Clinical trials: Gerontology
Accidental Fall, Neurologic Disorder
A Community-Based Falls Prevention Program for Adults At-Risk for Falls
The goal of this interventional study is to implement a Falls Prevention Program to impact the risk and injuries related to falls.
- Conditions
- Accidental Fall, Neurologic Disorder, Old Age; Debility, Healthy Aging
- Trial name
- NCT05771818
- Testing
- Falls Prevention Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Stroke, Stroke, Ischemic
Understanding the Need and Feasibility of Transitional Care Training Program Among Family Caregivers of Geriatric Stroke Survivors in Pakistan
The main intention of the study is to understand the need and feasibility of transitional care training program among family caregivers of geriatric stroke survivors in Pakistan
- Conditions
- Stroke, Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic
- Trial name
- NCT06341881
- Testing
- Transitional Care Training Program
- Where
- 3 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Khyber Medical University Peshawar
Cancer Survivors, African Americans
Grateful Strides Toward Physical Activity and Well-Being for Black Breast Cancer Survivors
This pilot study will assess the feasibility of a gratitude intervention to promote physical activity, and well-being and positively impact biomarkers of health among older African American breast cancer survivors.
- Conditions
- Cancer Survivors, African Americans, Women, Psychology, Positive
- Trial name
- NCT05473026
- Testing
- Gratitude Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Sustainability of Innovations, Knowledge Translation
Sustaining Transfers Through Affordable Research Translation (START)
Currently, the health care that people receive is approximately 20 years behind up-to-date research findings. Developing ways to narrow the gap between evidence and practice is an important research focus in continuing care…
- Trial name
- START (NCT01746459)
- Testing
- Paper-Based Reminder System, Peer-Based Reminder System
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 1,158 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Geriatric, Elderly
Comparison of Hand Grip Strength in Different Shoulder Positions in Geriatric Individuals: Position-Dependent Strength Analysis
The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between hand grip strength, measured in different shoulder positions, and upper extremity muscle strength, and to reveal the clinical significance of position-dependent…
- Trial name
- NCT07562854
- Testing
- Muscle Strenght Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Oral Health Self-efficacy, Healthy Participants Study
Impact of Digital Oral Health Educational Program on a Group of Geriatrics Oral Health and Quality of Life Compared to Standard Oral Health Educational Program in Egypt
The aim of the study is to evaluate the impact of a digital oral health education program on the oral health status and quality of life for geriatric populations compared to standard oral health education in Egypt.
- Trial name
- NCT07083414
- Testing
- elderly participant will receive digital educational oral health program., elderly participant will receive the standard oral health education in geriatric institution.
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Patients Hospitalised in Geriatrics
E-vone® Use Detect Falls Among hOspitalized Patients in geRiAtric Medicine
This study evaluates the usability of a new remote warning system for fall in old people. This system is integrated in a shoe. Patients hospitalized in a geriatric ward but also their informal and professional caregivers will…
- Trial name
- EDORA (NCT04067193)
- Testing
- usability survey
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Angers
Flexor Hallucis Longus Muscle Strength in Elderly Individuals
Flexor Hallucis Longus Training and Balance-Gait in Geriatrics
Examination of Balance-Gait Parameters and Fall Effect of Flexor Hallucis Longus Muscle Strengthening Training in Geriatric Group It has been demonstrated that the reduction in the strength of the toe flexor muscles is an…
- Trial name
- NCT06887478
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lokman Hekim University
Sleep, Gerontology
Nurse-Led Elderly Sleep Intervention
The present clinical trial aims to test whether a dual program of physical activity and cognitive training improves sleep and quality of life in people over 65 years of age.
- Conditions
- Sleep, Gerontology, Physical Therapy, Cognitive
- Trial name
- NCT07251452
- Testing
- Otago programme, Otago programme + Cognifit, Control
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Castilla-La Mancha
Geriatrics, Balance
The Effect of Trunk and Upper Extremity Exercises Added to the Otago Exercise Program
This study is designed to investigate the effect of adding trunk and upper extremity exercises in traditional and mobile game formats to the Otago exercise program on balance performance, fall risk, and fear in older adults.
- Conditions
- Geriatrics, Balance, Exercise, Fall Prevention
- Trial name
- Otago Exercise (NCT06267833)
- Testing
- exercise
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University
Clinical Deterioration
Prevention of Functional and Cognitive Impairment Through a Multicomponent Exercise Program in Hospitalized Older Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether a multicomponent exercise program improves functional capacity and cognitive status in hospitalized elderly patients aged 75 and older.
- Trial name
- PREDISC (NCT06634147)
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 214 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fundacion Miguel Servet
Physical Performance and Fitness in Old Age
Impact of Various Therapeutic Methods on Gait Quality, Physical and Mental Fitness of Postmenopausal Women.
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn which physical activity affects the quality of gait, physical and mental fitness of older women.
- Trial name
- NCT07304622
- Testing
- Coordination Training, Core Training, Mobility Training
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The President Stanisław Wojciechowski State University of Applied Sciences in Kalisz
Palliative Care, Primary Health Care
Identification of Elderly Patients in Need of Palliative Care by Family Physicians
In the last decades, the number of people living with chronic diseases had increased, mainly due to the aging of the population.
- Conditions
- Palliative Care, Primary Health Care, Geriatrics
- Trial name
- GerPal-ID (NCT04010136)
- Testing
- Palliative care training
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Beira Interior
Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer
The PAI Trial for Breast and Colon Cancer Survivors
The purpose of the study is to determine if a Physical Activity Index (PAI) tool that collects measures on physical activity, strength training and sedentary behavior can be used in a clinical setting to monitor patient behavior…
- Trial name
- NCT05156463
- Testing
- PAI Tool and Exercise Coaching
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Physical Activity
Turkish Version of The Life-Space Assessment Scale
In mobility, the potential for mobility and social inclusion, according to individual desires, represents the primary component of well-being and should be a priority for caregivers of older adults and older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT03839927
- Testing
- Validity and reliability of Life-Space Assesment
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Firat University
GI Cancer, Lymphoma
Geriatric Communication Skills Training Program for Oncology Clinicians
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the effects of a training program designed to help doctors communicate better with older patients and their caregivers.
- Conditions
- GI Cancer, Lymphoma, GU Cancer, Bone Marrow Transplant
- Trial name
- NCT03530969
- Testing
- Self-Efficacy Assessment, UCLA Geriatrics Attitudes Scale, Course Evaluations
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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
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
Geriatrics, Exercise Therapy
Comparison of Neuromuscular and Aquatic Exercise Programs on Fall Risk and Physical Function in Geriatrics
Objective: The aim of this study is to compare neuromuscular and aquatic Exercise programs on fall risk and physical function in geriatrics.
- Conditions
- Geriatrics, Exercise Therapy, Fall, Physical Functional Performance
- Trial name
- NE-AEinGR (NCT06300281)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Exercise, Aquatic Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University
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