Clinical trials: Cognition Disorders in Old Age
Hypertension
The Effects of Blood Pressure Reduction on Cerebral Perfusion and Cognition in the Elderly Population
The purpose of this study is to determine if a reduction in systolic blood pressure induced by anti-hypertensive medication results in changes in cerebral perfusion and cognition in hypertensive elderly.
- Trial name
- MBRACE (NCT00966199)
- Testing
- anti-hypertensive medication
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Radboud University Medical Center
Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
Timing of Transcutaneous Acupoint Electrical Stimulation on Postoperative Recovery in Geriatric Patients with Gastrointestinal Tumor
Postoperative cognitive dysfunction(POCD). is a central nervous system complication in cancer patients with a 8.9-46.1% incidence.
- Trial name
- TEAS (NCT05482477)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 238 people
- Sponsor
- Subei People's Hospital of Jiangsu Province
Postoperative Delirium
Lemborexant Use for Cognition Improvement in Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This prospective, randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the perioperative use of lemborexant, an orexin receptor antagonist, for reducing postoperative delirium (POD) in elderly patients undergoing general anesthesia.
- Trial name
- NCT07695285
- Testing
- Lemborexant Pill
- Volunteers
- 992 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital
Cognitive Dysfunction
Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation of the Vagus Nerve
This study evaluate the cognitive functions of patient after hip or kneel replacement.Half of the patient will receive transcutaneous vagus nerve electrical stimulation during the surgery while the other half will get placebo…
- Trial name
- TESVNR (NCT03989375)
- Testing
- transcutaneous vagus nerve electric stimulator
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- RenJi Hospital
Aging, Depression
Cognitive Enhancement in Depression (The COG-D Study)
This study will investigate whether transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) enhances the effects of computerized cognitive training in older adults with recurrent depression (2 or more lifetime episodes; either current or…
- Conditions
- Aging, Depression, Cognitive Symptom
- Trial name
- NCT05400512
- Testing
- Cognitive Training, tDCS (active stimulation)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Cognitive Dysfunction, Cognitive Disorder, Dietary Supplements
INSIDE: Intervention in Nutritional Supplementation to Improve Cognitive Decline in Elderly.
This study investigates the effect of nutritional supplementation on cognitive performance in older adults over a 90-day period using a double-blind randomized controlled design.
- Trial name
- INSIDE (NCT07000500)
- Testing
- Nutritional Supplement
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Maria Paço
Focal Epilepsy, Cognitive Impairment
Butylphthalide for Cognitive Impairment in Elderly Patients With Focal Epilepsy
This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of butylphthalide soft capsules for treating cognitive impairment in elderly patients with focal epilepsy.
- Trial name
- NCT07193277
- Testing
- Butylphthalide
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University
Cognitive Decline, Motor Function Disorders
Effects of Task-Oriented Station Training on Cognitive Levels and Hand Functions in Geriatric Residents of Nursing Homes
This study explores the impact of task-oriented station training on the cognitive levels and hand functions of elderly residents in nursing homes.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Decline, Motor Function Disorders, Geriatric Health
- Trial name
- NCT06417073
- Testing
- Face-To-Face Task-orianted Training, Tele-Rehabilitation Task-orianted Training, Home-based Task-orianted Training
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Çankırı Karatekin University
Postoperative Complications
Effects of Propofol and Sevoflurane on Early POCD in Elderly Patients With Metabolic Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to investigate propofol versus sevoflurane anesthesia on the effects of early postoperative cognitive function in elderly patients with metabolic syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT02766062
- Testing
- metabolic syndrome
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- General Hospital of Ningxia Medical 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
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatic Diseases
Relationship Between Rheumatoid Arthritis Severity and Cognition in the Elderly: The Role of Nociplastic Pain
this study aims to determine if nociplastic pain mediates the relationship between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) severity and cognitive impairment in geriatric patients 100 patients aged 65-90 years with long-standing RA and assess…
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatic Diseases, Rheumatoid Polyarthritis
- Trial name
- NCT05934721
- Testing
- Questionnaire and physical assessments
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Ahram Canadian University
Aging, Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
Postoperative Cognitive Function and EEG
In the elderly patients undergoing elective non-cardiac major surgery, the differences of EEG parameters between those with and without postoperative cognitive dysfunction were observed to determine the characteristic changes of…
- Conditions
- Aging, Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction, EEG With Periodic Abnormalities
- Trial name
- POEM (NCT04219033)
- Testing
- EEG(Electroencephalogram) change
- Where
- 18 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 1,250 people
- Sponsor
- Air Force Military Medical University, China
Neurodegenerative Diseases, Cognition Disorders in Old Age
Probiotics in Mild Alzheimer's Disease
The main objective is to investigate whether administration of probiotics to patients with mild Alzheimer's Disease (AD) reduces neuroinflammation, improves cognitive function and modifies neurophysiological measures, compared to…
- Trial name
- NCT06181513
- Testing
- Probiotic Blend Capsule
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nicosia
Kidney Disease, Kidney Failure
Older Kidney Patient Optimisation Pretransplant
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a kidney transplant-specific comprehensive geriatric assessment (KT-CGA) can improve the way older adults are assessed for kidney transplantation.
- Conditions
- Kidney Disease, Kidney Failure, Frailty, Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- OK-POP (NCT07419945)
- Testing
- Kidney transplant-specific comprehensive geriatric assessment
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Cognitive Decline
Cognitive Function in Elderly Marathon Runners
There is substantial research on the effects of physical exercise on cognitive functions. However, less attention has been paid on the requirements of training intensity and length to enhance cognitive abilities in the elderly.
- Trial name
- APSOEM (NCT01045031)
- Volunteers
- 114 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Consumption of Potatoes, Avocados and Chickpeas and Cognitive Function in Older Adults
Cognitive impairment is also a major risk factor for development of dementia later in life. Findings from the investigators studies suggest that the carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin may be important in cognitive function in the…
- Trial name
- NCT01620567
- Testing
- avocado, potato or chickpea
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Anesthesia, Cognitive Dysfunction
Evaluation of Cognitive Functions by Cerebral Pulse Oximetry
General and Spinal Anesthesia can be used in geriatric patients in orthopedic surgery. Post-op cognitive dysfunction can be seen in orthopedic surgeries in this group of patients.
- Trial name
- NCT03827083
- Testing
- cerebral pulse oximetry
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Decline
Effects of Walkasins on Gait Speed of Individuals With Mild Cognitive Impairments
The primary aim of this pilot study is to investigate the effect of Walkasins, a wearable lower-limb sensory prosthesis, on the gait speed and balance function of participants with mild cognitive impairment as measured by the…
- Conditions
- Mild Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Decline, Gait Disorders in Old Age
- Trial name
- NCT05723822
- Testing
- Walkasins
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- RxFunction Inc.
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Depression
Brain Aging and Treatment Response in Geriatric Depression
The proposed project will evaluate the role of neuroimaging biomarkers of brain aging (i.e., neurodegenerative and vascular brain changes) and mild cognitive impairment in the patterns of treatment response to memantine combined…
- Trial name
- NCT01902004
- Testing
- Escitalopram, Memantine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
PND, POCD - Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
Effects of Ciprofol on Perioperative Neurocognitive Function in Elderly Patients Undergoing Daytime Surgery
As life expectancy increases, the rate of disability among elderly individuals is also rising. Elderly patients undergoing home-based rehabilitation after surgery without medical supervision may experience complications and…
- Trial name
- NCT07895407
- Testing
- Ciprofol, propofol
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 148 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University