Clinical trials: Ageing
Obesity
Females, Aging, Metabolism, and Exercise
This study is designed to determine whether a reduction in hormones (such as occurs during menopause) causes a decrease in calories burned during physical activity.
- Trial name
- FAME (NCT01712230)
- Testing
- GnRH agonist, Supervised cardiovascular exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Orthostatic Hypotension, Falls
Orthostatic Hypotension Treatment on Rehab Unit
For patients recovering from acute illness, the ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, and participate in therapy are critical to their recovery and eventual discharge to the least restrictive environment.
- Trial name
- NCT01030874
- Testing
- Medication review, Nutrition/Salt intake, Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 356 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Aging, Cognitive Ability, General
Lifestyle Enriching Activities for Research in Neuroscience Intervention Trial: LEARNit Study
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of modifiable lifestyle factors including exercise and healthy living on brain health. The investigators will compare 2 types of interventions, moderate aerobic walking vs.
- Trial name
- NCT02726906
- Testing
- Moderate-aerobic walking, Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan, Healthy living education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California