Clinical trials: Elderly Exercise
FRAILTY
FRED Exergame Including Biofeeback Supervision
A pilot six-week randomised controlled trial was carried out introducing biofeedback with physiological constants as follows: systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, heart rate and blood oxygen saturation in the…
- Trial name
- NCT03425227
- Testing
- FRED EXERGAME
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Begoña Garcia Zapirain
Accidental Falls
Marketing Fall Prevention Classes to Older Adults in Faith-Based Congregations
This cluster randomized trial will test whether a social marketing program implemented in churches can motivate older adults to join exercise classes, in order to improve their strength and balance and thus prevent falls.
- Trial name
- NCT00542360
- Testing
- Marketing program to motivate exercise class participation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Sarcopenia, Aging
Immune Function and Muscle Adaptations to Resistance Exercise in Older Adults
The loss of muscle mass and strength due to aging leads to serious health problems for older adults. Muscle health can be improved by exercise training, but some people improve their strength substantially, whereas others improve…
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Aging, Immune Function
- Trial name
- TDAP2 (NCT02261961)
- Testing
- TDAP, Acute Resistance Exercise, Resistance Exercise Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Metabolic Disease
The Effect of Exercise Intervention on the Community's Older Adults
Osteoporosis is a serious global health problem, second only to cardiovascular disease. Osteoporosis is the most common metabolic bone disease in the elderly population, characterized by loss of bone mineral density (BMD) and…
- Trial name
- NCT02936336
- Testing
- exercise
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 411 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Sarcopenia in Elderly
Tai Chi Exercise to Improve Physical Capabilities in Elderly With Sarcopenia
This study aims to evaluate the effects of Tai Chi exercise on the physical performance of elderly individuals diagnosed with sarcopenia.
- Trial name
- NCT07826000
- Testing
- Tai Chi Exercise, Elderly Gymnastics (Senam Lansia) Exercise
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Hasanuddin University
Metabolic Syndrome, Aging
Sustainable Exercise and Nutrition Programs for Managing Metabolic Disorders in Older Women
This study aims to evaluate the impact of sustainable diet and exercise programs on metabolic health and quality of life in older women.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome, Aging, Sarcopenia, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT07015307
- Testing
- Sustainable Diet Program, Supervised Physical Exercise Program, Combined Sustainable Diet and Exercise Program
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alicante
Mobility Limitation
Lower Extremity Muscle and Function in the Elderly: Study 2
This research study is looking to compare the effects of two uniquely different power training interventions (high force, lower velocity versus low force, high velocity) on changes in mobility status among older individuals at…
- Trial name
- NCT01614392
- Testing
- High velocity low force Power Training, Low velocity high force Power Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Sarcopenia, Healthy Elderly
Exercise and Nutritional Supplementation
To understand the effects of a novel dietary supplement when used in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle exercise program and to define biomarkers that are specific to sarcopenia.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Healthy Elderly, Healthy Young
- Trial name
- ENSASL (NCT03536871)
- Testing
- multi-nutrient supplement, Exercise
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Heart Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Triage of Reduced Exercise Tolerance in Frail Elderly
Background of the study: Many elderly suffer from reduced exercise tolerance or exercise induced shortness of breath (dyspnoea) which causes decreased mobility and restrictions in physical, psychological and social functioning.
- Trial name
- TREE (NCT01148719)
- Testing
- Index group
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 841 people
- Sponsor
- UMC Utrecht
Hip Fracture
BHS5 - Testing the Effectiveness of the Exercise Plus Program
The major goals of this study are: To implement a self-efficacy based intervention to strengthen efficacy beliefs related to exercise, decrease perceived barriers to exercise, and increase exercise behavior and overall activity…
- Trial name
- Hip5 (NCT00389844)
- Testing
- Exercise Trainer component of the Exercise Plus Program, Plus component (motivation) of the Exercise Plus Program, Exercise Plus Program (exercise + motivation)
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Mobility
Best Function of Range of Motion (cRCT)
Mobility is a crucial factor for independence and quality of life in older people. However, the majority of those in retirement homes are not physically active to maintain mobility and independence.
- Trial name
- bestform (NCT04207307)
- Testing
- Multimodal exercise program, Usual Care
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 404 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Technical University of Munich
Sarcopenia
Inspiratory Muscle Training on Balance, Falls and Diaphragm Thickness in the Elderly
Decreases in body muscle mass, function and strength occur with ageing and this condition is called "sarcopenia". It is known that sarcopenic elderly people fall more than non-sarcopenic elderly people, their balance is…
- Trial name
- NCT06143592
- Testing
- Inspiratory Muscle Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Type-2 Diabetes, Physical Disability
Pilates Method on Functional Capacity and Blood Pressure of Elderly Women With Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) is a chronic inflammatory disease that is associated with loss of functional capacity and increased blood pressure.
- Conditions
- Type-2 Diabetes, Physical Disability, Blood Pressure
- Trial name
- NCT04952948
- Testing
- PILATES Training
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do vale do São Francisco
Aged 65 Years or Older, Cognitive Decline
The Effect of Occupational Activities and Finger Exercise Program on Hand Grip Strength and Activities of Daily Living in Elderly Individuals With Dementia: Randomized Controlled Trial
As people age, cognitive functions, muscle mass, and hand strength tend to decrease. Reduced hand grip strength in the elderly can make it harder for them to perform daily tasks such as buttoning clothes, pulling zippers, or…
- Conditions
- Aged 65 Years or Older, Cognitive Decline, Dementia
- Trial name
- NCT07033338
- Testing
- Occupational Activities and Finger Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Emel Dogan
Tai Ji
The Comparisons of Effects of Core Stability Exercise and Tai Chi on Core Muscle Performances in Elderly
Core muscles and core stability has a key component in the postural control or balance. However, no clear evidence has been found for the positive relationship between core stability and postural control in the elderly, and the…
- Trial name
- NCT04887363
- Testing
- Core exercise, Tai Chi exercise
- Volunteers
- 71 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Strength, Stress
Effects of Root Extract Ashwagandha (KSM-66) on Perception of Recovery and Muscle Strength in Adolescents Aged 11 to 19 Engaged in Grassroots Football
This study will test whether six weeks of ashwagandha (KSM-66 root extract), helps teenage footballers recover and improve strength.
- Conditions
- Strength, Stress, Exercise Adaptation, Sleep
- Trial name
- NCT07890935
- Testing
- Ashwagandha
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sports Performance and Applied Research in Trials and Analysis
Leukemia
Physical Activity in Older Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia Undergoing Chemotherapy
RATIONALE: Physical activity sessions may help improve physical function, quality of life, and symptoms caused by chemotherapy in older patients with acute myelogenous leukemia.
- Trial name
- NCT00554489
- Testing
- exercise intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Frail Elderly, Exercise
The PERFORM-TAVR Trial
The PERFORM-TAVR trial (Protein and Exercise to Reverse Frailty in OldeR Men and women undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) is a multicenter randomized clinical trial with a parallel-group design.
- Conditions
- Frail Elderly, Exercise, Dietary Supplements, Postoperative Care
- Trial name
- PERFORM-TAVR (NCT03522454)
- Testing
- Protein-rich oral nutritional supplement, Home-based supervised exercise program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Jewish General Hospital
Frail Elderly Syndrome, Sarcopenia
Physical Fitness, Body Composition and Frailty in Elderly People.Exercise Program Effecsts. EXERNET Elder 3.0
One of the major changes occurring in developed societies is a significant ageing of the population. Nowadays, because of an enhanced life expectancy, 17% of the Spanish population is composed of people over 65 and the number is…
- Conditions
- Frail Elderly Syndrome, Sarcopenia, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- EXERNETElder (NCT03831841)
- Testing
- Multicomponent exercise programe
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Zaragoza
Breast Cancer, Physical Activity
Physical Exercise in the Quality of Life and Physical Fitness of Elderly Women With Breast Cancer
Among the possibilities of intervention to minimize the effects of cancer treatment, the exercises are efficient in improving the physical fitness and quality of life of the elderly in treatment.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Physical Activity, Physical Fitness, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT03226782
- Testing
- Short intervention protocol, Long intervention protocol
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Professor Fernando Figueira Integral Medicine Institute
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