Clinical trials: Aging Disorder
Cognition, Aging
Cognition in the Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene
The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of tamoxifen and raloxifene on cognitive aging in selected cognitively-healthy women.
- Trial name
- Co-STAR (NCT00687102)
- Testing
- tamoxifen, raloxifene
- Where
- 134 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 1,498 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University
Schizophrenia, Aging
Functional Rehabilitation for Older Patients With Schizophrenia
Aging and psychosis are major priority areas for VA. This project is a continuation of a Merit Review Program, in which we developed, manualized and conducted randomized controlled trials of a novel psychosocial rehabilitation…
- Trial name
- FROPS (NCT00712075)
- Testing
- CBSST+PDA, Cognitive Behavioral Social Skills Training, PDA-only
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 107 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
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
Low Grade Glioma
Ovarian Aging in Low Grade Glioma (LGG) Treated With Temozolomide
The purpose of this study is to look at how a chemotherapy treatment (Temozolomide, also called Temodar) affects the process of ovarian aging which is measured by a decline in ovarian follicle count, in patients with Low Grade…
- Trial name
- OVA-LGG (NCT01452854)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Physical Activity, Aging
A Study of Physical Activity paTTerns and Major Health Events in Older People With Implantable Cardiac Devices
An observational study of physical activity patterns in 150 older adults with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED)
- Conditions
- Physical Activity, Aging, Cardiac Disease
- Trial name
- PATTErn (NCT03544424)
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 183 people
- Sponsor
- University of Manchester
Skin Laxity
Radio Frequency Microneedling for Suprapatellar Skin
The human skin aging process is characterized by thinning dermis, atrophy of the extracellular matrix, and reduced collagen synthesis.
- Trial name
- NCT03507036
- Testing
- Profound system
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Cardiovascular Diseases, Aging
Cardio-vascular Protective Effects of Wolfberry in Middle-aged and Older Adults
This purpose of this study is to assess the impact of consuming wolfberry on cardiovascular risk in Singapore's middle-aged and older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT03535844
- Testing
- Wolfberry, Healthy diet
- Where
- 2 sites in Singapore
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University of Singapore
Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Mechanistic Study of Subclinical Hypothyroidism In the Elderly
Subclinical hypothyroidism, defined as an elevated TSH in the setting of normal thyroid hormone levels, is a common diagnosis in the elderly.
- Trial name
- NCT02399475
- Testing
- Levothyroxine, Liothyronine, Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Dementia, Alzheimer Disease
The Cognition and Flow Study
About the research There are currently 850,000 people living with dementia in the United Kingdom. It is now understand that Alzheimer's disease (AzD) can result from damaged blood vessels in the brain.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Alzheimer Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Aging
- Trial name
- NCT03656107
- Testing
- Cognitive Training
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Leicester
HIV Infection, Vaginal Atrophy
Accelerated Genital Tract Aging in HIV: Estradiol Clinical Trial
During menopause, there is a decrease in a hormone estrogen, which leads to aging of the vagina. Vaginal aging includes changes in the type and amount of healthy bacteria in the vagina, inflammation and a breakdown of natural…
- Conditions
- HIV Infection, Vaginal Atrophy, Menopause, Menopause Related Conditions
- Trial name
- NCT04079218
- Testing
- Estradiol Vaginal Insert
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kerry Murphy
HIV Infections
Aging & HIV/AIDS Neurocognitive Sequelae and Functional Consequences
While the numbers of HIV infected veterans under the age of 50 are declining, the percentage of HIV infected veterans over the age of 50 is increasing with the largest percentage increases in the 50-59 age group and the 70+ age…
- Trial name
- NCT00675766
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 223 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Aging, Mental Disorder
Self-Care for Dementia Caregivers
The Self-care for Dementia Caregivers Study is a behavioral health intervention that uses digital monitoring tools and motivational health coaching to help caregivers of persons with dementia engage in a regular routine of sleep…
- Conditions
- Aging, Mental Disorder, Eating, Healthy, Physical Inactivity
- Trial name
- Care2 (NCT05309577)
- Testing
- Behavioral Self-Monitoring + Motivational Interviewing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Refractive Error
Ocular Comfort and the "Aging" Lens (ERBIUM)
The purpose of this trial was to evaluate the factors affecting comfortable contact lens wear and how those factors affect contact lens replacement frequency.
- Trial name
- NCT01198600
- Testing
- Habitual contact lens, Lotrafilcon B contact lens, Contact lens cleaning and disinfecting system (ClearCare)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- CIBA VISION
Aging
Open Label Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC for the Facial Temporal Regions
This study is to determine the efficacy and safety of JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC when used in the facial temporal regions based on the change in the score of the investigator's Temporal.
- Trial name
- NCT02437903
- Testing
- JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baumann Cosmetic and Research Institute
Aging, Cognitive Aging
Impact of Music Improvisation Training on Cognitive Function in Older Adults
This project will develop and test the effects and mechanisms of a music improvisation training intervention on self-regulation of older adults with and without MCI.
- Conditions
- Aging, Cognitive Aging, Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Training
- Trial name
- NCT05980286
- Testing
- Piano Improvisation, Music Listening
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Aging, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Internet-based Conversational Engagement Clinical Trial
The study aims to randomize 320 (160 Caucasian, 160 African American) socially isolated adults 75+ years old (50:50 split between those with normal cognition and mild cognitive impairment (MCI)) recruited from the community to…
- Trial name
- I-CONECT (NCT02871921)
- Testing
- Conversational Engagement
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 186 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
HIV/AIDS, Chronic Pain
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Aging People Living With HIV in Chronic Pain
Chronic pain impacts a large proportion of aging people living with HIV (aPLWH) and involves factors directly related to HIV (neurotoxicity) and psychosocial co-morbidities common in aPLWH (i.e. social isolation and loneliness).
- Trial name
- NCT03699020
- Testing
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Chronic Pain Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Glucose Intolerance, Aortic Stiffness
Healthy Aging Through Functional Food
The purpose of this study is to determine whether dietary inducers of glyoxalase 1 are effective in improving metabolic and vascular health.
- Conditions
- Glucose Intolerance, Aortic Stiffness, Vasodilation
- Trial name
- HATFF (NCT02095873)
- Testing
- Glyoxalase 1 (Glo1) inducer
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Warwick
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Depression
Brain Aging and Treatment Response in Geriatric Depression
The proposed project will evaluate the role of neuroimaging biomarkers of brain aging (i.e., neurodegenerative and vascular brain changes) and mild cognitive impairment in the patterns of treatment response to memantine combined…
- Trial name
- NCT01902004
- Testing
- Escitalopram, Memantine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Aging, Sarcopenia
Resistance Exercise and Low-Intensity Physical Activity Breaks in Sedentary Time to Improve Muscle and Cardiometabolic Health
What are the effects of resistance exercise (RE) alone or RE plus low intensity physical activity (LPA) breaks in sedentary time (ST) on skeletal muscle health in older adults? What are the effects of resistance exercise (RE)…
- Conditions
- Aging, Sarcopenia, Disability Physical, Cardiovascular Diseases
- Trial name
- REALPA (NCT03771417)
- Testing
- Exercise Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Louisiana State University and A&M College