Clinical trials: Age 65 and Older
Deconditioning, Orthopedic Fractures
This Study Aims to Measure the Effect of Acute Hospitalisation on the Physical and Cognitive Functioning of Older Orthopaedic Patients (Aged 65 or Above).
This study aims to investigate the impact of hospitalisation on physical and cognitive performance in patients aged 65 and older admitted with an orthopaedic injury.
- Conditions
- Deconditioning, Orthopedic Fractures, Hospital Associated Deconditioning, Orthopaedic Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT06932224
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southampton
Age 65 and Older, Polypharmacy
Effect of Longitudinal Care in Primary Health Care: An Analysis From the Patient's Perspective
Objective To explore and describe the opinions of Primary Health Care chronically ill users regarding being cared for over time by the same reference professional.
- Conditions
- Age 65 and Older, Polypharmacy, Cronic Lung Disease, Mental Disorder
- Trial name
- CUALIPRIM (NCT07320053)
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- IBS Granada
Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)
A Study to Learn About How Well the Prevnar 20 Vaccine Works for Pneumonia in People Who Are 65 Years and Older
The purpose of this study is to learn about how well the Prevnar 20 vaccine (PCV20) stops invasive pneumococcal disease (a group of severe infections caused by a bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae), pneumococcal pneumonia…
- Trial name
- NCT06782282
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22,234,435 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Breast Cancer
Surgery With or Without Lymph Node Removal in Treating Older Women With Stage I Breast Cancer
RATIONALE: Surgery to remove axillary lymph nodes may be an effective treatment for women with breast cancer. PURPOSE: Randomized phase III trial to compare the effectiveness of therapy with or without axillary lymph node…
- Trial name
- NCT00002720
- Testing
- tamoxifen citrate, conventional surgery
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 642 people
- Sponsor
- European Institute of Oncology
Cancer, Geriatric
The Effect of Walking on Fatigue After Chemotherapy in Patients 65 and Older
This study will look at the impact of a self-directed walking program on post-chemotherapy survivors experiencing fatigue. It is hypothesized that the walking program will help lessen fatigue.
- Conditions
- Cancer, Geriatric, Fatigue
- Trial name
- S-PACT (NCT02191982)
- Testing
- Walk With Ease
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Tetanus, Acellular Pertussis
Evaluation of GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals' Boostrix® Vaccine in Comparison With Decavac™ Vaccine.
This phase IIIb, observer-blind study will evaluate the immunogenicity and safety of GSK Biologicals' Boostrix® vaccine in adults (extending indication) aged 65 years or older.
- Conditions
- Tetanus, Acellular Pertussis, Diphtheria, Diphtheria-Tetanus-acellular Pertussis Vaccines
- Trial name
- NCT00835237
- Testing
- Boostrix®, Decavac™
- Where
- 24 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,332 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Geriatric Pain
Frailty and Chronic Pain Profiles in Patients Aged ≥65 Years
The primary aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between frailty status and pain type, pain localization, and the Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) in individuals aged 65 years and older who present to an…
- Trial name
- F&P (NCT07373860)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 393 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Acute Pancreatitis (AP), News-2
Predictive Performance of NEWS-2 and NEWS-Calcium Scores for In-Hospital Mortality in Older Patients With Acute Pancreatitis
Acute pancreatitis is an important gastrointestinal emergency that may lead to mortality, particularly in older patients. This retrospective, single-center observational prognostic validation study aims to compare the predictive…
- Conditions
- Acute Pancreatitis (AP), News-2, Prediction of In-Hospital Mortality in Older Patients With Acute Pancreatitis
- Trial name
- NEWS (NCT07640971)
- Testing
- Retrospective Calculation of NEWS-2 Score
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 350 people
- Sponsor
- Antalya Health Sciences University
Influenza
H5N1 Vaccine Study in Japanese Elderly Population Aged 65 Years and Older
The purpose of this study is to obtain immunogenicity and safety data of an H5N1 pandemic influenza vaccine in a Japanese elderly population aged 65 years and older.
- Trial name
- NCT01774032
- Testing
- H5N1 Influenza Vaccine (Whole Virion, Vero Cell-Derived, Inactivated), non-adjuvanted formulation
- Where
- 2 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 91 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alachua Government Services, Inc.
Low Back Pain
Mindfulness Meditation for Chronic Low Back Pain in Older Adults
Among mind-body therapies, there is evidence for an association between pain reduction and mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness meditation provides a potentially safe, effective, nonpharmacologic, noninvasive, simple method for…
- Trial name
- NCT00494845
- Testing
- Mindfulness, Control: Health Education Class
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Preoperative Cognitive Screening of Surgical Patients 65 Years of Age or Older
The overall objectives of this study are to improve outcomes of surgical patients 65 years of age or older through risk stratification based on preoperative screening of cognition / mental function.
- Trial name
- NCT02570451
- Testing
- Patient Survey, Mini Cog, Independent Activities of Daily Living Score Sheet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 711 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Appetite, Food Intake
Effect of Sumac on Appetite and Food Intake
Sumac, is a spice that is widely used in Turkish, Iranian and Middle Eastern foods. In these regions, the fruit of sumac is used for seasoning or flavouring, as an appetizer and for souring food.
- Trial name
- NCT05534152
- Testing
- sumac
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oxford Brookes University
Immune Deficiency
Efficacy of QBKPN Site-Specific Immunomodulator in Improving Innate Immune Function & Reducing Respiratory Tract Infection in Older Adults
This study is designed to test whether QBKPN SSI can improve immune function in older adults, including how well it can protect against respiratory and other infections, whether it improves the body's response to COVID-19…
- Trial name
- RESILIENCE (NCT05421325)
- Testing
- QBKPN SSI
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Qu Biologics Inc.
Lung Cancer
Vinorelbine in Treating Older Patients With Stage IIIB or Stage IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop cancer cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of vinorelbine taken by mouth in treating older patients…
- Trial name
- NCT00008333
- Testing
- vinorelbine tartrate
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
One Hundred Patients Aged 65 and Older Who Underwent Emergency General Surgical Interventions, Clinical Utility of These Scoring Systems
A Comparative Study of CCI, EmSFI, and FTRST Scoring Systems
Frailty assessment tools and comorbidity indices play a crucial role, particularly in predicting outcomes for elderly patients undergoing emergency surgery.
- Conditions
- One Hundred Patients Aged 65 and Older Who Underwent Emergency General Surgical Interventions, Clinical Utility of These Scoring Systems, Gastrointestinal Neoplasms, Appendicitis Acute
- Trial name
- NCT06943924
- Testing
- Frailty assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital
Elderly (People Aged 65 or More)
Efficacy of an Animated Video-Guided Exercise Intervention in Older Adults
Impaired mobility in older adults significantly exacerbates the risk of falls and subsequent injuries. Beyond physical sequelae, fall precipitate psychological burdens, notably the fear of falling and kinesiophobia.
- Trial name
- NCT07707752
- Testing
- an animation-guided- exercise training program, home based exercise training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Mustafa Kemal University
Influenza
Safety of Synbiotics as Adjuvant to Influenza Vaccine in Elderly
Probiotics are viable commensal microorganisms that promote the establishment of beneficial microflora. Animal and human studies demonstrate that probiotics can enhance body's immune response to stimuli.
- Trial name
- NCT01304771
- Testing
- Synbiotic AKSB
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
Testing the Addition of a New Anti-cancer Drug, Venetoclax, to the Usual Treatment (Ibrutinib and Obinutuzumab) in Untreated, Older Patients With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
This phase III trial compares adding a new anti-cancer drug (venetoclax) to the usual treatment (ibrutinib plus obinutuzumab) in older patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia who have not received previous treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT03737981
- Testing
- Ibrutinib, Obinutuzumab, Observation Activity
- Where
- 857 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 465 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Stage I Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Stage II Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Rituximab and Bendamustine Hydrochloride, Rituximab and Ibrutinib, or Ibrutinib Alone in Treating Older Patients With Previously Untreated Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
This randomized phase III trial studies rituximab with bendamustine hydrochloride or ibrutinib to see how well they work compared to ibrutinib alone in treating older patients with previously untreated chronic lymphocytic…
- Conditions
- Stage I Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Stage II Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Stage III Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Stage IV Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT01886872
- Testing
- Bendamustine Hydrochloride, Biospecimen Collection, Bone Marrow Aspiration
- Where
- 937 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 547 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS)
Prognostic Value of Functional-Nutritional Status in Older Adults With Acute Coronary Syndrome
This study aims to find out whether reduced everyday functioning before the acute illness and malnutrition help predict health outcomes in adults aged 65 years and older hospitalized with acute coronary syndrome (heart attack or…
- Trial name
- FNS-ACS65 (NCT07898345)
- Testing
- Functional-Nutritional Burden
- Where
- 2 sites in Russia
- Volunteers
- 270 people
- Sponsor
- Samara State Medical University