Clinical trials: Elderly Exercise, active
Cognitive Dysfunction, Mobility Limitation
Up-2 Study: Cognitively Engaging Walking Exercise and Neuromodulation to Enhance Brain Function in Older Adults
Declines in cognitive function and walking function are highly intertwined in older adults. A therapeutic approach that combines complex (cognitively engaging) aerobic walking exercise with non-invasive electrical brain…
- Conditions
- Cognitive Dysfunction, Mobility Limitation, Frail Elderly
- Trial name
- NCT05830942
- Testing
- Walking Exercise, Prefrontal Active tDCS
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Sedentary Behavior / Physical Inactivity, Aging
Effects of Different Amounts of Plyometric Exercise Without Jumping in Physically Inactive Older Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate whether different amounts of plyometric exercise without jumping can improve lower-limb muscle strength, power, and muscle and tendon mechanical properties in sedentary and/or…
- Trial name
- NJPT-OLDER (NCT07891000)
- Testing
- High-Volume Non-Jumping Plyometric Training, Low-Volume Non-Jumping Plyometric Training
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- University of Americas - Chili
Dementia, tDCS
The Efficacy of HD-tDCS-Augmented Step Training in Older Adults With Mild Dementia
Falls and mobility decline are major health concerns among older adults with dementia, often linked to deterioration in executive function and cognitive-motor control.
- Conditions
- Dementia, tDCS, Physical Exercise, Neuromodulation
- Trial name
- NCT07841145
- Testing
- Step training, active HD-tDCS
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Multiple Sclerosis, Aging
Skeletal Muscle Aging and Responsiveness in Aged People With MS
The purposes of this study are to: 1) compare baseline muscle and cardiovascular health in older individuals (>60 years old) diagnosed with MS to age-matched people without MS, 2) determine muscle and whole body changes to an…
- Trial name
- MS-M3AX (NCT07500727)
- Testing
- Exercise trial consisting of both cardiovascular and strength training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Aging, Balance Control in Elderly
Effects of Telerehabilitation-Based Dual-Task Exercises on Balance, Fall Risk, Cognitive Function, and Sleep Quality in Geriatric Individuals
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of dual-task exercises-which simultaneously target cognitive and motor functions-delivered via telerehabilitation on fall risk, balance, cognitive functions, and sleep…
- Conditions
- Aging, Balance Control in Elderly, Sleep Disorder (Disorder)
- Trial name
- NCT07472101
- Testing
- Telerehabilitation Based Dual-Task Exercises, Educational Brochure and Phone Follow-Up
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Bulent Ecevit University
Alzheimer Disease, Dementia
Aerobic Exercise for Older Adults at Increased Risk of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
The estimated annual cost of dementia in Canada is $15 billion, with a projected cumulative economic burden of $800 billion by 2038.
- Trial name
- BIMII (NCT03035851)
- Testing
- Aerobic exercise, Stretch and Strength
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 264 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Frail Elderly
High Intensity Interval Training Versus Moderate Intensity Continuous Training in Frail Elderly
The assessment and systematic integration of physical activity into the care pathway of frail elderly people is essential to prevent loss of independence and improve the quality of life of this population.
- Trial name
- EPAF (NCT07211334)
- Testing
- Exercise Training
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Grenoble
Older Adults (50-90 Years), Cognition
Let's Increase Fuerza (Strength) Through Exercise and Diet
The purpose of the study is to conduct a 6-month randomized controlled trial among Latinos ages 50+ at risk for cognitive decline and compare the efficacy of a remote-delivered, culturally tailored Latin dance program and…
- Conditions
- Older Adults (50-90 Years), Cognition, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- LIFTED (NCT06884501)
- Testing
- Latin dance, MIND diet, and Strength training, Latin dance and MIND Diet
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Geriatric, Aerobic Exercise
Comparing Music-Supported and Traditional Aerobic Training in Geriatric Health Outcomes
The aim of this study is to comparatively evaluate the effects of a music therapy-based aerobic exercise program and traditional aerobic exercise training on cardiopulmonary functions, functional capacity, balance, peripheral…
- Conditions
- Geriatric, Aerobic Exercise, Music Therapy, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
- Trial name
- NCT06980311
- Testing
- Aerobic Exercise, Aerobic exercise with music therapy
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bezmialem Vakif 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
Frailty
Meal Delivery and Exercise
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of a home-based exercise program administered through Meals on wheels (MOW) on gait speed and frailty status and to assess the association between novel serum biomarkers (70…
- Trial name
- NCT04906759
- Testing
- Meals plus exercise, Meals only
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Stroke
Effects of Otago Exercises and Systematic Desensitization on Balance,Fall Risk and Basophobia Among Post Stroke Patients
The aim of the study is to determine the combined effects of Otago exercises and systematic desensitization on balance, fall risk, and basophobia among post-stroke older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07063368
- Testing
- Otago exercises and systematic desensitization with routine physical therapy, Otago Exercises and Routine physical Therapy, Systematic desensitization and routine physical therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Hypertension, Cardiovascular Disease
Regional Innovation in Chronic Disease and Elderly Care
This project aims to develop a community-based health promotion intervention model for populations at potential risk of metabolic syndrome.
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Cardiovascular Disease, Hyperlipidemia, Hyperglycemia
- Trial name
- NCT07578090
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Fu Jen Catholic University
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Accidental Falls
A Study of Dual-task Exercise Training to Prevent Falls Among Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment
To determine the efficacy of a dual-task tai ji quan training therapy in reducing the incidence of falls in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
- Conditions
- Mild Cognitive Impairment, Accidental Falls, Aging
- Trial name
- NCT05725668
- Testing
- dual-task tai ji quan, standard tai ji quan, stretching
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 336 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Research Institute
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Resistance Exercise Training in Individuals Aged 60 and Older With Mild Cognitive Impairment
The aging population in Chile and worldwide is increasing, with older people expected to represent 32.1% of the population by 2050.
- Trial name
- RET-MCI (NCT06470568)
- Testing
- Progressive Resistance exercise training
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de La Frontera
Dietary Intakes, Physical Activity
Implementing Modified Practices to Leverage Evidence for Movement, Engagement, and Nutrition Topics in Early Childcare and Education
The goal of this cluster-randomized, controlled trial is to learn if a professional development program for childcare educators, called the Boston Healthy Child Care Initiative, can help improve the nutritional quality of…
- Conditions
- Dietary Intakes, Physical Activity, Child Care, Early Education
- Trial name
- IMPLEMENT (NCT07874295)
- Testing
- Boston Healthy Child Care Initiative
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 456 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)
Coginitive Dysfunction
The Effects, Usability, Satisfaction, Barriers, and Benefits of a Remote, Multidomain Website-based Intervention to Prevent Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
Mexico exhibits a high prevalence of dementia, exceeding 8%, and it is estimated that by 2050 around 3.5 million older adults will be living with this condition.
- Trial name
- MeMoHealthCogR (NCT07668440)
- Testing
- Multi-domain intervention: Physical activity, cognitive training, and educational program through a website
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social
Exercise, Seniors
The Effect of an AIoT-Based Smart Exercise System in Older Adults
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an artificial intelligence of things (AIoT)-based exercise system for seniors. Participants will undergo a 12-week AIoT-based cycle ergometer training program.
- Trial name
- NCT07779824
- Testing
- AIoT-based cycle ergometer exercise system
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- I-Shou University
Sedentary Time, Frailty
The Sedentary to Active Rising to Thrive (START) Trial
The goal of this behavioral clinical trial is to compare two different ways of becoming less sedentary and more active in 60 older adults at elevated risk of becoming frail.
- Trial name
- START (NCT06023680)
- Testing
- Continuous sedentary reduction intervention, Bouted sedentary reduction intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Aging, Foot Muscle Dysfunction
Effects of Rehabilitative Exergame Training on Foot Muscle Activity, Balance, and Mobility in Older Adults
This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial. A total of 40 healthy older adults residing in private and public nursing homes and rehabilitation centers in Mersin will be enrolled.
- Conditions
- Aging, Foot Muscle Dysfunction, Sarcopenia, Age-Related Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- EXG-FOOT (NCT07357662)
- Testing
- Exergame-based Balance and Foot Muscle Training, Conventional Functional Balance Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Tarsus University