Clinical trials: Home-dwelling Elderly
Malnutrition
The Nutritional Health for the Elderly Reference Centre Study (NHERC Study)
Elderly are at greater risk of dietary insufficiency due to age-related increases in nutrient requirements concomitant with a reduction in energy requirements, decreases in appetite and energy intake.
- Trial name
- NHERC (NCT03240952)
- Where
- 4 sites in Singapore
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abbott Nutrition
Stroke Sequelae, Cognitive Impairment
Remote Bimanual Virtual Rehabilitation Post CVD
The aim of the study is to develop the BrightBrainer G (grasp), a game-based upper-extremity motor and cognitive rehabilitation system using custom virtual reality simulations.
- Conditions
- Stroke Sequelae, Cognitive Impairment, Depression
- Trial name
- NCT04713384
- Testing
- Integrative tele-rehalitation of chronic stroke survivors using custom therapeutic games
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Grigore Burdea
Dysphagia
Use and Acceptability Study of Swallis DSA™ Device for Distanced Swallowing Assessment for Older Adults In Nursing Home CHEZ LES PERSONNES AGEES EN EHPAD
SWALL EHPAD is a multicenter, prospective study on the use and Acceptability Study of Swallis DSA™ Medical Device for Distanced Swallowing Assessment for Older Adults In Nursing Home
- Trial name
- SWALL EHPAD (NCT05366374)
- Testing
- Swallowing assessment with Swallis DSA™ Device
- Where
- 3 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Swallis Medical
Malnutrition
Tolerance and Compliance of a High Caloric, High Protein Oral Nutritional Supplement - Free Intake
The aim of the study is to assess gastro-intestinal tolerance, palatability, compliance, and use of a high caloric, high protein oral nutritional supplement (ONS) in elderly people
- Trial name
- NCT02938234
- Testing
- High caloric, high protein ONS
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Fresenius Kabi
Low Muscle Strength, Malnutrition
Efficacy of Oral Nutritional Supplement in Community-Dwelling Adults Following Acute Care
The study aims to determine the effects of Oral Nutritional Supplement (ONS) added to usual care on body weight compared with usual care alone in community-dwelling adults aged 55 years and older who are at risk of malnutrition…
- Trial name
- NCT07753239
- Testing
- ONS, Standard of Care (SOC)
- Where
- 7 sites in Thailand
- Volunteers
- 304 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott Nutrition
Immune Response, Respiratory Diseases
Evaluation of the Effect of a Combination of Plant Extracts (BSL_EP027) on the Incidence of Respiratory Infections
The objective of the present study is to evaluate the effectiveness of daily consumption of a Combination of Plant Extracts (BSL_EP027) on the incidence of respiratory infection symptoms and their duration in older healthy…
- Trial name
- NCT04386408
- Testing
- Combination of plant extracts (BSL_EP027)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Biosearch S.A.
Frail Elderly Syndrome
A Machine Learning Algorithm to Predict Health Clinical Situations in Primary Healthcare for Frail Older Adults.
Introduction: We developed a machine learning algorithm to predict the risk of emergency hospitalization within the new 7 to 14 days with a good predictive performance (AUC=0.85).
- Trial name
- NCT06013709
- Testing
- PRESAE CARE
- Volunteers
- 1,478 people
- Sponsor
- Presage
Malnutrition
Tolerance and Compliance of a High Caloric, High Protein Oral Nutritional Supplement - Scheduled Intake
The aim of the study is to assess gastro-intestinal tolerance, palatability, compliance, and use of a high caloric, high protein oral nutritional supplement (ONS) in elderly people
- Trial name
- NCT02938247
- Testing
- High caloric, high protein ONS
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Fresenius Kabi
Malnutrition
The Nutritional Health for the Elderly Reference Centre Study (The NHERC Study)
The prevalence of malnutrition among the elderly in Asia is high. The objective of this randomized, parallel, placebo controlled, double-blind study is to evaluate the effects of consuming an adult ONS plus dietary counseling…
- Trial name
- NHERC (NCT03245047)
- Testing
- Oral Nutritional Supplement with AN 777, Oral Nutritional Supplement
- Where
- 4 sites in Singapore
- Volunteers
- 811 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott Nutrition
Fall
Clinical Impact of a Digital Home-based Falls Prevention Program on Elderly People
This study is a single-center, prospective, non-blind, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial with an experimental and a control group with the aim of evaluating the clinical impact of a home-based falls prevention program…
- Trial name
- NCT03750500
- Testing
- Biofeedback device, Education on falls risk, Medication review
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sword Health, SA
COVID19
Phase 2 Study to Determine if RTB101 Reduces the Severity of COVID-19 in Older Adults Residing in Nursing Homes
The purpose of this study is to determine if prophylaxis with RTB101 decreases the severity of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 among adults ≥ 65 years who reside in a nursing homes in which one or more residents or staff have…
- Trial name
- NCT04409327
- Testing
- RTB101
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Restorbio Inc.
Dental Plaque, Pus Collection
Regular Antibacterial Photodynamic Therapy on Oral Hygiene in Elderly Residents
Around 40 people will participate in the study. The study participants will be recruited from service homes in the City of Helsinki. The subjects will be randomized into two groups.
- Conditions
- Dental Plaque, Pus Collection, Oral Disease, Dryness Oral
- Trial name
- NCT05853679
- Testing
- Lumoral Treatment, Standard oral hygiene instructions according to the Finnish Dental Association
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Koite Health Oy
Urinary Incontinence, Stress
To Determine How Effective Duloxetine is in Treating Women 65 Years and Older With Symptoms of Stress Urinary Incontinence, or With a Combination of Stress Urinary Incontinence and Urge Urinary Incontinence Symptoms
The purpose of this study is to determine how effective duloxetine is in treating women who are 65 years of age or older with symptoms of stress urinary incontinence, or with a combination of stress urinary incontinence and urge…
- Trial name
- NCT00244296
- Testing
- Duloxetine hydrochloride
- Where
- 31 sites in France, Germany and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 276 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Malnutrition
Nutrition Intervention in Older Adults at Risk of Malnutrition
Thailand is one of the fastest aging countries and older adults are at greater risk of having inadequate nutrient intake and malnutrition (undernutrition).
- Trial name
- NCT05682781
- Testing
- Oral Nutritional Supplement, Dietary Counseling
- Where
- 2 sites in Thailand
- Volunteers
- 196 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott Nutrition
Frail Elderly Syndrome, Older
eHealth for Screening Health Risks in Home-Based Older Adults: A Prospective Study
Introduction: Due to the worldwide ageing population and the increasing prevalence of chronic illnesses and cognitive deficits, appropriate instruments for frailty early screening and assessment of geriatric syndromes are…
- Trial name
- Proxi (NCT06019390)
- Testing
- Presage care
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Presage
Osteoporosis, Hip Fracture
Evaluating the Ability of Zoledronic Acid to Reduce the Rate of Subsequent Osteoporotic Fractures After a Hip Fracture
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether zoledronic acid given once yearly for two years to men and women after surgical repair of a recent hip fracture will significantly reduce the rate of all re-occurring (new)…
- Trial name
- NCT00046254
- Testing
- Zoledronic Acid
- Where
- 28 sites in United States, Germany
- Volunteers
- 2,127 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Elderly, Periodontal Disease
Oral Hygiene Assistance Training Program
This is an oral health study with a nursing home staff training program and product intervention.
- Conditions
- Elderly, Periodontal Disease, Gingivitis, Caries,Dental
- Trial name
- NCT07807397
- Testing
- Stannous Fluoride Toothpaste (SnF), sodium fluoride 5000 ppm, cetylpyridinium chloride (0.075%) and zinc alcohol free mouthwash
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Colgate Palmolive
Influenza
Effectiveness of Flu Vaccination and Burden of Illness Among Community-dwelling Elderly With Influenza Like Illness in Brazil
The purpose of this research study is to estimate how many elderly people who have symptoms that look like influenza (i.e. an influenza-like illness) actually have the disease and how effective influenza vaccines are in…
- Trial name
- NCT01171157
- Testing
- Routine sample collection
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Paediatric Asthma
Patients' Compliance to Home Nebulizer Therapy for Children's Asthma in China
An observational study to investigate the compliance of home nebulizer therapy among children aged 0-14 years old clinically diagnosed with asthma
- Trial name
- CARE (NCT03156998)
- Where
- 12 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 512 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Cognitive Wellness, Healthy Aging
MEVA Cognitive Wellness Platform Study for Adults
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the reliability, usability, and feasibility of the MEVA Cognitive Wellness Platform in community-dwelling adults aged 55 to 75.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Wellness, Healthy Aging, Age-Related Cognitive Change, Aging
- Trial name
- MEVA (NCT07595250)
- Testing
- MEVA Cognitive Wellness Platform
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mentage LLC