Clinical trials: Cognitive/Functional Effects
Physical Activity, Age-related Cognitive Decline
The Effect of Age, Physical Fitness and a Single Bout of Aerobic Exercise on Motor and Cognitive Functions
The proposed study is intended to examine the connection between two types of inhibition - cognitive and motor and the connection between motor inhibitory functions and a single bout of physical exercise in the context of age and…
- Trial name
- NCT03750812
- Testing
- Aerobic Exercise, Watching television
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
Cognitive Function
LCoMotion. Learning, Cognition and Motion. Effect of a Four Month School-based Cluster-randomized Intervention
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of a four months school-based physical activity intervention on cognition, academic achievement, physical activity and aerobic fitness in 12-15 year old adolescents.
- Trial name
- LCoMotion (NCT02012881)
- Testing
- Physical activity intervention, Usual practice
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 870 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
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
Aging, Cognitive Function 1, Social
Effects of Physical and Cognitive Training in Neuroplasticity, Health and Cognition. Movement Project
The MoveMent project applies non-pharmacological strategies - physical exercise and cognitive training - that have been shown to be effective in promoting active and healthy aging.
- Trial name
- NCT03123900
- Testing
- Physical exercise, Cognitive training, Combined training
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Barcelona
Healthy Volunteers (HV)
Examining the Effects of Reformer Pilates Exercises on Physical Fitness and Cognitive Functions in Healthy Individuals
Pilates is an exercise method that aims to increase body awareness and improve physical fitness through controlled movements based on mind-body integration.
- Trial name
- NCT07134517
- Testing
- Pilates exercise
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Cognition
The Study on Effects of Acute Exposure to High Altitude Hypoxia on Cognitive Function in Lowlanders
The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of rapid elevation to 3,800 meters on the cognitive function of low-altitude residents through a plateau field and plain control study, and explore the objective indicators…
- Trial name
- NCT05411185
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xijing Hospital
Dementia
Efficacy of 1072nm Infrared Stimulation on Executive Functioning in Dementia
This study will employ a double-blind, placebo-controlled approach to assess the effect of 1072nm infrared (IR) phototherapy on the behavioral and cognitive symptoms associated with early and mid-stage dementia.
- Trial name
- NCT01059877
- Testing
- 1072nm infrared Photobiomodulation, Photobiomodulation SIMULATED
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Quietmind Foundation
Healthy
De-stressing the Brain: Can Eating Grapes During Periods of Mental Stress Protect Brain and Vascular Health in Young Adults
The main aim of the current study is to investigate whether consuming grapes rich in flavonoids just before mental stress can protect cerebrovascular and peripheral vascular function, mood and cognition, from the negative effects…
- Trial name
- NCT06923722
- Testing
- High-flavonoid grape intervention, Low-flavonoid grape intervention
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Birmingham
Schizophrenia (Recent-onset)
Oral Risperidone Versus Injectable Paliperidone Palmitate for Treating First-Episode Schizophrenia
This study will determine the efficacy of oral risperidone (Risperdal) versus long-acting injectable paliperidone palmitate (Invega Sustenna) in treating people with first-episode schizophrenia.
- Trial name
- NCT01451736
- Testing
- paliperidone palmitate, risperidone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 146 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Obesity (BMI>30), Postoperative Cognitive Function
Postoperative Cognitive Function After Different Anesthetic Techniques in Obese Patients
Obese patients are at increased risk of postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD). The effects of different anesthetic techniques on postoperative cognitive function remain controversial.
- Trial name
- NCT07665645
- Testing
- Sevoflurane (Volatile Anesthetic), propofol, Remifentanil
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gaziantep City Hospital
Sleep, Cardiovascular Diseases
Effects of Milk-based Drinks on Gut Microbiome, Sleep and Cardiometabolic Markers
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of kefir on gastrointestinal health, sleep quality, and biochemical parameters in adults who have sleep problems.
- Conditions
- Sleep, Cardiovascular Diseases, Gut Microbiome, Cognitive Function and Mood
- Trial name
- NCT07071181
- Testing
- Original flavour kefir, Milk
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sheffield Hallam University
Physical Fitness, Cognitive Function
Effects of a 12-Week Dance Intervention on Physical Fitness and Cognitive Function in Female College Students
This study aimed to examine the effects of a 12-week dance intervention on physical fitness and cognitive function in female college students.
- Trial name
- NCT07769411
- Testing
- 12-Week Dance Intervention, Regular Physical Education
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jiangsu University of Science and Technology
Nerve Degeneration
Orange Juice Consumption and Cognitive Function
This study is investigating the effect of 8 weeks of orange juice supplementation on executive function in healthy older adults.
- Trial name
- OJOC (NCT01312610)
- Testing
- High flavanone orange juice, Control orange juice
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Reading
Turner's Syndrome
Effect of Estrogen on Mental and Social Functioning in Girls With Turner's Syndrome
RATIONALE: Turner's syndrome is a disease in which females are missing all or part of one X chromosome and do not produce estrogen. Giving estrogen is standard treatment for girls who have Turner's syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT00004274
- Testing
- Estrogen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 260 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
COPD, Non-invasive Ventilation
NIV Reduces CBF in COPD Patients Without Cognitive Function
Objectives: Investigate the acute NIV effects on CBF and cognitive functions in COPD patients. Methods: Nine non-hypercapnic stable COPD subjects (FEV1/FVC < lower limit of normal) and twelve healthy controls were enrolled.
- Conditions
- COPD, Non-invasive Ventilation, Cognitive Impairment, Cerebral Blood Flow
- Trial name
- NCT03149835
- Testing
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Ceara
Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Decline
A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Effects of LasoperinTM on Cognitive Function in Healthy Adults
The potential impact of various dietary ingredients to improve cognitive function, mood, well-being, and overall levels of affects are largely undetermined.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Decline, Cognition Disorders in Old Age, Well-Being, Psychological
- Trial name
- COG (NCT05994391)
- Testing
- LasoperinTM, Placeo
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lindenwood University
Cannabis User
Effect of Acute Exercise on Cognitive Functions and Blood Markers of Brain Plasticity in Regular Chronic Cannabis Users
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a complex endogenous signaling system made up of transmembrane cannabinoid receptors (CB1 and CB2 receptors), their endogenous lipid-derived ligands (the endocannabinoids - eCBs), and enzymes…
- Trial name
- CANNABEX (NCT06081218)
- Testing
- activity test
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Lille
Healthy Japanese Subjects
Effects of Consumption of Phosphatidylserine on the Cognitive Function
The main objective of this trial is to verify the effects of consumption of phosphatidylserine for 12 weeks on the cognitive function in healthy Japanese subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT05962008
- Testing
- DHAPS® product, BioPS® product
- Where
- 2 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 114 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Orthomedico Inc.
Healthy, Older Adults
The Combined Effect of Dietary Nitrate and Caloric Restriction on Cognitive and Vascular Function.
This pilot study will compare the effect of combining dietary nitrate and caloric restriction versus dietary nitrate alone. The participant will be contacted, having responded to an advertisement on social media and posters, to…
- Conditions
- Healthy, Older Adults, Overweight and Obesity
- Trial name
- CRNitrateMRI (NCT06151015)
- Testing
- Nitrate-rich beetroot juice plus calorie-restricted diet, Nitrate-rich beetroot juice plus weight-maintenance diet
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Moira Taylor
Aging, Longevity
Psilocybin Effects on Healthy Aging Biomarkers and Purpose in Life
The LONG-LIFE study is a randomized Phase I, dose-ranging trial designed to evaluate whether psilocybin impacts aging-related biomarkers, cognitive function, and purpose/meaning in life in medically stable older adults.
- Conditions
- Aging, Longevity, Biomarkers of Aging
- Trial name
- LONG-LIFE (NCT07719088)
- Testing
- Psilocybin (Usona Institute)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charles Raison