Clinical trials: Elderly Person
Influenza
Annual Study to Investigate Inactivated Subunit Influenza Vaccine Due to New Virus Strains for the Southern Hemisphere 2015 Season
Influenza (flu) viruses change continuously, therefore also the parts of viruses used in influenza vaccines can vary from year to year.
- Trial name
- NCT02381418
- Testing
- Trivalent influenza subunit vaccine Influvac
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abbott
Vaccines, Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
Study Evaluating a 13-valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine in Elderly Subjects
This is a follow-up study to the core study NCT00269672 (6115A1-500). This study will further evaluate the safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity of 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (13vPnC) when administered to…
- Trial name
- NCT00500357
- Testing
- 13-valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
- Where
- 16 sites in South Africa
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
The Influence of Postoperative Analgesia on Systemic Inflammatory Response and POCD After Femoral Fractures Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine whether epidural levobupivacaine applied for the purpose of post-operative analgesia compared to systemic analgesia with morphine leads to better pain control, stronger suppression of the…
- Trial name
- NCT02848599
- Testing
- morphine, levobupivacaine
- Where
- Croatia
- Volunteers
- 86 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Osijek University Hospital
Healthy
A Study of Lasmiditan in Healthy Elderly Participants
The purposes of this study are to evaluate the effect of lasmiditan on blood pressure, as well as to look at the amount of study drug that gets into the blood stream and how long it takes the body to get rid of it in healthy…
- Trial name
- NCT03406260
- Testing
- Lasmiditan
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Urinary Tract Infection
Cranberry for UTI Prevention in Residents of Long Term Care Facilities
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect over 7 million men and women per year and cost the health care industry over 1 billion dollars annually.
- Trial name
- PACS (NCT00596635)
- Testing
- Once Daily Cranberry Capsule, Twice Daily Cranberry Capsules
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Pneumococcal Infections
Study Evaluating The Safety, Tolerability And Immunogenicity Of A 13-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (13vPnC)
This study will evaluate the safety, tolerability and immunogenicity of study vaccines 13vPnC and 23vPS in older, healthy subjects who have previously received a dose of 23vPS at least 5 years ago.
- Trial name
- NCT00546572
- Testing
- 13 valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine, 23vPS
- Where
- 58 sites in United States, Sweden
- Volunteers
- 938 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
Anorexia of Ageing
Impaired Regulation of Energy Balance in Elderly People (Balance Study)
Over the past century life expectancy has risen rapidly. As a result, the proportion of elderly people continues to grow. Elderly people probably have an impaired regulation of energy balance (energy intake versus energy…
- Trial name
- Balance (NCT00561145)
- Testing
- Energy restriction period
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wageningen University
Sense of Community
Community Spirit in Residence for the Elderly
The objective of our study is to observe and understand factors that emphasizes the creation of a community spirit. Specific objectives: 1.
- Trial name
- 437_EsCom (NCT06441877)
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- TOPMED
Cognitive Decline
Cognitive Function in Elderly Marathon Runners
There is substantial research on the effects of physical exercise on cognitive functions. However, less attention has been paid on the requirements of training intensity and length to enhance cognitive abilities in the elderly.
- Trial name
- APSOEM (NCT01045031)
- Volunteers
- 114 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Aging
Spinal Excitation to Enhance Mobility
Older adults with compromised walking ability have higher rates of morbidity and mortality, more hospitalizations, poorer quality of life, and are less likely to remain independent in the community.
- Trial name
- NCT03667573
- Testing
- tsDCS Dosage (A), tsDCS Dosage (B), textured shoe insoles
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Influenza
Immunogenicity and Safety Study to Assess Influenza Vaccine Formulated With Haemagglutinin (HA) Antigen From Two Different Suppliers
The purpose of this study is to assess the humoral immune response and safety of the parenteral formulation of the 2010/2011-season virosomal subunit influenza vaccine Inflexal V using two different HA antigen suppliers (AdImmune…
- Trial name
- NCT01412281
- Testing
- Virosomal influenza vaccine (AdImmune HA Antigen), Virosomal influenza vaccine (CSL HA Antigen)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 440 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Crucell Holland BV
Computerized Assessment Feasibility and Validity
Feasibility and Validity of A Novel Computer Based Battery of Assessments in the Elderly
While standard pencil-and-paper test have continued to be useful for the monitoring of cognition, mood, and life space (LS) in the elderly they do have considerable limitations.
- Trial name
- HHT (NCT02109419)
- Testing
- HHT-G, HHT-D, Geriatric Depression Scale (DGS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Influenza
Second Extension Study to Evaluate Safety and Tolerability of Influenza Vaccines in Adults and Elderly, and to Evaluate Immunogenicity and Concomitant Vaccination With Pneumococcal Vaccine in a Subgroup
The study primarily aims to evaluate immunogenicity and safety of influenza vaccines (cell culture derived seasonal trivalent influenza vaccine (cTIV) or influenza virus vaccine (egg-derived seasonal trivalent, thiomersal free…
- Trial name
- NCT00579345
- Testing
- Cell culture derived seasonal trivalent influenza vaccine (cTIV), Influenza virus vaccine (egg-derived seasonal trivalent, thiomersal free; eTIV_a)., cTIV or eTIV_a
- Where
- 5 sites in Poland
- Volunteers
- 1,522 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Novartis
Rotavirus
A Study of the Safety and Immune Response to RotaTeq™ Vaccine in the Elderly (V260-027)
This is a Phase I clinical trial including 2 parts to evaluate the safety and immune response to RotaTeq™ /placebo in subjects of 65 to 80 years of age.
- Trial name
- NCT00836498
- Testing
- Comparator: RotaTeq
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Herpes Zoster
Safety and Immunogenicity Study of GSK Biologicals' Herpes Zoster Subunit (HZ/su) Vaccine GSK1437173A When Administered Subcutaneously Intramuscularly in Adults Aged ≥50 Years
The purpose of this study is to assess the immunogenicity, safety, and reactogenicity of GSK Biologicals' Herpes Zoster (HZ) vaccine (GSK 1437173A) when administered subcutaneously (SC) as compared to intramuscularly (IM) to…
- Trial name
- NCT01777321
- Testing
- Herpes zoster vaccine GSK1437173A
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Motor Activity
Motor Imagery Intervention for Improving Gait and Cognition in the Elderly
The investigators propose a single-blind randomized clinical trial to determine if seniors show improved mobility (walking speed) and cognition following motor imagery (imagined walking) training.
- Trial name
- NCT02762604
- Testing
- Imagined Gait Intervention, Visual Imagery Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Hormone Deficiency, Aging
Three Month Treatment of Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GHRH) in the Elderly
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effect of a naturally occurring hormone, called Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GHRH) on the muscle, bone, and fat tissues of the body.
- Trial name
- NCT01410799
- Testing
- Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GHRH )
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Not Applicable as This is a Mass Balance/Pharmacokinetic Study Performed in Healthy Subjects, Apathy
Phase I Trial Evaluating the Pharmacokinetics of Single Ascending Oral Doses of IRL757 in Healthy Elderly Volunteers
This is a phase I trial evaluating the pharmacokinetics of single ascending oral doses of IRL757 in healthy elderly volunteers.
- Trial name
- NCT06699628
- Testing
- IRL757
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Integrative Research Laboratories AB
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
First-in-Human Study of LHA510 in Elderly Subjects and Patients With Age-Related Macular Degeneration
The purpose of this first-in-human study is to assess the local ocular and systemic safety and tolerability of LHA510 eye drops when administered at various concentrations and dosing frequencies.
- Trial name
- NCT02076919
- Testing
- LHA510 Ophthalmic Suspension, LHA510 Vehicle
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alcon Research
Influenza
Study to Demonstrate the Lot-to-lot Consistency and to Evaluate the Safety of an Adjuvanted Influenza Vaccine Candidate
The purpose of this phase IIb study is to demonstrate the consistency of three lots of an adjuvanted influenza vaccine candidate and to evaluate the safety of this vaccine compared to Fluarix™ administered intramuscularly in…
- Trial name
- NCT00321763
- Testing
- Candidate Influenza Vaccine GSK1247446A - 3 different formulations, Fluarix TM
- Where
- 46 sites in Estonia, France and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 3,124 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline