Clinical trials: Elderly Exercise
Peripheral Artery Disease
Verizon mHealth Solution for Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
The purpose of this study is to understand the effects that a three month lifestyle-based mobile health (mHealth) peripheral artery disease (PAD) prevention program will have on improving physical activity, fitness, important PAD…
- Trial name
- NCT02472561
- Testing
- Fitbit Physical Activity Monitor, mHealth Glucometer, mHealth Blood Pressure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Older Adults Living in Residential Care Facilities
The Assisted Lifestyle-Intergrated Functional Exercise Program in Older Adults Living in Residential Care Facilities
More than half of older adults living in care homes experience a fall each year, which can cause serious injuries, hospital visits, and a loss of independence.
- Trial name
- ALIFE (NCT07835503)
- Testing
- ALIFE exercise program, OTAGO exercise program
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Stroke
Evolving Methods of Hybrid Exercise-cognition Approach to Promote Health-related Conditions for the Elderly With MCI
The aim of the study is to determine: (1) the effects of combined physical exercise and cognitive training versus exercise or cognitive training alone on cognition, physical function, daily function, quality of life and social…
- Trial name
- NCT03927586
- Testing
- cognitive training, physical exercise training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Colorectal Cancer, Fatigue
Physical Activity Intervention for Older Patients During Chemotherapy for Colorectal Cancer
This study will see if patient who undergo a physical activity intervention called Walk With Ease report experiencing less fatigue and a higher quality of life during chemotherapy for colorectal cancer than those who do not…
- Trial name
- NCT02191969
- Testing
- Walk With Ease
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Geriatric İndividual Health
Group-based and Dual-task Focused Otago Exercises in Geriatric Individuals With Kinesiophobia
The aim of our study was to investigate the effects of group-based and dual-task focused otago exercises on kinesiophobia, musculoskeletal system and psychosocial status in geriatric individuals with kinesiophobia.
- Trial name
- NCT06577740
- Testing
- Otago Exercise, Dual Task Focused Otago Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Dementia
Whole Body Vibration Exercise for Elderly With Cognitive Impairments
The whole body vibration exercise group will have significantly more improvement in mobility, muscle strength, balance, balance confidence, and cognitive function with a lower fall rate than the control group.
- Trial name
- NCT01734083
- Testing
- Whole body vibration exercise, Conventional exercise
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Type1diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome
The Effect of Exercise on Metabolic Parameters, Anthropometric Measurement Values and Quality of Life
This study was planned as a randomized controlled experimental study to determine the effect of exercise with Augmented Reality Glasses (AR) on metabolic parameters, anthropometric measurement values and quality of life in…
- Conditions
- Type1diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, Nursing Caries
- Trial name
- NCT05737654
- Testing
- Exercise with augmented reality glasses
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- TC Erciyes University
Aging, Sedentary Behavior
Impact of Cocoa Flavanols on Pulmonary Oxygen Uptake Kinetics and Exercise Tolerance in Sedentary Middle-aged Adults
In recent years, there has been significant interest in dietary flavonoids (biologically active plant-derived compounds) as potential therapeutics.
- Trial name
- NCT04370353
- Testing
- Cocoa flavanols
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Liverpool John Moores University
Healthy Athletes Aged 18-35 Years
Effect of Long-lasting Adaptation to Endurance and Speed-power Training on Plasma Free Amino Acids Concentration
The goal of this observational study was to detect the long-term effect of two different training modalities - speed-power and endurance training - on changes in plasma free amino acid (PFAA) concentration at rest, during graded…
- Trial name
- AAdaptation (NCT05672758)
- Testing
- Sprint training, Endurance training, Recreational Training
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Poznan University of Physical Education
Hypertension
Effectiveness of Inspiratory Muscle Training With Slow Breathing in Elderly With ISH
Study the effects of inspiratory muscle training at Low load of 25 %Maximal inspiratory pressure with slow breathing rate at 6 breaths/min on inspiratory muscle strength, lung function, chest wall expansion, abdominal expansion…
- Trial name
- NCT02752217
- Testing
- Inspiratory Muscle Training, Control
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Khon Kaen University
Aging
Effects of HIIT in Older Adults
This study investigated the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on functional fitness in older adults. As people age, they often experience a natural decline in physical abilities such as strength, flexibility…
- Trial name
- HIIT (NCT07170579)
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Politécnico de Bragança
Pulmonary Function, Colectomy
Effect of Arm Cycling Exercise on Pulmonary Functions After Colectomy In Elderly
This study will be done to investigate the effect of arm cycling on exercise and functional capacity, arterial blood gases, pulmonary functions, diaphragmatic excursion, time to peak inspiratory amplitude, physical function…
- Conditions
- Pulmonary Function, Colectomy, Colorectal Cancer, Post-operative Rehabilitation
- Trial name
- NCT06876961
- Testing
- Arm cycling exercise, The traditional physical therapy program
- Where
- Bahrain
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Myopia
Effect of Increasing Time Spent Outdoors on Myopia Prevention in School-Aged Children in Northeast China
The purpose of this study is to develop a school-based intervention aimed at prevent the onset and development of myopia among school aged children by increasing time spent outdoors in northeast China.
- Trial name
- NCT02271373
- Testing
- increasing time spent outdoors
- Volunteers
- 3,521 people
- Sponsor
- Anhui Medical University
Physical Fitness
Equinox Personal Coaching Versus Self-Directed Exercise
The purpose of this study is to compare the Equinox Personal Coaching exercise training method to self-directed exercise training in helping subjects become more fit.
- Trial name
- NCT01778153
- Testing
- Equinox Personal Coaching
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Frailty, Cardiovascular Diseases
Impact of Exercise Training on Frailty in CVD Patients.
The aim of this research project is to examine the impact of aerobic exercise on markers of frailty in patients (of 65 years or older) suffering from heart failure (HF) or after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) or mini…
- Trial name
- NCT04675437
- Testing
- Aerobic exercise
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Hasselt University
Respiration Disorders
Elastic-Band Resistance and Breathing Training for Older Adults With Pulmonary Function Impairment
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether elastic-band resistance training, with or without breathing training, can improve lung function and physical function in older adults with pulmonary function impairment living…
- Trial name
- EBBT-PFI (NCT07612072)
- Testing
- Elastic-Band Resistance Training Plus Breathing Training, Elastic-Band Resistance Training
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Sport University
Hypertension,Essential, Hypertension
Effect of Isometric and Aerobic Physical Exercise on Blood Pressure Levels in Hypertensive Elderly People
Introduction: Adequate blood pressure control is necessary to reduce the risk of mortality from cardiovascular events. The effects of aerobic exercise on systemic arterial hypertension are already well known, however, to date…
- Trial name
- NCT06282302
- Testing
- Group control, Isometric Exercise, Aerobic Exercise
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto de Cardiologia do Rio Grande do Sul
Alcohol Drinking, Binge Drinking
Reducing Blood Pressure in Mid-life Adult Binge Drinkers
This study has two phases: Phase 1 is to examine blood pressure, microvascular function, and sympathetic nerve activity in mid-life adult binge drinkers vs. alcohol abstainers/moderate drinkers.
- Conditions
- Alcohol Drinking, Binge Drinking, Blood Pressure, Alcohol Abstinence
- Trial name
- NCT05522075
- Testing
- Exercise Training, Alcohol Abstinence Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas at Arlington
Low Back Pain
Effects of a Mat Pilates Exercise Program on Elderly Women With Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain
The technique of Pilates exercises on a mat has proven to be effective and practically applicable to patients with chronic back pain. However, its application in women over 65 years has not been adequately studied.
- Trial name
- NCT04752579
- Testing
- Pilates exercise program
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki
Accidental Falls
EFFICACY OF AN EXERCISE PROPRIOCEPTIVE PROGRAM IN INSTITUTIONALIZED ELDERLY
Knowing the effects of proprioceptive exercise program in improving balance, gait and risk of falls in institutionalized elderly.
- Trial name
- NCT02541305
- Testing
- propioceptive program, No propioceptive program
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche