Clinical trials: Cognitive/Functional Effects
Treatment, Placebo
The Cognitive Enhancing Effects of D-Cycloserine Among Non-Demented Elderly
The goal of this study is to determine whether a study medication (d-cycloserine) improves the ability of older adults to perform on tests of neuropsychological functioning.
- Trial name
- NCT01361633
- Testing
- d-cycloserine, Sugar Pill
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hartford Hospital
Physical Disability
Multi-ingredient Nutrition Supplement in Older Adults
The aims of the present study are: i. To conduct a population study of body composition, muscle function and ability to undertake activities of daily living in elderly Irish individuals ii.
- Trial name
- NCT02001831
- Testing
- Supplement
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College Dublin
Cognition, Sodium Bicarbonate
Exercise-Induced Lactate and Cognitive Function (ExLBC)
A single bout of exercise can rapidly improve cognitive functions including memory, attention, and executive functions, which help us navigate through everyday life.
- Conditions
- Cognition, Sodium Bicarbonate, Lactate, Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT06817681
- Testing
- Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO3)
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Cognitive Function, Working Memory
Effects of Park Golf on Working Memory and Prefrontal Cortex Activation in Older Adults
This study investigates whether a park golf program can improve working memory and prefrontal cortex activity in community-dwelling older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07807631
- Testing
- Park Golf Program, Health Education Program
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gwangju Health University
Healthy
A Study to Assess the Cognitive Effects of Fesoterodine in Elderly Subjects
The study is designed to evaluate elements of cognitive function in subjects receiving either fesoterodine or alprazolam.
- Trial name
- NCT01161472
- Testing
- 4mg fesoterodine, 8mg fesoterodine, alprazolam 1mg
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Breast Cancer
Cognitive Function in Older Women With Stage I, Stage II, or Stage III Breast Cancer Receiving Hormone Therapy
RATIONALE: Gathering information about cognitive function over time in postmenopausal women with breast cancer may help doctors learn about the long-term effects of aromatase inhibitor therapy and plan the best treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT00681928
- Testing
- anastrozole, letrozole, questionnaire administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Aging
Phosphatidylserine Improves Cognitive Function in the Elderly
Cognitive decline is a common symptom of aging, and age-related cognitive impairments are considered normal or inevitable, especially in people over 60, whose memory is more likely to be affected by age.
- Trial name
- PICFITE (NCT04920305)
- Testing
- Phosphatidylserine, Bean powder
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- First Affiliated Hospital Xi'an Jiaotong University
Motor-Cognitive Function, Dual-Task Walking
Effects of Adapted Argentine Tango Training Frequency on Dual-Task Walking
This randomized controlled trial will examine whether the frequency of adapted Argentine tango training affects walking and cognitive function in adults aged 55 to 60 years when the total weekly intervention time is kept the…
- Conditions
- Motor-Cognitive Function, Dual-Task Walking, Balance
- Trial name
- AAT-FREQ (NCT07800494)
- Testing
- Distributed Adapted Argentine Tango Training, Concentrated Adapted Argentine Tango Training, Health Education and Low-Intensity Stretching
- Volunteers
- 270 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xi'an Medical University
Blood Pressure
The Effect of Whey Protein Supplementation on Vascular and Cognitive Function in Older Adults
The "hardening of the arteries" observed with aging raises blood pressure and contributes to poor brain blood flow and loss of cognitive function (i.e. attention, memory, solving problems, making decisions).
- Trial name
- NCT01956994
- Testing
- Whey protein supplement, Carbohydrate supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Syracuse University
Physiological Responses to High-Intensity Exercise
Effects of the Q-Collar During High-Intensity Cycling Exercise
This study examined the effects of wearing the Q-Collar during high-intensity cycling exercise. Eleven recreationally trained male participants completed two 5-kilometer cycling time trials: one while wearing the Q-Collar and one…
- Trial name
- NCT07808710
- Testing
- Q-Collar™
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Northern Iowa
Breast Cancer, Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity
Effects of Chemotherapy on the Brain in Women With Newly Diagnosed Early-Stage Breast Cancer
RATIONALE: Gathering information over time from laboratory tests, imaging scans, and assessment tests may help doctors learn more about the side effects of chemotherapy and plan the best treatment.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity, Cognitive/Functional Effects, Fatigue
- Trial name
- NCT00755313
- Testing
- trastuzumab, aromatase inhibition therapy, carboplatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Posture, Cognitive Function
The Effect of Posture on Cognitive Function in Early Adolescence Athletes
While previous studies focused on the motor system in the analysis of postural functions, recently many researchers have determined that the sensory-cognitive-motor network system is required to determine the correctness of an…
- Trial name
- NCT05914493
- Testing
- The effect of posture on cognitive function in early adolescence athletes
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Atılım University
Geriatric Individuals, Cognitive Function
Attentional Focus Training in Older Adults
The ability to walk safely and efficiently is crucial for older adults to maintain their independence and minimize the risk of falls.
- Conditions
- Geriatric Individuals, Cognitive Function, Physical Performance
- Trial name
- NCT06700928
- Testing
- External focus training, Internal focus training, No attentional focus training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Müşerref Ebru YALÇIN
Diaphragm Pacing
Effects of Combined Thoracic and Diaphragmatic Breathing on Cognitive and Psycho-Physiological Functions
This study aims to investigate the effects of a combined thoracic expansion exercise (TEE) and slow diaphragmatic breathing (SDB) program on cognitive function, brain activation, psychological status, and head-shoulder posture in…
- Trial name
- NCT07620249
- Testing
- thoracic expansion exercises and slow diaphragmatic breathing
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Clinical Trial Center
Cognitive Function
Effects of In-between Meal Products on Cognitive Function in the Elderly
The overall aim of the present 9-week intervention study is to determine how a healthy drinkable in between meal affects cognitive function and brain activity in healthy adults 70 years and older.
- Trial name
- Minimeal (NCT06353984)
- Testing
- Minimeal product, Reference product
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 114 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Örebro University, Sweden
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer Disease
Skeletal Muscle as a Mediator of Exercise Induced Effects on Metabolism & Cognitive Function: Role for Myokines & miRNAs
The purpose of this study is to determine specific changes in muscle secretory profile (myokines, miRNA) in association with neurodegenerative disease progression and metabolic dysfunction.
- Conditions
- Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer Disease, Parkinson Disease, Healthy Volunteers
- Trial name
- Brain-Muscle (NCT02253732)
- Testing
- 3 months exercise intervention program
- Where
- 2 sites in Slovakia
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Slovak Academy of Sciences
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
Vitamin D 25-Hydroxylase Deficiency, Vitamin D Deficiency/Insufficiency
Effects of High-Dose Vitamin D on Hormones, Neuromuscular Function, Cognition, and Body Composition in Athletes
This study aims to evaluate the effects of high-dose vitamin D3 supplementation on selected physiological, neuromuscular, and cognitive parameters in athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT07641075
- Testing
- Vitamin D supplementation
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice
Dementia
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy - Effects on Cognitive and Functional Domains in Dementia - A Retrospective Data Review
This retrospective, single-blind, parallel group study investigates the efficacy of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) compared to Reality Orientation and Reminiscence Therapy (RO\&RM) in enhancing cognitive and functional…
- Trial name
- CST (NCT06932991)
- Testing
- Cognitive Remediation
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northumbria University
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Mild Dementia
Resistance Training to Individuals for Cognitive Impairment With Dementia
This research project aims to analyze the effects of different resistance training volumes on cognitive function, oxidative stress, immunological response, lipid profile, glycemic status, liver function, muscle function…
- Trial name
- TRAIN4BRAIN (NCT06185010)
- Testing
- One Resistance Training Set (Single Session), Three Resistance Training Sets (Single Session), One Resistance Training Set (8 Weeks)
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Beira Interior