Clinical trials: Aging Disorder, open to volunteers
Dementia, Alzheimer Dementia (AD)
Fuzhou Aging Brain Health Initiative
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the pathophysiological characterization and evolutionary patterns of Alzheimer's disease (AD) in older adults in Fujian Province, China.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Alzheimer Dementia (AD), Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Subjective Cognitive Decline (SCD)
- Trial name
- FAITH (NCT07891429)
- Testing
- Fluids biomarker and neuroimaging of AD diagnosis
- Where
- 4 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fujian Medical University Union Hospital
Vascular Aging
SNRK & Vascular Endothelial Aging
Cardiovascular diseases pose a serious threat to public health, and their prevalence is on the rise year by year. Vascular aging is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, and endothelial cell senescence is an…
- Trial name
- NCT07591337
- Testing
- serum tests and carotid ultrasound test
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tianjin Medical University
Psychiatric Disorders
A Dimensional Model for Personality Disorders in Later Life
Research on personality disorders (PDs) in older adults is currently limited. This is surprising, given that PDs are also common in this age group.
- Trial name
- NCT05548946
- Testing
- PID-5-BF+M and LPFS-BF 2.0 (self-report questionnaires), Secondary Questionnaires (self-report and informant questionnaires), Clinical Ratings of the dimensional model
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium, Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 750 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel
Healthy Aging, Lifestyle-related Condition
Nicotinamide Riboside Supplementation and Exercise Training to Promote Healthy Longevity
The prevalence of age-related chronic diseases (like obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases) is mounting worldwide, reaching pandemic proportions.
- Conditions
- Healthy Aging, Lifestyle-related Condition, Metabolic Diseases
- Trial name
- RESTORENAD (NCT06425042)
- Testing
- Nicotinamide Riboside (NR)
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Finis Terrae University
Frailty
South Korean Study to Prevent Frailty and Aging-related Diseases Through Lifestyle Intervention
The goal of this feasibility randomized controlled trial is to investigate the applicability of software that aims to improve symptoms of frailty by implementing customized interventions such as physical exercise and cognitive…
- Trial name
- SUPERAGING (NCT06891573)
- Testing
- Lifestyle Management
- Where
- 3 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Seong Hye Choi, MD
Aging, Musculoskeletal Diseases
Mode of Exercise and Bone Biomarkers in Older Veterans
Adults are often encouraged to exercise to maintain or improve bone health. However, there is evidence that exercise does not always lead to increases in bone mass, and exercise could lead to bone loss under certain conditions.
- Conditions
- Aging, Musculoskeletal Diseases, Osteoporosis
- Trial name
- MOVE (NCT05266976)
- Testing
- 10 Weeks of Supervised Resistance Exercise Training, 10 Weeks of Supervised Endurance Exercise Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Aging, Cellular Senescence
BIOANCIENT: Cohort of Centenarians in Navarra (1926-1927)
Demographic aging is a growing global challenge, driven by increasing life expectancy and declining birth rates, with projections indicating that more than 30% of the European population will be over 65 years old by 2100.
- Conditions
- Aging, Cellular Senescence, Biomarkers / Blood, Age-Related Diseases
- Trial name
- BIOANCIENT (NCT07707297)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 333 people
- Sponsor
- Fundacion Miguel Servet
Depression in Old Age, Chronic Pain
Development of a Healthcare Service Platform for Successful Aging
The goal of this living-lab clinical trial is to test the effectiveness of digital health monitoring and feedback platform for community dwelling older adults.
- Conditions
- Depression in Old Age, Chronic Pain, Sleep Disorder Insomnia Chronic
- Trial name
- NCT06270121
- Testing
- Living-lab digital intervention group
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sunmi Song
Psychological Distress
Existential Group Treatment for Older Adults (75+) With Psychological Distress in Primary Care
Symptoms of depression and anxiety are common in older adults, and high suicide rates are observed in this age group in Sweden, as in many countries around the globe.
- Trial name
- NCT05503485
- Testing
- Existential group treatment, Supportive telephone calls
- Where
- 7 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Göteborg University
Parkinson's Disease (PD), Healthy Aging
Exoskeleton-Assisted Mobility in Aging and in Parkinson's Disease
This study will evaluate whether a wearable robotic exoskeleton can improve mobility, balance, and walking in healthy older adults and in individuals living with Parkinson's disease, populations at high risk of falls and mobility…
- Trial name
- NCT07567482
- Testing
- Exoskeleton
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de l'Outaouais
Alzheimer Disease, Old Age; Dementia
Blood Biomarkers for Alzheimer Disease and Neuro-injury to Estimate the Association With Cognitive/Functional Decline and Mortality in a Real-world Population of GERiatric Hospitalized Patients (BAD-GER)
The BAD-GER study is a multicenter, prospective, three-arm observational study serving to validate a prognostic biomarker algorithm for mortality and hospital readmission; this algorithm will be developed through the…
- Trial name
- BAD-GER (NCT07435467)
- Testing
- collection of blood samples
- Where
- 3 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Nazionale di Ricovero e Cura per Anziani
Cognitive Decline, Aging
Effects of Comprehensive Community Support Programs on Cognitive Function and Quality of Life in Older Adults
This prospective observational study aims to investigate the effects of a multidomain community-based support program on cognitive function and quality of life in older adults attending the Vefahane Life Center in Istanbul…
- Conditions
- Cognitive Decline, Aging, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT07610109
- Testing
- Multidomain Community Support Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Aging
Identification of Critical Thermal Environments for Aged Adults
This study evaluates critical environmental limits (temperature and humidity) above which older adults are unable to effectively thermoregulate.
- Trial name
- NCT04284397
- Testing
- Low dose ASA, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 190 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Spinal Cord Injuries
Low Oxygen Therapy to Enhance Walking Recovery After SCI.
The purpose of this study is to determine how combining bouts of low oxygen, transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation, and walking training may improve walking function for people with chronic spinal cord injury of different age…
- Trial name
- BO2ST-II (NCT06521723)
- Testing
- Daily acute intermittent hypoxia, Walking + tSTIM
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Obesity, Physical Inactivity
Age and Insulin Resistance
Insulin resistance is a crucial factor for the development of type 2 diabetes and a major health problem for older adults. It is the principal mechanism by which obesity is considered to increase the risk for type 2 diabetes and…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Physical Inactivity, Aging
- Trial name
- AGIR (NCT01224886)
- Testing
- Physical activity
- Where
- 2 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Lausanne
Multiple Sclerosis, Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting
MS-ResearchBiomarkerS
This study is being conducted to investigate risk factors for disability progression in Multiple Sclerosis and related disorders (MSRD).
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting, Multiple Sclerosis, Primary Progressive, Multiple Sclerosis, Secondary Progressive
- Trial name
- MS-ReBS (NCT05204459)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment in Serious Mental Illness
Serious mental illnesses (SMI) like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are two of the most disabling and costly chronic illnesses worldwide.
- Conditions
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Obstructive Sleep Apnea of Adult
- Trial name
- NCT05457127
- Testing
- Automatic Positive Airway Pressure (APAP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Sarcopenic Obesity, Obesity and Obesity-related Medical Conditions
Plant vs Animal-based Protein Sources as an Anabolic and Metabolic-protective Options for SO in Older Adults
This study is testing how different types of protein - from red meat, legumes (like lentils and beans), or a mix of both - affect muscle strength, body composition, and metabolic health in older adults with obesity who are also…
- Conditions
- Sarcopenic Obesity, Obesity and Obesity-related Medical Conditions, Obesity (Body Mass Index >30 kg/m2), Sarcopenia
- Trial name
- NCT07030738
- Testing
- Legume-Based High-Protein Diet + Resistance Training, Meat-Based High-Protein Diet + Resistance Training, Mixed Legume and Meat High-Protein Diet + Resistance Training
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer Disease (AD)
Microbiome in Aging of Gut and Brain
The Microbiome in Aging Gut and Brain (MiaGB) Study is an observational study designed to examine whether differences in the microorganisms living in the gut and mouth are associated with cognitive health and cognitive decline.
- Conditions
- Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer Disease (AD), Dementia
- Trial name
- MiaGB (NCT07799402)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 700 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Traumatic Brain Injury, Aging Related Cognitive Decline
Remote Stimulation and Training to Advance Recovery From TBI in Seniors
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if combining brain stimulation with cognitive training can improve thinking skills in older adults who have had a traumatic brain injury (TBI).
- Trial name
- ReSTART (NCT07332299)
- Testing
- Active tDCS and Cognitive Training Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center