Clinical trials: Elderly Exercise
Minimalist Footwear, Traditional Foot Exercise Program
Foot Strengthening to Improve Balance and Gait in Older Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether different foot-strengthening strategies can improve foot strength, balance, walking ability, and fall-related outcomes in middle-aged and older adults (ages 45-85 years).
- Conditions
- Minimalist Footwear, Traditional Foot Exercise Program, Foot Strengthening Device (ToePro), Control Condition
- Trial name
- NCT07384754
- Testing
- Minimalist footwear, Foot strengthening exercises, ToePro foot strengthening device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Cancer, Survivorship
Exercise Counseling Via Mobile Chat for Older Cancer Survivors
The objective of the study is to determine the efficacy of a 12-week mobile chat-based exercise counselling intervention (ChatEx) for increasing exercise behaviour (operationalized as self-reported aerobic MVPA) at 3-month…
- Conditions
- Cancer, Survivorship, Elderly, Exercise
- Trial name
- ChatEx (NCT07004829)
- Testing
- Exercise counselling via instant messaging
- Volunteers
- 196 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI
Walking After Traumatic Brain Injury in Older Adults
The purpose of this research is to learn if different behavioral interventions can change walking behaviors over 12-weeks, in older adults who have previously suffered a non-penetrating mild or moderate TBI.
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- NCT06222502
- Testing
- Planning, Reminders, and Micro-Incentives, Health Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Timothy Morris
Sedentary Lifestyle, Behavioral Intervention
Effects of Baduanjin Exercise on Improving Health in Sedentary Young and Middle-Aged Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a 12-week Baduanjin exercise program can improve health in sedentary young and middle-aged adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT07482995
- Testing
- Baduanjin exercise, General Health Education
- Volunteers
- 208 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- China-Japan Friendship Hospital
Postmenopausal
Effects of Whole Body Vibration on Postmenopausal Risk-factors in Elderly Women
There is general agreement that physical exercise can positively influence osteoporotic fracture risk along two pathways: first by reducing the risk of falls via an improvement of fall related neuromuscular abilities; second by…
- Trial name
- NCT00667667
- Testing
- vertical vibration device (Vibrafit whole body vibration platform), side alternating vibration device (Board 3000 whole body vibration platform), stretching and wellness (control group)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School
Female Breast Cancer, Older Adults
Melatonin Supplementation and Exercise Program in Breast Cancer Women
Introduction: Breast cancer (BC) remains the leading cause of cancer in women with nearly 1.4 million new cases worldwide annually and 27.000 in Spain.
- Conditions
- Female Breast Cancer, Older Adults, Exercise Trainning Progrmam
- Trial name
- MEXBSO (NCT06696378)
- Testing
- Melatonin 6 mg
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University of Valladolid
Iron Deficiency
Improving Iron Levels in Female Endurance, Intermittent, and Power/Strength Athletes Aged 16-35
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if different types and doses of oral iron supplements can improve iron levels, athletic performance, and gut health in young female athletes with low iron stores.
- Trial name
- FeSc2 (NCT06942208)
- Testing
- Low-dose iron (ferrous sulfate), Yeast-bound iron (ferrous sulfate), High-dose iron (ferrous sulfate)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Aging, Heat Stress
Physiological Responses in Young and Older Adults During a Prolonged Simulated Heatwave
Climate change not only affects the planet's natural resources, but also severely impacts human health. An individual's ability to adequately cope with short- or long-term increases in ambient temperature is critical for…
- Conditions
- Aging, Heat Stress, Physiological Stress
- Trial name
- HW1 (NCT04353076)
- Testing
- Simulated heatwave exposure, Simulated heatwave exposure with mid-day cooling
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Ottawa
Frailty
Supporting Uptake of Evidence for Physical Activity in Older Adults With Complex Health Care Needs
Physically frail older adults often have chronic conditions that contribute to a higher chance of them being limited in daily activities and becoming dependent.
- Trial name
- Moving_More (NCT06894914)
- Testing
- 24-hour Activity Counselling
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Pre-Frailty, Aging
Exploratory Study on a Multi-nutrient Supplement and Exercise Program for Improving Health Markers Associated to Longevity in Pre-frail Adults
Frailty is associated with biological changes in the gut microbiome and immune system, along with marked declines in physical and cognitive function, leading to an overall reduction in quality of life.
- Trial name
- RtM (NCT07454616)
- Testing
- Supervised exercise program, a balanced micronutrient blend
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- National University of Singapore
Cognition Disorders in Old Age, Lifestyle, Healthy
A Comprehensive ONline Program for Cognitive Enhancement, Reassurance and Training
The CONCERT Study (A Comprehensive Online program for Cognitive Enhancement, Reassurance and Training) was designed to introduce a user-friendly platform to assess and train cognition among old adults.
- Conditions
- Cognition Disorders in Old Age, Lifestyle, Healthy, Diet, Healthy, Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT05401747
- Testing
- Healthy lifestyle
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Mobility Limitations, Geriatric Disorder
Are Serious Games Promoting Mobility an Attractive Alternative to Conventional Self-training for Elderly People?
The main objective of this study is to determine whether elderly people in rehabilitation setting show higher adherence to self-training when using computer-based-learning games (i.e.
- Trial name
- NCT02077049
- Testing
- serious games, Conventional self-training
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Klinik Valens
Aging, Physical Function
Movement and Behaviours Measurement Study
There are few studies that already have validated specific raw accelerometer cut-points for people over 65 years old. The purpose of the present study is to validate raw accelerometer cut points for general people over 65 years…
- Conditions
- Aging, Physical Function, Frailty Syndrome, Physical Disability
- Trial name
- MOBEMENTS (NCT04173715)
- Testing
- Older Adults Group., Low Physical Function Status Group, Medium Physical Function Status Group
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Castilla-La Mancha
Physical Inactivity Frailty
A Digitally Supported Outdoor Physical Activity Intervention for Mildly Frail Older Adults in Hong Kong
The aging population in Hong Kong is projected to reach 36.6% by 2046, with roughly 16.6% of older adults estimated to be mildly frail-a condition linked to higher risks of falls, hospitalization, and mortality.
- Trial name
- NCT07752615
- Testing
- OUTDOOR-FIT, Active Control
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Respiratory Impairment, Elevated Blood Pressure
Walking and Blood Pressure in Older Adults With Respiratory Impairment.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of an 8-week walking program on blood pressure in inactive older adults with respiratory impairment, a condition where lung function is sub-optimal for a person's age.
- Conditions
- Respiratory Impairment, Elevated Blood Pressure, Physical Inactivity
- Trial name
- NCT06033417
- Testing
- Increased lifestyle walking (intervention), Health education only (control)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Iowa State University
Type 2 Diabetes
Exercise and Activity Guidance in Older Adults With Diabetes
The purpose of the project is to better understand how exercise and education will help mobility and health in older adults with diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT00344240
- Testing
- Functional circuit training with lifestyle behavior
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Alzheimer Disease, Dementia; Alzheimer's Type (Etiology)
Effects of Strength Exercise on Fall Risk in Elderly With Alzheimer's Disease
Interventional study to show the effects of strength exercise on fall risk in elderly with Alzheimer's disease
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Dementia; Alzheimer's Type (Etiology), Fall Risk, Elderly
- Trial name
- NCT04981587
- Testing
- Strength exercise, Usual treatment
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Jaén
Osteopenia, Osteoporosis
Time-specific Exercise in Circadian Context
The project aims to explore the mechanisms, by which physical activity can support healthy ageing and decrease the negative impact of ageing on the circadian system, musculoskeletal system and immunity.
- Conditions
- Osteopenia, Osteoporosis, Aging
- Trial name
- CAEx (NCT06746649)
- Testing
- Combined training
- Where
- Slovakia
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Comenius University
Frail Elderly
Comparison of the Effects of Different Exercise Protocols in Frail Elderly Individuals
The aim of this research is to investigate and compare the effects of two different exercise programs developed for frail geriatric individuals on fall risk, fear of falling, and physical performance.
- Trial name
- NCT07564076
- Testing
- Vivifrail Exercise Program, Otago Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Aging, Postural Balance
Tai Chi Intervention for Balance Function in Older Adults: Predictive and Modifying Roles of Circadian Age
This study investigates the effects of a 12-week Tai Chi intervention on balance function in community-dwelling older adults. Participants are randomly assigned to either a Tai Chi exercise group or a health education control…
- Conditions
- Aging, Postural Balance, Accidental Falls
- Trial name
- NCT07567976
- Testing
- Tai Chi Exercise, Health Education
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zhide Liang
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