Clinical trials: Frailty in Older Adults
Elderly, Cancer
Suitability of an Organization With an Onco-geriatric Team to a Whole Region (Region Midt) of Denmark
A Feasibility study Geriatric assessment applied to patients with cancer of the head and neck, lung cancer, upper gastrointestinal cancer or colo-rectal cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT02072733
- Testing
- Comprehensive geriatric assessment
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 320 people
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Accidental Falls, Aged
Whole-Body Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Older Adults Presenting to the Emergency Department After a Fall
Falls are one of the most common reasons older adults visit the emergency department. In many older patients, a fall that looks "mechanical" is actually caused by an underlying medical problem such as syncope, heart disease…
- Conditions
- Accidental Falls, Aged, Syncope
- Trial name
- NCT07886164
- Testing
- Whole-body point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- Kocaeli City Hospital
Frailty
Feasibility of a Multidisciplinary Student-Led Program to Improve Frailty in Nursing Home Residents
BACKGROUND Frailty, regarded as a potentially reversible process and defined as a progressive deterioration of physiological systems and intrinsic capacity, constitutes a key risk factor for disability, dependency and…
- Trial name
- CUIDAFRAIL (NCT07182747)
- Testing
- Nursing students' intervention programme, Standard care from Public Andalusian Health Service
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Almeria
Frail Elderly
Video Decision Support for Advance Care Planning in Geriatric Patients With Frailty
As the proportion of the aging population continues to rise, age-related frailty syndrome, characterized by a decline in the function of multiple physiological systems and accompanied by vulnerability to stress, has become a…
- Trial name
- NCT06671353
- Testing
- video decision aid
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Femoral Fragility Fractures, Malnutrition
The Taste and Acceptability of a High Protein Ice Cream Compared With Hospital Milkshake Nutritional Supplement
This study aims to compare the acceptability of a new high protein, fortified, ice cream called Nottingham-Ice cream (N-ICE CREAM) with a standard milkshake-style oral nutritional supplement (ONS); Fortisip Compact Protein in…
- Trial name
- NCT05711277
- Testing
- Standard milkshake ONS (Fortisip Compact Protein), High protein, fortified, ice cream
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Physical Disability, Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Study on Cardiovascular Health, Nutrition and Frailty in Older Adults in Spain
The purpose of this study is to examine the association between ideal cardiovascular health, diet and other lifestyles, biological risk factors, either well-established or emergent, and the risk of frailty in older adults…
- Trial name
- Seniors-ENRICA (NCT02804672)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 1,566 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Autonoma de Madrid
Gastrointestinal Cancers, Frailty
Longitudinal Geriatric Vulnerability, Chemotherapy Toxicity, and Functional Outcomes in Older Adults With Gastrointestinal Cancer
Older adults with gastrointestinal cancers may be more likely to experience side effects from chemotherapy and difficulties with everyday activities. These problems are not always explained by age alone.
- Conditions
- Gastrointestinal Cancers, Frailty, Sarcopenia in Elderly, Malnutrition Elderly
- Trial name
- VITAL-GI (NCT07184047)
- Testing
- Standard-of-Care Systemic Chemotherapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Oral Frailty, Depression
Group Reading and Oral Exercise Program for Older Adults
Depression is common among older adults and is often associated with declines in physical and oral health. Non-pharmacological, community-based interventions are needed to support both mental and physical well-being.
- Conditions
- Oral Frailty, Depression, Sarcopenia, Physical Function Decline
- Trial name
- NCT07550335
- Testing
- Reading and Oral Exercise Program
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mackay Memorial Hospital
Frail Elderly, Fall Risk
Functional Changes and Fall Risk in Older Adults Participating in a Frailty Program
This prospective observational study aims to describe changes in physical function and fall risk in adults aged 70 years and older participating in a routine multicomponent frailty and falls prevention program in primary care.
- Trial name
- FRAIL-ALAMA (NCT07572851)
- Testing
- Multicomponent Exercise Program- 1 times per week., Multicomponent Exercise Program- 2 times per week.
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- University of Vigo
Frailty
Development of a Frailty Risk Prediction Model and Preliminary Evaluation of a Risk-stratified Social Robot-assisted Intervention in Middle-aged and Older Spousal Caregivers
Background With population ageing accelerating worldwide, long-term care needs are rising, and family caregivers have become an essential yet often under-recognised component of care systems.
- Trial name
- NCT07740031
- Testing
- Virtual social robot-assisted intervention, Wait-list control group
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Frailty
Comparison of ASA and CFS in Anesthesiology
In addition to the regular ASA classification, patients would also be assigned the Clinical frailty scale (CFS) during preoperative examinations in anesthesiology clinics.
- Trial name
- CACA (NCT05998746)
- Where
- Croatia
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Osijek University Hospital
Geriatric Pain
Frailty and Chronic Pain Profiles in Patients Aged ≥65 Years
The primary aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between frailty status and pain type, pain localization, and the Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) in individuals aged 65 years and older who present to an…
- Trial name
- F&P (NCT07373860)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 393 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Frail Elderly Syndrome
HOPE (Healthy Older People Everyday) To Age in Place
Certain clinical syndromes eg frailty, sarcopenia, dementia, depression, cognitive impairment, vision impairment, falls in older adults carry an increased risk for poor health outcomes and if identified early, can be prevented…
- Trial name
- NCT03797352
- Testing
- Multicomponent exercise
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University Hospital, Singapore
Frail Elderly, Aging
Targeting Aging With a Ketone Ester for Function in Frailty
This study aims to find out if a food supplement that contains a naturally occurring substance, ketones, can help to improve strength and general wellness in adults at, or over the age of 65 years who are experiencing a slight…
- Conditions
- Frail Elderly, Aging, Immune Function, Muscle Function
- Trial name
- TAKEOFF (NCT06645847)
- Testing
- Ketone ester
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Buck Institute for Research on Aging
Frail Elderly Syndrome
Frailty Assessment and Treatment Strategies in the Elderly at Risk of Functional Decline in the Community
This study aims to design a patient -centered program to prevent or delay frailty , functional decline and adverse events, and evaluates the effectiveness of the program with a randomized clinical trial.
- Trial name
- NCT03591055
- Testing
- CGA, medication review, exercise and cognitive stimulation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Fundacio d'Investigacio en Atencio Primaria Jordi Gol i Gurina
Aging Problems, Frailty
Impact of Skills Acquired Through Judo Training on Risk Factors for Falling in Elderly Men and Women
Falls and injuries from falls are one of the greatest threats to public health. One of the risk factors for accidental falls is a low self-efficacy regarding the perceived capability to perform activities without the risk of…
- Conditions
- Aging Problems, Frailty, Fall Injury, Accidental Fall
- Trial name
- J4BE (NCT04061785)
- Testing
- Judo4Balance - 12 week judo inspired exercise program
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dalarna University
Aged, Circadian Rhythm
Light in Frail Elderly - the Effect of a Dynamic Light for Sleep and Circadian Rhythm
The aim of this project is to evaluate the effect of a dynamic light in order to improve the circadian rhythm, provide a better sleep and well-being, and in the long run an improved recovery.
- Conditions
- Aged, Circadian Rhythm, Cognition, Fatigue
- Trial name
- LIFE (NCT05107947)
- Testing
- Biocentric light
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Region Skane
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia, Swallowing Disorders
The Effect of Swallowing Exercise and Maneuver Program For Older Adults With Dysphagia in Nursing Home
This clinical trial aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured swallowing exercise and maneuver program for older adults with dysphagia living in a nursing home.
- Conditions
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia, Swallowing Disorders, Frailty-related Dysphagia, Nursing Homes
- Trial name
- NCT07049471
- Testing
- Swallowing Exercise and Maneuver Program for Older Adults with Dysphagia
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Universitas Indonesia
Frail Elderly Syndrome, Coronary Heart Disease
Frailty Syndrome in Daily Practice of Interventional Cardiology Ward
The impact of frailty on immediate and long term outcomes of invasive treatment of coronary artery disease is not fully characterized.
- Conditions
- Frail Elderly Syndrome, Coronary Heart Disease, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
- Trial name
- FRAPICA (NCT03209414)
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Silesia
Frailty, Quality of Life
Impact of a Personalized Multicomponent Exercise Program in Real Conditions Among Older Adults With HIV
Longitudinal prospective multicenter study with intervention and control groups and a two-year follow up. Participants will include 40 sedentary adults 50 years old or older with HIV infection and 20 sedentary adults 50 years old…
- Conditions
- Frailty, Quality of Life, Physical Inactivity, Body Composition
- Trial name
- MOVIhNG (NCT05435521)
- Testing
- Personalized multicomponent exercise program (strength, resistance, balance, and flexibility) (PMEP), Body composition, Musculoskeletal and visceral Ultrasound
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitario Ramon y Cajal