Clinical trials: Geriatric Individuals
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
Cervical Pain, Posterior, Swallowing Difficulties
Tongue Pressure in Middle-Aged and Elderly Individuals With Chronic Cervical Pain
The goal of the cross-sectional study is to explore the impact of neck pain on tongue pressure in the middle-aged and elderly population and analyze the effects of different cranio-cervical positioning on tongue pressure…
- Conditions
- Cervical Pain, Posterior, Swallowing Difficulties, Swallowing Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT07021586
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung 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
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
Frail Elderly
Comparison of the Effects of Different Exercise Protocols in Frail Elderly Individuals
The aim of this research is to investigate and compare the effects of two different exercise programs developed for frail geriatric individuals on fall risk, fear of falling, and physical performance.
- Trial name
- NCT07564076
- Testing
- Vivifrail Exercise Program, Otago Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Vitamin D Deficiency
Muscle Metabolic Function in Older Adults With Different Vitamin D Status Before and After Exercise
This is a small pilot aerobic training trial designed to examine differences between normal-high and low vitamin D levels and 7-days of aerobic training on local VO2 measured by non-invasive Hybrid Diffuse Optical Spectroscopy.
- Trial name
- NCT02485197
- Testing
- 7 continuous days of aerobic training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- David Travis Thomas
Aged
Factors Affecting Kinesiophobia in the Elderly
In epidemiological studies, the incidence of foot problems has been found to be high as a result of the increase in life expectancy.
- Trial name
- NCT06138366
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 74 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bulent Ecevit University
Sarcopenia in Elderly
Effects of Regular Exercise and Psychoeducation on Quality of Life and Depression in the Treatment of Sarcopenia
In this study, it was aimed to observe the effect of psychoeducation, which has not yet been included among the treatment methods of sarcopenia, which affects elderly individuals both physically and psychologically and has been…
- Trial name
- NCT06868602
- Testing
- psychoeducation, Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Lokman Hekim University
Depression, Alexithymia
Effects of 12-week Exercises on Alexithymia, Depression and Quality of Life in Geriatric Individuals
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of aerobic and resistance exercises on depression, alexithymia levels and quality of life of elderly individuals.
- Conditions
- Depression, Alexithymia, Quality of Life, Physical Inactivity
- Trial name
- EXQUALITY (NCT05342142)
- Testing
- Aerobic and ResistanceExercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Rectal Cancer, Breast Cancer
Computer-Based Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment in Oncology for Individuals 70 or Older With Gastrointestinal Malignancies
Older individuals account for one-third of new cancer cases and cancer-related deaths in the United States. Older individuals are more susceptible to having a decrease in physical and mental function following chemotherapy…
- Conditions
- Rectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00973440
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Alzheimer Dementia
Comparison of Dual Assignment, Cadence, and Gait Speed in Alzheimer's Dementia and Healthy Geriatric Individuals
Tests will be performed in individuals with Alzheimer's dementia to compare dual-task and gait with healthy geriatric individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT05767580
- Testing
- evaluation
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Kırıkkale University
Rabies (Healthy Volunteers)
Phase IIIb Clinical Trial to Evaluate Lot-to-lot Consistency of Sinovac Rabies Vaccine
To evaluate immunogenicity consistency between three consecutive batches of commercial-scale productions for Sinovac Rabies vaccine
- Trial name
- NCT07416110
- Testing
- Sinovac rabies vaccine
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 912 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sinovac Biotech Co., Ltd
Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain, Elderly (People Aged 65 or More)
Investigation of Different Treatment Approaches in Elderly Individuals With Chronic Low Back Pain
Chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNSLBP) is a common issue among the elderly, affecting their physical health, daily activities, sleep quality, and overall quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT06835270
- Testing
- Yoga Exercises, Standard physiotherapy approaches, Kinesiology taping
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uşak University
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
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
Dehydration
Assessing Hydration Status With a Wearable Bioimpedance Sensor in Elderly Individuals
This is a single-arm prospective study, investigating the feasibility, usability, and safety of a wearable bioimpedance sensor in elderly individuals.
- Trial name
- HELD (NCT05831800)
- Testing
- Wearable bioimpedance sensor
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mode Sensors AS
Happiness, Life Satisfaction
The Effect of Recreational Games on Happiness, Life Satisfaction, Loneliness, and Somatisation in Elderly Individuals
As per the United Nations population projections, the percentage of individuals aged 65 and older in the global population is expected to increase from 10% in 2022 to 16% by the year 2050.
- Conditions
- Happiness, Life Satisfaction, Loneliness, Somatization
- Trial name
- NCT06505070
- Testing
- Recreational Games
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duzce University
Covid19
Mix and Match Heterologous Prime-Boost Study Using Approved COVID-19 Vaccines
This is an observer-blind, randomized study which aims to assess the immune response and the safety of two different approved vaccines for first and second dose in healthy adults.
- Trial name
- NCT04998240
- Testing
- BBIBP-CorV - Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine (Vero cell), Ad26.COV2.S (Recombinant, replication-incompetent adenovirus serotype 26 (Ad26) vector encoding a full-length and stabilized SARS-CoV-2 spike protein),
- Where
- 2 sites in Madagascar, Mozambique
- Volunteers
- 360 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- International Vaccine Institute
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
The Effects of Single Baduanjin and Elastic Band Exercises on VSWM in Elderly Individuals With MCI
Previous studies have confirmed that both acute (single) and long-term various exercise interventions can significantly improve the cognitive function of individuals with MCI.
- Trial name
- NCT07656480
- Testing
- baduanjin exercise, elastic band exercises
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- qiu chen
Aging, Endothelial Dysfunction
COMP-4 Supplementation and Brachial Artery FMD
In a young and healthy person, the production of nitric oxide (NO) by the endothelium, the inner lining of the blood vessel, is responsible for a) the ability of the blood vessel to dilate so it can increase its blood flow and b)…
- Conditions
- Aging, Endothelial Dysfunction, Senescence
- Trial name
- NCT05595915
- Testing
- COMP-4
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles