Clinical trials: Geriatrics
Mental Health, Geriatrics
Impact of Cholinesterase Inhibitors on Driving Ability in Healthy Older Adults
The goal of the study is to assess the role of cholinesterase inhibitors in affecting the driving ability of cognitively intact seniors using driving simulators.
- Trial name
- NCT00482001
- Testing
- donepezil
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Pain, Disability Physical
Study of Manual Therapy Plus Therapeutic Exercise in Geriatrics
This research project is part of the process of generating scientific evidence, on whether the clinical results obtained, in the treatment of the consequences of aging on mobility, pain and disability, are better if therapeutic…
- Conditions
- Pain, Disability Physical, Aging Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT05085535
- Testing
- Manual Therapy, Exercise
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Juan Vicente, López Díaz
Distorted Balance, Low Back Pain
Geriatrics Balance and Low Back Pain Study
This study evaluates the effect of standard of care treatments (physical therapy versus manual therapy) in older adult patients who have balance problems with or without low back pain.
- Trial name
- NCT02031562
- Testing
- chiropractic, physical therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 169 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Logan College of Chiropractic
Cognitive Impairment, Dementia
Determinants of Cognitive Impairment Among Geriatrics
This study aims to explore the determinants of cognitive impairment among Indonesian geriatrics in an Old Age Home.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Impairment, Dementia, Hearing Impairment, Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Trial name
- NCT03669536
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tarumanagara University
Executive Functions, Memory Functions
Multi-domain Versus Uni-Domain Training on Executive Control and Memory Functions of Older Adults
Age-related cognitive decline affects negatively daily living and quality of life of older adults. Previous research has shown a moderate impact of cognitive and physical training on the cognitive functioning of elders.
- Trial name
- VIBAL (NCT03823183)
- Testing
- Cognitive training, Physical training, Cognitive control
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia
Elderly
Anticipating and Tracking: Pack of Gerontological Assessment Embedded
ARPEGE project fits within the general framework of maintaining functional autonomy in the frail elderly. The early identification of elderly people at risk of frailty is essential to be able to make corrective actions to…
- Trial name
- ARPEGE (NCT02818439)
- Testing
- evaluation of frailty
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 216 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- CHU de Reims
Critical Limb Threatening Ischaemia, Depression Disorder
Symptoms of Anxiety and/or Depression and SDM in Older Patients With CLTI
Mental health disorders are common in older people and are often unrecognised. Those living with mental health disorders who are being considered for vascular surgery have worse post operative outcomes, including longer length of…
- Conditions
- Critical Limb Threatening Ischaemia, Depression Disorder, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT07529886
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Anxiety, Hospitalization
Virtual Nature Versus Guided Imagery for Anxiety and Well-Being in Hospitalized Older Adults
Long hospital stays can be difficult for older adults. Being confined to a ward, with limited mobility and little access to the outdoors, may contribute to anxiety, low mood, and reduced well-being.
- Conditions
- Anxiety, Hospitalization, Quality of Life, Psychological Distress
- Trial name
- NCT07765355
- Testing
- Immersive virtual reality nature exposure, Guided imagery
- Where
- 2 sites in Hungary
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Semmelweis University
Social Isolation, Loneliness
Intergenerational Program for Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults Discharged From the Emergency Department
Social isolation and loneliness worsens older adults' risk of dementia, quality of life, and death as much as smoking. Older adults are more likely to use emergency services and are also more likely to experience social isolation…
- Conditions
- Social Isolation, Loneliness, Geriatric
- Trial name
- SIL (NCT05998343)
- Testing
- Intergenerational HOW R U?, Same-Generation Peer Support HOW R U?
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 141 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mount Sinai Hospital, Canada
Executive Dysfunction, Depression
iTBS Study for Depression (Randomized)
Executive function deficits are common in late life depression (LLD) and are associated with resistance to antidepressants, poor quality of life, considerable disability and increased suicidal risk.
- Trial name
- NCT03745768
- Testing
- Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Deficiency, Vitamin C
Hypovitaminosis C Prevalence and Risk Factors in an Acute Geriatric Unit
Vitamin C is essential for numerous biological processes as it acts as a cofactor in various hydroxylation reactions, but also as a powerful antioxidant.
- Trial name
- HYPO-VIT-C (NCT05668663)
- Testing
- Plasmatic Vitamin C concentrations (known as ascorbemia) on a single blood sample
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 434 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Geriatrics
YOGA Asanas and Myofascial Chain Activity in Elderly Individuals
Aging is a differentiation process with chronological, biological, psychological and social characteristics, which occurs in the intrauterine period and ends with death.
- Trial name
- NCT05400850
- Testing
- YOGA
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KTO Karatay University
Sarcopenia
Muscle Ultrasound for Sarcopenia Leading to Early Detection
Sarcopenia is an age-related loss of muscle mass that may affect over 25% of individuals over the age of 60 and results in a 3 to 4 times increased likelihood of developing a disability.
- Trial name
- MUSCLED (NCT02319850)
- Testing
- DXA scanning
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- George Washington University
Age-Related Sarcopenia
High-Intensity Interval Training for Older Adults
This study will examine differences in a 12 week high-intensity interval training regimen. The Total Body HIIT program incorporates a resistance (circuit) and an anaerobic (bike) component in older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT05542758
- Testing
- Total Body HIIT Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Creighton University
Elderly People, Nursing Homes
Two Different Exercise Methods in Geriatrics
The aim of the study is to compare slow rhythmic exercises with large amplitude exercises in elderly people
- Trial name
- NCT06375785
- Testing
- Otago-based (slow rhythmic) exercise group, LSVT BIG-based (large amplitude) exercise group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Halic University
Syndrome
Comprehensive Validation of Frailty Assessment Tools in Older Adults in Different Clinical and Social Settings
There is a proved strong evidence of the usefulness of frailty as a predictive factor of relevant and desired outcomes in populations of older adults.
- Trial name
- FRAILTOOLS (NCT02637518)
- Testing
- Assessment of frailty tools in elderly people
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 1,940 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitario Getafe
Visual Impairment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Prevalence and Determinants of Shoulder Girdle Musculoskeletal Complaints in Geriatric Patients With Diminished Vision
This case-control study aims to investigate the prevalence and determinants of shoulder girdle musculoskeletal complaints (pain, spasm, stiffness, range of motion impairments) in geriatric patients (aged 60+) with diminished…
- Conditions
- Visual Impairment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), Musculoskeletal Pain, Shoulder Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07206654
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beni-Suef University
Geriatrics Balance Disturbance With High Risk Falling, Osteoporosis, Vestibular Age Related Changes, Female Post-menopausal Based on History
Monitoring Combined Effect of Balance and Strengthening Exercises on Static and Dynamic Balance in Elderly Populations
The purpose of training is to evoke improvements in reactive balance, then the training program may be associated with all postural control systems, including the musculoskeletal system, the cognitive system, as well as the…
- Trial name
- NCT06835413
- Testing
- 1-Balance Exercises A- Standing with a decreased base B- Graded reaching in standing C- Stepping in different directions D- Walking practice 2-Strength and Balance Exercises A- Sit-to-stand B- Heel r
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- South Valley University
Geriatric Disorder
Contribution of Actigraphy for the Evaluation of Elbow Range of Motion in the Joint Assessment in Gerontology
In this study, the investigators will measure range of motion of the elbow in a geriatric assessment in 85 subjects aged 65 years or over. These measures will be made by an actigraph and the software analysis BioVal.
- Trial name
- BIOVAL (NCT01462760)
- Testing
- Assessment with inclinometer, Assessment with actigraph
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice
Diabetes, Hypertension
Evaluation of Exercise Benefits to Promote Health Aging Among Chronically Ill Geriatrics in a Community
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of hydraulic resistance circuit training for elderly people with chronic illness.
- Conditions
- Diabetes, Hypertension, Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis
- Trial name
- NCT01754415
- Testing
- hydraulic resistance circuit training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Far Eastern Memorial Hospital