Clinical trials: Geriatric Patients
Glioblastoma, Malignant Glioma
18F-DOPA-PET/MRI Scan in Imaging Elderly Patients With Newly Diagnosed Grade IV Malignant Glioma or Glioblastoma During Planning for a Short Course of Proton Beam Radiation Therapy
This phase II trial studies how well fluorodopa F 18-positron emission tomography/magnetic resonance imaging scan (18F-DOPA-PET/MRI) works in imaging elderly patients with newly diagnosed grade IV malignant glioma or glioblastoma…
- Trial name
- NCT03778294
- Testing
- Computed Tomography, Fluorodopa F 18, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Radius; Fracture, Lower or Distal End
Cast vs. Splints for Minimally Displaced Distal Radius Fractures in the Elderly
The purpose of this prospective randomized study is to add to the body of knowledge on the treatment of minimally displaced distal radius fractures in patients over 60 years of age.
- Trial name
- NCT02066857
- Testing
- Cast made of generic plaster or fiberglass cast material, Generic "off the shelf" removable splint
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Depression
Vortioxetine to Prevent Return of Symptoms in Children With Depression
The purpose of this study is to find out if vortioxetine is better than placebo (sugar pills) in preventing depression in children who improved when treated with vortioxetine.
- Trial name
- NCT05014919
- Testing
- Vortioxetine
- Where
- 17 sites in United States, Colombia and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- H. Lundbeck A/S
Type 2 Diabetes
Sitagliptin and Glucagon Counterregulation
To evaluate the effect of DPP-4 inhibition on glucagon counter-regulatory mechanisms at moderate hypoglycemia in metformin-treated subjects with T2DM
- Trial name
- SITACLAMP (NCT02256189)
- Testing
- Sitagliptin
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Lund University
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Accelerated Dose Schedule of Cytarabine Consolidation Therapy for Older Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in Complete Remission
This phase 2, open label, non-randomized study will evaluate the safety of administering high dose cytarabine (HiDAC) consolidation therapy on days 1-3 of each cycle, as compared to standard administration on days 1, 3, and 5 of…
- Trial name
- NCT04914676
- Testing
- Cytarabine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Major Depressive Disorder
Efficacy and Safety Study of Seroquel SR in the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder
The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate whether treatment with (SEROQUEL SR) quetiapine fumarate sustained release (SR) for 9 weeks compared to placebo will improve depressive symptoms in elderly patients with major…
- Trial name
- NCT00388973
- Testing
- Quetiapine
- Where
- 43 sites in United States, Argentina and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 338 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
Pemetrexed/Carboplatin Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Elderly Patients
A phase II study to evaluate the efficacy and safety profile of the combination of Pemetrexed and Carboplatin in elderly patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00350792
- Testing
- pemetrexed, carboplatin
- Where
- 7 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Hypertension
Efficacy and Safety of Aliskiren 75 mg, 150 mg, and 300 mg in Elderly Patients With Essential Hypertension When Given With a Light Meal in a 8 Week Placebo-controlled Study
This study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of aliskiren 75 mg, 150 mg, and 300 mg in elderly patients with essential hypertension when given with a light meal.
- Trial name
- NCT00706134
- Testing
- Aliskiren 75 mg, Aliskiren 150 mg, Aliskiren 300 mg
- Where
- 8 sites in Argentina, Czechia and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 756 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis
Essential Thrombocythaemia
The Pharmacokinetics of Anagrelide in Elderly and Young Patients With Essential Thrombocythaemia (ET)
Age related differences in response to a drug could arise from variation in pharmacokinetic (PK) and/or pharmacodynamic (PD) profiles between age groups.
- Trial name
- NCT00413634
- Testing
- anagrelide hydrochloride
- Where
- 5 sites in Spain, Sweden and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Shire
Acute Pain
Trial Comparing Morphine to Hydromorphone in Elderly Patients With Severe Pain
The purpose of this research study is to determine which opiate pain medication (morphine or hydromorphone (Dilaudid)) is more effective in the treatment of acute pain in patients presenting to the emergency department.
- Trial name
- NCT00305058
- Testing
- Morphine, Hydromorphone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 194 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Lung Neoplasms
The Impacts of Pulmonary Rehabilitation Therapy on Patients After Thoracic Surgery
The advantages of thoracoscopic surgery include smaller wounds, fewer postoperative complications, and shortened hospital stay. However,complications such as pain, pulmonary function insufficiency, pneumonia,postoperative…
- Trial name
- VATSMIPMEP (NCT02757092)
- Testing
- Home-based Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Where
- 2 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Wilson Disease
Efficacy and Safety Study of WTX101 (ALXN1840) in Adult Wilson Disease Patients
The main purpose of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of ALXN1840 (formerly WTX101) for 24 weeks on non-ceruloplasmin-bound copper (NCC) concentrations adjusted for molybdenum plasma concentration in participants newly…
- Trial name
- NCT02273596
- Testing
- ALXN1840
- Where
- 9 sites in United States, Austria and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Dizziness
Vestibular Rehabilitation and Dizziness
The purpose of this study is to determine whether vestibular exercises provide added benefit to balance rehabilitation in older adults with dizziness and normal vestibular function.
- Trial name
- DZO (NCT01729039)
- Testing
- standard balance rehabilitation, gaze stability, Control
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Depression
Brain Aging and Treatment Response in Geriatric Depression
The proposed project will evaluate the role of neuroimaging biomarkers of brain aging (i.e., neurodegenerative and vascular brain changes) and mild cognitive impairment in the patterns of treatment response to memantine combined…
- Trial name
- NCT01902004
- Testing
- Escitalopram, Memantine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer
Expectations and Priorities of Elderly Patients for a First Medical Treatment for Cancer
The main objective of study is to describe the priorities of elderly patients (70 years and over) undergoing a first medical treatment for cancer, at initiation of treatment and after 3 months of treatment.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Lung Cancer
- Trial name
- PRIORITY (NCT02821793)
- Testing
- Consultation, evaluation questionnaire, Geriatric consultation, evaluation questionnaire
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 346 people
- Sponsor
- Institut Bergonié
Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal, Osteoporosis
Preventing Osteoporosis Using Denosumab
The purpose of this research study is to find out if denosumab (Prolia®), an injection given in the arm under the skin every 6 months, works to treat bone loss and prevent it from worsening in older men and women (ages 65 and…
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal, Osteoporosis, Osteoporotic Fractures
- Trial name
- PROUD (NCT02753283)
- Testing
- denosumab, Calcium and Vitamin D
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 201 people
- Sponsor
- Susan L. Greenspan
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Phase II Study of Docetaxel + ZD1839 in Elderly Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
This is a Phase II, open-label trial of Taxotere® + ZD1839 in elderly patients with Stage III-b or IV NSCLC who have received no prior chemotherapy for metastatic disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00231465
- Testing
- docetaxel (Taxotere®), ZD1839
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Rectal Neoplasms
Safety Study of Capecitabine With Radiation in Elderly Rectal Cancer
This phase I study is designed to determine the maximum tolerant dose of capecitabine when used in preoperative concurrent chemo-radiation for locally advanced rectal patients over 75 years old.
- Trial name
- NCT01584544
- Testing
- capecitabine
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC), Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM)
Efficacy and Safety of RAD001 in Patients Aged 18 and Over With Angiomyolipoma Associated With Either Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) or Sporadic Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM)
This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of RAD001 in treating patients with Angiomyolipoma associated with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex or Sporadic Lymphangioleiomyomatosis.
- Trial name
- EXIST-2 (NCT00790400)
- Testing
- Everolimus (RAD001)
- Where
- 25 sites in United States, Canada and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 118 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Sarcopenia, Geriatric
Effect Of Ophiochepalus Striatus Extract On Serum IGF-1 And IL-6 Levels In Elderly Patients With Sarcopenia
The goal of this Clinical Trial is to analyze effect of Ophiochepalus striatus extract on serum IGF-1 and IL-6 levels in elderly patients with sarcopenia. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Geriatric, Muscle Mass, Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- NCT05869383
- Testing
- Ophiochepalus striatus extract
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Universitas Sriwijaya