Clinical trials: Functional Aging
Physical Activity
Investigations of the Effects and Associated Neural Mechanisms of Different Exercise in People With Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a risk for many chronic diseases of middle-aged and older adults. Hence, prevention and treatment of MetS is a crucial global health issue.
- Trial name
- NCT05672940
- Testing
- Aerobic plus resistance training, Stretching plus breathing training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Aging
Acute Passive Heating in Healthy Older Adults
Aging is associated with a decline in cardiovascular health, cognitive function and losses in muscle strength, with half or more of those over age 65 suffering from two or more comorbidities (e.g., heart disease, type 2…
- Trial name
- NCT05622747
- Testing
- Passive heating
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Portsmouth
Aging, Cardiovascular Diseases
Physical Inactivity Impacts on Blood Vessel Health and Glucose Levels in an Aging Population
Physical inactivity is known to increase post meal blood sugar levels in young, active populations. However, how quickly this may occur in active, older adults is not clear.
- Conditions
- Aging, Cardiovascular Diseases, Glucose Intolerance
- Trial name
- NCT04812392
- Testing
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Leryn Reynolds
Aging, Lipemia
Effects of Nicotinamide Riboside on Metabolism and Vascular Function
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) supplementation on metabolism and vascular function following high-fat meal.
- Trial name
- NCT03501433
- Testing
- Nicotinamide riboside chloride (Niagen)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Iowa State University
Impaired Glucose Tolerance, Obesity
Enhancing Fitness in Older Pre-diabetic Veterans
This study targets older adults (ages 60 and over) who are overweight (body mass index 25-40) with impaired fasting glucose (100 - 125).
- Conditions
- Impaired Glucose Tolerance, Obesity, Diabetes
- Trial name
- NCT00594399
- Testing
- Physical Activity Counseling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 302 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Cognitive Aging
Guanfacine Treatment for Prefrontal Cognitive Dysfunction in Elderly Subjects
This proposal aims to determine whether low does of the alpha-2A-adrenoceptor agonist guanfacine can improve deficits in prefrontally-mediated cognitive functions in healthy elderly subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT00935493
- Testing
- Guanfacine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 154 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Muscle, Cognitive Functioning
This Study Investigates β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB) and 2-hydroxybenzylamine (2-HOBA), When Administered Either Individually or in Combination Contributes to an Increased Quality of Health, Specifically Improving Muscular Strength and Cognitive Functioning in Adults Over the Age of 65.
In this study, participants will be assigned to receive HMB, 2-HOBA, a combination of both, or a comparison supplement for a set period of time.
- Conditions
- Muscle, Cognitive Functioning, Geriatric, Ageing and Geriatric Health
- Trial name
- H2AGE (NCT07419633)
- Testing
- β-Hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate, 2-hydroxybenzylamine, β-Hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate and 2-hydroxybenzylamine
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Cognitive Reserve, Aging
Cognitive Reserve and Post-Fatigue Recovery in Older Adults
As people grow older, it is common to experience a drop in physical stamina and memory functions. This can make recovering from daily physical and mental fatigue more difficult, which directly impacts an individual's independent…
- Conditions
- Cognitive Reserve, Aging, Mental Fatigue, Fatigue
- Trial name
- NCT07667985
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 696 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uşak University
Aging
Effects of an Oral GH Secretagogue (MK-677) on Body Composition and Functional Ability of Older Adults
The purpose of this study is to determine whether treatment of healthy older men and women with oral MK-677 for 12 months will enhance pulsatile GH release and increase mean GH and IGF-I concentrations into the range of young…
- Trial name
- MOT089 (NCT00474279)
- Testing
- Orally active growth hormone secretagogue (MK-677)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Menopause, Aging
Sex Hormones and Atherosclerosis Prevention in Perimenopausal Women
As women get older and go through menopause, levels of the female reproductive hormone estradiol decrease to low levels. Also with aging, the functioning of the arteries declines.
- Trial name
- SHAPE2 (NCT02042196)
- Testing
- KUVAN, Cetrotide, Climara
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Menopause, Obesity, Abdominal
Bioenergetic Effects of Aging and Menopause (BEAM)
The menopause transition is associated with increased risk for weight gain and a shift toward storing fat in the belly region, which may increase risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
- Conditions
- Menopause, Obesity, Abdominal, Aging, Weight Gain
- Trial name
- BEAM (NCT04043520)
- Testing
- GnRH antagonist, Estrogen Product
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Memory
Resveratrol for Improved Performance in the Elderly
The investigators aim to conduct a randomized placebo controlled pilot study to determine whether resveratrol, a dietary ingredient, supplementation is safe and improves memory and physical performance in older adults.
- Trial name
- RIPE (NCT01126229)
- Testing
- Low dose Resveratrol, High dose Resveratrol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Hip Fractures
Effects of a Supplement Enriched in Hydroxymethylbutyrate and Vitamin D on Muscle Strength in Hip Fracture
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a nutritional supplement high in protein and energy, and enriched with hydroxymethylbutyrate (HMB) and vitamin D is more effective than a standard nutritional supplement high in…
- Trial name
- NCT01850251
- Testing
- Supplement with HMB and vitamin D, Standard nutritional supplement
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Clinic of Barcelona
Sarcopenia
Effects of a Resistance Training Program in Older Women With Sarcopenia
This is a randomized clinical trial with a control group that will test how periodized resistance training will impact measures of sarcopenia in older women who have been identified as presarcopenic or sarcopenic.
- Trial name
- RESTORE-ME (NCT02628145)
- Testing
- Resistance Training Intervention, Active Control Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rhode Island
Elderly
Effects of Donepezil on Deficits Associated With Age-Related Decrease of Growth Hormone
The planned study has two purposes: 1. It is to provide evidence that the administration of a cholinesterase inhibitor will result in an increase of IGF-I (primary variable) and in an increase of the secretion growth hormone…
- Trial name
- GH-003 (NCT00533065)
- Testing
- Donepezil
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ludwig Boltzmann Gesellschaft
Aging
Dietary Nitrate and Physiological Aging
The main purpose/s of this study is to examine the effects of 4 weeks of dietary nitrate supplementation on peripheral chemoreceptor sensitivity, spontaneous baroreflex sensitivity, and blood pressure responsiveness to a variety…
- Trial name
- NCT02593305
- Testing
- Super Beets
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Darren P Casey
Physical Activity
Supervised Group-based Walking Intervention Among Inactive Older Adults in Saudi Arabia
The purpose of the proposed study is to compare the effects of supervised group-based walking and non-supervised individual-based walking interventions on frailty, cognitive function and quality of life among inactive older…
- Trial name
- NCT05151575
- Testing
- supervised group-based walking and non-supervised individual-based walking interventions
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hong Kong Baptist University
Physical Activity, Biological Aging
Exercise Referral Schemes Enhanced by Self-Management Strategies to Battle Sedentary Behaviour
The increase of the elderly population leads to increased prevalence of frailty, risk for poor health outcomes, and related health and social care costs.
- Conditions
- Physical Activity, Biological Aging, Frail Older Adults, Controlled Clinical Trials, Randomized
- Trial name
- SitLESS (NCT02629666)
- Testing
- ERS and/or Self-management Strategies
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 1,360 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ramon Llull
Aging, Diet, Healthy
Western Diet on Cardiometabolic and Immune Function
This study will implement a Western Diet (WD) to understand cardiometabolic and immune function in middle-aged adults (50- 64 years old).
- Trial name
- WD (NCT06528977)
- Testing
- Western Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Delaware
Aging
Yoga and Diet on Cognitive, Nutritional Status, Mental and Functional Abilities in Older Adults
Yoga has emerged as a powerful therapeutic practice for enhancing physical and mental health across all age groups, including older adults and younger individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT06304688
- Testing
- Yoga and Mediterranean Diet intervention
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- University of Jaén