Clinical trials: Ageing
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological
Ospemifene vs. Conjugated Estrogens in the Treatment of Postmenopausal Sexual Dysfunction
Vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) is a condition that impacts up to 60% of the growing postmenopausal female population, and the most common symptom is dyspareunia.
- Trial name
- NCT03018106
- Testing
- Ospemifene, Vaginal conjugated estrogens
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Aged
Village Interactive Training and Learning Study
The purpose of this research study is to help scientists and health care providers learn more about preventing dementia and brain disease in older adults.
- Trial name
- VITAL (NCT01709799)
- Testing
- Exercise, Exergames, Cognitive Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Smoking, Smoking Cessation
Message Testing in Aging African American Smokers
The goal of this study is to examine different messages to motivate smokers who self-identify as an African American current smoker, between the ages of 50-80 years old to quit smoking.
- Trial name
- MCAAAS-2 (NCT05819086)
- Testing
- Rate Emotional Response, Rate Impact of Message
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 839 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
HIV/AIDS, Aging
Psychosocial Intervention for Older HIV+ Adults With HAND
CTNPT 029 will test the feasibility and acceptability of cognitive remediation group therapy in older adults living with HIV who have been diagnosed with HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND).
- Conditions
- HIV/AIDS, Aging, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Group, Peer
- Trial name
- IN-HAND (NCT03483740)
- Testing
- CRGT, HIV group therapy
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Aging
Fatigability of Lower Limb Muscle in Older Adults: Protective Effects of Strength Training Exercise in Old Men and Women
The proposed studies will assess 1) the mechanisms for the age-related increase in fatigability during dynamic exercise (Aims 1 and 2) and 2) the effectiveness of high-velocity resistance training coupled with blood flow…
- Trial name
- NCT03888040
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marquette University
HIV Infections, Aging
Analysis of Cellular Kinases and Aging in PBMCs and Colorectal Tissue
The goal of this clinical study is to learn about the effect of aging on certain enzymes, or proteins, in the blood and colon. The study involves collection of blood and colon tissue biopsies using a flexible sigmoidoscope or…
- Trial name
- NCT06132386
- Testing
- biopsy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Aging
A New Adaptive Physical Activity Technology in Older Adults
The purpose of this study is to explore the feasibility and acceptability of a new physical activity technology (Jintronix) based on TV screen, virtual games and motion sensing cameras among pre-disabled older adults.
- Trial name
- Jintronix (NCT02467491)
- Testing
- Jintronix
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
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
Cognitive Aging, Adverse Childhood Experiences
Physical Exercise for Augmenting Cognitive Health (PEACH)
PEACH is a pilot project which is being conducted to determine the feasibility and acceptability of a 12-week home-based exercise intervention among Black and African American adults.
- Trial name
- PEACH (NCT04922710)
- Testing
- Home-based aerobic exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Jamaica
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Hearing Loss, Age-Related
Effects of PSAPs on Speech Processing
Mild to moderate hearing loss remains undertreated, largely because of the high cost of hearing aids. A promising and much less expensive alternative is the use of personal sound amplification products (PSAPs), which are…
- Trial name
- NCT05076045
- Testing
- Personal sound amplification products
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest
Cognitive Change
Impact of Challenging Engagement on Cognition in Older Adults
The study will enroll 90 participants in the "Impact of Challenging Engagement" study and assign them to one of three groups: high-demand photography, moderate-demand photography, and active placebo.
- Trial name
- engAGE (NCT03962439)
- Testing
- High-Demand Photography, Moderate-Demand Photography, At-Home Engagement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas at Dallas
Aging
Spinal Excitation to Enhance Mobility
Older adults with compromised walking ability have higher rates of morbidity and mortality, more hospitalizations, poorer quality of life, and are less likely to remain independent in the community.
- Trial name
- NCT03667573
- Testing
- tsDCS Dosage (A), tsDCS Dosage (B), textured shoe insoles
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Healthy Aging
Improving Neurological Health in Aging Via Neuroplasticity-based Computerized Exercise
This study is a validation study to evaluate efficacy of a neuroplasticity-based, computerized cognitive training program INHANCE (Improving Neurological Health in Aging via Neuroplasticity-based Computerized Exercise) to improve…
- Trial name
- INHANCE (NCT04149457)
- Testing
- Computerized Plasticity-Based Adaptive Cognitive Training, Commercially available computerized training
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 93 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Posit Science Corporation
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
We-PAP: A Couples-based Intervention for Sleep Apnea
The purpose of this study is to develop, refine and evaluate the feasibility of a novel couples-based intervention to improve adherence for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
- Trial name
- We-PAP (NCT04759157)
- Testing
- Couples-based treatment, Standardized education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Cognitive Aging
Intervention Comparative Effectiveness for Adult Cognitive Training
The study will compare the effect of broad and directed (narrow) technology-based training on basic perceptual and cognitive abilities in older adults and on the performance of simulated tasks of daily living including driving…
- Trial name
- ICE-ACT (NCT03141281)
- Testing
- BrainHQ, Rise of Nations, IADL Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 238 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida State University
Aging, Accidental Fall
Reducing CNS-Active Medications to Prevent Falls and Injuries in Older Adults
The overall objective of STOP-FALLS is to test whether a patient-centered deprescribing intervention that focuses on CNS-active medications reduces medically treated falls among older adults.
- Trial name
- STOP-FALLS (NCT05689554)
- Testing
- STOP Falls Educational Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,367 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Healthy Aging
A Mobile Tai Chi Platform for Fall Prevention in Older Adults - Phase II
This is a single-arm longitudinal feasibility study for older adults that involves a 12-week home-based Tai Chi program and includes four remote and/or in-person data collection visits.
- Trial name
- NCT05006261
- Testing
- Tele-Tai Chi
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Aging
Subjects' Satisfaction on Pan Facial Aesthetic Enhancement After Treatment With Azzalure® and the Restylane® Range
The aim of this study is to assess subjects' satisfaction linked to the pan facial management of rejuvenation with injections of Azzalure® and Restylane® fillers. This will be an open, multi-centre study.
- Trial name
- FIRST (NCT01529203)
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin Type A (Azzalure), Restylane ranges
- Where
- 5 sites in France, Spain and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Galderma R&D
Hypertension, Aging
ACES - ACE Inhibitors Combined With Exercise for Seniors With Hypertension
The purpose of this project is to conduct a randomized, controlled trial (RCT) to determine if choice of antihypertensive medication influences changes in functional status and other cardiovascular risk factors among older…
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Aging, Sedentary Lifestyle
- Trial name
- ACES (NCT03295734)
- Testing
- Aerobic exercise, Perindopril, Losartan
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 223 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Anorexia of Ageing
Impaired Regulation of Energy Balance in Elderly People (Balance Study)
Over the past century life expectancy has risen rapidly. As a result, the proportion of elderly people continues to grow. Elderly people probably have an impaired regulation of energy balance (energy intake versus energy…
- Trial name
- Balance (NCT00561145)
- Testing
- Energy restriction period
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wageningen University