Clinical trials: Elderly Exercise
Depression, Depressive Disorder
Beyond Ageing Project: A Study for the Prevention of Depression
The purpose of this study is to determine whether folate and vitamin B12, physical activity and mental health literacy can prevent depression, and folate and vitamin B12 and physical activity can prevent cognitive impairment in…
- Trial name
- NCT00214682
- Testing
- Folate (400mcg) and Vitamin B12 (100 mcg), mediated physical activity promotion, Mental health literacy
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 909 people
- Sponsor
- Australian National University
Osteoarthritis, Knee
The Effect on Knee Joint Loads of Analgesic Use Compared With Exercise in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis - An RCT
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of neuromuscular exercise and analgesic use on knee joint load, in patients with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis (OA).
- Trial name
- EXERPHARMA (NCT01638962)
- Testing
- Instruction on analgesic use for pain relief (acetaminophen and NSAIDs), Neuromuscular exercise
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 93 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Postural Control
Motor Control Exercises and Neural Mobilization in Posture of Older Adults
The aim of this research is to find and compare the effect of Motor control exercises with and without neural mobilization on postural control of older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT05333562
- Testing
- Motor control exercise, Motor control exercise with mobilization
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Obesity, Gender
Work-Related Effects of Heat, Activity, and Fat in Middle Aged Men
Obesity is associated with many undesirable health effects and disease, and middle age is associated with increased risk for disease.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Gender, Problem of Aging
- Trial name
- NCT02532725
- Testing
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Stress Test, Climatic-Controlled Cardiopulmonary Exercise Stress Test, Body Composition Evaluation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Freeman-Sheldon Research Group, Inc.
HIV
Feasibility of an Exercise Intervention
The overall purpose of this research is to evaluate the effect of a home-based exercise program on physical function and to improve the health and quality of life for the HIV-infected older adult community.
- Trial name
- MESH (NCT01984060)
- Testing
- HOME-EX
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Old Age, Mobility Limitation
RIC (Remote Ischemic Conditioning) in Older Individuals
The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a technique called remote ischemic conditioning (RIC) that aims to improve muscle strength, muscle mass, exercise tolerance, resilience (i.e.
- Conditions
- Old Age, Mobility Limitation, Debility
- Trial name
- NCT06476288
- Testing
- Low-intensity resistance exercise training, High-Dose Remote ischemic conditioning (RIC), Low-Dose Remote ischemic conditioning (RIC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Geriatric
Effects of Thoracic Mobility Exercises in Geriatric Individuals
Aging leads to a gradual decline in muscle function and structural changes in the musculoskeletal system, which can affect balance and increase the risk of falls.
- Trial name
- Geriatric (NCT06876922)
- Testing
- Thoracic mobility exercises Group, the Conventional physiotherapy exercises Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
Cognitive Impairment
The Effect of Exercise on Cognition in Older Adults At-risk for Diabetes: A Feasibility Pilot Study
Older adults with type 2 diabetes experience cognitive decline and are at higher risk for developing dementia. Consequently, older adults at-risk for developing type 2 diabetes (based on body mass, glucose levels) are at higher…
- Trial name
- NCT03254381
- Testing
- Resistance Training, Balance and Tone Training
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Western University, Canada
Chronic Disease, Chronic Pain (Back / Neck)
Nature-based Intervention for Chronic Pain in Older People
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a nature-based intervention program has positive effects on the physical and psychosocial health in a group of older participants with chronic non-specific lower back pain.
- Conditions
- Chronic Disease, Chronic Pain (Back / Neck), Older Adults (65 Years and Older)
- Trial name
- PARC-2 (NCT07002853)
- Testing
- Nature-based Intervention
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
Coagulation Disorder
Effect of Aerobic Exercises on Sex Hormones and Coagulation Factors in Postmenopausal Elderly Women
PURPOSE: to determine the effect of aerobic exercise training on sex hormones and coagulation factors in postmenopausal elderly women BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the largest cause of death in women, and the risk…
- Trial name
- NCT04488341
- Testing
- aerobic exercises in addition to diet recommendations, diet recommendations
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Lower Extremity Weakness Distal, Distorted; Balance
Assessment and Referral Versus Exercise in Primary Prevention of Falls: PA Healthy Steps Program
Older adults at high risk of falls will complete the PA Healthy Steps program. This program will be implemented by research staff who will follow the training manual and implement the program as it was designed to assess the…
- Trial name
- NCT01552551
- Testing
- Assessment and education, Healthy Steps with Falls Case Management, Healthy Steps in Motion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 189 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Elderly
Impact of a Kinesiotherapy Program on Soil and Aquatic Environment on Motor Fitness and Quality of Life of Elders.
Introduction: Neuromotor losses are those that most affect the functionality of the elderly person. One of the preventive measures is the habit of practicing exercises regularly.
- Trial name
- NCT03513354
- Testing
- Soil group, Pool group
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
Inflammation, Sarcopenia
The Combined Effects of Resistance Training and Flax Oil Supplementation Upon Inflammation in Older Adults
Loss of muscle mass and functional ability is a major concern for older individuals. Aging is associated with increased inflammation caused by release of hormone-like compounds termed "cytokines" which are involved in muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT00465153
- Testing
- flax oil containing alpha linolenic acid, Resistance exercise training
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Impaired Balance in Elderly
Improvement Through Movement - Balance Control and Somatosensory Function in People With Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
This study focuses on improving balance control and somatosensory functions in individuals aged 60 years and older with diabetes mellitus tyoe 2 (DMT2).
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Impaired Balance in Elderly, Somatosensory Disorders, Balance Control in Elderly
- Trial name
- NCT07786194
- Testing
- Balance control and exercise training, Relaxation and exercise training
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Universiteit Antwerpen
Accidental Fall, Accident Prevention
Effect of Treadmill Perturbation Training on Falls
This parallel, randomized, controlled trial aims to quantify the effects of slip- and trip-perturbation training on fall rates collected over 12 months, compared to time-matched treadmill walking, among community-dwelling older…
- Trial name
- NCT04733222
- Testing
- Perturbation training, Treadmill walking
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aalborg University Hospital
Sarcopenia
Older Adult Training Study With Creatine and CLA
We examined whether creatine monohydrate (CrM) and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) could enhance strength gains and improve body composition (i.e., increase fat-free mass (FFM); decrease body fat) following resistance exercise…
- Trial name
- OTR (NCT00473902)
- Testing
- Training, Creatine Monohydrate, Conjugated Linoleic Acid
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation
Deglutition Disorders, Impaired Cognition
Dysphagia in Elderly Medical Patients
Dysphagia in hospitalized elders is associated with less positive outcomes in rehabilitation, increased likelihood of readmission, increased comorbidity and mortality, and increased length of hospital stay.
- Conditions
- Deglutition Disorders, Impaired Cognition, Physical Activity, Complete Immobility Due to Frailty
- Trial name
- DEM (NCT01006330)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Herlev Hospital
Older People
The Effect of Exercise on Cognitive Status in Older Adults
The purpose of the study is to demonstrate the effectiveness of the different combinations of exercises on the cognitive status of older adults with cognitive decline.
- Trial name
- NCT05532371
- Testing
- Aerobic exercise training combined with lower limb strengthening, Dual-task training combined with lower limb strengthening group (DG), Aerobic exercise training combined with dual-task training and lower limb strengthening
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Effects of Dietary Interventions on the Brain in Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
The study will investigate whether dietary modification could provide positive effects on brain functions in elderly people with mild cognitive impairment.
- Trial name
- NCT01219244
- Testing
- caloric restriction, omega-3 supplementation, resveratrol supplementation
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 330 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Frailty, Geriatrics
Strength-based Tailored-Exercise Program at Home for Geriatric Patients
This study focuses on the "Strength-based Tailored-Exercise Program at Home (STEP@Home)" aimed at improving health outcomes for geriatric patients at risk of hospitalization-associated functional decline.
- Trial name
- NCT06820021
- Testing
- Strength-based Tailored-Exercise Program at Home (STEP@Home), Physical activity education
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 256 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
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