Clinical trials: Basic Physiology
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Cognitive Impairment
Establish Diagnostic Models Based on Olfactory Function and Odor-induced Brain Activation for Diabetes-Related Cognitive Impairment
This is a cross-sectional and longitudinal study to establish diagnostic models based on olfactory function assessments and odor-induced brain activation for cognitive impairment in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- Trial name
- NCT05543967
- Testing
- Cognitive assessments, Olfactory function measurements, Functional magnetic resonance imaging
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School
Cognitive Ability, General
INSIGHT, A Comprehensive, Multidisciplinary Brain Training System
Adaptive reasoning and problem-solving are critical skills that allow for accurate decisions to be made based on varying levels of information.
- Trial name
- INSIGHT (NCT02780739)
- Testing
- Cognitive Training - 48 sessions, Fitness, Active Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 521 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Taste Sensitivity, Umami Taste Perception
Umami Taste Intensity and Meal Intake
Sweet and salty tastes can influence food intake. Increased intensity of these tastes has been shown to decrease food intake and increase satiation compared to the less intense taste, independent of palatability.
- Conditions
- Taste Sensitivity, Umami Taste Perception, Food Intake Regulation, Hedonic Function
- Trial name
- OptUmami (NCT07421466)
- Testing
- Hedonic mapping, Ad libitum risotto test meal
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wageningen University
Myopia
Effects of Autostereoscopic 3D Visual Training on Binocular Vision Function of Myopes
This study intends to conduct a relatively comprehensive binocular visual function examination and follow-up on two groups of myopic subjects, one receiving autostereoscopic 3D vision training and the other receiving 2D vision…
- Trial name
- NCT06266910
- Testing
- Visual training video
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University
Mobility Disability, Older Adults
Community-based Functional Fitness for Adults Aging With Mobility Disability
Evaluate the feasibility and potential effectiveness of a 12-week, high-intensity functional training (HIFT) intervention on frailty in older adults (60+) with mobility disabilities (MD) who are ambulatory
- Trial name
- AAIMLCOA (NCT07283510)
- Testing
- Functional Fitness
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas
Flatfoot, Flexible, Pes Valgus
Physiotherapy Program Effect on Musculoskeletal Dysfunctions in Young Football Players
The goal of this clinical study is to test the proposed physiotherapy exercise program in young football players. The main question it aims to answer is: Does the proposed physiotherapy program work well in improving young…
- Conditions
- Flatfoot, Flexible, Pes Valgus, Pes Varus, Balance; Distorted
- Trial name
- NCT05798988
- Testing
- Neurophysiology-based exercise program
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charles University, Czech Republic
HIV, Substance Use Disorder
Olfactory Function and Model-Based Behavior in People Living With HIV and SUD
Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection can affect areas of the brain that control thinking ability. These same areas of the brain also control the sense of smell.
- Trial name
- NCT07637669
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
MACE, Cardiac Death
Real-World Cohort Study of Cardiopulmonary Function in Chinese Patients With Cardiovascular Disease: CPET Evaluation and Five-Year Prognostic Follow-Up Based on a Multicenter Structured Data Platform
The goal of this observational study is to observe the characteristics of cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) parameters in patients across different cardiovascular diseases and to evaluate the predictive value of…
- Conditions
- MACE, Cardiac Death, Unplanned Repeat Revascularization, Cardiac Rehospitalization
- Trial name
- China-CPET (NCT07130968)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 200,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital
Dementia, Alzheimer Disease
Effects of Remote-based Resistance Training on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors, Cognitive Function, and Quality of Life in Adults Living With Alzheimer's Disease and/or Related Dementias
The investigators aim to study the effects of a 24-week remote-based resistance exercise training program on cardiovascular disease risk factors, cognitive function, and quality of life in older adults living with mild cognitive…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Vascular, Lewy Body Disease
- Trial name
- NCT05004558
- Testing
- Remote-based Resistance Exercise Training
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Drexel University
Athletic Performance, Exercise
Endurance Trial: Ketone and Carbohydrate Supplementation
This randomized, double-blind, crossover study investigates the effects of exogenous ketone supplementation on physical and cognitive performance in amateur endurance athletes during exhaustive exercise.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Exercise, Ketosis, Cognition
- Trial name
- NCT07792876
- Testing
- Carbohydrate beverage, (R)-1,3-butanediol, Standardized evening meal
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Chronic Kidney Diseases, Metabolic Syndrome
HAPA-based Intervention in Adults With Metabolic Syndrome and Chronic Kidney Disease
This study will adopt a 2-arm, pretest-posttest, and assessor-blind RCT design to examine the effectiveness of a theory-based health behaviour change intervention on WC (primary outcome), kidney function (eGFR, primary outcome)…
- Trial name
- NCT06715735
- Testing
- HAPA-based intervention
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Brain Fog, Cognitive Impairment
Cognitive Task-Based Walking Effects on Cognition, Mood, Sleep, and Quality of Life in Older Adults With Brain Fog
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of cognitive task-based walking exercise on cognitive function, depressive symptoms, sleep quality, and quality of life in older adults experiencing brain fog.
- Conditions
- Brain Fog, Cognitive Impairment, Geriatric Population
- Trial name
- NCT07396779
- Testing
- Cognitive Task-Based Walking Exercise, Walking-Only Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Executive Function
Brain Games to Improve Executive Function in São Paulo, Brazil
A growing body of research has highlighted the critical importance of children's self-regulation and executive function skills for their school performance as well as for their later life outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT03491488
- Testing
- Brain Games
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Physical Activity
A Classroom-based Intervention to Promote Physical Literacy in Children: ALPHYL Study Protocol
The goal of this study, named the Active Learning for PHYsical Literacy (ALPHYL) study, was to describe a multicomponent class-based physically-active learning randomized control trial (RCT) in primary school children.
- Trial name
- ALPHYL (NCT05812118)
- Testing
- Physical active learning
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 285 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Post-cardiac Surgery
Group-based Cardiac Rehabilitation on Patients With Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
1. To determine the effect of Moderate intensity continuous training on Pulmonary function of CABG patients. 2. To determine the effect of MICT on aerobic Capacity of CABG patients.
- Trial name
- NCT06317376
- Testing
- MICT with Aerobic exercise on treadmill, standard hospital protocol
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Healthy
Acute Effects of Breakfast Compared With No Breakfast on Cognitive Function and Subjective State in 11-13 Year Old Children
This study is a school-based, randomised, controlled, parallel groups trial to examine the acute effect of breakfast (ready-to-eat-cereal and milk) vs.
- Trial name
- NCT03979027
- Testing
- Breakfast: ready-to-eat-cereal and milk
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 234 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Leeds
Alcohol-Related Disorders
VR Assessment for Alcohol Related Brain Damage
Pilot study where 10 alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD) patients will undergo a 30-minutes-long cognitive assessment session using the Validation Gate task to evaluate usability of this tool in Alcohol Use Disorder patients.
- Trial name
- NCT03826238
- Testing
- Validation Gate task
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Acid-Base Imbalance, Respiration Disorders
Cardiorespiratory and Acid-basic Imbalance Caused by Use of Mask
The study aims to evaluate whether the use of polypropylene and elastane Lupo ® masks can be considered as a significant causal agent in cases of respiratory and acid-base imbalances.
- Trial name
- NCT05270538
- Testing
- Mask Zero Seam Virus Bac-Off Lupo® 98% Polyamide and 2% Elastane
- Where
- 2 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade do Vale do Sapucai
Obesity, PreDiabetes
Reducing Cardiometabolic Risk and Promoting Functional Health in Older Adults With Obesity and Prediabetes
Obesity and pre-diabetes threatens the overall health and functional independence of older adults but lifestyle weight management for diabetes prevention, soon to be reimbursed by Medicare, can reduce this burden.
- Conditions
- Obesity, PreDiabetes, Aging
- Trial name
- Sustain-DPP (NCT03500640)
- Testing
- DPP Intensive: 30-minute calls, DPP Support: 15-minute calls
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 314 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Effects of Modafinil on Brain Function in Patients With Schizophrenia
This study will evaluate whether modafinil improves cognition in patients with schizophrenia and healthy volunteers. Modafinil is a drug that has been FDA approved for day-time sleepiness and allegedly increase the amount of the…
- Trial name
- NCT00057707
- Testing
- Modafinil, Functional MRI, Neuropsychological Testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 176 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)