Clinical trials: Geriatric Health
Physical Performance, Quality of Life, and Mental Health in Older Adults
Comparison of Physical Performance, Quality of Life and Mental Health in Hiking and Sedentary Geriatric Individuals
This observational study aims to compare physical performance, quality of life, and mental health levels between older adults who participate in hiking at least once a week for at least 6 months and sedentary older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07867756
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Halic University
Caregiver Wellbeing, Caregiver Mental Health
Survey for Caregivers Aged 50 and Over
There are more and more informal caregivers (PPA) in Quebec. Their increase between 2012 and 2018, according to data from the "General Social Survey - Care Given and Received," was significant, around 32%.
- Conditions
- Caregiver Wellbeing, Caregiver Mental Health, Caregivers, Health
- Trial name
- PPA (NCT06724757)
- Testing
- Health questionnaire
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre integre universitaire de sante et de services sociaux du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal
Falls
Establishment of an Integrated Model for Prevention of Elderly Falls
Falls, with a high prevalence, high risk and consequent medical and social costs, are an important issue for medical care and health promotion in the elderly. The prevalence of falls in the elderly lies in between 10-20%.
- Trial name
- NCT00804492
- Testing
- Multifaceted intervention
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 900 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Depressive Symptoms
Collaborative Stepped-Care and Productive Ageing Program for Older People With Depressive Symptoms
The Jockey Club Holistic Support Project for Elderly Mental Wellness (JC JoyAge) has developed and implemented a collaborative stepped care model for older persons at-risk of or with depression in four districts in Hong Kong…
- Trial name
- JCJoyAge2 (NCT04863300)
- Testing
- Collaborative stepped care and peer support
- Where
- 43 sites in Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 5,239 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Traumatic Brain Injury
The Impact of Traumatic Brain Injury in the Elderly
A better understanding of the impact of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in the elderly, in terms of brain damage, cognitive and motor functions, sleep quality and quality of life is necessary due to the increasing incidence and…
- Trial name
- NCT04070092
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
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
Bone Health, Osteoporosis
Effects of Yoga on Bone Metabolism in Premenopausal Women
This study examined the effects of 8 months of Yoga training on bone density and bone turnover markers in premenopausal women, ages 35-50 years.
- Trial name
- NCT02163668
- Testing
- Yoga Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Healthy Adolescents
Activity Breaks for Brain Health in Adolescents
The main aim for this study is to investigate to what extent physical activity of moderate or low intensity, relative to prolonged inactivity, may acutely alter neural activity-related prefrontal cortex oxygenated hemoglobin…
- Trial name
- ABBaH teens (NCT04552626)
- Testing
- Prolonged sitting (social breaks), Prolonged sitting with step-up exercise break, Prolonged sitting with simple resistance activity breaks
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences
Sleep Disorder, Sleep Disorder in Elderly
Sleep Disorder Manage in Emotional Freedom Techniques vs Sleep Hygiene Education Group Therapy
Sleep disorders are common among elderly persons, with deleterious effects on their physical and mental health. Many approaches are used to manage such disorders.
- Conditions
- Sleep Disorder, Sleep Disorder in Elderly, Sleep Disorder, Mental Health, Sleep Disorders, Physical Health
- Trial name
- NCT05276635
- Testing
- The Sleep Hygiene Education (SHE), Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Matrouh University
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
Cognitive Decline
A Home-based e-Health Intervention in the Elderly: MOVI-ageing
This protocol study aims to evaluate the efficacy of the MOVI-ageing intervention, a complex home-based eHealth intervention of cognitive-demanding exercise for the elderly, in improving: global cognitive function and basic…
- Trial name
- MOVI-ageing (NCT05928078)
- Testing
- intervention
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Castilla-La Mancha
Muscle Weakness
The Effect of GI Biome #7 on Gut Microbiome and Health of the Elderly
This study aims to investigate the effects of probiotics named GI Biome #7 on the gut microbiome and muscle strength in older adults aged 60 years or older.
- Trial name
- NCT05735418
- Testing
- GI Biome #7
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Cardiovascular Diseases in Old Age
Reducing PM-associated CV Health Effects for Seniors
The objective of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of air filtration at reducing personal-level exposures to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and mitigating related cardiovascular (CV) health effects among older…
- Trial name
- NCT03334565
- Testing
- Low efficiency air filtration systems, High efficiency air filtration systems
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Michigan State University
Happiness, Well-being
Mandala Activity in Elderly People Living in Nursing Homes
The Effect of Mandala Activity on Happiness and Well-Being Levels in Elderly People Living in Nursing Homes: Colorize Life Project
- Conditions
- Happiness, Well-being, Older, Elderly
- Trial name
- NCT05724147
- Testing
- Mandala Activity
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Atlas University
Intestinal Inflammation, Metabolic Disease
The Role of Regular Physical Activity in Enhancing Metabolic Health, Reducing Inflammation, and Improving Gut Function
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if regular physical activity can improve metabolic health, reduce inflammation, and decrease gut permeability in individuals aged 50 and older.
- Trial name
- NCT06606678
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Poznan University of Physical Education
Fall, Exercise Intervention
Effect of Specifically Developed Exercise Intervention on Falls Among Older Adults in Nursing Homes
The aim of the study is to examine the effect of multicomponent exercises recommendations on falls, physical functioning, physical activity, and general physical and psychological well-being among Hungarian older adults dwelling…
- Conditions
- Fall, Exercise Intervention, Elderly Population
- Trial name
- NCT05835297
- Testing
- Physical exercise interventions
- Where
- Hungary
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pecs
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
Frailty, Old Age
Integrating Health Promotion With and for Older People - eHealth
The Integrating Health promotion with and for Older People eHealth (IHOPe) project is expected to contribute vital knowledge on how older peoples capabilities and societal resources can be used in a more efficient way to promote…
- Trial name
- IHOPe (NCT04416815)
- Testing
- Integrating Health promotion with and for Older People - eHealth
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 220 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Göteborg University
The Impact of Extreme Physical Exertion on Health, The Impact of Extreme Physical Exertion on Glucose
A Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Assessment of the Impact of Ultramarathons on the Health of Middle-aged and Older Amateur Runners - SUPERMARATON 2025 Project
The "Supermarathon 2025" study was designed as a prospective, interdisciplinary field study to assess the impact of extreme physical exertion, such as a 100-kilometer ultramarathon, on the health of individuals aged ≥ 45 years.
- Conditions
- The Impact of Extreme Physical Exertion on Health, The Impact of Extreme Physical Exertion on Glucose, The Impact of Extreme Physical Exertion on Respiratory System, The Impact of Extreme Physical Exertion on Joints and Muscles
- Trial name
- NCT07451717
- Testing
- Blood and urine analysis
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Gdansk
Determine Effect of Vitamin D on Bone Health in Elderly African American Women
Vitamin D and Osteoporosis Prevention in Elderly African American Women
Vitamin D is a hormone that is produced when sunlight is absorbed by the skin. Vitamin D insufficiency has been recognized as a problem in areas where sun exposure is limited, especially in the wintertime.
- Trial name
- NIHD (NCT01153568)
- Testing
- Vitamin D 3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 260 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Winthrop University Hospital