Clinical trials: Functional Aging
Aging, Fall
Validity Reliability of The Dubousset Functional Test in Older Adults
Postural deformity and postural instability that occur with aging are risk factors for falling. In the literature, there are many scales that evaluate balance and functional performance in older adults.
- Conditions
- Aging, Fall, Balance; Distorted
- Trial name
- NCT04595292
- Testing
- older adults, assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kırıkkale University
Healthy Aging, Physical Fitness
Effects of Core Stability Training Using Pilates on Core Muscle Strength, Pulmonary Function, and Cardio-respiratory Fitness in the Elderly.
This study investigates how different types of exercise-specifically Mat Pilates and Aerobic training-can help improve the physical health and breathing capacity of healthy older adults aged 60 to 77.
- Conditions
- Healthy Aging, Physical Fitness, Core Stability, Respiratory Function
- Trial name
- PLT-AER-ELD (NCT07470060)
- Testing
- Mat Pilates Program, Aerobic Exercise (Treadmill Walking)
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Walailak University
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
Autophagy, Healthy Aging
Effects of Miricell Supplementation on Biomarkers of Healthy Aging and Autophagy
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a dietary supplement called Miricell works to improve cellular health and signs of healthy aging in adults. It will also learn about the safety of Miricell.
- Trial name
- NCT07675200
- Testing
- Spermidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nutraland USA, Inc.
Metabolic Syndrome, Inflammation
Effects of Berries and Vegetables on Cardiometabolic Risk Markers and Cognitive Functions
The purpose of the study is to study the potential anti-inflammatory- and metabolic effects of polyphenols and dietary fibres in a product based on a mixture of several Swedish berries and vegetables that is known to have high…
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome, Inflammation, Aging, Fermentation
- Trial name
- NCT01562392
- Testing
- berries and vegetables, control product
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lund University
Healthy Aging
The Effects of Different Intensity Training on Strength and Mobility of Elderly
In this study, investigators tried to find a useful and safe way of training for the elderly population which can help this population to improve their fitness factors as fast as possible.
- Trial name
- NCT04892836
- Testing
- Training
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiti Putra Malaysia
Aging, Physical Activity
Exercise Periodization and Older Adults
The present study aimed at investigating the effects of two different resistance training protocols - nonperiodized (NP) and daily undulating periodization (DUP) - on hemodynamic, morphofunctional and cognitive parameters of…
- Conditions
- Aging, Physical Activity, Sarcopenia, Cognitive Decline
- Trial name
- NCT03443375
- Testing
- Physical exercise
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Campinas, Brazil
Aging, Cognitive Function 1, Social
Effects of Physical and Cognitive Training in Neuroplasticity, Health and Cognition. Movement Project
The MoveMent project applies non-pharmacological strategies - physical exercise and cognitive training - that have been shown to be effective in promoting active and healthy aging.
- Trial name
- NCT03123900
- Testing
- Physical exercise, Cognitive training, Combined training
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Barcelona
Aging, Functional Disturbance
Home Support for Elderly: Evaluation of Intra- Extrinsic Determinants Which Maximize This Possibility
The French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) projects that the number of people aged 75 and over will increase in France from 5.2 million in 2007 to 11.6 million in 2060 (i.e., a 123% increase) and…
- Conditions
- Aging, Functional Disturbance, Home
- Trial name
- MADMAX (NCT06121778)
- Testing
- Home
- Volunteers
- 274 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon
Aging, Inflammation
Mitigating Mitochondrial RNA Release During Aging to Control Inflammation and Senescence
The MIRACLE study aims to investigate age-related mitochondrial dysfunction, mitochondrial RNA (mtRNA) release, inflammation, and cellular senescence in adult participants across three age groups.
- Conditions
- Aging, Inflammation, Healthy Ageing
- Trial name
- MIRACLE (NCT07596615)
- Testing
- Skin biopsy and venous blood sampling
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research
Cognition, Aging
Exercise, Executive Processes and the Aging Brain
The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of aerobic exercise on the brain and cognition through the measurement of neuroelectric and behavioral indices of executive control cognitive function in older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT00430976
- Testing
- Minds in Motion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Decision Making, Dementia
Interest of Functional Neuroimaging in Assessing Decision-making Capacity of Older People With Neurocognitive Disorders
IMAGISION aims to explore, in a cohort of patients referred for geriatric consultation for neurocognitive evaluation, the contribution of functional neuroimaging (functional MRI and, if possible, high resolution EEG) to geriatric…
- Conditions
- Decision Making, Dementia, Aging
- Trial name
- IMAGISION (NCT03931148)
- Testing
- Geriatric Assesment with neuropsychological test more specific on decision making, Functional RMI, High Resolution EEG
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada, France
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon
Aging, Balance Control in Elderly
Effects of Telerehabilitation-Based Dual-Task Exercises on Balance, Fall Risk, Cognitive Function, and Sleep Quality in Geriatric Individuals
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of dual-task exercises-which simultaneously target cognitive and motor functions-delivered via telerehabilitation on fall risk, balance, cognitive functions, and sleep…
- Conditions
- Aging, Balance Control in Elderly, Sleep Disorder (Disorder)
- Trial name
- NCT07472101
- Testing
- Telerehabilitation Based Dual-Task Exercises, Educational Brochure and Phone Follow-Up
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Bulent Ecevit University
HIV
Biomarkers for Muscle Function and Aging in Chronic HIV Infection
MATCH is an observation study of HIV-infected adults on effective antiretroviral therapy (ART) and demographically matched uninfected adults to evaluate muscle and aging.
- Trial name
- MATCH (NCT03011957)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Stroke
Power Exercise for Stroke Recovery: The POWER Pilot Trial (POWER-P)
Weakness is one of the most common consequences of stroke. For the over 750,000 Canadians living with stroke, many daily activities like standing from a chair, walking and balance not only require strength but often efforts in…
- Trial name
- POWER-P (NCT06780995)
- Testing
- Power Exercise for Stroke Recovery (POWER), Strength Training Engaging Guidelines to Enhance Total Health (STRENGTH)
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
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
Aging, Sarcopenia
Effects of a Buriti Supplement on Body Composition and Function in Older Adults
Aging is a natural process commonly associated with loss of muscle mass, reduced flexibility, and impaired balance, directly affecting the quality of life of older adults.
- Conditions
- Aging, Sarcopenia, Malnutrition Elderly
- Trial name
- NCT07716839
- Testing
- Nutricer® Supplementation, Tai Chi Chuan program
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Minas Gerais
Cognitive Ability, General, High Blood Pressure
Assessing the Impact of Calcium Channel Blockers on COGnitive Function in the Very Elderly (AI-COG)
Older adults are at increased risk of high blood pressure and cognitive decline. High blood pressure itself also increases risk of cognitive decline.
- Trial name
- NCT01868165
- Where
- 7 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 337 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Peripheral Artery Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease
ENhancing Exercise With LIGHT to Improve Functioning in PAD
The ENLIGHTEN PAD Trial will collect preliminary data to test whether daily 660 nm light treatment of the lower extremities immediately before home-based walking exercise sessions improves six-minute walk distance at 4-month…
- Conditions
- Peripheral Artery Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Aging, Walking, Difficulty
- Trial name
- ENLIGHTEN PAD (NCT06399900)
- Testing
- Far red light therapy, Home-based walking exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Functional Limitation
Home-based Exercise Via a Telecommunications System
This study is investigating the effects of a home-based resistance exercise program, administered via an interactive telecommunications system, in functionally limited older veterans.
- Trial name
- NCT00248781
- Testing
- Telecommunications system, attention control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 103 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs