Clinical trials: Elderly Persons
Dysphagia
Effect of Myofascial Release on Dysphagia Prevention for Elderly People in the Community
The goal of this clinical trial is to explore the impact of Myofascial Release Training on swallowing function and quality of life in community-dwelling elderly individuals (≥60 year old) with swallowing disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT06256874
- Testing
- Myofascial Release Training
- Where
- 2 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Zeng Changhao
Mobility Limitation
Usability and Acceptance of Exergames Among Elderly People and Physiotherapists - a Mixed Method Approach
This study is a usability design with qualitative and quantitative aspects. In one part, with patients, physical strain and designs facets will be investigated and in another part with physiotherapists, the therapeutic relevance…
- Trial name
- NCT02526056
- Testing
- Physiotherapists, elderly people
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Klinik Valens
Dementia, Horticultural Therapy
The Effect of Horticultural Activities on Physical and Cognitive Status, Mental Well-Being, Social Participation and Quality of Life in Individuals Diagnosed with Dementia
This study aims to examine the effects of horticultural activities on the physical and cognitive status, mental well-being, social participation, and quality of life of individuals diagnosed with dementia living in nursing homes.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Horticultural Therapy, Quality of Life, Occupational Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT06899256
- Testing
- Horticultural Activity Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Staff and Older Persons With Home Care Service
The Effects and Meaning of a Person-centred and Health-promoting Intervention in Home Care Services
Current home care service are to a large extent task oriented with a limited focus on care recipient's involvement. Furthermore, studies have shown that low care recipients' involvement might decrease older people's quality of…
- Trial name
- NCT02846246
- Testing
- Person-centred and health-promoting home care service, Care as usual
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- Umeå University
COVID-19
Recombinant Omicron-Delta COVID-19 Vaccine (CHO Cell)
Popular topic:A Clinical Study of Recombinant Omicron-Delta COVID-19 Vaccine (CHO Cell) Overall design:The study was designed as a randomized, open and controlled study.
- Trial name
- NCT05574985
- Testing
- Recombinant Omicron-Delta COVID-19 Vaccine (CHO Cell), Inactivated COVID-19 vaccine (Vero Cell)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 272 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Anhui Zhifei Longcom Biologic Pharmacy Co., Ltd.
Osteoporosis
Multicenter Cohort Study on Osteoporosis
This is a multicenter cohort study on osteoporosis in nine cities of China which locate in the east, south, north, west, middle of China.
- Trial name
- NCT02958020
- Where
- 12 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 50,000 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (INPH), Gait Disorders, Neurologic
Unsteady Gait in Older People May be a Common and Treatable Neurological Disease Associated With Increased Mortality
We live in an aging population and a third of the older population has a gait disorder that may cause institutionalization, and increased mortality.
- Conditions
- Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (INPH), Gait Disorders, Neurologic, Gait Disorders in Old Age
- Trial name
- VESPR2 (NCT07137403)
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 450 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Umeå University
Candidiasis, Oral, Stomatitis, Denture
Efficacy of Standardized-propolis Extract (EPP-AF®) Gel Formulation as Buccal Antiseptic
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of propolis on the treatment of oral candidiasis, more specifically denture stomatitis.
- Trial name
- NCT02818803
- Testing
- Propolis, Miconazole
- Where
- 2 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Sarcopenia, Malnutrition
EAMA Sarcopenia in Acute Care Patients in 9+European Countries
This collaborative study in 9 geriatrics units across Europe aims to apply emerging research to clinical practice, following the "Action-Research Philosophy" (11).
- Trial name
- EAMA9+ (NCT04039620)
- Testing
- Observational study, no interventions expected
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 366 people
- Sponsor
- Parc de Salut Mar
Frail Older People Undergoing Inpatient Rehabilitation
Mobility in Older People
The main aim of this study is to investigate whether increasing the amount of physical activity in frail older people during hospital based rehabilitation is associated with better mobility outcomes compared to usual care.
- Trial name
- MOVE (NCT01910740)
- Testing
- Enhanced Physical Activity, Usual Care, Social Interaction
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 198 people
- Sponsor
- La Trobe University
Hypertension, Quality of Life
The Effect of MediYoga on Sleep Quality, Blood Pressure, and Quality of Life in Older Adults With Hypertension:
The goal of this Randomized Controlled Trial is to test if an intervention consisting of Yoga can increase quality of sleep and health related quality of life and decrease BP.
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Quality of Life, Quality of Sleep, Mental Health
- Trial name
- NCT06553820
- Testing
- Intervention group I, Yoga 20 minutes x2 pr week, Intervention Group II, Yoga 40 minutes x2 pr week, Control Group, No intervention
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Herlev and Gentofte Hospital
Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease
Virtual Reality Intervention for the Reduction of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
Alzheimer's disease and related disorders (AD2) are characterised by cognitive changes and Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD).
- Conditions
- Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Neurocognitive Disorders
- Trial name
- LUMEENCOMPAD (NCT04769024)
- Testing
- LUMEEN Virtual Reality sessions, Control/non-digital stimulation sessions
- Where
- 6 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Cognitive Impairment
Nurse-Led Active Music Program in Older Adults With Cognitive Impairment
This pilot study evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of a structured, nurse-led active music program for older adults with cognitive impairment living in a long-term care facility.
- Trial name
- NCT07831850
- Testing
- Nurse-Led Active Music Program
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Almeria
Undernutrition, Malnutrition
Nutritional Risk and Nutritional Care Practices in the Hospitalized Elderly
The purpose of this study is to estimate the prevalence of nutritional risk and examine nutritional care practices in the hospitalized elderly at one large university hospital in Norway.
- Trial name
- NUTRIELD (NCT01977950)
- Volunteers
- 508 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oslo Metropolitan University
Cognition Disorders in Old Age, Physical Activity
Brain Gym® Exercises for Institutionalized Elderly People With Cognitive Impairment
Scientific evidence regarding the effects of Brain Gym®, on people with cognitive impairment is scarce. This study aimed at comparing the effects of a program based on Brain Gym® exercises against a fitness exercise program on…
- Trial name
- NCT03368482
- Testing
- Brain Gym Exercises, Standard exercise program for institutionalized older adults.
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Vigo
COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 Infection
A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety and Immunogenicity of the Recombinant COVID-19 Vaccine (Sf9 Cell) as a Booster
A observer-blind, randomized, controlled, investigator-initiated clinical trial to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of a booster vaccination with Recombinant COVID-19 vaccine (Sf9 Cell) in a population aged 18-60 years old…
- Trial name
- NCT06381843
- Testing
- Recombinant COVID-19 Vaccine (Sf9 Cell), COVID-19 Vaccine (Vero Cell), Inactivated
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- WestVac Biopharma Co., Ltd.
Parkinson's Disease (PD)
Characterising Physiological Resilience in People With Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a condition that affects movement and gets worse over time. It is more common in older adults. People with PD may have symptoms like shaking, stiff muscles, slow movement, and trouble with balance.
- Trial name
- ParkEx (NCT07013513)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Osteoarthritis (OA), Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Hip
Evaluation of Choose to Move Replacement Ready (CTM-RR)
Choose to Move (CTM) is a 3-month, choice-based health-promoting program for low active older adults being scaled-up across British Columbia (BC), Canada.
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis (OA), Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Hip, Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Knee, Total Knee Anthroplasty
- Trial name
- CTM-RR (NCT07696650)
- Testing
- Choose to Move Replacement Ready
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 210 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Asthma
Repeat Dose Study of Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol Versus Fluticasone Propionate + Salmeterol In Asthmatics
A new formulation of Fluticasone propionate/Salmeterol comparing a lower dose of fluticasone propionate and salmeterol was compared with concurrent administration of fluticasone propionate and salmeterol.
- Trial name
- NCT00364442
- Testing
- fluticasone propionate/salmeterol
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome, Elderly (People Aged 65 or More)
Effect of Exergaming Program Versus Neuromuscular Exercise in Elderly People With Motor Cognitive Risk Syndrome
The primary aim of our study is to compare the effects of neuromuscular exercise training versus structured exergaming program on locomotor and cognitive functions in elderly individuals with Motor Cognitive Risk (MCR), which…
- Conditions
- Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome, Elderly (People Aged 65 or More), Geriatric Patient, Exergaming
- Trial name
- NCT07045259
- Testing
- The Neuromuscular Exercise Training program, Exergaming Exercise Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
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