Clinical trials: Health Aging
Sedentary Behavior, Aging
A Trial of Habit Formation Theory for Exercise in Older Adults
This personalized trial will evaluate the effects of five behavioral change techniques (BCTs) described in Habit Formation Theory (Goal setting, Action Planning, Self-Monitoring, Behavioral Practice/Rehearsal and Habit Formation)…
- Conditions
- Sedentary Behavior, Aging, Activity, Motor, Behavior, Health
- Trial name
- NCT04869644
- Testing
- Goal setting, Action Planning, Self-monitoring of behavior
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Brain Aging in Mexican Americans
Health & Aging Brain Study: Health Disparities TAU Project
By doing this study we are trying to learn more about brain aging in Mexican Americans. Participants will be asked to complete a screening visit to determine if it is safe to undergo a PET scan.
- Trial name
- NCT04324541
- Testing
- PET scan of the brain with Flortaucipir
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Sid E. O'Bryant
Aging
Mindfulness Training in Healthy Older Veterans
Evidence shows the positive effects of Brain Health \& Wellness classes in younger individuals. The proposed study investigates the usefulness of these classes in older Veterans aged 50-85.
- Trial name
- MTGHOV (NCT02816723)
- Testing
- Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction, Brain Health
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus With Hypoglycemia, Aging
Prepare for Your Diabetes Care
As adults with type 2 diabetes age, they are increasingly vulnerable to treatment-related hypoglycemia and its related complications (including hospitalization and death).
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus With Hypoglycemia, Aging, Patient Activation
- Trial name
- NCT05263310
- Testing
- Prepare for Your Diabetes Care, Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 672 people
- Sponsor
- Kaiser Permanente
Healthy Aging
Improving Neurological Health in Aging Via Neuroplasticity-based Computerized Exercise
This study is a validation study to evaluate efficacy of a neuroplasticity-based, computerized cognitive training program INHANCE (Improving Neurological Health in Aging via Neuroplasticity-based Computerized Exercise) to improve…
- Trial name
- INHANCE (NCT04149457)
- Testing
- Computerized Plasticity-Based Adaptive Cognitive Training, Commercially available computerized training
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 93 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Posit Science Corporation
Aging, Insulin Sensitivity
Antecedent Metabolic Health and Metformin Aging Study
Aging is the number one risk factor for the majority of chronic diseases. There are no pharmaceutical treatments to slow aging and prolong healthspan.
- Conditions
- Aging, Insulin Sensitivity, Chronic Disease, Mitochondria
- Trial name
- ANTHEM (NCT04264897)
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 166 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Aging, Osteoporosis
Determinants of Vitamin K Metabolism
The purpose of this study is to learn how the body responds to different amounts of vitamin K in the diet in order to understand the roles that vitamin K may have in the body.
- Trial name
- NCT00336232
- Testing
- Vitamin K
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Obesity
Evaluation of Patient Coach Support for Older Adults With Obesity
The purpose of the present pilot is to evaluate the outcomes of adding a patient coach to support the Optimal Health Weight and Lifestyle (OHWL) Clinic plan developed by PI Dewar, specifically to address barriers and facilitators…
- Trial name
- NCT06624163
- Testing
- OHWL Clinic Activities (Standard of Care), Coach Activities
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Mobility Limitation
BAILA: Being Active, Increasing Latinos Healthy Aging
Investigators propose a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to test the efficacy of the revised 4-month BAILAMOS© program for improving lifestyle PA and health outcomes (physical and cognitive function, self-reported functional…
- Trial name
- BAILA (NCT01988233)
- Testing
- BAILAMOS© Dance Program, Health Education Control Group
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 333 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
Aging
Preparing Older Veterans With Serious and Chronic Illness for Decision Making
Millions of diverse Veterans live with severe and chronic illness for which they will face complex, ongoing decisions. Although the VHA has been at the forefront of patient-centered chronic care, interventions to prepare Veterans…
- Trial name
- PREPARE (NCT01550731)
- Testing
- PREPARE website, Advance directive
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 414 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Obesity, Weight Loss
Utilizing Protein During Weight Loss to Impact Physical Function and Bone
This study is an ancillary study to the Utilizing Protein During Weight Loss to Impact Physical Function (UPLIFT) trial (NCT03074643) to evaluate the effects of diet composition (i.e., amount of protein and carbohydrate) during a…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Weight Loss, Diet Modification, Aging
- Trial name
- UPLIFT-Bone (NCT03819478)
- Testing
- Weight loss intervention months 0-6, Exercise intervention months 0-6, NutraBio™ CarboMax Supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 187 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Depression
Using Peer Mentors to Deliver Depression Care
Can peer mentors be integrated into depression care to older adults with mental health professional supervision? We will assess whether peer mentors who are lay persons who are in recovery from depression can provide depression…
- Trial name
- NCT02261818
- Testing
- Meetings with peer mentors
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Aging Well
Immersive Technology and Virtual Reality as a Health Support Tool in a Residence for the Elderly
The purpose of this clinical trial is to learn more about the potential for using virtual reality in older adults living in residences for elderly to maintain health (physical activity, cognitive activity, social behaviors).
- Trial name
- NCT06117319
- Testing
- Individual assistance Virtual reality training sessions, Collective assistance Virtual reality training sessions
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- TOPMED
Obesity, PreDiabetes
Reducing Cardiometabolic Risk and Promoting Functional Health in Older Adults With Obesity and Prediabetes
Obesity and pre-diabetes threatens the overall health and functional independence of older adults but lifestyle weight management for diabetes prevention, soon to be reimbursed by Medicare, can reduce this burden.
- Conditions
- Obesity, PreDiabetes, Aging
- Trial name
- Sustain-DPP (NCT03500640)
- Testing
- DPP Intensive: 30-minute calls, DPP Support: 15-minute calls
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 314 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Glucose Intolerance, Aortic Stiffness
Healthy Aging Through Functional Food
The purpose of this study is to determine whether dietary inducers of glyoxalase 1 are effective in improving metabolic and vascular health.
- Conditions
- Glucose Intolerance, Aortic Stiffness, Vasodilation
- Trial name
- HATFF (NCT02095873)
- Testing
- Glyoxalase 1 (Glo1) inducer
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Warwick
Skin Aging, Sun Damaged Skin
The Effects of an LED Face Mask & Neck and Chest Mask On Skin Health
This 12-week single-group virtual study evaluates the effects of the iRESTORE Illumina LED Face Mask and Neck \& Chest Mask on skin health in adult females.
- Trial name
- NCT07025837
- Testing
- iRESTORE Illumina LED Face Mask and Neck & Chest Mask
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Freedom Laser, Inc.
Emergencies, Aging
Paramedic Coached ED Care Transitions to Help Older Adults Maintain Their Health
The emergency department (ED) is a common source of acute illness care for older adults. Many older adults who are discharged home from the ED return within 30 days due to numerous challenges faced during the ED-to-home…
- Trial name
- NCT02520661
- Testing
- Care Transitions Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,979 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Hearing Loss
Evaluation of the Benefits for Overall Health Following Cochlear Implant Treatment in the Elderly Population
The purpose of this study is to show that cochlear implant treatment improves the overall health related quality of life and general well-being in elderly individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT03072862
- Testing
- Commercial Nucleus Cochlear Implant Systems
- Where
- 8 sites in France, Israel and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Cochlear
Aging, Long-Term Care
Oral Hygiene in Assisted Living
This project will modify a program that reduces pneumonia among nursing home residents with dementia, so that it is appropriate for assisted living residents with dementia.
- Trial name
- NCT03892200
- Testing
- Aim2 - Daily Mouth Care, Aim3 - Daily Mouth Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,405 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Smoking, Smoking Cessation
Message Testing in Aging African American Smokers
The goal of this study is to examine different messages to motivate smokers who self-identify as an African American current smoker, between the ages of 50-80 years old to quit smoking.
- Trial name
- MCAAAS-2 (NCT05819086)
- Testing
- Rate Emotional Response, Rate Impact of Message
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 839 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison