Clinical trials: Aging Disorder
Hearing Loss
Evaluation of the Benefits for Overall Health Following Cochlear Implant Treatment in the Elderly Population
The purpose of this study is to show that cochlear implant treatment improves the overall health related quality of life and general well-being in elderly individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT03072862
- Testing
- Commercial Nucleus Cochlear Implant Systems
- Where
- 8 sites in France, Israel and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Cochlear
Physical Disability, Cognitive Impairment
Improving Aging in Place in Subsidized Housing
This pilot study will evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of an adapted version of the Function Focused Care intervention, delivered by telephone, for improving aging in place for older adults living in…
- Conditions
- Physical Disability, Cognitive Impairment, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- NCT04212442
- Testing
- Independent Living Program for Affordable Housing.
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Delirium, Alzheimer Disease
Improving the Recovery and Outcome Every Day After the ICU
Primary Specific Aim: Determine the effect of the combined physical exercise and cognitive training on the cognitive function of ICU survivors aged 50 and older.
- Trial name
- IMPROVE (NCT03095417)
- Testing
- Physical Exercise Intervention, Cognitive Training Intervention, Stretching Control
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 249 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Cancer of Breast
Aging Mammary Stem Cells and Breast Cancer Prevention
To examine whether rapamycin can reduce malignant markers and aberrant mammary stem/progenitor cells (MaSCs) number in surgical specimens
- Trial name
- NCT02642094
- Testing
- Rapamycin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- LuZhe Sun
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Phase II Trial of Tesamorelin for Cognition in Aging HIV-Infected Persons
The aim of this study is to test whether tesamorelin, in combination with a text-messaging application to help with motivation and adherence, will significantly improve memory and thinking in HIV.
- Trial name
- NCT02572323
- Testing
- Tesamorelin
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Mild Cognitive Impairment, MCI
Effects of Methylene Blue in Healthy Aging, Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease
A double-blind, placebo-controlled study that aims to investigate the effect of 2-week and 12-week administration of USP methylene blue (MB) on cerebral blood flow, functional connectivity, memory and attention cognitive…
- Conditions
- Mild Cognitive Impairment, MCI, Aging, Alzheimer's Disease
- Trial name
- MB2 (NCT02380573)
- Testing
- Methylene Blue, FD&C Blue # 2, Phenazopyridine hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 117 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Healthy Aging, Alzheimer Disease
Acute Exercise and the Cerebral Metabolic Response in Aging and Alzheimer's Disease
The overall goal is to characterize the acute exercise response as it relates to brain glucose metabolism in aging and Alzheimer's Disease (AD).
- Trial name
- AEROBIC (NCT04299308)
- Testing
- Aerobic Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Dementia
Preparation for End-of-Life Decision Making in Mild Dementia
The proposed study will adapt and pilot test an efficacious advance care planning interventions, Sharing Patient's Illness Representations to Increase Trust (SPIRIT), with patients with mild dementia and their surrogates to…
- Trial name
- NCT03311711
- Testing
- SPIRIT-in person, SPIRIT-remote, Usual care
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 242 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Sarcopenia
Anabolic and Inflammatory Responses to Short-Term Testosterone Administration in Older Men
Skeletal muscle loss is a common consequence of aging and in some individuals reaches a level that compromises health and quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT00957801
- Testing
- Testosterone injection, Testosterone gel, Medrol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Dementia, Cognitive Dysfunction
A Relational Research Recruitment and Engagement Intervention for Cognitive Aging Research
Despite well-documented disparities in Alzheimer's disease and related dementia (AD) prevalence, incidence, treatment, and mortality, individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds (e.g.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Cognitive Dysfunction, Alzheimer Disease, Lewy Body Disease
- Trial name
- NCT05444244
- Testing
- Relational Research Recruitment and Engagement Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 182 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Cognition Disorders in Old Age, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Crossover Trial for Nicotinamide Riboside in Subjective Cognitive Decline and Mild Cognitive Impairment
In this research study we want to learn more about whether taking Niagen, a daily supplement containing a form of Vitamin B3, will improve cognitive function, mood, and daily activity in people with Subjective Cognitive Decline…
- Conditions
- Cognition Disorders in Old Age, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Decline
- Trial name
- NCT04078178
- Testing
- Niagen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Steven E Arnold, MD
Frailty Syndrome
Ghrelin Plus Strength Training in Frail Elderly Study
Frailty is a geriatric syndrome leading to physical deterioration including muscle wasting (sarcopenia) and unintentional weight loss. There are currently no approved therapies for frailty.
- Trial name
- NCT01898611
- Testing
- Ghrelin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Aging, Sarcopenia
Dose-response Effect of Dietary Nitrate on Muscle Function in Older Individuals
Nitrate is a naturally-occurring substance found in foods, especially green leafy vegetables and beets. Increasing nitrate intake (by drinking beetroot juice (BRJ) has been shown to improve muscle function young and middle-aged…
- Trial name
- NCT03595774
- Testing
- Beet root juice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Improving Psychosocial Functioning in Older Veterans With PTSD
The purpose of this project is to develop an intervention to improve psychosocial functioning and quality of life for older Veterans with partial or full PTSD.
- Trial name
- NCT02803125
- Testing
- Psychosocial intervention, Support group control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Aging, Benzodiazepine Sedative Adverse Reaction
NUDGE-EHR Replication Trial at Mass General Brigham
Prescribing of potentially unsafe medications for older adults is extremely common; benzodiazepines and sedative hypnotics are, for example, key drug classes frequently implicated in adverse health consequences for vulnerable…
- Conditions
- Aging, Benzodiazepine Sedative Adverse Reaction, Anticholinergic Adverse Reaction, Adverse Drug Event
- Trial name
- NUDGE-EHR (NCT05538065)
- Testing
- Follow-up booster Alert, Pre-commitment, Enhanced Alert
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 201 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Postmenopausal Symptoms, Aging
Cholinergic Health After Menopause (CHAMP)
Women are at increased risk for Alzheimer's disease (AD). Notably at menopause, some women experience a change in cognition. However, not all women experience negative effects of menopause on cognition.
- Conditions
- Postmenopausal Symptoms, Aging, Alzheimer Disease
- Trial name
- CHAMP (NCT04129060)
- Testing
- Cholinergic antagonist
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Vermont
Symptomatic Menopause, Cognitive Impairments
Attention & Memory Impairments in Menopausal Women
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a medication called Vyvanse® (lisdexamfetamine; LDX) has an impact on cognitive functioning, specifically measures of sustained attention, verbal encoding and recall and working…
- Trial name
- NCT01324024
- Testing
- Lisdexamfetamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation, Aging
Effects of Gamma-tACS on Memory and Sleep
The purpose of this clinical trial is to investigate the feasibility and efficacy of non-invasive transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) at gamma frequency in enhancing memory recall and modulating sleep network…
- Conditions
- Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation, Aging, Cognitive Decline, Memory
- Trial name
- NCT05907707
- Testing
- Gamma transcranial alternating current stimulation, Control transcranial alternating current stimulation, EEG headband
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
HIV, AIDS
Acute Effects of Cannabis on Cognition and Mobility in Older HIV-infected and HIV-Un-infected Women
The purpose of this study is to try to understand and explain why HIV-infected and uninfected women who use cannabis (marijuana) currently, or have used cannabis in the past, have higher risk of having experienced a fall in our…
- Conditions
- HIV, AIDS, Aging
- Trial name
- NCT03633721
- Testing
- Cannabis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Multiple Myeloma, Relapse
Isa-Pom-Dex in Elderly/Frail Subjects With RRMM
This research study aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the combination of isatuximab, pomalidomide, and dexamethasone (Isa-Pd) for the treatment of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), which refers to…
- Conditions
- Multiple Myeloma, Relapse, Refractory, Aging
- Trial name
- NCT05911321
- Testing
- Isatuximab, Pomalidomide, Dexamethasone
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center