Clinical trials: Functional Aging
Aging
The Effectiveness of Lifestyle Redesign Training in Elderly With Cognitive Decline
Taiwan is already an aging society due to the rapid increase of the aging population. To cope with this situation, it is necessary to make preparations for the care of the elderly.
- Trial name
- NCT04689763
- Testing
- Training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Age-related Functional Decline
The Effects of Exercise Intervention on Skeletal Muscle and Other Organs in Aged Population and the Discovery of Associated Circulating Biomarkers
This project aims to investigate the intricate interplay between skeletal muscle and adipose tissue during the aging process by integrating human studies.
- Trial name
- NCT06660706
- Testing
- Multi-domain intervention
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Peripheral Artery Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease
Far Red Light to Improve Functioning in PAD
The LIGHT PAD Trial is a Phase II multi-centered randomized clinical trial to collect preliminary data to test whether daily far red light treatment of the lower extremities in people with PAD improves six-minute walk distance…
- Conditions
- Peripheral Artery Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Aging, Walking, Difficulty
- Trial name
- LIGHT PAD (NCT06165016)
- Testing
- Far red light therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Aging, Vascular Stiffness
Acetate and Age-associated Arterial Dysfunction
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality and contribute most to healthcare costs in the U.S. Age is the strongest cardiovascular disease risk factor, with >90% of all deaths from cardiovascular…
- Conditions
- Aging, Vascular Stiffness, Vascular Dilation
- Trial name
- NCT05424263
- Testing
- Calcium Acetate Oral Solution, Calcium Carbonate Oral Suspension
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Healthy Aging, Inflammaging
The Effects of Quercefit® and Ubiqsome™ in Mitigating Inflammation and Promoting Metabolic Health
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if Quercefit® or Ubiqsome™ can improve markers of healthy aging, blood sugar control, and heart health in older adults. It will also learn about the safety of these supplements.
- Conditions
- Healthy Aging, Inflammaging, Metabolic Health, Quercetin
- Trial name
- NCT07760506
- Testing
- Quercetin (dietary supplement), Coenzyme Q10, Rice Flour
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Applied Science & Performance Institute
Ageing and Geriatric Health
Study of Functional Decline and Care Pathways in Neurosurgical Patients Over 65 Years of Age
The GENEUS 1 study addresses this gap by characterizing the real-world profiles, outcomes, and care pathways of adults aged 65 years and older hospitalized in neurosurgery across France, Spain, and Portugal.
- Trial name
- GENEUS 1 (NCT07506941)
- Where
- 6 sites in France, Portugal and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 209 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Toulouse
Healthy Aging
Mindfulness and Attention Training Intervention to Lower Distractibility in Aging
The goal of this interventional study is to test the efficacy of combined mindfulness meditation training and cognitive training on brain function and cognition in healthy older adults.
- Trial name
- MATILDA (NCT05974605)
- Testing
- MM+HighC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas at Dallas
Age-related Changes in Skin Appearance and Physiology
Effect of Collagen Peptides on Skin Health: A Clinical Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether daily oral supplementation with 2.5 g of specific bioactive collagen peptides (SCP) can improve skin physiology in healthy adult women aged 35-55 years.
- Trial name
- BCP-Skin (NCT07516756)
- Testing
- Specific Collagen Peptides
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Collagen Research Institute
Physical Inactivity, Healthy Aging
Cost-effectiveness and Efficacy of Different Physical Exercise Interventions (ExerMOT4Health)
Online exercise has increased in popularity during the pandemic, but there is no evidence of its feasibility and benefits in older people and the influence of motivational strategies.
- Conditions
- Physical Inactivity, Healthy Aging, Older Adult
- Trial name
- ExerMOT4Health (NCT06425679)
- Testing
- Supervised synchronous online exercise intervention without motivational strategies, Supervised synchronous online exercise intervention with motivational strategies, Supervised face to face exercise intervention without motivational strategies
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Cadiz
Aging, Functional Recovery
Supplemental Mobility
This pilot study will evaluate the feasibility of a supplemental mobility intervention, the Safe Transfers And Mobility Program (STAMP).
- Conditions
- Aging, Functional Recovery, Skilled Nursing Facility, Medically Complex
- Trial name
- NCT07872384
- Testing
- High Intensity Rehabilitation, Safe Transfers and Mobility Program, Usual Care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 192 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Healthy Volunteers
Neural Bases of Decision-making in Healthy Individuals
The goal of this single center non-interventional fMRI study is to assess the neural bases of decision-making and executive functioning in healthy individuals,and whether/how their responsiveness is modulated by ageing.
- Trial name
- NCT05774834
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA
Aging
Neuroimaging Study of Exercise and Memory Function
The investigators are examining the effects of exercise and cardiovascular fitness on cognitive processes, brain function, and the amount of several proteins in the blood.
- Trial name
- EMF (NCT02057354)
- Testing
- Aerobic Exercise, Non-Aerobic Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 190 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Aging
Fatty Acid Modulation of Brain Function in Older Adults
In this crossover study, the investigtors will administer two experimental diets in a random order for one week, and each experimental diet will be preceded by a one-week, low fat control diet for a total four-week study period.
- Trial name
- NCT06192407
- Testing
- High Oleic Acid Diet, High Palmitic Acid Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Vermont
Breast Cancer, Frailty
Multicomponent Prehabilitation in Older Adults With Breast Cancer
Older adults with breast cancer frequently present with frailty, decreased functional reserve, and increased risk of postoperative complications.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Frailty, Sarcopenia, Aging
- Trial name
- PREHAB-BC65 (NCT07531836)
- Testing
- Home-based Multicomponent Prehabilitation (Vivifrail), Supervised Multicomponent Prehabilitation, Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and Optimization
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Fundacion Miguel Servet
Accidental Falls
Intervention to Enhance Lateral Balance Function and Prevent Falls in Aging
Falls and their consequences are among the major problems in the medical care of older individuals. The long-term goal of this research is to establish the efficacy of a scientifically grounded and mechanism-based therapeutic…
- Trial name
- LIFT (NCT01370174)
- Testing
- Physical Training Interventions
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Frailty in Older Adults, Intrinsic Capacity
Optimizing INtrinsic Capacity for Functional INdependence and to Impede FrailTY in Older Adults: Adaptation of the WHO-ICOPE for Healthy Ageing in Singapore
The goal of this intervention study is to screen and identify frailty and decline in intrinsic capacity (physical and mental capacities) in community-dwelling older adults in Singapore, and to evaluate whether early…
- Conditions
- Frailty in Older Adults, Intrinsic Capacity, Age-related Functional Decline, Healthy Ageing
- Trial name
- INFINITY-ICOPE (NCT07477561)
- Testing
- INFINITY-ICOPE programme
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sengkang General Hospital
Aging, Menopause
MitoQ and Exercise Effects on Vascular Health
An impairment in vascular function can lead to the development of age-associated cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death in postmenopausal women.
- Trial name
- MITO-STEP (NCT05686967)
- Testing
- MitoQ, Aerobic exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Aging, Age-related Cognitive Decline
Acute Raspberry Intake on Metabolic Control and Cognitive Function
The purpose of this project is to determine whether restoring the post-prandial metabolic/inflammatory balance via supplementation with raspberries results in improved cognitive performance, and if these enhancements are mediated…
- Conditions
- Aging, Age-related Cognitive Decline, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT03743792
- Testing
- Active breakfast, Control breakfast
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging
Functional Insufficiency, Aging
Therapeutic Exercise Training in the Elderly
In adulthood, limited mobility and pain are very common and often the first clear sign of functional decline. The loss of independent mobility is related to higher rates of functional disability and mortality; however, it is also…
- Trial name
- NCT02487667
- Testing
- Therapeutic exercise by fitness machines
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Zaragoza
Vascular Aging
Oral Curcumin Supplementation in Middle-Aged and Older Adults Improves Vascular Function
The proposed study will assess the ability of curcumin, the active ingredient in the Indian spice tumeric, to improve the function of arteries with age.
- Trial name
- NCT01968564
- Testing
- High-dose curcumin pill, Low-dose curcumin pill
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 118 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Boulder