Participate in Research
The Stein Institute for Research on Aging is actively recruiting participants for a range of studies focused on healthy aging, memory and brain health, caregiving, mobility, and overall well-being. As an institute, we are strengthening our infrastructure, partnerships, and research capabilities to become a leading hub for aging-focused clinical trials—ensuring that older adults have access to innovative, evidence-based strategies that support lifelong health. By participating in research, you can help advance discoveries that improve care and quality of life for current and future generations. We invite you to learn more and consider participating in our ongoing studies. You can view our current recruitment opportunities below.
MiTEA (Mitochondrial and Exogenous Ketones in Aging)
Join a Study on Ketone Supplementation and Healthy Aging
Dr. Anthony Molina is leading a study to better understand the effects of ketone supplementation on healthy aging. The product being studied is MiDR1V3 TM by Mitargos, Inc.
About the study:
- Involves a brief in-person screening and an additional 3 in-person visits over 3 weeks.
- Includes physical health assessments (like height, weight, blood pressure, grip strength, and body composition)
- Includes cognitive and sensory assessments
- A small blood sample will be collected at each visit.
Eligibility:
- Age 55 – 75 years
- BMI between 20 and 30kg/m2
- Stable weight for the last 6 weeks
- Normal cognition and blood sugar
- Willing to consume a supplement drink daily for two weeks and adhere to the 3-week study regimen that includes 3 in-person study visits.
NOT ELIGIBLE if: pregnant, have diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension, heart condition, cancer, dementia, certain sensory, physical, or neurological conditions, allergies to any of the drink ingredients, or are using certain supplements.
Compensation: Participants will receive compensation of $25-50 after each in-person visit is completed, for a total of up to $150.
Interested? Please contact the study coordinator(s) at the UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology and Palliative Care and reference the Ketone Drink study.
By email: lseow@health.ucsd.edu
By phone: (858) 534-5752
MiMIC (Multivitamin and Mineral Supplementation Impacting Cellular Metabolism)
Dr. Anthony Molina has started a new study to better understand the effects of multivitamin and mineral supplementation on healthy aging when taken during middle age. The multivitamin being studied is from the makers of Centru.
What will be measured? You will be asked to complete pre-screening in person. If you are eligible, you will be asked to come in person four more times over a 14-week period. We will be measuring all kinds of interesting things!
Physically: Assessments of height, weight, heart rate, blood pressure, resting metabolic rate, aerobic fitness, strength, gait, balance, and body composition.
Mentally: You will be asked to complete a number of questionnaires regarding your dietary information, medical history, sleep, mood, level of physical activity, and feelings about life.
From your body: You will be asked to provide a blood sample.
Who is eligible?
- Between 40 – 60 years of age
- Have a BMI ≥ 18.5 and ≤32kg/m2
- Weight stable for the last 6 weeks
- Willing to consume a multivitamin and mineral supplement and adhere to the 14 week study regimen that includes 5 in-person study visits.
NOT ELIGIBLE if: pregnant, have dementia, have an existing heart condition, diabetes, untreated hypertension, respiratory disease, cancer, or drug interactions to the multivitamin supplement.
Compensation: Participants will receive compensation of $40-60 after each in-person visit is completed and $5 after each electronic questionnaire is received, for a total of up to $320.
Interested? Please contact the study coordinator(s) at the Exercise & Physical Activity Resource Center (EPARC) at UCSD. Please reference the Multivitamin and Mineral Supplement study.
By email: eparc@ucsd.edu
By phone: (858) 534-9315