Clinical trials: Geriatric Individuals
Geriatrics, Geriatric Rehabilitation
'Nordic Walking' on Geriatric Individuals
This study aimed to investigate the effects of Nordic Walking training on muscle strength and endurance, balance, fear of falling, aerobic capacity, fatigue, quality of life and activity level in geriatric individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT07158931
- Testing
- nordic walking, General walking
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Rumeli University
Older Adults (65 Years and Older), Geriatric Health
Reliability and Validity of Tele-Assessment for Functional Performance in Older vs. Younger Adults
This cross-sectional, comparative study aims to examine the intra-rater reliability, validity, and feasibility of tele-assessment versions of three functional mobility tests-the Timed Up and Go (TUG), 30-second Sit-to-Stand…
- Conditions
- Older Adults (65 Years and Older), Geriatric Health, Young Adults
- Trial name
- NCT07235267
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 176 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Elderly Immune Senescence
Pilot Study to Evaluate Immunopotentiating Effects of Immulina in Elderly Individuals
This will be a small study aimed at determining the effects of oral Immulina consumption on the immune system in elderly individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT01784692
- Testing
- Immulina
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
Healthy
The Effect of Aging and Immobilisation on Muscle
The debilitating effects of immobilisation on muscle strength and size in young individuals are well documented. Moreover, sarcopenia has long been recognized as a major cause of muscle strength loss in old age, however, changes…
- Trial name
- NCT00559806
- Testing
- 2 weeks of unilateral immobilisation and 4 weeks of resistance training
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bispebjerg Hospital
Active Aging Individuals Aged 65 and Over, Aging
Italian Validation of the dNA Scale and Its Correlation With Neurocognitive Variables
The goal of this experimental multicentric intervention study is to validate, in Italian, the dynamic Neurocognitive Adaptation (dNA) Scale, which has already been validated in English, among a healthy elderly population (aged 65…
- Conditions
- Active Aging Individuals Aged 65 and Over, Aging, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Dementia
- Trial name
- NCT07533084
- Where
- 8 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 265 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Neuromed IRCCS
Comparison of the Effects of Different Therapies in Geriatric Individuals
Should Dual Task Training or Action Observation Therapy be Used in Geriatric Individuals?
Summary Aging leads to significant declines in both motor skills and cognitive functions. Declines in walking, balance, and general mobility are particularly evident, while declines in cognitive functions such as attention…
- Trial name
- NCT07209709
- Testing
- Conventional exercises with dual task training (cognitive task), Conventional Exercise With Action Observation Therapy, Conventional Exercise (Control Group)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Healthy Aging
Frenkel Exercises in Geriatric Balance and Fall Prevention
Aging is a natural process starting from birth and progressing through childhood and adulthood, marked by physical and mental decline, including musculoskeletal, cognitive, and motor deterioration.
- Trial name
- NCT06990828
- Testing
- Frenkel Stabilization Exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Okan University
Muscle Strength
Comparison of the Effects of Peripheral Muscle Training and Inspiratory Muscle Training in Geriatric Individuals
In geriatric individuals, there is a decrease in muscle strength, muscle mass and physical performance with ageing. These physiological changes occurring in geriatric individuals make maintaining the physical activity necessary…
- Trial name
- NCT06321263
- Testing
- Peripheral Muscle Training and step aerobics training, Inspiratory Muscle Training and step aerobics training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Biruni University
Geriatric, Sarcopenia
Investigation of Respiratory Muscle Sarcopenia in Geriatric Individuals
The increase in the elderly population worldwide necessitates further research on age-related physiological changes and health problems related to these changes in geriatric individuals.
- Conditions
- Geriatric, Sarcopenia, Diaphragm
- Trial name
- NCT06994598
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
Sleep Quality
PBM or Dry Float Therapy on Sleep Quality in Middle-aged and Elderly
The main objective of this study is to assess the impact of implementing photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy, either localized or whole body, or dry float on sleep quality in middle-aged and elderly individuals experiencing sleep…
- Trial name
- NCT05963555
- Testing
- NovoThor, VieLight, ZeroBody
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- West Virginia University
Geriatric Individuals, Cognitive Function
Attentional Focus Training in Older Adults
The ability to walk safely and efficiently is crucial for older adults to maintain their independence and minimize the risk of falls.
- Conditions
- Geriatric Individuals, Cognitive Function, Physical Performance
- Trial name
- NCT06700928
- Testing
- External focus training, Internal focus training, No attentional focus training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Müşerref Ebru YALÇIN
Blood Pressure, High, Cardiovascular Risk Factor
Efficacy of a Brief Intervention on Reduction of Systolic Blood Pressure
This study examines the efficacy of individualized counseling letters to reduce systolic blood pressure level of ≥ 130 mmHg in individuals aged between 40 and 65 years.
- Trial name
- NCT03077373
- Testing
- Counseling letter
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Medicine Greifswald
Exercise Capacity
The Effect of Sweet Orange and Pomegranate Extract Supplementation on Exercise Capacity in Middle-aged Adults
The aim of the present study is to investigate the effect of 12-week long daily administration of a sweet orange and pomegranate extract on exercise capacity in healthy adults.
- Trial name
- Actiful2 (NCT05133778)
- Testing
- Sweet orange and pomegranate extract, Maltodextrin control
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University
Resilience, Psychological, Joy of Living
Effects of Art-Based Group Reminiscence Therapy on Resilience and Joy of Living in Older Adults
This study will examine whether art-based group reminiscence therapy can improve psychological resilience and joy of living in adults aged 60 years and older.
- Conditions
- Resilience, Psychological, Joy of Living, Elderly Active Patients
- Trial name
- NCT07905521
- Testing
- Art-Based Group Reminiscence Therapy
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tuğçe KAPLAN UYAN
Mandala Coloring, Mental Well-being
The Effect of Mandala Coloring on Mental Well-Being and Life Satisfaction in Elderly Individuals in Nursing Homes
This study investigates whether mandala coloring affects life satisfaction and mental well-being in older adults. Data will be collected at the Hatice Hakkı Polat Nursing Home Elderly Care and Rehabilitation Center between…
- Conditions
- Mandala Coloring, Mental Well-being, Life Satisfaction
- Trial name
- NCT07142577
- Testing
- Mandala coloring
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University
Physical Activity
Closing the Gap Between Self-reported and Accelerometer-based Physical Activity
This study examines the effect of a video-based intensity level demonstration on self-reported physical activity in individuals aged between 40 and 75 years.
- Trial name
- GAP (NCT03539237)
- Testing
- Video demonstration of physical activity intensity levels
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 379 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Medicine Greifswald
Community-dwelling Elderly
Exploring the Relationship Between ICOPE Framework and Frailty Among Community-dwelling Elderly Individuals
This study aims to (1) compare the assessment outcome of the ICOPE-I and ICOPE-S, and (2) investigate the correlation between both versions of the ICOPE step 1 screening tools and frailty in Taiwan.
- Trial name
- NCT06140212
- Testing
- Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), Chinese ICOPE screening tool (self-administration and interview versions), Frailty status assessment (Edmonton frail scale and Frailty criteria by Dr. Fried)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 135 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Evaluation in Individuals with COPD and Asymptomatic Individuals
The literature does not provide sufficient information on the evaluation of frailty, handgrip strength, physical activity, kinesiophobia, and fatigue in elderly individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and…
- Trial name
- NCT06077357
- Testing
- MMSE Test, PASE Test, The PRISMA-7 Frailty Scale
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kırıkkale University
Individuals Over 65 Years of Age
Breath Meditation on the Older People
A decrease in physical activity during old age leads to a decline in quality of life and life satisfaction. Increased stress and anxiety levels during this period negatively affect individuals' mood and reduce their quality of…
- Trial name
- MEDITATION (NCT07263828)
- Testing
- breathing meditation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 128 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Aydın University
Aging Problems, Balance; Distorted
Comparison of the Effects of Different Living Environments in Geriatric Individuals: A Pilot Study
In Turkey, 63% of geriatric people who make up approximately 8.3% of the entire population live in their own living environment, 36% live with their children and 1% live in nursing homes.
- Conditions
- Aging Problems, Balance; Distorted, Pain, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT04873791
- Testing
- Assessment of geriatric individuals living in home environment and nursing home.
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University