient-reported data from of Individuals can help advance research and the development of new awareness of basic mechanisms that play a part in healthy aging or premature death.

Interventions

None listed

Study design

Observational model

OTHER

Time perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

STARR: -Age 18 years or older Inclusion Criteria KAPP Sen TMC: -Age 20 years and older

Exclusion criteria

STARR: * Inability to provide informed consent * Pregnancy

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Collection of STARR repository data	Baseline to one day	De-identified repository data and samples will be made available to outside investigators for future studies related to aging

Secondary

Measure	Time frame	Description
KAPP Sen TMC repository data	Baseline to one year	Eligible STARR participants to undergo repeat assessments to characterize cellular senescence

Countries

United States

Outcome results