Clinical trials: Elder
Sense of Community
Community Spirit in Residence for the Elderly
The objective of our study is to observe and understand factors that emphasizes the creation of a community spirit. Specific objectives: 1.
- Trial name
- 437_EsCom (NCT06441877)
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- TOPMED
Delirium, Fall Injury
Care.Coach Avatars for Improvement of Outcomes in Hospitalized Elders, Including Mitigation of Falls and Delirium: a Multi-Site Clinical Study
Through NINR project 1R44NR017842-01 which preceded the present study, the investigators enhanced the care.coach avatar platform to incorporate a robust suite of evidence-based protocols based on the Hospital Elder Life Program…
- Trial name
- AvatarHELP (NCT03832192)
- Testing
- care.coach Avatar (HELP-Protocolized)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 301 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Victor Wang
Access to Health Care
Improving Native American Elder Access to and Use of Healthcare
This community-driven study features a mixed-method, participatory design to examine help-seeking behavior and healthcare experiences of American Indian elders in New Mexico, in order to develop and evaluate a tailored…
- Trial name
- NCT03550404
- Testing
- Seasons of Care App
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation
Aging, Cognitive Decline
Aging and Cognitive Health Evaluation in Elders (ACHIEVE)
The ACHIEVE study will be a randomized controlled trial nested within the infrastructure of the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study.
- Trial name
- ACHIEVE (NCT03243422)
- Testing
- Successful aging health education intervention, Hearing intervention
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 977 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Elder Abuse
Feasibility of VOICES Elder Abuse Intervention in Primary Care Setting (VOICES-PC Feasibility)
To test an interactive intervention to screen for Elder Abuse and Mistreatment (EM) in the Primary Care (PC) setting to promote self-identification and self-disclosure of EM.
- Trial name
- VOICES-PC (NCT05224843)
- Testing
- Virtual cOaching in making Informed Choices on Elder Mistreatment Self-Disclosure (VOICES)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Obesity, PreDiabetes
Reducing Cardiometabolic Risk and Promoting Functional Health in Older Adults With Obesity and Prediabetes
Obesity and pre-diabetes threatens the overall health and functional independence of older adults but lifestyle weight management for diabetes prevention, soon to be reimbursed by Medicare, can reduce this burden.
- Conditions
- Obesity, PreDiabetes, Aging
- Trial name
- Sustain-DPP (NCT03500640)
- Testing
- DPP Intensive: 30-minute calls, DPP Support: 15-minute calls
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 314 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Independent Living
Implementation of CAPABLE in the Michigan Medicaid Waiver
Main study: Nearly half of older adults report problems with function, which can lead to difficulty with activities of daily living and nursing home placement.
- Trial name
- NCT03634033
- Testing
- MiCAP with IF (Main Study), MiCAP with IF and EF (Main Study), MiCAP with IF and Caregiver Engagement (Administrative Supplement)
- Where
- 18 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7,777 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Grand Valley State University
Elder Abuse
Virtual cOaching in Making Informed Choices on Elder Mistreatment Self-Disclosure (VOICES)
To develop an interactive tool to screen for Elder Mistreatment (EM) in the Emergency Department (ED) to promote self-disclosure.
- Trial name
- VOICES (NCT03834870)
- Testing
- Virtual cOaching in making Informed Choices on Elder Mistreatment Self-Disclosure (VOICES)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,012 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Arterial Stiffness, Inflammation
Bioactive Compounds in Watermelon Modulating Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Elders
Watermelon is the only food with a unique combination of amino acids and antioxidants that may reduce artery stiffness. However, only 27% of older adults meet the daily recommendation for fruit intake.
- Trial name
- MOXIE (NCT03626168)
- Testing
- 100% watermelon juice
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Stress, Psychologic
Mindfulness to Improve Elders' Immune and Health Status
The purpose of the study is to better understand effects of the Mindfulness-Based Stress-Reduction (MBSR) program on the physical and emotional health and well-being of adults ages 65 and older.
- Trial name
- NCT01027780
- Testing
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 208 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Aging
Affordable Mobile Robots for the Elderly
This project develops and tests the use of service robots to track health of the elderly over time. The objectives are to develop a low-cost mobile manipulator capable of a limited set of elder- relevant manipulation tasks (e.g.
- Trial name
- NCT02807506
- Testing
- Mobile Service Robot, Survey
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Mitochondrial Function, Physical Function
Resveratrol to Enhance Vitality and Vigor in Elders
Resveratrol, a compound found in red wine and dark-skinned grapes, will improve the function of mitochondria (energy producing components) within the leg muscles of moderate functioning older adults.
- Trial name
- REVIVE (NCT02123121)
- Testing
- Resveratrol 1000 mg/day, Resveratrol 1500 mg/day, Vegetable cellulose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Caregivers, Technology
CLARE Mobile App for Caregiver Training and Support
This pilot study will investigate the feasibility of using a digital health application, Communication, Learning, Advocacy, Resources and Expertise (CLARE), in training and support of family and friends (i.e., caregivers) of…
- Trial name
- NCT05877586
- Testing
- CLARE app
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Aging, Mobility Limitations
Life 2: Improving Fitness and Function in Elders
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a 12-month physical activity counseling program, compared to usual care, improves physical performance in a sample of older veterans.
- Trial name
- Project LIFE (NCT00435188)
- Testing
- Multi-component physical activity counseling program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Influenza
Intradermal Influenza Vaccine Study in Elders
This randomized trial compared the immunogenicity of 60% dose intradermal (ID) influenza vaccination to standard intramuscular (IM) vaccination of full-dose or 60% dose vaccine.
- Trial name
- NCT00504231
- Testing
- Fluzone Influenza Vaccine (2007-2008)
- Volunteers
- 257 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- PATH
Dementia
PLAN: Dementia Literacy Education and Navigation for Korean Elders With Probable Dementia and Their Caregivers
Early detection of dementia allows for a transition to early dementia care that may delay or slow deterioration of cognitive functions and functional disabilities and enable families to adequately plan for the potential…
- Trial name
- PLAN (NCT03909347)
- Testing
- PLAN, Standard of Care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 574 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Alzheimer's Disease
Imaging Inflammation in Alzheimer's Disease
This study is being done to learn about inflammation and amyloid in Alzheimer's disease. A type of brain scan called a PET scan is used measure 1) inflammation and 2) abnormal accumulation of a the amount of a certain protein…
- Trial name
- NCT02831283
- Testing
- 11C-PBR28, 18F-Florbetaben, Lumbar puncture (optional)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Patrick Lao
Depression, Anxiety
Building Community Capacity for Disability Prevention for Minority Elders (Positive Minds - Strong Bodies)
The primary intervention offered through this study is a manualized and culturally adapted CBT intervention combined with an exercise intervention, administered by trained Community Health Workers and exercise trainers to ethnic…
- Conditions
- Depression, Anxiety, Physical Disability
- Trial name
- NCT02317432
- Testing
- Comparison of a combined CBT + exercise intervention and enhanced usual care
- Where
- 8 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 307 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Accidental Falls
Playware Technology for Balance Training
This study evaluates the use of Playware technology for balance training. Falling among elder is a costly problem. Research shows that training can help prevent falls.
- Trial name
- IMT (NCT02496702)
- Testing
- Training on Interactive Modulare Tiles
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Technical University of Denmark
Flu Vaccine
Senescent Immunity in Elders and Vaccine Responses (SILVER)
To study the effects of age on the immune system's response to flu vaccine and to study the connection between the immune system and physical and cognitive changes associated with aging.
- Trial name
- NCT04077424
- Testing
- Fluzone-High Dose Quadrivalent, Fluad, Flublock
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center