Clinical trials: Cognition Disorders in Old Age
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Art Therapy and Music Reminiscence Activity in the Prevention of Cognitive Decline
The objective of this study is to determine the impact of Art Therapy and Music Reminiscence Activity on cognition in community living elderly with Mild Cognitive Impairment (DSM V: Mild Neurocognitive Disorder) using a…
- Trial name
- NCT02854085
- Testing
- Art Therapy, Music Reminiscence Activity
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- National University of Singapore
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
Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
Effects of Amantadine on Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
Post-operative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a fairly well-documented clinical phenomenon. Investigators will determine whether amantadine can reduce the occurrence of POCD in elderly patients with major abdominal surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT03527134
- Testing
- Amantadine
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 390 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zhiyi Zuo
Cognitive Diseases
The Cognitive and Cardiovascular Health in the Elderly Study
The main objective of this study is to look for the interest forecast of the IPS as infra-clinical cardiovascular marker in the prediction of a change of the cognitive functions (MCI) at the elderly of 70 and more years old…
- Trial name
- COACHES (NCT01979432)
- Testing
- Cardiovascular evaluation
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Limoges
Frail Elderly Syndrome, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Spanish Linguistic Validation, Validity and Reliability Test of Frail´BESTest in Elderly Institutionalized Frail People
The aging of the global population presents significant social and health challenges. In Aragón, 15% of the population is between 65 and 79 years old, and the over-aging index is 16.6%, higher than the national average.
- Trial name
- NCT06438718
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 83 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón
Gait Disorders, Neurologic, Gait Disorders in Old Age
ExerG: Video Game-based Physical Cognitive Training for Patients: a Usability Study
Video game-based training programs, in the following referred to as "exergames" are an innovative digital training approach to simultaneously train physical and cognitive functions and increase training motivation for various…
- Conditions
- Gait Disorders, Neurologic, Gait Disorders in Old Age, Gait Disorder, Sensorimotor, Balance; Distorted
- Trial name
- ExerGetic (NCT05967078)
- Testing
- ExerG
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Frank Behrendt
Frail Elderly Syndrome, Cognitive Impairment
Impact of a Multicomponent Exercise Program on Functional Capacity in Frail Aged Participants With Cognitive Decline
Randomized Controlled trial of 370 aged participants over 75 years old coming from clinics of Geriatric Departments in three University Hospitals in Spain (Pamplona, Getafe y San Sebastián).
- Trial name
- NCT03657940
- Testing
- VIVIFRAIL multicomponent exercise training program
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Fundacion Miguel Servet
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Probable Alzheimer's Disease
Dietary Treatments for Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults
This trial seeks to establish the feasibility of implementing a ketogenic, modified Atkins diet (MAD) to older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or early Alzheimer's disease (AD) living in the community.
- Trial name
- NCT02521818
- Testing
- Modified Atkins Diet, NIA Diet for Seniors
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Hypertension, Elderly
Predictive Values of Blood Pressure and Arterial Stiffness in Institutionalized Very Aged Population
Introduction: High blood pressure especially systolic hypertension is a common condition in the elderly and is considered as a major determinant not only of cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and mortality, but also of several other…
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Elderly, Cardiovascular Mortality, Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- PARTAGE (NCT00901355)
- Where
- 6 sites in France, Italy
- Volunteers
- 1,130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Central Hospital, Nancy, France
Opioid-Free Anesthesia, POCD
Effect of Opioid-free Anesthesia on Sleep Quality, Cognitive Function and Recovery Quality After General Anesthesia in Elderly Patients
Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD)is a common well disorder of the central nervous system after surgery, mainly manifested by impaired memory, spirit, language ability or other aspects of brain function.
- Conditions
- Opioid-Free Anesthesia, POCD, Recovery Quality, Sleep Quality
- Trial name
- NCT06493396
- Testing
- Opioid-free Analgesics, Opioid group
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Friendship Hospital
Postoperative Delirium, Elderly Patients
The Effects of Subanesthetic S-ketamine on Postoperative Delirium and Cognitive Function in the Elderly Undergoing Non-cardiac Thoracic Surgery
Postoperative delirium (POD) is a common and distressing complication after thoracic surgery. S-ketamine has neuroprotective properties as a dissociative anesthetic.
- Trial name
- SKED (NCT05242692)
- Testing
- S-ketamine, Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 520 people
- Sponsor
- Affiliated Cancer Hospital & Institute of Guangzhou Medical University
Dementia
Whole Body Vibration Exercise for Elderly With Cognitive Impairments
The whole body vibration exercise group will have significantly more improvement in mobility, muscle strength, balance, balance confidence, and cognitive function with a lower fall rate than the control group.
- Trial name
- NCT01734083
- Testing
- Whole body vibration exercise, Conventional exercise
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Memory Aid - Working Memory Training in Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment.
Background: Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a condition characterized by memory problems more severe than normal cognitive changes due to old age, and less severe than dementia.
- Trial name
- MCI (NCT01991405)
- Testing
- Computerized Working Memory Training.
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Sorlandet Hospital HF
Cognition Disorder, Nervous System Diseases
A Follow-up Study to Assess Safety and Tolerability of Galantamine Treatment in Individuals With Mild Cognitive Impairment
The purpose of this follow-up study is to assess the long-term safety and tolerability of galantamine in individuals with mild cognitive impairment who participated in a previous study with galantamine
- Conditions
- Cognition Disorder, Nervous System Diseases, Mental Disorders, Brain Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT00240695
- Testing
- galantamine hydrobromide
- Volunteers
- 724 people
- Sponsor
- Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Randomized Controlled Trial
Cognitive Stimulation in Older With Mild Cognitive Impairment
The participants who carry out our program of cognitive stimulation, deteriorate at a cognitive level more slowly and can improve their score of the Spanish version of 35 points of Mini-mental State of Folstein; Mini-exam…
- Trial name
- Cognitive (NCT03831061)
- Testing
- Cognitive stimulation
- Volunteers
- 122 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Zaragoza
Epilepsy
Effects of Keppra on Thinking, Emotions, and Balance in Elderly Healthy Volunteers
Epilepsy is a common disorder with an incidence of about 6 per 1000. The incidence progressively increases above age 50. By age 75, the incidence is two to three fold compared with any age group.
- Trial name
- NCT00221988
- Testing
- Levetiracetam (Keppra)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Aging, Mild Cognitive Impairment
A Study of Characterizing Cognitive Decline and Functional Cardiac Senescence in Healthy Korean Volunteers
Although aging process appears to be generally characterized, investigators have been paid much attention to the specific target molecules, which leads to discover the clinical markers of the senescence.
- Conditions
- Aging, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Angina Pectoris
- Trial name
- NCT01590706
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 116 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine
Diabetes Mellitus
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Cognition in Diabetic Elderly at High Dementia Risk
An urgent need exists to identify effective interventions to arrest or reverse dementia and cognitive loss at its earliest stages.
- Trial name
- NCT03036254
- Testing
- HBOT intervention
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Israel
- Volunteers
- 155 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Postoperative Delirium, Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
Modulating ApoE Signalling to Reduce Brain Inflammation, deLirium and postopErative Cognitive Dysfunction
This research study will evaluate the effectiveness and estimate the feasibility of administering an investigational drug called 'CN-105' (the study drug), to prevent postoperative cognitive decline, delirium (serious confusion)…
- Trial name
- MARBLE (NCT03802396)
- Testing
- CN-105
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 203 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Miles Berger, MD PhD
Postoperative Delirium, Postoperative Recovery in Elderly Patients
Recovery After Upper Extrimety Surgery
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to determine whether Bispectral Index (BIS)-guided general anesthesia improves postoperative cognitive recovery and overall quality of recovery in adults undergoing elective hand or…
- Conditions
- Postoperative Delirium, Postoperative Recovery in Elderly Patients, Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction (POCD)
- Trial name
- Recovery (NCT07714928)
- Testing
- BIS-Guided General Anesthesia, Clinically Guided General Anesthesia
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 112 people
- Sponsor
- Region Örebro County