Clinical trials: Geriatric Individuals
Meningococcal Meningitis
Phase Ia Clinical Trial of Group ACYW135X Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine
This trial adopts an open-label design combined with randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled and active-controlled design. The purpose of this trial is to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of a Group ACYW135X Meningococcal…
- Trial name
- NCT07374510
- Testing
- high-dose Group ACYW135X Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine, medium-dose Group ACYW135X Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine, low-dose Group ACYW135X Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sinovac Life Sciences Co., Ltd.
Frail Elderly
Pilot Study of Virtual Gait Training in Older Adults
Older individuals suffer from falls and fear of falling. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a novel virtual gait training on walking performance and fear of falling in older adults, and to evaluate…
- Trial name
- NCT01607736
- Testing
- Virtual Gait Training
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Sarcopenia in Elderly
THE EFFECT OF PROPRIOCEPTIVE EXERCISE TRAINING ON CERVICAL PROPRIOCEPTION, KINESIOPHOBIA, AND PAIN CATASTROPHIZING LEVELS IN SARCOPENIC GERIATRIC INDIVIDUALS RESIDING IN NURSING HOMES
This study investigated the effects of cervical proprioceptive exercise training on cervical proprioception, kinesiophobia and pain catastrophising in sarcopenic nursing home residents.
- Trial name
- NCT07253714
- Testing
- Classic exercises, Proprioceptive exercise training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Atılım University
Gastrointestinal Microbiome (Focus), Gastrointestinal Symptoms
The Effect of a Synbiotic on Intestinal Barrier Function and Microbiota Modulation in Middle-aged to Elderly Individuals With Excessive Body Weight
The study is a single-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in middle-aged to elderly adults with excessive body weight. The study includes an 8-week intervention period followed by a 2-week follow-up period.
- Trial name
- myBIOM (NCT07453823)
- Testing
- Synbiotic
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chr Hansen - part of Novonesis
Aging, Disease
Interval Training, Inflammation and Immune Function
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to investigate whether High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)can improve the health and wellbeing of pre-diabetic elderly adults.
- Trial name
- NCT02441205
- Testing
- High Intensity Interval training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Dysphagia
Impact of Neck and Facial Exercises on Swallowing Function in Elderly Individuals
The goal of this clinical trial is to explore the impact of systematic simple swallowing training on swallowing function and quality of life in community-dwelling elderly individuals (≥60 year old) with swallowing disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT06301594
- Testing
- Systematic simple swallowing training
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Muhammad
Sarcopenia
Assessment of the Intervention Effectiveness of Branched-chain Amino Acids(BCAA) Combined With Medium-chain Fatty Acid(MCFA) Products in Sarcopenia Among Middle-aged and Elderly Individuals
Taiwan entered an aging society in 2018 and is expected to transition into a super-aged society by 2025. With the increasing elderly population, age-related diseases pose urgent challenges to modern society.
- Trial name
- NCT06376266
- Testing
- nutritional supplements
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Myocardial Infarction in the Elderly
An observational registry study of patients aged 75 years and older with an established diagnosis of myocardial infarction, initiated in 2020, with an assessment of clinical, instrumental, demographic and prognostic data.
- Trial name
- NCT06860646
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Ryazan State Medical University
Geriatric, Foot Ankle Injuries
Foot And Ankle Proprıoceptıve Exercıse Program
This study will be conducted to evaluate whether the foot and ankle proprioceptive exercise program contributes to foot posture, physical performance and fall incidence in geriatric individuals.
- Conditions
- Geriatric, Foot Ankle Injuries, Exercise, Fall in Nursing Home
- Trial name
- NCT07522827
- Testing
- home exercise, Foot and ankle proprioceptive exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Arterial Hypertension
Cardiovascular Effects of Aerobic and Strength Training in Hypertensive Middle-aged Individuals
Systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) is characterized by elevated and sustained blood pressure levels, related to several risk factors.
- Trial name
- NCT03282942
- Testing
- Strength training group, Aerobic Training Group
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Influenza
A Clinical Trial of Influenza Virus Split Vaccine for Individuals Aged 60 Years and Above
This is a randomized, blinded, controlled phase I clinical trial with a total of 120 participants aged ≥ 60 years. Experimental group: Influenza virus split vaccine (0.7mL/vial), control group 1: Influenza virus split vaccine…
- Trial name
- NCT07302256
- Testing
- Influenza virus split vaccine (0.7mL/vial), Influenza virus split vaccine, Phosphate buffer solution (PBS)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Institute Of Biological Products
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
Frail Elderly, Dual Task Exercises in Elderly People
FreeFrail Project: A Multicomponent Intervention for the Management of Frailty in Primary Care: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The primary aim is to assess the effectiveness of a multicomponent intervention including dual-task exercise in improving functionality and cognitive performance and in reducing frailty among community-dwelling adults aged ≥65…
- Conditions
- Frail Elderly, Dual Task Exercises in Elderly People, Exercise Training, Frailty
- Trial name
- NCT07205016
- Testing
- Dual task exercise, Otago exercise
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- Universitat de Lleida
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
Geriatric, Nursing Home Resident
Upper Extremity and Cognitive Functions in Geriatric Individuals Living in Nursing Homes and at Home
The aim of this study is to examine the cognitive functions, manual skills and upper extremity muscle thickness of geriatric individuals living in a nursing home and at home.
- Trial name
- NCT06988657
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe 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