Clinical trials: Healthy Aging
Quality of Life, Stress, Psychological
Enhancing Resilience in Senior Community Residents
This randomized waitlist-controlled trial tests the efficacy of the Stress Management and Resiliency Training Relaxation Response Resiliency Program (SMART-3RP), a mind-body intervention, to enhance resilience and flourishing…
- Trial name
- NCT05438134
- Testing
- SMART-3RP Group Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 288 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Fall Prevention in Healthy Aging
Bridging Generations: Educating Children on Dementia and Fall Prevention Through Animation
A retrospective data review was conducted on a case-control trial involving 60 children (29 boys, 31 girls) as part of a public education initiative hosted on the web-based platform "Hand in Hand Across Barriers - Public…
- Trial name
- fall (NCT07000370)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northumbria University
Health Behavior, Ageing
Supporting Healthy Aging by Peer Education and Support
Canadians are living longer than ever before. However, many in our society age with long term chronic medical conditions which have a major impact on their need for healthcare, their quality of life and well-being.
- Trial name
- SHAPES (NCT02745275)
- Testing
- Peer-led Health Education
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Central Nervous System Disease, Cerebrovascular Accident
Brain Processing of Language Meanings
This research trial will study discourse processing-that is, how the brain processes the meaning of language. It will examine, for example, how words and sentences are interpreted in cases where more than one meaning is possible.
- Conditions
- Central Nervous System Disease, Cerebrovascular Accident, Craniocerebral Trauma, Head Injury
- Trial name
- NCT00005004
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Stress, Psychological, Coping Skills
Enhancing Resilience in Senior Living Community Residents
This single-arm pilot study tests the feasibility of integrating the Stress Management and Resiliency Training Relaxation Response Resiliency Program (SMART-3RP), a mind-body intervention, into senior living residential…
- Trial name
- NCT04720014
- Testing
- SMART-3RP Group Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Healthy Aging, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
African Americans (AA) Communities Speak
African Americans are less likely to receive quality end-of-life (EoL) care. Addressing disparities in EoL care will need efforts to support a better understanding of African American patients' EoL cultural values and preferences…
- Conditions
- Healthy Aging, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Social Responsibility, Care Eliciting Behavior
- Trial name
- AACS (NCT05908487)
- Testing
- AA Communities Speak to Healthcare Professionals
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Cataract
Dynamic Light Scattering for Studying Lens Aging and Cataract Formation
This study will use dynamic light scattering (DLS) technology to study normal lens aging and early cataract formation. Cataract is a clouding of the lens that interferes with the passage of light to the retina, impairing visual…
- Trial name
- NCT00081991
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 267 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Eye Institute (NEI)
Inactivity, Physical, Aging
Oral 'Breath Test' to Measure Anabolic Sensitivity to a Protein Meal Across the Age and Physical Activity Spectrum
The purpose of this study is to determine how anabolic sensitivity, in response to the ingestion of a liquid protein meal, differs across the lifespan, between biological sexes, and with varying physical activity levels.
- Conditions
- Inactivity, Physical, Aging, Healthy Aging, Growth & Development
- Trial name
- NFRF (NCT06744491)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Intergenerational Relations, Loneliness
ARTISAN 2.0: Deconstructing the Integrative Efficacy of a Multimodal Art-based Intervention
To address perceived loneliness via citizen empowerment, ARTISAN (Aspiration and Resilience Through Intergenerational Storytelling and Art-based Narratives) was developed by the Principal Investigator in partnership with the…
- Conditions
- Intergenerational Relations, Loneliness, Well Aging
- Trial name
- NCT04548115
- Testing
- ARTISAN Condition, Intergenerational Participatory Arts Condition, Intergenerational Art-space Condition
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nanyang Technological University
Intergenerational Relations, Aging Well
Cyber School for Grandparents: an Intergenerational Educational Program
Social participation and social relationships are relevant aspects of older adult's psychosocial well-being. In this regard, specific interest is devoted to Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) which enable to connect…
- Trial name
- NCT05135819
- Testing
- Cyber School for Grandparents
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Antonio Guaita, MD
Maternal-Fetal Relations, Muscle Weakness
Developmental ORIgins of Healthy and Unhealthy AgeiNg: the Role of Maternal Obesity
The prevalence of obesity in the developed world has increased markedly over the last 20 years. Considering the prevalence of obese and overweight adult subjects, and the fact that pregnancy itself induces a state of insulin…
- Conditions
- Maternal-Fetal Relations, Muscle Weakness, Insulin Resistance
- Trial name
- DORIAN (NCT01931540)
- Testing
- Exercise Training
- Where
- 2 sites in Finland
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Turku University Hospital
Mental Health, Child Wellbeing
Generation Victoria Cohort 2020s: A Statewide Longitudinal Cohort Study of Victorian Children and Their Parents
Generation Victoria (GenV) is a longitudinal, population-based study of Victorian children and their parents that will bring together data on a wide range of conditions ,exposures and outcomes.
- Conditions
- Mental Health, Child Wellbeing, Infant Health, Child Health
- Trial name
- GenV (NCT05394363)
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 150,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
Cataract, Healthy
Test of QLS Device to Detect Early Cataracts
This study will test the reliability of an instrument called the Quasi Elastic Laser Scattering Device (QLS) in detecting early changes in cataract formation. Surgery is currently the only treatment for cataracts.
- Trial name
- NCT00001617
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Eye Institute (NEI)
Physical Activity, Aging
Physical Therapists - Recommending EnhanceFitness to Expand Reach
The goal of the study is to develop and test an intervention toolkit to increase the enrollment in EnhanceFitness (an evidence-based group physical activity program for older adults) at Young Men Christian Association (YMCA)…
- Trial name
- PT-REFER (NCT03139461)
- Testing
- PT-REFER Capacity-building Toolkit
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Metabolic Disease, Cardiovascular Diseases
Zhejiang Nutrition and Health Study
This project aims to explore the relationship between healthy lifespan and nutrition through a 10-year longitudinal study in Zhejiang Province. The cohort will include individuals in a wide range of age groups.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Disease, Cardiovascular Diseases, Healthy Aging
- Trial name
- NuLife (NCT05930717)
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Westlake University
Hypophosphatemia, Rickets
The Impact of Phosphate Metabolism on Healthy Aging
Determine the association between duration and dose of chronic conventional therapy with Pi and renal (nephrocalcinosis/nephrolithiasis), vascular (endothelial function), and cardiovascular function (echo- cardiography) in…
- Conditions
- Hypophosphatemia, Rickets, Hypercalciuria, XLH
- Trial name
- NCT03771105
- Testing
- phosphate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Alzheimer's Disease, Healthy
Brain Imaging in Elderly People and Individuals With Alzheimer's Disease
The purpose of this study is to use brain imaging technology to study the effects of aging and Alzheimer's Disease (AD) on a specific type of brain receptor. The brain is made up of cells called neurons.
- Trial name
- NCT00001917
- Testing
- O15, [F-18] FP-TZTP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Healthy Aging, Interprofessional Relations
Effectiveness of Interprofessional Learning and Simulation on Healthy Aging in Undergraduate Medical and Nursing Program
Aging population is an important public health issue and require coordinated and comprehensive response. Medical and nursing schools need to address challenges in health care delivery, and interprofessional simulation-based…
- Conditions
- Healthy Aging, Interprofessional Relations, Education, Professional
- Trial name
- NCT03914040
- Testing
- IPSE program
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale Amedeo Avogadro
Healthy Aging
Vitamin D3 - Omega3 - Home Exercise - HeALTHy Aging and Longevity Cohort
The DO-HEALTH trial will be extended into the cohort including the collection on life style factors such as diet, quality of life and physical activity, as well as health-related data on co-morbid conditions as well as a…
- Trial name
- DO-HEALTH-C (NCT05062018)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 534 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Heike Bischoff-Ferrari
Quality of Life, Aging Well
Care of the Ageing Veteran Population: Developing an Evidence Base for the Royal Hospital Chelsea Model of Care
Royal Hospital Chelsea (RHC) has provided a sheltered housing environment alongside integrated health and social care and comradeship for British Army veterans since 1692, following a decree by King Charles II to aid the "relief…
- Trial name
- NCT04828018
- Testing
- Coffee Morning, Recruitment Leaflets, Consent Form completion
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 61 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northumbria University