Clinical trials: Active Ageing, active
Inclusion Body Myositis
IBM Dietary Surveillance Study
The goal of this observational study is to understand how diet may influence the disease characteristics of inclusion body myositis (IBM).
- Trial name
- NCT07535996
- Testing
- Whole-Body Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry, Anthropometry, Capillary Blood Sampling
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Manchester Metropolitan University
Sedentary Behavior / Physical Inactivity, Aging
Effects of Different Amounts of Plyometric Exercise Without Jumping in Physically Inactive Older Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate whether different amounts of plyometric exercise without jumping can improve lower-limb muscle strength, power, and muscle and tendon mechanical properties in sedentary and/or…
- Trial name
- NJPT-OLDER (NCT07891000)
- Testing
- High-Volume Non-Jumping Plyometric Training, Low-Volume Non-Jumping Plyometric Training
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- University of Americas - Chili
Healthy Aging, Elderly (People Aged 65 or More)
Sandplay-Act. Older: Structured Sandplay Activity for Older Individuals
This research was planned to determine the effect of structured sandplay activities on positive and negative affect and levels of meaning in life in elderly individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT07735351
- Testing
- Sandplay-Act. Older: Structured Sandplay Activity for Older Individuals, Control
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Suleyman Demirel University
Multiple Sclerosis, Aging
Skeletal Muscle Aging and Responsiveness in Aged People With MS
The purposes of this study are to: 1) compare baseline muscle and cardiovascular health in older individuals (>60 years old) diagnosed with MS to age-matched people without MS, 2) determine muscle and whole body changes to an…
- Trial name
- MS-M3AX (NCT07500727)
- Testing
- Exercise trial consisting of both cardiovascular and strength training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Metabolic Syndrome, Aging
Sustainable Exercise and Nutrition Programs for Managing Metabolic Disorders in Older Women
This study aims to evaluate the impact of sustainable diet and exercise programs on metabolic health and quality of life in older women.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome, Aging, Sarcopenia, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT07015307
- Testing
- Sustainable Diet Program, Supervised Physical Exercise Program, Combined Sustainable Diet and Exercise Program
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alicante
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Accidental Falls
A Study of Dual-task Exercise Training to Prevent Falls Among Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment
To determine the efficacy of a dual-task tai ji quan training therapy in reducing the incidence of falls in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
- Conditions
- Mild Cognitive Impairment, Accidental Falls, Aging
- Trial name
- NCT05725668
- Testing
- dual-task tai ji quan, standard tai ji quan, stretching
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 336 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Research Institute
Aging, Foot Muscle Dysfunction
Effects of Rehabilitative Exergame Training on Foot Muscle Activity, Balance, and Mobility in Older Adults
This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial. A total of 40 healthy older adults residing in private and public nursing homes and rehabilitation centers in Mersin will be enrolled.
- Conditions
- Aging, Foot Muscle Dysfunction, Sarcopenia, Age-Related Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- EXG-FOOT (NCT07357662)
- Testing
- Exergame-based Balance and Foot Muscle Training, Conventional Functional Balance Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Tarsus University
Aging, Supplementation
Aquatic Power Training Dosing Strategies and Creatine Supplementation in Older Adults
This randomized controlled trial will investigate the effects of different aquatic power training dosing strategies and creatine supplementation on functional and multisystem adaptations in community-dwelling older adults.
- Conditions
- Aging, Supplementation, Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT07914270
- Testing
- Time-Based Aquatic Power Training + Creatine, Sedentary Control + Creatine
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Older Adults (60 - 85 Years Old)
Gymnastics and Multicomponent Training Intervention in Community-dwelling Older Adults
Introduction: Extension projects focused on physical activity can offer health practices and promote quality of life for participants of different ages.
- Trial name
- NCT07766954
- Testing
- Multicomponent training intervention Multicomponent training intervention - Protocol includes mobility, resistance exercises for the lower and upper limbs and major muscle groups, and aerobic exercise
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of the Valleys of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri
Rheumatoid Arthritis
STudying Ageing in Rheumatic Diseases (STAR)
The primary objective of the STAR study is to investigate how measures of disease activity and measures for cognition, physical activity and performance behave in ageing population controls and patients with rheumatoid arthritis…
- Trial name
- NCT05463666
- Testing
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 840 people
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Alzheimer Dementia, Presenile Alzheimer Dementia
Individualized Brain Stimulation to Improve Mobility in Alzheimer's Disease
The objective of this study is to conduct a pilot, randomized sham-controlled trials to determine the feasibility and effects of a 10-session personalized tDCS intervention targeting the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex on…
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Dementia, Presenile Alzheimer Dementia, Aging
- Trial name
- ISTIM-AD (NCT04289402)
- Testing
- Personalized tDCS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Hebrew SeniorLife
Obesity, Physical Inactivity
Age and Insulin Resistance
Insulin resistance is a crucial factor for the development of type 2 diabetes and a major health problem for older adults. It is the principal mechanism by which obesity is considered to increase the risk for type 2 diabetes and…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Physical Inactivity, Aging
- Trial name
- AGIR (NCT01224886)
- Testing
- Physical activity
- Where
- 2 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Lausanne
Aging, Obesity
Obesity and Aging: Impacts of Nutritional Counseling and Physical Exercise on Telomeres and Senescence Parameters
The study will involve 80 elderly women, 40 eutrophic and 40 obese, divided into four groups, each with n=20. 1) Eutrophic Group (EG) undergoing only nutritional counseling (NC), 2) Eutrophic Group with NC and combined training…
- Conditions
- Aging, Obesity, Nutrition, Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT07479940
- Testing
- Combined Training, Nutritional Counseling
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Aged, Aged Subject
CREM - Clinical and Functional Outcomes in a Controlled Clinical Trial with Older Adults
To evaluate and compare the effects of different types of physical exercise on clinical and functional outcomes in the elderly. 240 community-dwelling elderly individuals of both sexes, sedentary, will be recruited for twelve…
- Trial name
- CREM (NCT06638697)
- Testing
- Free walking, Nordic walking, Dance
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Aging, Alzheimer Disease
Lifestyle for the BRAin Health - Nutrition and Exercise Training Intervention
Due to the increasing incidence of dementia and the lack of causal treatment, non-pharmacological interventions represent an attractive and effective therapeutic strategy of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's…
- Conditions
- Aging, Alzheimer Disease, Life Style, Healthy, Exercise
- Trial name
- LIBRA-NET (NCT06986096)
- Testing
- Aerobic-strength training and nutritional counseling, Cognitive training and stretching.
- Where
- Slovakia
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Slovak Academy of Sciences
Aging, Institutionalized Older Adults
Effects of Exercise, Cognitive Training, and Their Combination in Institutionalized Older Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if physical exercise, cognitive stimulation, or a combination of both can improve mobility, cognitive function, and psychosocial well-being in institutionalized older adults aged 65 and…
- Conditions
- Aging, Institutionalized Older Adults, Cognitive Abilities, Mobility and Independence
- Trial name
- NCT07082504
- Testing
- Physical Exercise Program, Cognitive Stimulation Program, Combined Physical Exercise and Cognitive Stimulation
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- University of Salamanca
Sedentary Older Adults, Sedentariness and Well-being
A-B-C Program for Sedentary Older Adults With Depressive Symptoms
The importance and benefits of leading a physically active lifestyle have been long studied. Examples of the multiple advantages from physical activity are improved health of the heart and brain, having a more independent living…
- Conditions
- Sedentary Older Adults, Sedentariness and Well-being, Sedentary; Aging
- Trial name
- A-B-C (NCT07176637)
- Testing
- A-B-C Program, Physical Activity Educational Program
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
Lower Extremity Muscle Strength
Pro-social Power Training Activity for Aging and Well-being With Chronic Kidney Disease
This is a pilot trial of a 16-week physical activity and power training program among up to 30 Veterans/arm with advanced chronic kidney disease. The trial aims to test whether the program is tolerable to Veterans.
- Trial name
- NCT06089057
- Testing
- Pro-social Power training Activity for Aging and Well-being with Chronic Kidney Disease, Attention Control for Pro-social Power training Activity for Aging and Well-being with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Physical Activity, Cognition
Ecological Momentary Cognitive Assessment
The purpose of this study is to characterize the relationships between changes in cognitive functioning across the day and patterns of physical activity in older adults.
- Conditions
- Physical Activity, Cognition, Aging
- Trial name
- DEACS (NCT07710339)
- Testing
- Exercise, Daylong Movement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University
Healthy Aging, Fatigue
Neuromodulation and Fatigue
In this project, we aim to determine any potential effects of a weak electrical current applied to the neck or thoracic area on functional capacity and muscle activation.
- Trial name
- NCT05487131
- Testing
- electrical stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma