Clinical trials: Brain Age
Dementia, Neurocognitive Disorders
Prefrontal Cortex Dynamics of the Elderly During a Cognitive Stimulation Programme
This research aims to evaluate the effect of cognitive stimulation (CS) on the functioning of the prefrontal cortex (PFC), seeking an analysis of both cerebral hemodynamics in neuroplasticity and aspects related to the initiation…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Neurocognitive Disorders, Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT04693611
- Testing
- Individual cognitive stimulation therapy (iCST), Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS)
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- CEDIARA - Assoc. Solidariedade Social de Ribeira de Fráguas
Older Adults, Age Problem
Influence and Relationships Between Square-stepping Exercise and Brain Activation, Cognitive Function, Physical Performance in Healthy Older Adults
Background and purposes: Square-stepping exercise (SSE) has been proved to be an effective intervention for motor and cognitive function in older adults. However, the underlying mechanism of SSE still remains undetermined.
- Trial name
- NCT05891574
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Cognitive Function, Mood
The Effects of Efalex Active 50+ on Cognitive Performance, Well-being and Cerebral Hemodynamics in Healthy Older Adults
Dietary intake of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) is inversely associated with cognitive decline and dementia (e.g. Kalmijn et al. 2004, Heude et al. 2003, Morris et al. 2005, Dullemeijer et al. 2009).
- Conditions
- Cognitive Function, Mood, Well-being, Cerebral Blood Flow
- Trial name
- NCT01185379
- Testing
- Efalex active 50+, DHA rich fish oil
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 261 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northumbria University
Age-related Macular Degeneration, Dementia
Words on the Brain: Can Reading Rehabilitation for Age-Related Vision Impairment Improve Cognitive Functioning?
Age-related vision impairment and dementia both become more prevalent with increasing age. Research into the mechanisms of these conditions has proposed that some of their causes (e.g., macular degeneration/glaucoma and…
- Conditions
- Age-related Macular Degeneration, Dementia, Low Vision, Low Vision Aids
- Trial name
- WOTB (NCT04276610)
- Testing
- Low Vision Reading Rehabilitation
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université de Montréal
Aging
Affordable Mobile Robots for the Elderly
This project develops and tests the use of service robots to track health of the elderly over time. The objectives are to develop a low-cost mobile manipulator capable of a limited set of elder- relevant manipulation tasks (e.g.
- Trial name
- NCT02807506
- Testing
- Mobile Service Robot, Survey
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Unilateral Cerebral Palsy
Multi Sensory Stimulation And Priming (MuSSAP) in Infants at Risk of Unilateral Cerebral Palsy
A pilot randomized clinical trial exploring the effect of a Multi Sensory Stimulation And Priming (MuSSAP) training on improving manual ability in infants at risk of developing unilateral Cerebral Palsy.
- Trial name
- MuSSAP (NCT05533476)
- Testing
- Multi Sensory Stimulation and Priming, Intensive Usual Care (Upper Limb)
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sint Maartenskliniek
Dementia
Education Program for Enhancing Healthcare Students' Attitudes Toward People Living With Dementia
The aim of this single-arm pre-post study is to examine the effectiveness of gaming-based dementia educational programs for enhancing healthcare students' attitudes toward people living with dementia (PLWD).
- Trial name
- NCT06122623
- Testing
- Health Education
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitas Airlangga
Cerebrovascular Circulation, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Brain Blood Flow Responses During Exercise
Brain blood flow will be measured during exercise using magnetic resonance imaging.
- Trial name
- NCT05864950
- Testing
- MRI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Infant Development, Sensory Disorder
The Prechtl's General Movement Assessment, Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination and Sensory Profile-2
In the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), infants encounter many sensory stimuli (excessive noise, bright lights, painful medical applications, etc.) that are not present in the uterus.
- Conditions
- Infant Development, Sensory Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Motor Delay
- Trial name
- highrisk (NCT05217199)
- Testing
- Measurements
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Frailty, Dementia
HEalthy Aging Team Supported Home-care Services (HEAT-YASAM)
Depending on the YASAM project which was established to home-visit evaluate community-dwelling older adults (80 years of age and over), we aimed to determine the prevalence (prevalence) of geriatric syndromes (dependence…
- Conditions
- Frailty, Dementia, Depression, Malnutrition
- Trial name
- HEAT-YASAM (NCT05993572)
- Testing
- Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gulhane Training and Research Hospital
Healthy Aging, Middle-aged and Older Adults
Peanut Butter and Brain Health
Healthy foods, including peanuts, may improve brain function, which is essential for cognitive and metabolic health, and may contribute to improved food intake regulation.
- Trial name
- NCT07774546
- Testing
- Peanut butter
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Perinatal Hypoxia, Dopamine
Measuring Brain Activity of School Age Children
This observational study will investigate whether differences in birth events and oxygen levels during the newborn period affects the brain activity of children during the middle childhood years.
- Conditions
- Perinatal Hypoxia, Dopamine, Neurobehavioral Manifestations
- Trial name
- NCT03407729
- Testing
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Cognitive Performance Testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Case Western Reserve University
Pharmacokinetics of New Curcumin Formulations, Safety of New Curcumin Formulations
Improved Oral Bioavailability of Curcumin Incorporated Into Micelles
Curcumin, a lipophilic polyphenol derived from the plant curcuma longa possesses numerous health-promoting activities. The oral bioavailability of curcumin is low due to its poor aqueous solubility, limited gastrointestinal…
- Trial name
- NCT01982734
- Testing
- curcumin
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Hohenheim
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Age-associated Memory Impairment
Effectiveness of an Intervention Using Observation/Action Therapy Among Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a transitional state between normal aging and early dementia, characterized by memory deficits without functional impairment.
- Trial name
- NCT05934344
- Testing
- Action observation training
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Europea de Madrid
Cognitive Impairment, Dementia
Determinants of Cognitive Impairment Among Geriatrics
This study aims to explore the determinants of cognitive impairment among Indonesian geriatrics in an Old Age Home.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Impairment, Dementia, Hearing Impairment, Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Trial name
- NCT03669536
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tarumanagara University
Dementia, Oral Hygiene
Oral Health, Bite Force and Dementia
Study aims: The primary aim is to identify influencing variables on oral hygiene / oral health and bite force in patients with dementia.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Oral Hygiene, Chewing Problem
- Trial name
- OrBiD (NCT03775772)
- Testing
- Oral Health, Bite Force
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Japanese Encephalitis Virus Disease
A Study to Assess the Safety, Reactogenicity, and Immunogenicity of SK Japanese Encephalitis Messenger Ribonucleic Acid (mRNA) Vaccines (GBP560) in Healthy Adults
This is a 2-Stage, Phase I/II Study to Assess the Safety, Reactogenicity, and Immunogenicity of SK Japanese Encephalitis mRNA Vaccines (GBP560) in Healthy Adults (Aged 18 Years and Older)
- Trial name
- NCT06680128
- Testing
- GBP560-A, GBP560-B, IXIARO
- Where
- 3 sites in Australia, New Zealand
- Volunteers
- 161 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- SK Bioscience Co., Ltd.
Phenylketonuria
Effect of L-carnitine Supplementation on Phenylalanine and Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels in Infants and Children With Phenylketonuria
Effect of L-carnitine supplementation on phenylalanine and brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels in infants and children with phenylketonuria L-carnitine is mainly obtained from foods such as red meat and milk that are limited…
- Trial name
- NCT06901323
- Testing
- L-carnitine
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 176 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mansoura University
Brain Health, Cognition
Exercise Effects on Cognition in School-Aged Children
Recent trends have identified decreasing levels of physical activity, fitness, and health in preadolescent children. Examining factors, such as physical activity behavior and aerobic fitness that positively influence cognitive…
- Conditions
- Brain Health, Cognition, Scholastic Achievement
- Trial name
- FITKids (NCT01334359)
- Testing
- Physical Activity
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 252 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Covid19, Death
COVID-19 Infections and Mortality in Long-term Care Facilities During the First Wave
The medical charts of all COVID-19 cases (n=1200) from 17 long-term care facilities in Montreal, Canada will be reviewed, to compare patients who survived to patients who did not survive.
- Conditions
- Covid19, Death, Infection Viral, Infections, Respiratory
- Trial name
- NCT04782427
- Testing
- COVID-19 infection
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 1,197 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre integre universitaire de sante et de services sociaux du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal