Clinical trials: Brain Aging
Aging
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Eye-tracking Predictive Markers of Cognitive Ageing.
This research proposes to investigate physiological and cognitive markers of locus coeruleus (LC) neuronal integrity and function in cognitively-healthy participants over 60 years old.
- Trial name
- PrediCog (NCT06058897)
- Testing
- MRI, eye-tracking, cognitive exams
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Toulouse
Healthy Aging
Effect of Mindfulness on EEG Brain Activity for Cognitive and Psychological Well-being in the Elderly
As the worldwide population of older adults rapidly increases over the coming years, effective strategies are needed to help this population to maintain and enhance physical, cognitive, and psychological well-being.
- Trial name
- NCT05941143
- Testing
- mindfulness-based intervention
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 77 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Centro San Giovanni di Dio Fatebenefratelli
Physical Inactivity
Intergenerational Behavioral Intervention to Enhance Physical Activity in Older Adults at Risk for Alzheimer's Disease
This is a four-week pilot randomized controlled trial of a behavioral intervention in older adults at risk for Alzheimer's disease. Older participants are a subgroup from the PREVENT-AD longitudinal cohort.
- Trial name
- HABS (NCT06038643)
- Testing
- Motivational behavioural intervention and daily activities monitoring, Active Control
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Douglas Mental Health University Institute
Active Aging Individuals Aged 65 and Over, Aging
Italian Validation of the dNA Scale and Its Correlation With Neurocognitive Variables
The goal of this experimental multicentric intervention study is to validate, in Italian, the dynamic Neurocognitive Adaptation (dNA) Scale, which has already been validated in English, among a healthy elderly population (aged 65…
- Conditions
- Active Aging Individuals Aged 65 and Over, Aging, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Dementia
- Trial name
- NCT07533084
- Where
- 8 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 265 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Neuromed IRCCS
Alzheimer Disease
Imaging Tau in Alzheimer's Disease and Normal Aging
This study is being done to learn about tau tangles in Alzheimer's disease. A type of positron emission tomography (PET) scan is used to measure the abnormal accumulation of protein called tau in the brain.
- Trial name
- NCT03373604
- Testing
- 18F-MK-6240, Lumbar Puncture (optional)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Patrick Lao
PARKINSON DISEASE (Disorder), Aged 65 Years or Older
Multidimensional Assessment of Fatigability in Older Adults Living in Southern Switzerland and Elderly With Parkinson's Disease
With our study, the investigators aim to assess the impact of the fatigue experienced during daily life activities (tiredness) and whether there is a relationship with muscle fatigue during an exercise task.
- Trial name
- LifeLike (NCT07485218)
- Where
- 5 sites in Italy, Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland
Chronic Disease, Fall Patients
Nature-based Therapy Program for Parkinson's Disease (PARC)
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a nature-based program has positive effects on the physical and psychosocial health in a group of participants with Parkinson's disease.
- Conditions
- Chronic Disease, Fall Patients, Aging Problems, Parkinson Disease
- Trial name
- PARC (NCT06452043)
- Testing
- PARC program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
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
Delirium, Aging
MIND-ICU Study: Delirium and Dementia in Veterans Surviving ICU Care
This will be the first large cohort study to define the epidemiology of and identify modifiable risk factors for long-term CI and functional deficits of ICU survivors.
- Conditions
- Delirium, Aging, Dementia
- Trial name
- NCT00400062
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 800 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Physical Activity, Aging
Independent Walking for Brain Health
Physical activity interventions with older adults can improve brain health; however most interventions have been performed in gym-like settings that reach a small sector of the senior population.
- Trial name
- NCT03058146
- Testing
- Mobile Health Walking Condition, Healthy Aging Education Condition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Aging, Arterial Stiffness
Inorganic Nitrate Supplementation on Cerebrovascular Aging and Arterial Stiffness Study
This study investigates the effect of dietary inorganic nitrate supplementation on 1) large elastic artery stiffness and hemodynamics and 2) cerebrovascular function in middle-aged and older adults.
- Conditions
- Aging, Arterial Stiffness, Endothelial Dysfunction, Hypertension
- Trial name
- INCA (NCT03617302)
- Testing
- Experimental: Nitrate-containing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gary L. Pierce, PhD
Parkinson Disease
Analysis of the Prognostic Role of Epigenetic Biomarkers in Relation to the Motor Decline in Parkinson's Disease
BioGenParkinson is an observational, prospective cohort study evaluating biomarkers of Parkinson's Disease (PD) progression in community-dwelling subjects aged 65 years or more, consecutively referring to INRCA outpatient clinic…
- Trial name
- BioGenPark (NCT05384522)
- Testing
- blood samples collection
- Volunteers
- 103 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Nazionale di Ricovero e Cura per Anziani
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Effects of Brain Training Games on Cognitive Function and Quality of Life in MCI
The study aims to determine the effects of brain training games on cognitive function and Quality of life among older adults with MCI.
- Trial name
- NCT06437704
- Testing
- Brain training game Lumosity, Simulation game simcity buildit
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Care Giving Burden, Dementia
E-Tailored Pain Management Support for Dementia Family Caregivers: Feasibility of the PACE-app
The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether a web-based application called the Pain Control Enhancement App (PACE-app) can support family caregivers in managing pain for their care recipients with dementia.
- Conditions
- Care Giving Burden, Dementia, Chronic Pain, Pain Management
- Trial name
- PACE-app (NCT07032350)
- Testing
- Web-based pain management support tool, Usual Pain Management Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Inhibition (Psychology), Updating
Attentional Control Training in Older Adults: Efficacy, Transfer and Brain Substrates
Formal education and cognitively stimulating hobbies and profession have a protective effect against age-related cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease.
- Conditions
- Inhibition (Psychology), Updating, General Knowledge, No Training
- Trial name
- NCT03532113
- Testing
- Updating, Inhibition, General knowledge
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre de Recherche de l'Institut Universitaire de Geriatrie de Montreal
Healthy Diet, Healthy Aging
Acute Effects of Added Sugar Intake on Cerebrovascular Function and Brain Integrity
This study will focus on acute effects of added sugars on brain health in a specific age group (30-64 years old). We will provide participants two meals (one meal containing 16 g of added sugars and the other containing 61 g of…
- Trial name
- NCT05408338
- Testing
- Low Added Sugar Meal, High Added Sugar Meal
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Delaware
Stroke
Power Exercise for Stroke Recovery: The POWER Pilot Trial (POWER-P)
Weakness is one of the most common consequences of stroke. For the over 750,000 Canadians living with stroke, many daily activities like standing from a chair, walking and balance not only require strength but often efforts in…
- Trial name
- POWER-P (NCT06780995)
- Testing
- Power Exercise for Stroke Recovery (POWER), Strength Training Engaging Guidelines to Enhance Total Health (STRENGTH)
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Alzheimer's Disease, Down Syndrome
Multicenter Vitamin E Trial in Aging Persons With Down Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and effectiveness of 2,000 international units of Vitamin E (alpha tocopherol)on cognitive function of aging persons with Down syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT01594346
- Testing
- Alpha-Tocopherol, Sugar Pill
- Volunteers
- 349 people
- Sponsor
- New York State Institute for Basic Research
Aging
Mindfulness Training in Healthy Older Veterans
Evidence shows the positive effects of Brain Health \& Wellness classes in younger individuals. The proposed study investigates the usefulness of these classes in older Veterans aged 50-85.
- Trial name
- MTGHOV (NCT02816723)
- Testing
- Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction, Brain Health
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Alzheimer Disease, Dementia
Improving PCP Advance Care Planning for People With ADRD
This study will test the Dementia Advance Care Planning (AD ACP) Toolkit intervention to usual care in facilitating goals of care (GOC) discussions between People Living with Dementia (PLwD) and primary care team members over an…
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease (Incl Subtypes), Aging
- Trial name
- AD-ACP (NCT06565169)
- Testing
- Primary Care Team Advance Care Planning With People with Alzheimer's Disease or a Related Dementia Training, Care as Usual
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh