Clinical trials: Geriatric Health
Frail Elderly Syndrome, Cognitive Impairment
Taiwan Health Promotion Intervention Study for Elders
Objectives: 1-year multidomain health promotion on prevention of physical and cognitive decline for community-living older people.
- Conditions
- Frail Elderly Syndrome, Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Decline
- Trial name
- THISCE (NCT03056768)
- Testing
- Multidomain intervention, Active control
- Volunteers
- 1,080 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
Improve Mental Health
The Impact of a Humor Seminar on General Well Being, Quality of Life and Psychological Distress Among Community Dwelling Elders
1. Senior citizens living in the community who participate in a humor seminar will have improved health quality of life compared to those not participating in the seminar. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT01414218
- Testing
- Humor as a Way of Life Seminar
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Happy Nation Society
Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes Mellitus
Pilot Project: Community Health Assessment Program Through Emergency Medical Services
Older adults living in subsidized housing report poorer health. Their low income and age make it harder for them to use community services.
- Trial name
- CHAP-EMS (NCT02772263)
- Testing
- CHAP-EMS
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 79 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Healthly Volunteers, Oncologic Disease
A Two-Way Path to Health: Environmental Influences on Skeletal Muscle Endocrine Function
Given the well-established anti-inflammatory and health-promoting effects of physical activity as a non-pharmacological intervention, an important question remains whether different types of exercise differ in their ability to…
- Trial name
- COMPASS (NCT07706465)
- Testing
- Experimental: IWT- Interval Walking Training, Exercise training II, Walking
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Poznan University of Physical Education
Palliative Care, Primary Health Care
Identification of Elderly Patients in Need of Palliative Care by Family Physicians
In the last decades, the number of people living with chronic diseases had increased, mainly due to the aging of the population.
- Conditions
- Palliative Care, Primary Health Care, Geriatrics
- Trial name
- GerPal-ID (NCT04010136)
- Testing
- Palliative care training
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Beira Interior
Urinary Incontinence in Old Age, Sedentary Behavior
Urinary Incontinence and Sedentary Behaviour in Nursing Homes
The increase of the older adult population in the past years has generated an important impact on chronic conditions and geriatric syndromes like dementia, falls and urinary incontinence (UI).
- Trial name
- OsoNaH (NCT04297904)
- Testing
- Sedentary behaviour, Urinary Incontinence
- Where
- 15 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia
Healthy Longevity
A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Multi-domain Smartphone Intervention Incorporating Generative AI for Healthy Older Adults
This study evaluates the efficacy of a smartphone-based multi-domain intervention designed to promote healthy aging and prevent cognitive decline in older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07524478
- Testing
- Multidomain intervention, Control
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tatsuhiro Hisatsune
ELDERLY PEOPLE
Effect of a Multi-component Training Program With Progressive Phases on the Elderly
The increase in life expectancy worldwide, added to the decrease in birth rates, has resulted in an increase in the aging population.
- Trial name
- NCT04118478
- Testing
- multi-component phased training program
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
Aging, Inspiratory Muscle Weakness
Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Diaphragm Muscle Thickness, Fatty Liver Density and Aerobic Capacity in Elderly Men: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of a 4-week inspiratory muscle training (IMT) program on diaphragm muscle thickness, fatty liver density, functional capacity, and quality of life in elderly men…
- Conditions
- Aging, Inspiratory Muscle Weakness, Fatty Liver, Reduced Functional Capacity
- Trial name
- IMT AND ELDERL (NCT07193082)
- Testing
- Experimental Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT Group), Control Group: No inspiratory muscle training.
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gümüşhane Universıty
Old Age; Debility
Older People Gait: Physiomechanics and Functionality
The aim of study is to investigate gait in active elderly people regarding the kinematic parameters of gait, indicators of physical fitness and quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT04348539
- Testing
- Balance training
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Frail Elderly Syndrome
Exercise Mediation on Hormonal, Immune and Psychological Well-being in Institutionalized Frail Older Women.
Frailty syndrome is a complex aging expression determined by ontogenetic and phylogenetic factors. Chronic stress has been shown to have immunosuppressive effects, to accelerate immunosenescence and to cause cumulative disorders…
- Trial name
- UC (NCT04435899)
- Testing
- Physical exercise
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Coimbra
Human Papillomavirus Vaccination
Investigating HPV Vaccination Uptake in Adults Aged 18-35 Seeking Care at a Health Clinic in Rural Mississippi
A study evaluating HPV vaccine uptake among unvaccinated patients between the ages of 18 and 35 of a mobile health clinic serving the Mississippi Delta.
- Trial name
- NCT05658198
- Testing
- Counseling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Plan A Health, Inc
Dementia, Horticultural Therapy
The Effect of Horticultural Activities on Physical and Cognitive Status, Mental Well-Being, Social Participation and Quality of Life in Individuals Diagnosed with Dementia
This study aims to examine the effects of horticultural activities on the physical and cognitive status, mental well-being, social participation, and quality of life of individuals diagnosed with dementia living in nursing homes.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Horticultural Therapy, Quality of Life, Occupational Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT06899256
- Testing
- Horticultural Activity Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Sleep Quality and Psychological Well- Being
The Effect of Meditation Applied to Elderly Individulas on Sleep Quality and Psychological Well- Being
It is planned as a randomized controlled experimental study to examine the effect of theta healing meditation technique on sleep quality and psychological well- being of elderly individuals.
- Trial name
- Meditation (NCT06746987)
- Testing
- Meditation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Sedentary Behavior
ACTLIFE: is Active Life-style Enough?
Sedentary lifestyles in modern obesogenic society produce several dysfunctions that cause chronic diseases in lederly population and this phenomenon is becoming a major public health problem.
- Trial name
- ACTLIFE (NCT04877938)
- Testing
- Echolgical physical activity Intervention
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universita di Verona
Hypertension, Aging
Wild Blueberries and Cardiovascular Health in Middle-aged/Older Men and Postmenopausal Women
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Aging is the primary risk factor for CVD, in large part due to adverse modifications to the arteries.
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Aging, Endothelial Dysfunction, Men
- Trial name
- WB2020 (NCT04530916)
- Testing
- Blueberry Powder
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Colorado State University
Chronic Benzodiazepines and Related Drugs Users
Use of Benzodiazepines and Z Drugs in the Elderly
The aim of this study is to evaluate benzodiazepines and related drugs (zolpidem and zopiclone) usage in an outpatient population of chronic users over 65 years in France using a questionnaire assessing substance dependence…
- Trial name
- NCT01920581
- Where
- 11 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 1,100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nantes University Hospital
School Difficulties Associated With Mental Health Problems
Partnerships Between Schools and Public Mental Health Departments: Investigation of Multi-professional Interventions for Children Aged 3 to 8 With Mental Health Issues (Parpsych-Ed)
Local partnerships between schools (preschool and elementary) and mental health public services are implemented in seven sites in France.
- Trial name
- Parpsych-Ed (NCT04300712)
- Testing
- Questionnaires at the start and end of the school year
- Where
- 7 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GCS pour la recherche et la formation en sante mentale
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
An Empowering Parent Training Intervention to Increase Physical Activity in Preschool Aged Children With Autism
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if WE PLAY for Parents can improve caregivers' knowledge, attitudes, confidence, and skills promoting physical activity with their young child with autism.
- Trial name
- NCT07421830
- Testing
- Wellness Enhancing Physical Activity for Young Children: Parent Version (WE PLAY for Parents)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 114 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northeastern University
Dignity, Old Age; Debility
INNOVATEDIGNITY: Co-designing Digital Health Technologies With Older People in Homecare Settings.
One of the crucial components of successful ageing is to live independently in old age. Yet in UK alone, nearly 300000 older people require assistance with 3 or more essential daily tasks like eating, bathing and mobility which…
- Conditions
- Dignity, Old Age; Debility, Healthy Aging, Digital Technology
- Trial name
- NCT04884711
- Testing
- No Interventions. Participants will be using their everyday digital health technologies., In depth Interviews, Focus Group Discussions
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Brighton