Clinical trials: Elderly Exercise
Healthy Aging
Effects of Different Moderate-intensity Exercise Methods on Health in the Elderly
Aging is linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Physical exercise is recognized as an excellent strategy to prevent cardiovascular diseases and cognitive aspects, generating healthier elderly people.
- Trial name
- 4MIIT (NCT05207501)
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Lausanne
Type2 Diabetes Mellitus
The Effects of Short Message Notifications on Middle-Aged Diabetic Patients
The objective of our study was to assess awareness-raising of medication adherence (MA), physical activity (PA), fasting blood glucose (FBG), and glycated hemoglobin A (HbA1c) values by providing information on diabetes via short…
- Trial name
- NCT04733612
- Testing
- Informative messages
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Motor Activity
GrOup-based Physical Activity for oLder Adults Trial
Regular physical activity is associated with a diverse range of physical and mental health outcomes, with the effects being particularly pronounced among older adults.
- Trial name
- GOAL (NCT02023632)
- Testing
- Similar-Age-Same-Gender (SASG), Similar-Age-Mixed-Gender (SAMG), Mixed-Age-Mixed-Gender (MASG)
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 554 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia and Combined-modality Exercise
This study examined the effects of combined-modality exercise training (resistance, endurance, flexibility and balance) on muscle mass, muscle function and physical activity in community-dwelling elderly living in Jamaica who had…
- Trial name
- NCT04806152
- Testing
- High intensity exercise, Usual care home exercise
- Where
- Jamaica
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of The West Indies
Healthy Aging, Nutrition, Healthy
The Effect of Nutrition and Exercise Program on the Health of Community-dwelling Older Adults
The purpose of this study is to design a nutrition and exercise course for the elderly adults in the community, and to evaluate the effectiveness of this course intervention on the nutritional knowledge, nutritional status…
- Conditions
- Healthy Aging, Nutrition, Healthy, Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
- Trial name
- NCT06100198
- Testing
- nutrition and exercise program
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taipei City Hospital
Geriatrics Rehabilitation
Effect of Modified Poco-Poco Exercise to Cognitive Function and Quality of Life in Elderly
Subjects with sarcopenia will get a modified poco-poco exercise program was assessed for tongue strength, cognitive function, and quality of life
- Trial name
- NCT07029321
- Testing
- Modified poco-poco exercises
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Universitas Padjadjaran
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Effects of Strength Training on Knee Osteoarthritis
To understand the effects of leg strengthening exercise, we will study the effects of strength training of the legs in four groups of people: (1) osteoarthritis (OA) with knee pain; (2) OA without knee pain; (3) no OA but elderly…
- Trial name
- NCT00000406
- Testing
- Progressive resistance exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 280 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Cerebral Palsy
Pilot Study on Breathing Exercises and Pulmonary Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Trial
This pilot study is a randomized controlled trial aimed at investigating the efficacy of protocolized conductive breathing exercises combined with regular air ventilation, in addition to standard care, on various aspects of…
- Trial name
- NCT06840626
- Testing
- Series of breathing exercises
- Where
- Hungary
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Semmelweis University
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Blood Flow Restriction Exercise Study
This pilot study will investigate the effects of blood flow restriction (BFR) exercise for up to 4-6 weeks prior to total knee arthroplasty (TKA) surgery in older patients to measure clinical outcomes such as strength, lower…
- Trial name
- BFR (NCT02868021)
- Testing
- Strength testing, Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), Six-minute walk (SMW)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Fall, Fear of Falling
Optimizing a Technology-based Body and Mind Intervention
Older adults may feel at risk for falling, but do not have a physical risk of falling. On the other hand, some older adults may not feel at risk for falling, but do have a physical risk of falling.
- Conditions
- Fall, Fear of Falling, Physical Inactivity, Sedentary Behavior
- Trial name
- NCT05778604
- Testing
- Physio-feedback, Cognitive reframing, Peer-led exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 403 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Central Florida
Falls, Frailty
VIVI-OLIVE: Multicomponent Exercise and Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Older Adults at High Risk of Falls
VIVI-OLIVE is a multicenter randomized clinical trial evaluating whether a 24-month intervention combining an individualized multicomponent exercise program (VIVIFRAIL), Mediterranean diet counselling, and supplementation with 60…
- Trial name
- VIVI-OLIVE (NCT07829484)
- Testing
- VIVIFRAIL multicomponent exercise program, Mediterranean diet counselling, Extra virgin olive oil supplementation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Fundacion Miguel Servet
Mobility Disability, Walking Difficulty
Impact of Loss Aversion Messaging and Anticipated Regret for Inaction on Exercise Adherence in Older Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if messages focused on not losing the functional benefits of exercise can help older adults with walking difficulty continue to exercise regularly.
- Trial name
- NCT07540052
- Testing
- Brief Daily At-Home Strength Training Program, Loss Aversion Messaging, Standard Adherence Reminder Messaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 148 people
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Type II Diabetes
Passive Stretching Versus Electrical Stimulation on Glucose Level, in Elderly With Type II Diabetes
Sixty elderly diabetics (type II) their age ranged from 60-75 years had been divided into two equal groups; group (A) treated by 40-minute passive stretching exercises, while the group (B) treated by 30 minutes electrical…
- Trial name
- NCT06245252
- Testing
- passive stretching for group A, electrical stimulation for group b
- Where
- 2 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Mona Mohamed Abdelkhalek
Blood Pressure
Diet, ExerCIse and carDiovascular hEalth (DECIDE) - Salt Reduction Strategies for the Elderly in Nursing Homes in China
The DECIDE - Salt in Elderly (Diet, ExerCIse and carDiovascular hEalth - Salt Reduction Strategies for the Elderly in Nursing Homes in China) is to evaluate the effects, safety and cost-effectiveness of salt substitution (SS) and…
- Trial name
- DECIDE-Salt (NCT03290716)
- Testing
- SS, SSSC
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1,612 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University
Functionality, Strength
Objective Assessment of Physical Activity in Older Adults
The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the validity of 2 objective measures of physical activity among older adults. In addition, the investigators will examine the influence of functionality, walking aids, walking speed…
- Conditions
- Functionality, Strength, Validity During Daily Activities, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- NCT01621035
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Healthy
Respiratory Muscle Endurance Training in Healthy Elderly
Prevalence of hypertension in the elderly is high. Given that hypertension is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease worldwide, safe and efficacious treatment options for this condition are highly desired.
- Trial name
- RETE (NCT03730935)
- Testing
- Respiratory muscle endurance training
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Healthy Aged Women
A Pilates Exercise Program for Improving Core Strength, Balance and Functional Autonomy in Aged Women
This study is based on assess and contrast isometric and isokinetic core strength, static and dynamic balance, the number of falls, and functional autonomy in three different old women groups after a 18 weeks 1) Pilates-based…
- Trial name
- NCT02506491
- Testing
- Pilates exercise, Muscular exercise, Control Group
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
Aerobic Capacity, High Intensity Interval Training
Optimizing Aerobic Fitness in Older Adults
Hospitalization and treatment for cardiovascular disease is one of the main contributors to disability in older adults. Moderate intensity continuous aerobic and resistance training have been the cornerstone of cardiac…
- Trial name
- NCT06951620
- Testing
- HIIT, MICT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- University of Vermont Medical Center
Sarcopenia
Home-based Progressive Resistance Exercise to Enhance Physical Performance of Older Adults With Possible Sarcopenia
The overall aim of the proposed project is to improve muscle strength in older adults with possible sarcopenia by promoting home-based progressive resistance exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT04851262
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Aging
Physical Activity and Its Correlation to Maximal Oxygen Uptake in an Elderly Population
This is a substudy of the Generation-100 study (NCT01666340). Self reported physical activity versus objectively measured physical activity and its correlation to maximal oxygen uptake in an elderly Norwegian population…
- Trial name
- Gen100sub2 (NCT01915290)
- Volunteers
- 1,237 people
- Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
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