Clinical trials: Functional Aging
Healthy, Ageing
Can Cocoa Flavanols Protect Endothelial Function During Prolonged Sitting in Healthy Older Adults?
Sitting time is high in older adults and has been shown to temporarily impair endothelial function and blood pressure. Flavanols, plant-derived compounds, acutely enhance endothelial function and reduce Blood pressure in older…
- Trial name
- NCT07265869
- Testing
- High-flavanol cocoa powder, Low-flavanol cocoa powder
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Birmingham
Executive Functions, Memory Functions
Multi-domain Versus Uni-Domain Training on Executive Control and Memory Functions of Older Adults
Age-related cognitive decline affects negatively daily living and quality of life of older adults. Previous research has shown a moderate impact of cognitive and physical training on the cognitive functioning of elders.
- Trial name
- VIBAL (NCT03823183)
- Testing
- Cognitive training, Physical training, Cognitive control
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia
Aging, Muscle Physiology
Longitudinal Neuromuscular and Metabolic Changes With Aging
Ageing is characterized by a decline in neuromuscular control and a progressive loss of muscle mass, strength and power, leading to reduced mobility, loss of independence, higher hospitalizations rate, and increased all-cause…
- Conditions
- Aging, Muscle Physiology, Neurophysiology, Exercise Training
- Trial name
- TrajectorAGE (NCT06168591)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pavia
Aging, Sarcopenia
Effects of Resistance Training With High vs. Light-moderate Loads on Muscle-tendon Function in the Elderly
There are no unbiased studies that have analyzed the effects of resistance training with traditional, heavy versus light-moderate loads on muscle, tendon and bone in elderly people.
- Conditions
- Aging, Sarcopenia, Frail Elderly Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03724461
- Testing
- High Intensity resistance training (12 weeks), Light-moderate intensity resistance training (12 weeks), Control (12 weeks)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Castilla-La Mancha
Cognitive Change, Cytokine Levels
The Effect of Oral Use of Lyophilised Royal Jelly on Cognitive Functions and Immune System in Elderly Individuals
Dementia is a significant public health problem, affecting 47 million people worldwide in 2015, according to World Health Organization data. It is expected to increase to 75 million in 2030 and reach 132 million in 2050.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Change, Cytokine Levels, Neuroinflammation
- Trial name
- NCT06404203
- Testing
- Balparmak Apitera Royal Jelly Herbal Capsule Food Supplement 500 mg/day, Balparmak Apitera Royal Jelly Herbal Capsule Food Supplement 1000 mg/day, Balparmak Apitera Royal Jelly Herbal Capsule Food Supplement 1500 mg/day
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Glucose Intolerance, Aortic Stiffness
Healthy Aging Through Functional Food
The purpose of this study is to determine whether dietary inducers of glyoxalase 1 are effective in improving metabolic and vascular health.
- Conditions
- Glucose Intolerance, Aortic Stiffness, Vasodilation
- Trial name
- HATFF (NCT02095873)
- Testing
- Glyoxalase 1 (Glo1) inducer
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Warwick
Healthy Older Adults
Neural Representations of Memory Transformation (MEM_TRANS)
Investigators overarching goal is to provide evidence for the link between altered spatiotemporal (where and when) neural mechanisms and the extent of changed memory maintenance in healthy older adults and to identify potential…
- Trial name
- NCT06862622
- Testing
- Computer-based visuomotor sequence learning and interference
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Cancer, Hospital Acquired Condition
Prevention of Functional and Cognitive Impairment in Hospitalized Oncogeriatric Patients
Hospitalized older patients usually remain bedridden for many hours and this may lead to the appearance of unwanted negative consequences, such as cognitive or physical decline upon discharge.
- Conditions
- Cancer, Hospital Acquired Condition, Debility, Aging
- Trial name
- NCT05424055
- Testing
- Multicomponent exercise
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Fundacion Miguel Servet
Physical Function, Executive Function (Cognition)
Effects of Resistance and Dual-Task Training on Physical, Oculomotor, and Executive Functions in Older Adults With MCI
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the effect of a combined therapeutic intervention program with anaerobic exercises (resistance exercises) and dual tasks on the physical, oculomotor, and executive functions of…
- Conditions
- Physical Function, Executive Function (Cognition), Saccadic Eye Movements
- Trial name
- NCT07278141
- Testing
- Anaerobic therapeutic exercises (resistance exercise), Anaerobic therapeutic exercises (resistance exercise) plus Dual Task
- Where
- 2 sites in Chile, Spain
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Santo Tomas, Chile
Mild Cognitive Impairment, NAD
The Effects of Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD) on Brain Function and Cognition
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of Niagen (nicotinamide riboside, vitamin B3), on NAD levels, brain function including cognition and blood flow in people diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
- Trial name
- NAD (NCT02942888)
- Testing
- Nicotinamide riboside, Sugar Pill
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Multidomain Intervention
Effects of Passive Lower-limb Exoskeleton-assisted Training on Motor and Daily Function Improvements in Older Adults
According to National Development Council estimation, Taiwan is about to enter a super-aged society in 2025, and health promotion for the elderly are critical issues nowadays.
- Trial name
- NCT06543888
- Testing
- passive exoskeleton- assisted gait training programs, Conventional gait training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Malnutrition Elderly, Kidney Diseases
Methods for Nutrition, Inflammation, Kidney Function, Aging, Body Composition, and Hydration Among Older Patients
The goal of this observational study, is to improve the diagnostic assessment method of malnutrition and kidney diseases, amongst hospitalized and low priority patients, by evaluating modern methodology and biomarkers, with…
- Conditions
- Malnutrition Elderly, Kidney Diseases, Dehydration
- Trial name
- MIKADO (NCT07501195)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Ove Andersen
Frailty at Older Adults
Motivational Support for an Autonomous Exercise Program for Healthy Aging
An effective implementation of an exercise programme such as VIVIFRAIL, in an unsupervised mode, requires a careful consideration of the patient's motivational traits and state, and the adaptation of the interventions to the…
- Trial name
- MOTIVA (NCT07447453)
- Testing
- MOTIVA ecosystem
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 190 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitario Getafe
Aging
Oxytocin's Effect on Socioemotional Aging
This study will investigate the extent to which intranasal oxytocin affects changes in social decision making and evaluations of others.
- Trial name
- NCT01823146
- Testing
- Oxytocin spray
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Hypertension, Aging
Effect of Heated Water-Based Versus Land-Based Exercise Training on Hemodynamic Variables, Functional Capacity and Quality of Life in Older Hypertensive
BACKGROUND: Physical exercise promotion is one of the main global goals of innumerous health and medical societies for preventing and managing noncommunicable chronic diseases (NCDs), being one of the main therapeutic for the…
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Aging, Exercise
- Trial name
- HExOLD (NCT07131748)
- Testing
- Physical Exercise Session in heated Swimming Pool - HEx, Physical Exercise Session in Land- LEx, Control Session Without Exercise- CON
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho
Healthy
Diet and the Aging Brain
We investigate whether a change in diet could provide positive effects on general brain functions in healthy elderly people.
- Trial name
- NCT00463255
- Testing
- diet
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Muenster
Preventing Age-Related Muscle Loss: the Role of Exercise in Improving Strength, Function, and Well-being
Muscle Aging Evaluation
This study aims to assess the effects of physical activity in counteracting muscle aging. The increasing life expectancy worldwide has led to a rise in age-related muscle decline, which negatively impacts strength, function, and…
- Trial name
- NCT06845748
- Testing
- Physical activity Group
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Milan
Cognitive Decline
A Home-based e-Health Intervention in the Elderly: MOVI-ageing
This protocol study aims to evaluate the efficacy of the MOVI-ageing intervention, a complex home-based eHealth intervention of cognitive-demanding exercise for the elderly, in improving: global cognitive function and basic…
- Trial name
- MOVI-ageing (NCT05928078)
- Testing
- intervention
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Castilla-La Mancha
Aging Well
Effects of Acute Exercise Intensity on Cerebral Blood Flow and Cognitive Function in Older Adults
This study will analyze the influence of acute bout exercise intensities (continuous moderate and HIIT) on middle cerebral artery velocity (MCAv) to identify which intensity elicits the greatest increase in CBF in older adults…
- Trial name
- NCT05131217
- Testing
- Acute bout of Continuous Moderate Intensity Exercise, Acute bout of High Intensity Interval Training, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Cognitive Impairment, Aging
Influence of Overground Walking on Biomarkers, Cognitive Function, and Quality of Life in Elderly With Mild Cognitive Impairment
The purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of overground walking as a part of a rehabilitation program on the increase in Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels, decrease in IL-6 levels, decrease in hs-CRP…
- Trial name
- NCT06029920
- Testing
- Overground Walking
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitas Padjadjaran