Clinical trials: Cognitive/Functional Effects
Frailty
Effects of Low-Speed and High-Speed Resistance Training Programs on Frailty Status
The present study refers to a three-arm randomized controlled trial that investigated the effects of two types of RT on frailty status, physical performance, cognitive function, and blood pressure of prefrail and frail older…
- Trial name
- RTF (NCT04868071)
- Testing
- Physical Exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 122 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Campinas, Brazil
Cognition, Mood
Investigation on the Chronic Effects of Nepalese Pepper (Zanthoxylum Armatum DC) on Cognitive Function, Mood and Gaming Performance in Young, Healthy, Action Video Gamers
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if daily supplementation with a Nepalese Pepper Extract (Zanthoxylum Armatum, ZA) can improve cognitive performance and gaming performance in action video gamers aged 16 to 39, when…
- Conditions
- Cognition, Mood, Gaming Performance, Fatigue
- Trial name
- NCT07752329
- Testing
- Nepalese Pepper (Zanthoxylum Armatum DC) extract 275mg
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northumbria University
Effect of High Altitude
Effect of High Altitude Exposure, Acclimatization and Re-exposure on Sustained Attention in Lowlanders
Prospective interventional trial in lowlanders evaluating the effect of acute exposure, acclimatization and re-exposure to high altitude on global cognitive function.
- Trial name
- NCT02738307
- Testing
- Altitude exposure
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marc Poulin
Inflammation
Oxytocin Aging Study
The life expectancy of older Americans continues to increase, with persons aged > 65 years representing the fastest growing segment of the US population (Manton et al., 1995).
- Trial name
- NCT02069431
- Testing
- Intranasal Oxytocin spray
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 153 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Age-associated Memory Impairment
Effect of BrainPhyt High Dose on Cognitive Function in Healthy Older Individuals
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if BrainPhyt, a microalgae based ingredient may affect cognitive function parameters in older healthy individuals with evidence of age-related cognitive decline.
- Trial name
- PHAEO-FOUR (NCT05759910)
- Testing
- Brainphyt high dose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Microphyt
Aging, Alzheimer's Disease
Effects of Exercise and Cognitive Training on Cognitive Function in Older Adults
The purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of the effects of exercise and cognitive training on improving brain function in healthy older adults who may be at risk for developing Alzheimer's Disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01038726
- Testing
- Exercise Training, Cognitive Training, Flexibility Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Compensation Strategies, Serious Games
Feasibility of the Glenrose Grocery Game for Cognitive and Functional Outcomes in Older Inpatients
Older adults could benefit from computer serious games as a strategy for improving not only their cognitive functions but also their functioning and performance in daily activities, which are often compromised with age.
- Trial name
- NCT07584408
- Testing
- Experimental: Glenrose Grocery Game sessions, Standard cognitive rehabilitation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Exercise-induced Bronchoconstriction, Air Pollution
Exercise in Air Pollution and Lung Health in Asthmatics
When exposed to air pollution, the asthma symptoms are aggravated and lung function is impaired. Due to high breathing rates and volumes, physically active individuals are at particular risk of lung health impairment due to the…
- Trial name
- NCT02252302
- Testing
- Rest (Sitting on chair), Cycling exercise, Salbutamol inhalation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Bipolar Disorder, Cognitive Impairment
Effect of Action-Based Cognitive Remediation in Patients With Bipolar Disorder
PRETEC-ABC aims to assess the effect of a new form of cognitive remediation, Action-Based Cognitive Remediation (ABCR), in patients with bipolar disorder in remission on cognition, and to assess the neural assays for treatment…
- Trial name
- PRETEC-ABC (NCT03295305)
- Testing
- Action-Based Cognitive Remediation, Unstructured support group
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mental Health Centre Copenhagen, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital
Vasomotor Symptoms as a Sex Hormone-dependent Disorder in Women and Men, Hot Flashes
A Study to Learn if Elinzanetant Affects the Ability to Drive and Brain Function in Healthy Women
Researchers are looking for a better way to treat vasomotor symptoms (VMS), also known as hot flashes. Hot flashes are intense and sudden feelings of heat along with sweating and reddening of the skin.
- Trial name
- NCT06219902
- Testing
- Elinzanetant (BAY3427080), Zopiclone
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety
Probiotics, Brain Structure and Psychological Variables
Theory and research on the gut-brain-axis emphasize complex interactions between the gut microbiota, immunological and hormonal responses, brain function, brain structure, as well as resulting behavioral manifestations, such as…
- Conditions
- Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety, Stress
- Trial name
- ProBrain01 (NCT03478527)
- Testing
- Vivomixx® powder
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf
Injury;Sports
Acute Effect of Motor-Cognitive Training
Participants will complete a functional MRI to evaluate brain activation, functional connectivity, and behavioral performance immediately before and after a training program (approximately 30 minutes).
- Trial name
- NCT06017154
- Testing
- Motor-Cognitive Training Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ke'La H Porter
General Health and Wellness, Energy and Vitality
M4C Nutraceutical Intervention Human Health Effects Pilot
This 3 month pilot study will be an unblinded, convenience sampling, nutraceutical intervention trial. Twenty fasted subjects will undergo a baseline health assessment via a questionnaire, baseline clinical chemistries, blood…
- Conditions
- General Health and Wellness, Energy and Vitality, Cognitive Function and Mental Health, Weight Management
- Trial name
- M4C Pilot (NCT06476236)
- Testing
- M4C
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Concordia University Wisconsin
Autophagy, Healthy Aging
Effects of Miricell Supplementation on Biomarkers of Healthy Aging and Autophagy
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a dietary supplement called Miricell works to improve cellular health and signs of healthy aging in adults. It will also learn about the safety of Miricell.
- Trial name
- NCT07675200
- Testing
- Spermidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nutraland USA, Inc.
Aging, Healthy Aging
10-week Yoga Practice Effect on Cognitive and Motor Function in Older Adults
Thirty-three healthy elderly people, who were classified into two age groups, participated in this study. All participants had not practiced yoga before and were asked not to perform any sports activities while the research was…
- Trial name
- BDNF (NCT04314921)
- Testing
- Yoga trainings
- Where
- Lithuania
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lithuanian Sports University
Cognitive Change, Affect
Cognitive Effects of Mint Essential Oil
This study investigates the cognitive and mood effects of mint essential oils in a group of healthy, human adults. The investigational product will also be tested in vitro to ensure a number of biological mechanisms.
- Trial name
- NCT03475836
- Testing
- Mentha piperita
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northumbria University
Cognitive Function
Brain Stimulation Effects on Cognitive Task Performance
The purpose of this study is to determine optimal task design parameters for the measurement of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) effects on cognition.
- Trial name
- NCT05556655
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Colorado State University
Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
Effect of Ciprofol Injection on Postoperative Cognitive Function
This study aims to explore the effect of ciprofol on the postoperative cognitive function of inpatients undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy examination, to compare the anesthetic effects and differences in adverse reactions of…
- Trial name
- NCT07673978
- Testing
- Ciprofol group, Propofol group
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 298 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
Cerebral Glucose Metabolism
Development of a Non-invasive Method for Quantifying Cerebral Glucose Metabolism for Studying the Effect of Glucagon in Humans
The aim of the study is to develop a non-invasive method for quantifying cerebral glucose metabolism by PET scans in humans. This method will be used in subsequent studies, where the effect of the pancreatic hormone glucagon on…
- Trial name
- NCT06647368
- Testing
- PET with 18-FDG
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nicolai Jacob Wewer Albrechtsen
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