Clinical trials: Advanced Age
Periodontal Disease, Oral Deseases
Oral-Spray Bacillus Spore Probiotics for Periodontal Disease Prevention and Supprotive Treatment in the Elderly
Periodontal diseases are strongly associated with dysbiosis of the oral microbiome within the biofilm. Key pathogens, including Streptococcus mutans, Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, and Porphyromonas gingivalis, contribute…
- Trial name
- NCT07258303
- Testing
- oral-spray 0.9% NaCl physiological saline solution, LiveSpo Smile CARE
- Where
- Vietnam
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Anabio R&D
Aged, Microsurgery
Microsurgery in the Elderly in a Private Practice Setting
This study reports the experience in free tissue transfer in the elderly population by a single surgeon in the private practice setting in Mexico city and the potential criticism that could arise from adverse events in…
- Trial name
- NCT04584723
- Testing
- Observation of flap survival and complications
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Angeles del Pedregal
Geriatric, Elderly
Validity and Reliability of the Exercise-Related Health Beliefs Attitude Scale in Geriatric Individuals
The main purpose of this research is to test the validity and reliability of the "Exercise Health Beliefs Attitude Scale" (EYSİTÖ), developed by Caz, Paktaş and Yazıcı (2023) for adult individuals, in geriatric individuals aged…
- Trial name
- NCT07562880
- Testing
- Reliability and validation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Aging, Sarcopenia
Peanut Protein Supplementation to Augment Muscle Growth and Improve Markers of Muscle Quality and Health in Older Adults
This study will evaluate the adaptations in skeletal muscle that occur in response to 10 weeks of weight training with or without peanut protein supplementation in older adult men and women.
- Trial name
- NCT04015479
- Testing
- Peanut Protein Powder, Full body resistance training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Auburn University
Influenza
Annual Study to Investigate Inactivated Subunit Influenza Vaccine Due to New Virus Strains for the 09/10 Season
Influenza (flu) viruses change continuously, therefore also the parts of viruses used in influenza vaccines can vary from year to year.
- Trial name
- NCT00881842
- Testing
- Trivalent influenza subunit vaccine Influvac
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium, Germany
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abbott Biologicals
Hypertension, Aging
Nicotinamide Riboside for Treating Elevated Systolic Blood Pressure and Arterial Stiffness in Middle-aged and Older Adults
Aging is the primary risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD), the number one cause of death in developed societies. Systolic blood pressure (SBP) increase with age and is a key intermediary factor linking aging to increased…
- Trial name
- NCT03821623
- Testing
- Nicotinamide riboside
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 118 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Douglas Seals
Asthma
Cardiovascular Diseases in Elderly Asthma
This study is a cross-sectional study to evaluate the relationship between coronary calcium score and clinical parameters of asthma such as onset of disease, lung function parameter and airway inflammation parameter (sputum…
- Trial name
- NCT03509259
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Frailty
Pilot-testing the Effect of Magnetic Mitohormesis Therapy for Treating Frailty in Older Adults
Thirty (30) adults with limited physical function will be recruited to participate in a double-blind pilot randomized controlled crossover trial in which all participants will receive 12-weeks of twice weekly MMT treatment in the…
- Trial name
- NCT05930470
- Testing
- Magnetic Mitohormesis Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Auburn University
Healthy Elderly
Clinical Study to Investigate the Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Metformin in the Elderly
This study aims to investigate the pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics metformin IR after oral administration in healthy elderly male volunteers.
- Trial name
- ME01 (NCT02125305)
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Alzheimer's Disease
GSK2647544 RD, DDI in Healthy Young and Elderly Volunteers
GSK2647544 is an orally available, selective inhibitor of Lp PLA2 that is being developed for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01978327
- Testing
- GSK2647544, drug-drug interaction
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Aging
CARESSES Testing and Evaluation Phases
The aim of this study is to conduct and evaluate a controlled experimental trial aimed at exploring whether, to what extent and how a socially-assistive Pepper robot that operates on a unique CARESSES cultural competence solution…
- Trial name
- CARESSES (NCT03756194)
- Testing
- Socially-assistive Pepper robot with a CARESSES cultural competence solution, Socially-assistive control Pepper robot with an alternative CARESSES solution
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bedfordshire
Self-efficacy
WheelSee Feasibility Study
Self-efficacy predicts behavioural and rehabilitation outcomes and may be an important psychological factor for wheelchair mobility.
- Trial name
- NCT01837888
- Testing
- WheelSee Training Program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Insomnia
Playing Cognitive Games For Older Adults With Insomnia
The purpose of this research is to look at the effects of computerized cognitive training on sleep, mental abilities (cognition), and other aspects of daytime functioning, such as mood, and arousal
- Trial name
- PLAY (NCT04282642)
- Testing
- Cognitive Training, WLC (Waitlist Control)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Cognitive Function, Mood
The Effects of Efalex Active 50+ on Cognitive Performance, Well-being and Cerebral Hemodynamics in Healthy Older Adults
Dietary intake of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) is inversely associated with cognitive decline and dementia (e.g. Kalmijn et al. 2004, Heude et al. 2003, Morris et al. 2005, Dullemeijer et al. 2009).
- Conditions
- Cognitive Function, Mood, Well-being, Cerebral Blood Flow
- Trial name
- NCT01185379
- Testing
- Efalex active 50+, DHA rich fish oil
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 261 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northumbria University
Forearm Muscle Strength, Radial Bone Health
SUPERVISED RESISTANCE AND WEIGHT-BEARING EXERCISE IN INSTITUTIONALIZED OLDER ADULTS
This quasi-experimental controlled study evaluated the effects of a six-month supervised resistance and weight-bearing exercise program on forearm muscle strength and radial bone health in institutionalized older adults.
- Conditions
- Forearm Muscle Strength, Radial Bone Health, Institutionalized Older Adults Keywords / MeSH
- Trial name
- SRWBE (NCT07831031)
- Testing
- Forearm-Focused Resistance and Upper-Extremity Weight-Bearing Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Muscle Injury
Effect of Nicotinamide Riboside and Pterostilbene Supplementation on Muscle Regeneration in Elderly Humans
Successful skeletal muscle regeneration depends on a functional pool of muscle stem cells, termed satellite cells (SC). SC are in a quiescent state throughout adulthood, but undergo multiple cycles of proliferation and…
- Trial name
- NCT03754842
- Testing
- Nicotinamide Riboside/Pterostilbene (500 mg/100 mg twice daily)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Competence, Physical Activity
Physical Literacy-based Intervention for Older Adults
The ageing population creates concerns and challenges worldwide. The large number of older adults (aged over 65) in Hong Kong continues to rise as people live longer.
- Conditions
- Competence, Physical Activity, Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Motivation
- Trial name
- NCT06137859
- Testing
- Weekly-based functional fitness training, Mastering Physical Literacy Class, Daily based reflective writing
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Influenza, Orthomyxoviridae Infections
Safety and Immunogenicity of an Intramuscular Pandemic Influenza Vaccine in Adults and the Elderly
Based on the results from a previous formulation/dosage ranging trial, this phase II multicenter, open trial was designed to determine the safety and immunogenicity of two vaccine formulation/dosages with and without adjuvant 21…
- Trial name
- NCT00415129
- Testing
- A/H5N1 inactivated, split-virion influenza virus
- Where
- 4 sites in Belgium, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sanofi Pasteur, a Sanofi Company
Proprioceptive Disorders
Effect of Proprioceptive Training on Muscle Fatigue in Older Adults
Summary Muscle fatigue is a serious problem commonly occur in older ages. Muscle fatigue disturbs both daily life activities and rehabilitation tolerance in elderlies.
- Trial name
- NCT04470362
- Testing
- Isokinetic dynamometer
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ayman Mohamed
Muscle Weakness, Muscle; Fatigue, Heart
The Impact of Beef on Muscle Fatigue in Older Adults
The goal of this controlled-feeding cross-over diet intervention is to compare a beef diet to a vegetarian diet on muscle fatigue in older adults.
- Conditions
- Muscle Weakness, Muscle; Fatigue, Heart, Older Adults
- Trial name
- NCT05860088
- Testing
- Beef Diet, Vegetarian Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University