Clinical trials: Geriatric Care
Older People
Reablement in Residential Aged Care - a Randomized Controlled Trail
Background: The global increase in older adults presents challenges for maintaining health and autonomy in residential aged care (RAC) facilities, where passivity has been shown to often diminish quality of life.
- Trial name
- Re-RAC (NCT06793501)
- Testing
- Reablement intervention, Control group
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Region Örebro County
Stroke, Stroke, Ischemic
Understanding the Need and Feasibility of Transitional Care Training Program Among Family Caregivers of Geriatric Stroke Survivors in Pakistan
The main intention of the study is to understand the need and feasibility of transitional care training program among family caregivers of geriatric stroke survivors in Pakistan
- Conditions
- Stroke, Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic
- Trial name
- NCT06341881
- Testing
- Transitional Care Training Program
- Where
- 3 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Khyber Medical University Peshawar
Aging
E-training of Inmate Peer Caregivers for Enhancing Geriatric and End-of-life Care in Prisons
The demographics of the U.S. prison population are shifting at a dramatic rate requiring new approaches to prison healthcare. Current estimates suggest that there are 2.3 million incarcerated persons in the U.S.
- Trial name
- NCT05017129
- Testing
- Just Care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 83 people
- Sponsor
- Klein Buendel, Inc.
Urinary Tract Infection
Nosocomial Bacteriuria in Geriatric Internal Medicine Services and Follow-up Care and Geriatric Rehabilitation of the Strasbourg University Hospitals
This thesis is a comparative study of the epidemiological characteristics of health-care associated bacteriuria in short and medium term of geriatrics wards in Strasbourg's University Hospital, between 2003 and 2017, in the…
- Trial name
- NCT03577769
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
Congestive Heart Failure, Diabetes
Evaluation of Programs of Coordinated Care and Disease Management
This is a Congressionally mandated study. In the original study, 16 demonstration programs provided care coordination services to beneficiaries with chronic illness in Medicare's fee-for-service program.
- Conditions
- Congestive Heart Failure, Diabetes, Coronary Artery Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Trial name
- Coca (NCT00627029)
- Testing
- Care Coordination
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 18,277 people
- Sponsor
- Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.
Chronic Disease
Adapted Physical Activity Centre (in The) CITY for Elders Aged 70 and Over with At Least One Long Term Illness
Elders aged 70 and over, living in Toulouse, with a chronic disease identified by the French social insurance as an Affection Longue Durée will be eligible to a 4 months physical activity program in a primary health center.
- Trial name
- CAPACITY70 (NCT04644861)
- Testing
- Program of adapted physical activity
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Toulouse
Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma, Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3B
Geriatric-guided Care Versus Conventional Care in Elderly Unfit/Frail Patients With Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma in First Line Treatment
The aim of this multicenter, non-randomized, cluster controlled trial study is to evaluate the impact of a geriatric-guided approach with a pro-active rehabilitative/nutritional plan for elderly unfit/frail DLBCL patients…
- Trial name
- NCT07476105
- Testing
- Geriatric-guided supportive care, Conventional supportive care
- Where
- 24 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 170 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Italiana Linfomi - ETS
Myeloid Malignancy, Acute Myeloid Leukemia
A Telehealth Advance Care Planning Intervention
The objective of this project is to conduct a pilot randomized trial to assess the preliminary efficacy of a telehealth-delivered Serious Illness Care Program on healthcare communication, patient anxiety and distress, as well as…
- Conditions
- Myeloid Malignancy, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndromes, Myelodysplastic/Myeloproliferative Neoplasm
- Trial name
- SICP RCT (NCT05875805)
- Testing
- Telehealth Serious Illness Care Program, Education Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 207 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
A Study to Learn About the Study Medicine Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir + Ritonavir) in Adults Aged 60 and Older Living in Korean Long-term Care Hospitals Who Have COVID-19
The purpose of this study is to learn about the effects of the study medicine (called Paxlovid) for the possible treatment of COVID-19 in older adults who live in long-term care hospitals (LTCHs) in Korea.
- Trial name
- NCT07089680
- Testing
- Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir
- Where
- 7 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 937 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Frailty, Critical Illness
Prevalence and Long Term Effects of Frailty in Elderly Intensive Care Patients
The primary aim is to study change of critical frailty scale (CFS) and health related quality of life (EQ-5D-5L) in a long-term follow-up of ICU survivors.
- Trial name
- SkrInt (NCT06012942)
- Where
- 5 sites in Norway
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital of North Norway
Osteoporosis, Sarcopenia
Comprehensive Risk Assessment and Prevention Plan of Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia for the Elderly Participating in Community-based Long-term Care Services
The purpose of this project is: 1. Provide the epidemiological data of the prevalence, incidence, and risk factors of osteoporosis and sarcopenia among the elderly in rural areas. 2.
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis, Sarcopenia, Frailty
- Trial name
- NCT05104034
- Testing
- Osteoporosis screening and treatment as needed, Sarcopenia, Exercise
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Frail Elderly
High Intensity Interval Training Versus Moderate Intensity Continuous Training in Frail Elderly
The assessment and systematic integration of physical activity into the care pathway of frail elderly people is essential to prevent loss of independence and improve the quality of life of this population.
- Trial name
- EPAF (NCT07211334)
- Testing
- Exercise Training
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Grenoble
Critical Illness, Geriatric Assessment
Geriatric Assessment at Discharge From the Intensive Care Unit in Patients Aged 75 Years and Older: a Feasibility Study
The number of patients aged over 75 continues to grow, and, according to INSEE, will represent almost 10% of the French population in 2021, an increase of 2.4 points since 2000.
- Conditions
- Critical Illness, Geriatric Assessment, Older People, Frailty
- Trial name
- PreGEDI (NCT06513130)
- Testing
- Geriatric assessment in the 7 days following ICU discharge., No geriatric assessment in the 7 days following ICU discharge.
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
Stroke
Nursing Home Care Intervention Post Stroke
Associated with the worsening of functional capacity of older adult and the lack of guidance on how to care of them after stroke, the family caregiver starts to fell burden related to the care, and the quality of life was…
- Trial name
- SHARE (NCT02807012)
- Testing
- Nursing educational intervention
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Elderly
Using Videos to Improve Understanding of the Delivery of End-of-life Medical Care in Non-hospital Settings
To compare the decision making of elderly subjects having a verbal advance care planning discussion compared to subjects using a video.
- Trial name
- NCT01233973
- Testing
- video decision aid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 101 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Osteoarthritis, Knee, Hypertension
Staying Active With Arthritis: RCT of Physical Activity for Older Adults With Osteoarthritis and Hypertension
The purpose of the Staying Active with Arthritis (STAR) research study is to determine if a 6-month program will improve leg exercise, fitness walking, and clinical outcomes (function, blood pressure, leg strength, pain, fatigue…
- Trial name
- STAR (NCT01280903)
- Testing
- STAR Intervention, Attention-Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 182 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Delirium
Brief Delirium Assessments in Non-Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Patients
Delirium is an acute confusional state characterized by fluctuating mental status, inattention, and either disorganized thinking or an altered level of consciousness.
- Trial name
- NCT01162369
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Solid Neoplasms, Solid Tumors
Integrating Geriatric 8 (G8) Screening and Cancer and Age Research Group (CARG) Toxicity Assessment Score Into Routine Care for Older Adults With Cancer
This study evaluates whether using specialized geriatric screening and toxicity prediction tools can help oncologists personalize chemotherapy dosing and reduce severe side effects in older adults with solid cancers.
- Conditions
- Solid Neoplasms, Solid Tumors, Chemotherapy-Induced Toxicity
- Trial name
- NCT07837505
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Old Age; Debility, Health Services for the Aged
Physiotherapy Led Community Intervention for Older Adults Discharged From the Emergency Department
ED PLUS Emergency Department Discharge Physiotherapy Led Community Service is a pilot feasibility randomized controlled trial investigating the role of an integrated care intervention consisting of comprehensive geriatrics…
- Trial name
- EDPLUS (NCT04983602)
- Testing
- Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment arm, EDPLUS
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- University of Limerick
EMR Reminders to Improve Rates of Recommended Care
Electronic Medical Record Reminders and Panel Management to Improve Primary Care of Elderly Patients
The investigators conducted a controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of electronic medical record (EMR) reminders, with or without a panel manager, on completion of health care proxy, osteoporosis screening, and influenza…
- Trial name
- NCT01313169
- Testing
- EMR Reminder, EMR Reminder + Panel management
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center