Clinical trials: Elder
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Among Frail Elderly
Chronic kidney disease is a common diagnosis in the elderly population and it is associated with significant morbidity and health care costs. The prevalence rates increase with age to about 40% for adults aged > 65 years.
- Trial name
- FRED-CKD (NCT02351349)
- Testing
- multidisciplinary intervention
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Sameena Iqbal
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
Vitamin D Deficiency, Accidental Falls
Improving Vitamin D Status in Home-bound Elders
In the past two decades, the role of vitamin D has extended beyond bone health to encompass a wide range of biological activities important to physical function in older adults.
- Trial name
- MOW VitD (NCT01410084)
- Testing
- Vitamin D3, Vitamin E
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Knee Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis
Understanding Cognition, Oxytocin & Pain in Elders
Osteoarthritis (OA) represents a significant cause of disability worldwide and the knee is the most commonly affected joint. Oxytocin (OT) is a mediator of endogenous analgesia in animal and human studies.
- Trial name
- UCOPE (NCT03878589)
- Testing
- Oxytocin (OT)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 83 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
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
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