Clinical trials: Geriatric Health
Type 2 Diabetes, Appetite Regulation
GLycaemic Outcomes With Whey Protein in ageING
The goal of this placebo-controlled, partial crossover design study is to identify the impact of consuming whey protein before meals on free-living glucose control in older adults living with type 2 diabetes.
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes, Appetite Regulation, Whey Protein, Ageing and Geriatric Health
- Trial name
- GLOWING (NCT07285811)
- Testing
- Glycaemic control with whey protein, Glycaemic control with different doses of whey protein
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Birmingham
Emotion Regulation, Depression
JoyPop Mobile Mental Health App With Transitional-Aged Youth
New challenges, stressors, and a loss of support often accompany the transition from adolescence to adulthood. Not surprisingly, transitional-aged youth (TAY) between the ages of 18-25 experience some of the highest rates of…
- Conditions
- Emotion Regulation, Depression, Anxiety, Stress
- Trial name
- NCT06239545
- Testing
- Usual Practice + JoyPop
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lakehead University
Healthy Aging, Middle-aged and Older Adults
Peanut Butter and Brain Health
Healthy foods, including peanuts, may improve brain function, which is essential for cognitive and metabolic health, and may contribute to improved food intake regulation.
- Trial name
- NCT07774546
- Testing
- Peanut butter
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Metabolism Disorder, Adiposity
Effect of Exercise and Omega-3 on Metabolic Health in Elderly
The aim of this project is to investigate in elderly women, the effect of combined aerobic and resistive training and concomitant supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids on adipogenesis, metabolic functions and pro-inflammatory…
- Conditions
- Metabolism Disorder, Adiposity, Inflammatory Response
- Trial name
- EXODYA (NCT03386461)
- Testing
- Exercise training, omega 3 supplementation
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charles University, Czech Republic
Elderly, Nursing Homes
Effects of Positive Psychology on Hope, Gratitude, and Well-Being
This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effects of an eight-week, group-based positive psychology program on hope, gratitude, and mental well-being among adults aged 65 years and older living in nursing homes in…
- Conditions
- Elderly, Nursing Homes, Positive Psychology
- Trial name
- NCT07895680
- Testing
- Positive Psychology Program
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Gaziantep
Sarcopenia, Body Weight Changes
Effects of Resistance Training on Physical Performance, Health and Quality of Life in Elderly (RTCHealth)
Physical exercise is considered an important intervention for promoting well-being and healthy aging. The purpose of the present study was to determine the effects of moderate-to-high intensity resistance training circuit on…
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Body Weight Changes, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- RTCHealth (NCT03551132)
- Testing
- Exercise test
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
Nutrition Disorders in Old Age
Adaptation of a Health Promotion Nutrition Program for Older Adults
Our overarching goal is to prove the benefit of a behavior change intervention designed to help older people overcome barriers associated with risk for inadequate nutrition, so that they can improve their nutritional intake of…
- Trial name
- BBHL (NCT03205007)
- Testing
- Health promotion nutrition program
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Dementia, Oral Hygiene
Oral Health, Bite Force and Dementia
Study aims: The primary aim is to identify influencing variables on oral hygiene / oral health and bite force in patients with dementia.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Oral Hygiene, Chewing Problem
- Trial name
- OrBiD (NCT03775772)
- Testing
- Oral Health, Bite Force
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Health Literacy
The Effect of Health Literacy Education in Adults (HELP-e-Pulse)
The world's elderly population is increasing. It is possible to prepare for the old age period by starting to develop the level of Health Literacy (HL) in the 45-64 age group.
- Trial name
- HELP-e-Pulse (NCT05831254)
- Testing
- Health education:Interactive group training, Health education: Individually training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Akdeniz University
ELDERLY PEOPLE, Fall Prevention
Gamified Digital Balance Assessment for Older Adults in Community Settings: Development, Validation, and User Experience Evaluation in a Mixed Methods Study
The study was conducted in two sequential phases to evaluate the reliability and user experience of a GBDA tailored for community-dwelling older adults.
- Conditions
- ELDERLY PEOPLE, Fall Prevention, Digital Health
- Trial name
- NCT06958653
- Testing
- Brief-BESTest assessment, Digital balance assessment tool, Gamified Digital Balance Assessment (GDBA)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Sleep Quality, Older Adults (65 Years and Older)
Effect of Health Promotion Model-Based Oculomotor Exercise Program on Sleep Quality in Older Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effect of a Health Promotion Model-based oculomotor exercise program on sleep quality among older adults living in a nursing home.
- Trial name
- NCT07261124
- Testing
- Oculomotor Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Depressive Symptoms
Collaborative Stepped Care and Peer Support Programme for Older People At-Risk of or With Depression
To develop a viable and sustainable best practice model to promote elderly mental wellness and prevent elderly depression for Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust has initiated a pilot holistic support project…
- Trial name
- JCJoyAge (NCT03593889)
- Testing
- Collaborative stepped care and peer support programme, Treatment as usual
- Where
- 8 sites in Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 3,702 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Oral Health Knowledge, Oral Health Attitudes
Oral Health Promotion Mediated by Teledentistry in Community-dwelling Older Adults of La Araucanía Region, Chile
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to compare the knowledge, attitudes, and oral health self-efficacy in self-sufficient elders aged over 60 years of 4 cities of La Araucanía región, Chile.
- Conditions
- Oral Health Knowledge, Oral Health Attitudes, Oral Health Self-efficacy
- Trial name
- NCT05917548
- Testing
- Teledentistry oral health promotion, Face-to-Face oral health promotion
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 117 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fernanda Muñoz Sepúlveda
Frailty at Older Adults, Health Promotion
Effects of HAPPY GO GO Game on Health of Rural Elderly
The goal of this quasi-experimental clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of the "HAPPY GO GO" somatosensory game on physical and mental health in community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years and above living in rural Chiayi…
- Trial name
- NCT07191613
- Testing
- HAPPY GO GO Somatosensory Game
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung University of Science and Technology
Brain Health, Cognition
Exercise Effects on Cognition in School-Aged Children
Recent trends have identified decreasing levels of physical activity, fitness, and health in preadolescent children. Examining factors, such as physical activity behavior and aerobic fitness that positively influence cognitive…
- Conditions
- Brain Health, Cognition, Scholastic Achievement
- Trial name
- FITKids (NCT01334359)
- Testing
- Physical Activity
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 252 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
ELDERLY PEOPLE
Laughter Yoga is Role in Enhancing Sleep and Well-being in the Elderly
Objective: The study aims to evaluate the effects of Laughter Yoga on sleep quality, vitality, active aging, and quality of life in individuals aged 60 and over.
- Trial name
- NCT06685731
- Testing
- Laughter Yoga
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Artvin Coruh University
Smoking Cessation, Electronic Cigarette
Efficacy and Safety of E-cigarettes for Smoking Cessation in Middle-aged Heavy Smokers
Abstract Rationale. Electronic cigarette use is increasing at an exponential rate in Finland and internationally. The health consequences of vaporised aerosols in electronic cigarettes are largely unknown especially in a long…
- Trial name
- EFFECT (NCT03235505)
- Testing
- Nicotine, Varenicline Tartrate, Motivational Interview
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 450 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oulu
Menopausal Symptoms, Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior
Prevalence of Menopause-associated Symptoms Throughout the Menopausal Transition in Women Aged 40 to 70 Residing in Spain and Its Relationship With Physical Activity - MdH Study
The goal of this observational study is to learn about menopause-related symptoms in women aged 40 to 70 years who live in Spain.
- Trial name
- NCT07596069
- Testing
- Reproductive stage, Physical Activity Level
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 15,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cuerpos Serranos S.L.
Well Being
Community Choirs To Promote Healthy Aging; Community of Voices Chorus
The investigators will recruit 450 older adults and will utilize 12 Administration on Aging (AoA)-supported senior centers to implement a multisite, cluster randomized (by center), wait-list clinical trial.
- Trial name
- COV (NCT01869179)
- Testing
- Community of Voices choir program, Wait-list control group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 390 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Caregiver-patient Dyeds, Patient Without Cognitive Disorders
Evolution of the Health Status of Caregivers After the Admission of Their Elderly Relative to the Emergency Department
The main objective of this non-interventional, propective and multipercentric study is to Assess the evolution of caregiver burden 1 month after their elderly relative's Emergency Department (ED) admission
- Trial name
- ETAP-U (NCT05561101)
- Testing
- Caregivers burden
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 125 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gérond'if