Clinical trials: Elderly Adults
Dental Caries
Preventing and Arresting Dental Root Surface Caries in Community-dwelling Older Adults
This study is a randomized clinical trial lasting for 30 months. A total of 300 subjects will be recruited from social centres for elders located in different districts in Hong Kong.
- Trial name
- NCT02360124
- Testing
- silver diammine fluoride, saturated potassium iodide solution
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 323 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Pneumococcal Vaccines
Safety, Tolerability, and Immunogenicity Study of a 24-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (VAX-24) in Older Adults
The objective of the study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of a single injection of VAX-24 at 3 dose levels compared to Prevnar 20™ (PCV20) in adults 65 years of age and older.
- Trial name
- NCT05297578
- Testing
- 24-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine, Pneumococcal 20-valent Conjugate Vaccine
- Where
- 20 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 207 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vaxcyte, Inc.
Gastroenteritis
Serologic Assay Validation and Proficiency Testing of HIL-214 in Adults
The purpose of this trial is to obtain serum for proficiency testing to confirm assay validity is maintained following the dosing of adults with a pediatric dose of HIL-214.
- Trial name
- NCT05972733
- Testing
- HIL-214
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- HilleVax
Herpes Zoster
Safety and Immunogenicity Study of GSK Biologicals' Herpes Zoster Subunit (HZ/su) Vaccine GSK1437173A When Administered Subcutaneously Intramuscularly in Adults Aged ≥50 Years
The purpose of this study is to assess the immunogenicity, safety, and reactogenicity of GSK Biologicals' Herpes Zoster (HZ) vaccine (GSK 1437173A) when administered subcutaneously (SC) as compared to intramuscularly (IM) to…
- Trial name
- NCT01777321
- Testing
- Herpes zoster vaccine GSK1437173A
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Benzodiazepine Dependence, Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety Lowering and Deprescribing Through Emotion Regulation
The goal of this clinical trial is to test ALDER (Anxiety Lowering and Deprescribing through Emotion Regulation), an online self-guided positive emotion intervention, in patients over the age of 65 who are candidates for…
- Conditions
- Benzodiazepine Dependence, Anxiety Disorders, Sleep Disturbance
- Trial name
- ALDER (NCT06359314)
- Testing
- ALDER
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Chronic Pain, Early Cognitive Decline
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for the Chronic Pain-early Cognitive Decline Co-morbidity Among Older Black Individuals in the Community; The Feeling of Being Open Pilot
The goal of this clinical trial is to pilot an adaptation of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for chronic pain and early cognitive decline.
- Trial name
- NCT07210398
- Testing
- Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Aging, Fall
A Mobile Tai Chi Platform for Fall Prevention and Cognition in Older Adults
The investigators will assess feasibility and acceptability of the Tele-Tai Chi (TC) intervention; explore changes in clinically relevant outcome measures including: physical activity, self-efficacy, quality of life, cognitive…
- Trial name
- NCT05209464
- Testing
- Tele-Tai Chi
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Cognitive Impairment, Mild, Depressive Symptoms
Brain Stimulation and Enhancing Cognition in Older Adults
The aim of the current research is to evaluate the efficacy of a combination of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to improve cognitive function in individuals with…
- Conditions
- Cognitive Impairment, Mild, Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT03653351
- Testing
- Active Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Substance Use, HIV/AIDS
Feasibility of SBIRT-PN
Substance misuse is a common problem among HIV+ individuals. Research suggests that a Screening, Brief Intervention, and Treatment (SBIRT) model can be effective in reducing substance misuse in the general older adult population…
- Conditions
- Substance Use, HIV/AIDS, Older Adults, Behavioral Intervention
- Trial name
- NCT03057119
- Testing
- Psycho-educational content (5 Minutes), Readiness Assessment (10 minutes), Goal-Setting (5 minutes)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- Florida State University
Heart Failure
A Trial of Telemonitoring in Adults With Heart Failure
This is a randomized controlled trial of telemonitoring vs usual care provided by home care agencies for patients with heart failure.
- Trial name
- NCT01393314
- Testing
- Honeywell HomMed Telemonitor
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- Case Western Reserve University
Mobility Limitation
BAILA: Being Active, Increasing Latinos Healthy Aging
Investigators propose a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to test the efficacy of the revised 4-month BAILAMOS© program for improving lifestyle PA and health outcomes (physical and cognitive function, self-reported functional…
- Trial name
- BAILA (NCT01988233)
- Testing
- BAILAMOS© Dance Program, Health Education Control Group
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 333 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
Accidental Falls
Home Hazard Removal Program to Reduce Falls
This study evaluates the effectiveness and implementation of a home-hazard removal program to reduce falls in older adults through a community program delivered through the aging services network.
- Trial name
- HARP (NCT02392013)
- Testing
- Home Modification
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 310 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Pneumococcal Immunization
Study of a Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine in Adults Aged 50 to 84 Years.
Primary Objectives: Assessed the immune response of the 3 SP0202 formulations, Prevnar 13 and Pneumovax 23 30 days after the administration of the single dose vaccination Assessed the safety profile of the 3 SP0202 formulations…
- Trial name
- NCT04583618
- Testing
- Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine - formulation 1-SP0202-IIb, Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine - formulation 2-SP0202-VI, Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine - formulation 3-SP0202-VII
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 750 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sanofi
Alzheimer Disease
Socially Assistive Robots for Interaction With Older Adults With Dementia
A 12-month pilot study will be comprised of two groups of people diagnosed with mild Alzheimer's disease and related dementia for a total of 80 senior subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT04384978
- Testing
- Play Serious Games with a Social Robot (Ryan), Play Solitary Games Without a Social Robot
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- DreamFace Technologies, LLC
Sedentary Lifestyle
Exercise Effects on Brain Health and Learning From Minutes to Months
Given the accelerating growth of older adults worldwide and the decline in cognitive function with aging, therapeutics that remediate age-related cognitive decline are needed more than ever.
- Trial name
- EXTEND (NCT03114150)
- Testing
- Cardiorespiratory fitness training, Functional fitness training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 122 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Michelle W. Voss
Postural Balance, Accidental Falls
Improving Balance and Mobility
Falls are dangerous leading to injuries and even death. The VA has made fall prevention a priority, but effective programs only reduce falls by 30%.
- Conditions
- Postural Balance, Accidental Falls, Mobility Limitation
- Trial name
- MMBI (NCT02374463)
- Testing
- MMBI, Tai Chi
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Aging, Healthy
ACTIVE: Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Elderly
The purpose of the ACTIVE study was to test if cognitive training interventions could maintain functional independence in elders by improving basic mental abilities, with follow-up assessments through five years.
- Trial name
- ACTIVE (NCT00298558)
- Testing
- Cognitive Training
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,832 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Carelon Research
Executive Dysfunction, Depression
iTBS Study for Depression (Randomized)
Executive function deficits are common in late life depression (LLD) and are associated with resistance to antidepressants, poor quality of life, considerable disability and increased suicidal risk.
- Trial name
- NCT03745768
- Testing
- Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Herpes Zoster
A Study on the Immune Response and Safety of a Vaccine Against Herpes Zoster in Adults Aged 50 Years and Older in India
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the humoral immunogenicity and safety of 2 doses of GSK Biologicals' Herpes Zoster subunit vaccine (HZ/su) administered for the prevention of Herpes Zoster (HZ) in adults aged 50 years of…
- Trial name
- NCT05219253
- Testing
- HZ/su
- Where
- 9 sites in India
- Volunteers
- 288 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Muscle Loss, Fractures
Musculoskeletal Effects of Bicarbonate
With aging, men and women develop a mild and progressive metabolic acidosis. This occurs as a result of declining renal function and ingestion of acid-producing diets.
- Conditions
- Muscle Loss, Fractures, Osteoporosis, Age Related, Fall Injury
- Trial name
- NCT01475214
- Testing
- potassium bicarbonate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 244 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University