Clinical trials: Geriatric Individuals
Substance Use Disorder
Substance Use in Elderly Individuals: Brain and Cognitive Correlates and the Effect of Psychotherapy
The prevalence of addictive disorders in old age is increasing. Age specific and appropriate therapeutic concepts tailored to in-patients thus represent a promising approach for the future.
- Trial name
- NCT02835144
- Testing
- TIQAAM_therapy, Psychoeducation
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Prof. Dr. med. Egemen Savaskan
Sarcopenia
The Role of Muscle Protein Breakdown in the Regulation of Muscle Quality in Frail Elderly Individuals
The purpose of this study is to investigate mechanisms underlying the reduction in muscle quality (the ratio between muscle strength and muscle size) with aging, and to investigate how these factors are affected by strength…
- Trial name
- NCT03326648
- Testing
- Strength training, Protein supplementation
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Truls Raastad
Poor Performance Status, Muscle Weakness
Innovative Training Program for Elderly in Need of Care Individuals
The goal of this randomized controlled study was to examine the effects of a 8 weeks innovative training regime (stochastic resonance whole-body vibration [SR-WBV] and virtual virtual games [VG]) in the skilling up phase on…
- Trial name
- NCT02102919
- Testing
- SR-WBV, Virtual Games (VG), Aktiv Tramp (Swiss Frei AG, Switzerland)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bern University of Applied Sciences
Influenza Immunization, Health Volunteers
A Study to Assess Tolerability of the Trivalent Recombinant Vaccine in Individuals Aged 18 and Older Using the Vaccinees Perception of Injection Questionnaire
This study aims to assess patient-reported experiences following trivalent recombinant influenza vaccine (RIV3) vaccination using the Vaccinees' Perception of Injection (VAPI) questionnaire, identify factors related to vaccine…
- Trial name
- NCT06765187
- Testing
- Trivalent Recombinant Influenza Vaccine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,007 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sanofi
Alzheimer Disease
Socially Assistive Robots for Interaction With Older Adults With Dementia
A 12-month pilot study will be comprised of two groups of people diagnosed with mild Alzheimer's disease and related dementia for a total of 80 senior subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT04384978
- Testing
- Play Serious Games with a Social Robot (Ryan), Play Solitary Games Without a Social Robot
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- DreamFace Technologies, LLC
Physical Therapy
Comparison of Strengthening and Balance Exercises in Early-Stage Dementia
The aim of this study was to examine and compare the effects of balance exercises versus strengthening exercises on gait and cognitive parameters in older adults with early-stage dementia.
- Trial name
- NCT07040007
- Testing
- Strengthening Exercises, Balance Exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Zeynep Beyza Kuşva
Frail Elderly
Effect of Hot Water Foot Bath on Daily Living Activities, Insomnia and Fatigue Levels in Frail Geriatric Individuals
Aim: A randomized controlled experimental study was conducted to determine the effect of hot water foot bath on daily living activities, sleep and fatigue levels in frail geriatric individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT07048015
- Testing
- Hot Water Foot Bath
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Healthy Middle-aged Subjects, Age Range Was 18 to 31 Years
Impact of Exercise on Retinal Microvascular Regulation Measured by Dynamic Vessel Analysis in Healthy Individuals
Objective The investigators assessed the acute impact of physical exercise on retinal vessel regulation. This might be of clinical importance if retinal vessel regulation is examined with the very sensitive method of the dynamic…
- Conditions
- Healthy Middle-aged Subjects, Age Range Was 18 to 31 Years, Caucasian Whites, Males and Females
- Trial name
- NCT01297868
- Testing
- exercise
- Where
- Germany
- Sponsor
- University Medicine Greifswald
Anxiety Level
The Effect Of Relaxation Exercises Before Cataract Surgery on Elderly İndividuals
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of relaxation exercises applied before cataract surgery on the anxiety level of elderly individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT05744141
- Testing
- Relaxation Exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Influenza, Influenza Vaccines
Safety Study of Pandemic Candidate Influenza Vaccines in the Elderly Population
Influenza pandemics are caused by viruses that possess an Hemagglutinin molecule to which most of the population lacks immunity.
- Trial name
- NCT00306995
- Testing
- SB218352_15, SB218352_8, SB218352_4
- Where
- 10 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 385 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Healthy Aging, Risk Reduction
Validation of the REMINDER Dementia Risk Reduction Program
Until now, neuropsychological interventions aimed to optimize cognitive function and to have functional impact in individuals at risk of AD (MCI patients) were scarce in validity studies.
- Conditions
- Healthy Aging, Risk Reduction, Old Age; Dementia
- Trial name
- REMINDER (NCT05296980)
- Testing
- REMINDER, Brain health Psychoeducation
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Coimbra
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Motivational Interviewing on Loneliness Level, Activities of Daily Living, and Quality of Life in Elderly
To examine the effects of motivational interviewing on loneliness levels, activities of daily living, and quality of life among older adults living alone
- Trial name
- Experimental (NCT07526779)
- Testing
- motivational interviewing
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Karadeniz Technical University
Healthy Eating Index, Muscle Strain
Evaluation of the Relationship Between Healthy Eating and Intrinsic Capacity in Elderly Individuals
The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between intrinsic capacity and healthy eating in elderly individuals.
- Conditions
- Healthy Eating Index, Muscle Strain, Frailty
- Trial name
- NCT05335343
- Testing
- no intervention
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Healthy
The Effect Of Square Stepping Exercise Training On Cognitive Functions And Quality Of Life In Geriatric Individuals
This study was designed to investigate the effects of Square-Stepping Exercise Training on cognitive functions and quality of life in geriatric individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT06383910
- Testing
- Square Stepping Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Monkeypox
A Study Evaluating the Safety and Immunogenicity of MVA Strain Monkeypox Attenuated Live Vaccine
This is a randomized, double blinded, controlled phase I clinical study. To evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of receiving two doses of MVA strain monkeypox attenuated live vaccine in individuals aged 18 years and above.
- Trial name
- NCT06771479
- Testing
- MVA strain monkeypox attenuated live vaccine (low dose), MVA strain monkeypox attenuated live vaccine (high dose)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Institute Of Biological Products
Orthostatic Hypotension
State of Knowledge Among Nurses Regarding the Screening for Orthostatic Hypotension in Elderly Individuals in Acute Geriatric Medicine and Medical and Rehabilitation Services
Orthostatic hypotension is a common geriatric syndrome associated with an increased risk of falls, syncope, functional decline and mortality in older adults.
- Trial name
- HTO-IDE (NCT07738666)
- Testing
- Administration of questionnaires on nurses' knowledge of orthostatic hypotension, its measurement, diagnosis and management
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Hôpital NOVO
Dementia, Home Care for Elderly or Disabled Individuals
The Effectiveness of a Caregiver-Based Multicomponent Intervention to Prevent Pressure Ulcers in Home-Cared-For Individuals With Dementia
Introduction and Aim: Pressure ulcers are preventable complications that are common, particularly in individuals with dementia cared for at home, reducing quality of life and creating significant costs for the healthcare system.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Home Care for Elderly or Disabled Individuals, Decubitis Ulcer, Intervention
- Trial name
- NCT07843888
- Testing
- Pressure Injury Prevention Education
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Manisa Celal Bayar University
Non-malignant Chronic Pain
Reliving Chronic Non-malignant Pain of Elderly Individuals Using Aromatic Hand Massage
This randomized controlled study was conducted to determine the effect of hand aromatherapy massage on non-malignant chronic pain.
- Trial name
- RCNMP (NCT04786288)
- Testing
- massage with lavender essential oil mixed in a carrier oil, massage with odourless baby oil
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Haben Tesfu Gebreselassie
Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia Screening in Elderly Individuals
In this study, it is aimed to evaluate parameters such as sarcopenia screening, muscle mass measurement, loss of strength that may develop due to sarcopenia, loss of balance and related fall, decrease in functionality, fragility…
- Trial name
- NCT06012422
- Testing
- evaluation group
- Volunteers
- 843 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kırıkkale University
Muscle Function, Mitochondrial Function, Overweight
AMAZ-02 Effect on Exercise ToLerance in Healthy, Overweight Middle Aged Subjects (ATLAS Trial)
This is a Phase 2 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study enrolling 90 healthy, overweight, middle aged subjects (30 placebo, 30 low dose and 30 high dose AMAZ-02 intervention), 40-65 years of age, who are otherwise…
- Conditions
- Muscle Function, Mitochondrial Function, Overweight, Healthy Aging
- Trial name
- ATLAS (NCT03464500)
- Testing
- Mitopure 500mg, Mitopure 1000mg
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Amazentis SA