Understanding how social and environmental factors affect aging using wild capuchins
A new model system for assessing the socio-environmental determinants of the pace of aging: leveraging a long-term study of wild capuchins
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SAN ANTONIO · NIH-10696141
This study looks at how different environments affect aging by watching wild capuchin monkeys and analyzing their health, hoping to learn more about how these factors might relate to aging in humans.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SAN ANTONIO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SAN ANTONIO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10696141 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of socio-environmental factors on the aging process by studying wild capuchin monkeys. By observing their behavior in natural settings and analyzing noninvasive biological samples, researchers aim to uncover how different environments influence health and aging rates. The study leverages nearly 40 years of data on these primates, which share many traits with humans, to provide insights that could inform our understanding of aging in people. The goal is to develop a new model system that can help explain variations in aging and health disparities among individuals.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include older adults who are interested in understanding the factors that influence their health as they age.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in the age group of 21 years and older or those with specific health conditions unrelated to aging may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding of how to promote healthy aging and reduce health disparities in humans.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using animal models to understand human health, making this approach promising but still relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
SAN ANTONIO, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SAN ANTONIO — SAN ANTONIO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: CAMPOS, FERNANDO ALONSO — UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SAN ANTONIO
- Study coordinator: CAMPOS, FERNANDO ALONSO
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.