Clinical trials: Elderly People
Sleep, Dementia
Daily Sleep Enhancement for Hospitalized People With Dementia Following a Nursing Protocol
The purpose of this study is to determine if the daily performance of a 7 step bedtime nursing protocol for hospitalized people living with dementia is feasible and if it has an effect on bedtime and daytime variables.
- Trial name
- NCT02953574
- Testing
- daily sleep enhancement nursing protocol
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Stroke, Chronic Disease
AR Training Platform at Home
Video Communications, like ZOOM, have been widely used in the time of this epidemic. But how about to design an AR / VR communication system with coaching from clinician to facilitate training at home in this time of epidemic.
- Trial name
- NCT05627050
- Testing
- An Online Augmented Reality (AR) Training Platform
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Fall, Fractures
Prevention of Falls and Fractures in Old People by Administration of Calcium and Vitamin D. Randomized Clinical Trial
The first objective is to determine the efficacy of calcium and vitamin D supplementation at doses of 1200 mg and 800 IU, respectively, to reduce the incidence of falls and fractures in non-institutionalized elderly people.
- Trial name
- ANVITAD (NCT01452243)
- Testing
- Vitamin D and calcium suplementation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 704 people
- Sponsor
- Gerencia de Atención Primaria, Albacete
Patient Fall
Intervention to Reduce Falls Incidence
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of a multifactorial intervention program to prevent falls among the elderly as compared to a brief intervention.
- Trial name
- EPICA (NCT01279525)
- Testing
- multifactorial
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 404 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Andalusian Regional Ministry of Health
Medication-related Problems, Self-reported Medication Adherence
Improving Medication Therapy Through a Digital Interdisciplinary Medicine Therapy Optimisation Model
In this study, a telepharmacy service in primary care for home-living older adults in Northern Sweden's rural areas will be developed and evaluated.
- Conditions
- Medication-related Problems, Self-reported Medication Adherence, Health-related Quality of Life, Beliefs About Medicines
- Trial name
- MTO (NCT05629936)
- Testing
- Telepharmacy service
- Where
- 2 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Umeå University
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Calligraphy Writing for Cognitive and Emotional Enhancement Among Older MCI People
This study is aimed to investigate the efficacy of an 12-week Chinese calligraphy training program for enhancing cognitive and emotional functions of older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
- Trial name
- CALLI-MCI (NCT02755792)
- Testing
- Calligraphy Training, iPad Training
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
SARS-CoV-2
Clinical Trial of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccine in Chinese People
Phase Ⅱ Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Immunogenicity of the New Coronavirus mRNA Vaccine (LVRNA009) in Chinese People Aged 18~59 Years
- Trial name
- NCT05352867
- Testing
- SARS-CoV-2 (LVRNA009) 50μg group, SARS-CoV-2 (LVRNA009) 100μg group
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 420 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AIM Vaccine Co., Ltd.
Increased Risk of Falls
Changes in Everyday Life After a Tai Chi or Eurythmy Intervention in Elderly People at Risk of Falling: a Qualitative Exploration as a Sub-Study of the ENTAiER Study
The ENTAiER fall prevention study investigates the efficacy and safety of eurythmy therapy and tai chi in older people with chronic diseases and an increased risk of falls.
- Trial name
- NCT05547178
- Testing
- Qualitative interview - eurythmy group, Qualitative interview - tai chi group, Qualitative interview - standard care group
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- ARCIM Institute Academic Research in Complementary and Integrative Medicine
Polypharmacy, Multimorbidity
Reduction of Polypharmacy in Elderly People With Multiple Diseases
Elderly GP patients are often treated with five or more medications and therefore prone to adverse drug reactions (ADR). Potentially inappropriate prescriptions (PIPs) lead to increased adverse events like falls, hospitalizations…
- Trial name
- RED (NCT05526963)
- Testing
- Medication plan review, Adherence support
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 1,146 people
- Sponsor
- Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg
Tuberculosis
Clinical Trial to Explore the Skin Test Dosage of EEC in People Aged 18 to 65 Years Old and the Safety and Preliminary Efficacy in People Aged 3 to 75 Years Old.
This is a randomized, blind, positive-controlled study to explore the skin test dosage of recombinant mycobacterium tuberculosis fusion protein ( EEC) in the population aged 18 to 65 years old , and to further evaluate the safety…
- Trial name
- NCT06305104
- Testing
- 2.5μg/ml EEC, 5μg/ml EEC, 5 unit（U） EC
- Where
- 6 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 420 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chengdu CoenBiotech Co., Ltd
Elderly, Wrist Fracture
Evaluation of Health and Social Interventions Aimed to Old People Discharged From Hospital After a Hip or Wrist Fracture Due to a Fall
Objectives: To describe social and health care provided to our older patients who have been admitted in the emergency department (ED) after suffering from a hip or wrist fracture due to a fall.
- Conditions
- Elderly, Wrist Fracture, Hip Fracture
- Trial name
- NCT02802358
- Testing
- Surgery or non-invasive procedure (reduction of the fracture, immobilization, stabilization)
- Volunteers
- 1,824 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Galdakao-Usansolo
Postoperative Delirium
Study of Postoperative Delirium in Elderly People After Orthopedic Surgery
The purpose of this study is to investigate the possible relationship of microRNA and postoperative delirium.
- Trial name
- NCT02817386
- Testing
- interview
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zhongnan Hospital
Denutrition
Effectiveness and Cost of a Quantitative and Qualitative Nutritional Supplementation in Elderly Patients
Evaluation of the effectiveness and the costs of a quantitative and qualitative nutritional supplementation in elderly patients
- Trial name
- NCT00560729
- Testing
- Renutryl 500, Generique, Generique + Renutryl 500
- Where
- 3 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Société des Produits Nestlé (SPN)
Moderate or Serious Haemophilia
Objective and Perceived Health Status of Elderly People With Moderate or Severe Haemophilia in France: an Ancillary Study of the FranceCoag Registry
Background: Elderly people with serious haemophilia (PwSH), i.e., with moderate or severe haemophilia, have major comorbidities due to consequences of haemophilia. Also, the comorbidities related to age are added.
- Trial name
- SENIORHEMO (NCT05218772)
- Testing
- Questionnaires
- Where
- 28 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 277 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille
Myelodysplastic Syndrome, Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
Study of a Geriatric Assessment to Plan a Treatment Approach for Older People With Various Blood Disorders
This study will evaluate whether a geriatric assessment can lead to better treatment outcomes in older patients (age 60+) with a myeloid malignancy including acute myeloid leukemia, ,myelodysplastic syndromes, myeloproliferative…
- Conditions
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome, Myeloproliferative Neoplasms, Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia, Atypical Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT04761770
- Testing
- Geriatric assessment (GA) pre-transplant, conditioning regimen, Allogeneic CD34+ selected stem cells
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Disorders of Balance
Study of Improving Gait Parameters When Using a Cane in "Light Touch" Condition in Elderly People With and Without Walking Difficulties
This project aims to study the effect of haptic sensory information delivered at the hand using a cane in "light touch" or "light support" condition on postural stability and spatial and temporal gait parameters of elderly…
- Trial name
- NCT02899845
- Testing
- postural task, walk task
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille
Loneliness, Isolation, Social
Impact of the HELPeN Program on Social Isolation in Community-dwelling Elders (HELPeN)
The main objective is to determine the effectiveness of the HELPeN Program, a 12-month telephone telenursing program for community-dwelling elderly in social isolation, evaluating the main changes in levels of social isolation…
- Trial name
- HELPeN (NCT05644288)
- Testing
- Help eNursing
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- MARIA RUZAFA MARTINEZ
Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Diphtheria
A Phase I Clinical Trial of Absorbed Acellular Pertussis (Two-Component) Diphtheria-Tetanus Combined Vaccine (For Adults and Adolescents)
the safety and tolerability of different dosages of adsorbed acellular pertussis (two-component) diphtheria-tetanus combined vaccine
- Conditions
- Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Diphtheria, Tetanus
- Trial name
- NCT07492303
- Testing
- Tdap vaccine
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Changchun BCHT Biotechnology Co.
Dementia, Alzheimer Disease
Effectiveness of a 3-month Individual Reminiscence Therapy Program in Older Adults With Alzheimer's Disease
This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of individual Reminiscence Therapy (RT) program, using a simple reminiscence format, to improve the overall cognitive function, mood, and quality of life (QoL) of older adults with…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Alzheimer Disease, Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT06812442
- Testing
- Reminiscence therapy
- Where
- 4 sites in Portugal
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Rsocialform - Geriatria, Lda
Seniors With Mobility Limitations
Self-management of Chronic Mobility Limitations in MUHC Seniors
The population is aging and chronic conditions, which are major causes of pain and mobility limitations, are on the rise, however, current access to physiotherapy is difficult.
- Trial name
- NCT01593345
- Testing
- Mobility self-management with Mentor, Mobility self-management with guidebook
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- McGill University