Clinical trials: Frail Older Adult
Lymphoma
Diffuse Large B Cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma in the Vulnerable/Frail Elderly. A Multicentric Randomized Phase II Trial
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies, such as rituximab, can block cancer growth in different ways. Some block the ability of cancer cells to grow and spread.
- Trial name
- FRAIL-06 (NCT00911183)
- Testing
- filgrastim, pegfilgrastim, rituximab
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- Institut Bergonié
Hip Fracture, Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D Levels in Frail Elderly Patients With a Hip Fracture
The purpose of this study is to assess whether all frail elderly admitted with hip fracture has a vitamin D deficiency, and if s-25(OH)D deficiency increases the risk of hip fracture in frail elderly.
- Trial name
- NCT01816711
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 447 people
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Arthritis, Cancer
MoveStrong at Home: A Feasibility Study of a Model for Remote Delivery of Functional Strength and Balance Training Combined With Nutrition Education for Older Pre-frail Adults.
Sufficient muscle strength helps to get out of a chair and can prevent falls. Up to 30% of older adults experience age-related loss of muscle strength, which can lead to frailty and health instability.
- Conditions
- Arthritis, Cancer, Cardiovascular Diseases, Chronic Lung Disease
- Trial name
- NCT04663685
- Testing
- Exercise program, Nutrition education
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Waterloo
Multiple Myeloma, Relapse
Isa-Pom-Dex in Elderly/Frail Subjects With RRMM
This research study aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the combination of isatuximab, pomalidomide, and dexamethasone (Isa-Pd) for the treatment of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), which refers to…
- Conditions
- Multiple Myeloma, Relapse, Refractory, Aging
- Trial name
- NCT05911321
- Testing
- Isatuximab, Pomalidomide, Dexamethasone
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Geriatric Assessment, Frail Elderly
Drug Reduction in Older Patients: The DROP Trial
Project Objectives: The proposed randomized, controlled trial will evaluate the effects of procedures to reduce medications among hospitalized older Veterans discharged to nursing homes using an hybrid study design to inform…
- Conditions
- Geriatric Assessment, Frail Elderly, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Patient-centered Care
- Trial name
- DROP (NCT03722017)
- Testing
- Deprescribing intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 260 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Caregiver, Disabled Veterans
Helping Invested Families Improve Veterans Experiences Study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a caregiver skill training program (HI-FIVES), offered as a part of a randomized control trial to caregivers of Veterans referred to home and community-based long-term care.
- Conditions
- Caregiver, Disabled Veterans, Referred to Long-term Care, Residing at Home
- Trial name
- HI-FIVES (NCT01777490)
- Testing
- Helping Invested Families Improve Veterans Experiences - Control, Helping Invested Families Improve Veterans Experiences - HI FIVES
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 484 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Frailty in Aging
Ghrelin Repeated Dose Study
Frailty is a geriatric syndrome leading to physical deterioration including muscle wasting (sarcopenia) and unintentional weight loss. There are currently no approved therapies for frailty.
- Trial name
- GRD (NCT01833078)
- Testing
- ghrelin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Among Frail Elderly
Chronic kidney disease is a common diagnosis in the elderly population and it is associated with significant morbidity and health care costs. The prevalence rates increase with age to about 40% for adults aged > 65 years.
- Trial name
- FRED-CKD (NCT02351349)
- Testing
- multidisciplinary intervention
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Sameena Iqbal
Osteoporosis, Bone Loss
Zoledronic Acid for Osteoporosis in the Elderly
This trial will examine the safety, efficacy and feasibility of a single dose of intravenous zoledronic acid in the maintenance of skeletal integrity for frail, institutionalized women, who are most at risk for the deleterious…
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis, Bone Loss, Fragility Fractures
- Trial name
- ZEST (NCT00558012)
- Testing
- Intravenous zoledronic acid, Vitamin D 800 IU/daily, Calcium 1200 mg/daily
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 181 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Obesity
MOWI Home-Based Pilot
The goal of this study is to conduct a program of pilot research aimed at developing and evaluating a technology-assisted wellness intervention for older adults with obesity.
- Trial name
- NCT03104205
- Testing
- Evaluate home-based MOWI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
HIV, Inflammation
Exercise for Healthy Aging: The Impact of HIV and Aging on Physical Function and the Somatopause
The primary objective of this proposal is to compare a moderate or high intensity exercise intervention to improve physical function in persons aging with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
- Conditions
- HIV, Inflammation, Obesity, Aging, Biological
- Trial name
- NCT02404792
- Testing
- High-intensity cardiovascular and resistance exercise, Moderate-intensity cardiovascular and resistance exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Frail Elderly People
Continuum of Care for Frail Elderly People
The present study "Continuum of care for frail elderly people" form part of the research programme "Support for frail elderly persons - from prevention to palliation" (www.vardalinstitutet.net) which comprises research into three…
- Trial name
- NCT01260493
- Testing
- integrated health care chain
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 181 people
- Sponsor
- Vardalinstitutet The Swedish Institute for Health Sciences
Frail Elderly Persons
SUPPORT FOR FRAIL ELDERLY PERSONS - From Prevention to Palliation
The present study "Elderly person in the risk zone" form part of the research programme "Support for frail elderly persons - from prevention to palliation" (www.
- Trial name
- NCT00877058
- Testing
- preventive home visit, senior meetings
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 459 people
- Sponsor
- Vardalinstitutet The Swedish Institute for Health Sciences
Frail Elderly, Homebound Persons
Improving Function in Older Veterans With Hospital-Associated Deconditioning
The investigators plan to test an innovative, home-based, short duration, high intensity exercise program designed for application in the immediate post-hospitalization period in older Veterans.
- Trial name
- NCT02696382
- Testing
- Progressive High Intensity Therapy (PHIT), Usual Care (UC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Chronic Disease, Frail
Functional Exercise and Nutrition Education Program for Older Adults
There is strong evidence that specific types of exercise can improve health and physical function in older adults. While community exercise classes exist, many older adults with chronic conditions may need guidance from…
- Conditions
- Chronic Disease, Frail, Diabetes Mellitus, Cancer
- Trial name
- MoveStrong (NCT04037436)
- Testing
- Strength and Balance Training & Nutrition Education, Usual Care
- Where
- 5 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- University of Waterloo
Frailty Syndrome
Ghrelin Plus Strength Training in Frail Elderly Study
Frailty is a geriatric syndrome leading to physical deterioration including muscle wasting (sarcopenia) and unintentional weight loss. There are currently no approved therapies for frailty.
- Trial name
- NCT01898611
- Testing
- Ghrelin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Aging
PEU in Elderly TCU Residents
Background: There is tremendous controversy regarding the adequacy/effectiveness of the nutritional care provided in VA Transitional Care Units (TCUs).
- Trial name
- NCT00242684
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 446 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Insomnia Disorder
Sleep Well 24 (SWELL24) Healthy Sleep-Wake Behaviors in Older Adults
To finalize daytime intervention components for a comprehensive sleep-wake intervention for frail older adults and explore feasibility and acceptability using a pilot trial.
- Trial name
- SWELL24 (NCT05780983)
- Testing
- education and coaching on developing healthy nighttime sleep and daytime activity behaviors
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences