Clinical trials: Elderly People
Influenza
Immunogenicity and Safety Study of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Biologicals' Influenza Vaccine, Fluarix®/Influsplit SSW® (2013/2014 Season), in Adults 18 Years of Age and Older
The purpose of this study is to assess, in adults 18 years of age and above, the immunogenicity and reactogenicity of the seasonal influenza vaccine, Fluarix/Influsplit SSW 2013/2014, containing the three vaccine influenza…
- Trial name
- NCT01884519
- Testing
- Fluarix/Influsplit SSW® (2013-2014 season)
- Where
- 4 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
A Study to Test How Well Empagliflozin Works in Japanese People With Type 2 Diabetes Who Are Older Than 65 Years
This study is to assess the efficacy of empagliflozin 10 mg after 52 weeks compared to placebo in elderly patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and to explore if empagliflozin has any impact on patient physical condition…
- Trial name
- NCT04531462
- Testing
- Empagliflozin
- Where
- 18 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 129 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
HIV/AIDS, Chronic Pain
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Aging People Living With HIV in Chronic Pain
Chronic pain impacts a large proportion of aging people living with HIV (aPLWH) and involves factors directly related to HIV (neurotoxicity) and psychosocial co-morbidities common in aPLWH (i.e. social isolation and loneliness).
- Trial name
- NCT03699020
- Testing
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Chronic Pain Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Frailty, Frail Elderly Syndrome
Education for Prevention and Treatment of Frailty
Frailty is a condition with a high prevalence in older adults, leading to higher vulnerability and increasing the risk of adverse health outcomes and disabilities.
- Trial name
- FRAGSALUD (NCT05610605)
- Testing
- Health intervention programme: FRAGSALUD
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 235 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Cadiz
Somatization Disorder
Assessment of Somatic Symptom in Chinese Community-Dwelling People
With the rapid aging and worsening psychological problems worldwide, the special focus on somatic symptom and other psychological diseases of the older population is needed.
- Trial name
- NCT04815863
- Testing
- Assessment of somatic symptom disorder with SSS-CN, Assessment of depressive symptoms disorder with PHQ-9, Assessment of anxiety disorder with GAD-7
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 9,110 people
- Sponsor
- RenJi Hospital
Cognitive Dysfunction
Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction as Geriatric Syndrome
This study is testing cognitive function before and after the surgery, with patient's informed consent. Patients of interest are 65 year or older, undergoing surgery in general or regional anesthesia.
- Trial name
- NCT05648890
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 203 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tomas Bata Hospital, Czech Republic
Elderly People
Virtual Gait System Intervention in Older People
Previous studies have shown that the neuroplasticity of the residual corticospinal fibers, the motor cortex and the spinal neurons plays an important role in the spontaneous functional recovery of people with neurological or…
- Trial name
- NCT05273229
- Testing
- Virtual Gait, Physical exercise
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Dental Caries
Caries Prevention Effect of S-PRG Filler Incorporated in Denture Base Resins on Edentulous Elderly People
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a novel material of S-PRG fillers containing in a daily-used resin denture base and their capability of fluoride release and recharge to elevate the salivary fluoride level and…
- Trial name
- NCT02460562
- Testing
- S-PRG filler, PMMA resin
- Where
- 3 sites in Thailand
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kritirat Kiatsirirote
Mental Health Issue, Emotional Stress
DISCOVER Workshop Programme for Care Experienced Young People
The NHS DISCOVER team has secured 2-year funding from the Maudsley Charity to tailor the workshop programme the investigators deliver in school Sixth Forms to meet the specific needs of Care Experienced young people.
- Conditions
- Mental Health Issue, Emotional Stress, Emotional Regulation
- Trial name
- NCT05220436
- Testing
- DISCOVER workshop programme
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Dementia Alzheimers, Alzheimer Disease
Person-Environment Fit for Persons With Dementia
This trial will assess feasibility of a non-pharmacological intervention for persons living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) to improve behavioral and psychiatric symptoms of dementia and functional…
- Trial name
- NCT05722743
- Testing
- Harmony, National Institute on Aging Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Elizabeth K Rhodus
Nutritive Value
Nutritional Intake of "Finger-food" on Elderly People in Seniors's Resident
The undernourishment and the prevention of its risk at the elderly person in seniors's resident represent a major issue in public health.
- Trial name
- FIFO (NCT02925728)
- Testing
- Finger-Food, Without Finger-Food
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Departemental Vendee
Influenza
A Study for Evaluation of Immunogenicity and Reactogenicity of Fluarix/Influsplit SSW 2012/2013 in People Aged 18 Years and Above
The purpose of this study is to assess the immunogenicity and safety of GSK Biologicals' trivalent influenza vaccine manufactured for the 2012/2013 influenza season administered in adults (18 to 60 years) and in elderly (over 60…
- Trial name
- NCT01607112
- Testing
- Fluarix/Influsplit SSW 2012-2013
- Where
- 4 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 119 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Influenza
Study to Evaluate the Safety and Immunogenicity of GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals' Influenza Vaccine in Elderly People
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety of GSK Biologicals' influenza vaccine. Elderly subjects were randomized in the primary study (NCT00760617) and will now receive the same vaccine for the third time.
- Trial name
- NCT00992784
- Testing
- GSK investigational vaccine 2186877A, FluarixTM
- Where
- 24 sites in Germany, Netherlands and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 370 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
COVID-19
A Study to Learn About the Study Medicines (Nirmatrelvir Plus Ritonavir) in People Aged 12 Years or Older With COVID-19 and a Compromised Immune System
The purpose of this clinical trial is to learn about the safety and effects of the study medicine (called Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir) for the possible treatment of COVID-19.
- Trial name
- NCT05438602
- Testing
- Nirmatrelvir, Ritonavir
- Where
- 84 sites in United States, Australia and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 158 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Hypertension, Systolic, Cerebrovascular Disease
Intensive Versus Standard Blood Pressure Lowering to Prevent Functional Decline in Older People
This randomized clinical trial examines if lowering and maintaining 24-hour ambulatory systolic blood pressure to <130 mmHg (intensive control) versus <145 mmHg (standard control) slows/halts the progression of deterioration of…
- Trial name
- NCT01650402
- Testing
- Anti-hypertensive therapy to SBP 130 mm Hg, Anti-hypertensive therapy to SBP 145 mm Hg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 199 people
- Sponsor
- UConn Health
Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
Efficacy and Safety of Fixed Dose Combination GSP 301 Nasal Spray (NS) in the Treatment of Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis (SAR)
Study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of GSP 301 NS compared to placebo NS and to individual monotherapies (comparators) as well as the efficacy of these monotherapies (comparators) versus placebo NS over 14 days of study…
- Trial name
- GSP 301-301 (NCT02631551)
- Testing
- GSP 301 NS, Olopatadine HCl NS, Mometasone furoate NS
- Where
- 37 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,180 people
- Sponsor
- Glenmark Specialty S.A.
Adverse Effects
Effects of Discontinuation of Benzodiazepine-derivative Hypnotics on Cognitive and Motor Functions in Elderly Persons
Benzodiazepines (BZDs) have been reported to cause negative impacts on motor as well as cognitive functions, which in turn could result in lethal incidents including falls especially in the elderly.
- Trial name
- NCT00707915
- Testing
- Drug: Benzodiazepine (listed out below)
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Minamihanno Hospital
Influenza
A Study for Evaluation of Immunogenicity and Reactogenicity of FluarixTM / Influsplit SSW® 2009/2010 in Adults
This study is designed to test the immunogenicity and reactogenicity of the FluarixTM/Influsplit SSW® influenza vaccine containing the influenza strains recommended for the 2009-2010 season.
- Trial name
- NCT00920374
- Testing
- Fluarix™/Influsplit SSW®
- Where
- 5 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 118 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Loneliness, Quality of Life
The Helping Older People Engage Project: Improving Social Well-Being in Later Life
Older adults who feel lonely carry increased risk for reduced quality of life, morbidity, and mortality. Volunteering is a promising intervention for reducing loneliness in later life.
- Trial name
- HOPE (NCT03343483)
- Testing
- Volunteering, Life Review
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 291 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Spinal Stenosis, Low Back Pain
Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections for Spinal Stenosis Multicenter Randomized, Controlled Trial (LESS Trial)
The broad, long-term objective of this research protocol is to improve the quality of life for patients suffering from lumbar spinal stenosis.
- Trial name
- LESS (NCT01238536)
- Testing
- Epidural steroid with local anesthetic injection, Epidural local anesthetic injection, Epidural steroid injection
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington