Clinical trials: Independence
Nursing Care, Quality of Life
Nurse Led Transitional Care Model in Cardiac Surgery
To evaluate the effectiveness of Nurse Led Transitional Care Model (TCM) on the functional autonomy, quality of life and rehospitalization rates of elderly patients undergoing open heart surgery.
- Conditions
- Nursing Care, Quality of Life, Transitional Care
- Trial name
- NCT04384289
- Testing
- Nursing care based on the Transitonal Care Model
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
Unilateral Cerebral Palsy
Evolution of Gait Parameters in Toddlers With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy
This study goal was to assess the evolution of spatio-temporal and kinematic gait parameters in toddlers with unilateral cerebral palsy (UCP) receiving standard rehabilitation during the first 18 months after gait acquisition and…
- Trial name
- NCT07906223
- Testing
- gait analysis
- Where
- Romania
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Clinical Center for Neuropsychomotor Recovery for Children Dr. Nicolae Robanescu
Sarcopenia
Skeletal Muscle Inflammation, Oxidative Stress and DNA Repair in Age-Related Sarcopenia
The purpose of this research study is to investigate how and why the loss of muscle mass occurs with aging. Tissue collected from young subjects will be compared to previously collected tissue from elderly subjects, as well as…
- Trial name
- NCT02116166
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Well Being
Community Choirs To Promote Healthy Aging; Community of Voices Chorus
The investigators will recruit 450 older adults and will utilize 12 Administration on Aging (AoA)-supported senior centers to implement a multisite, cluster randomized (by center), wait-list clinical trial.
- Trial name
- COV (NCT01869179)
- Testing
- Community of Voices choir program, Wait-list control group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 390 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Rare Genetic Disorders, Quality of Life
The Relationship Between Functional Independence and Family Well-being in Children With Rare Genetic Disorders
This study aims to examine the psychological status and quality of life of families with children who have rare genetic disorders.
- Conditions
- Rare Genetic Disorders, Quality of Life, Functional Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT07348926
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bahçeşehir University
Tear Trough Eyelid Deformity
Safety and Efficacy Study of TPX-105 for Correction of Nasojugal Groove
Nasojugal groove correction is possible through surgical correction procedures, however, due to risks in safety and drawbacks not being able to be done on the young or after surgical procedure, dermal fillers which have the…
- Trial name
- NCT06197789
- Testing
- TPX-105
- Where
- 4 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tego Science, Inc.
Dietary Intervention, Gut Microbiota
Phenolic Dependent And Independent Effects Of Whole Grain Sorghum On Immunometabolism
Sorghum is a nutrient-dense ancient grain that, when eaten as a whole grain, provides health-beneficial dietary fiber, protein, and phenolics.
- Conditions
- Dietary Intervention, Gut Microbiota, Insulin Sensitivity/Resistance, Obesity & Overweight
- Trial name
- NCT07832071
- Testing
- Whole grain sumac sorghum, Whole grain white sorghum, White rice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska Lincoln
Stroke, Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Effects of an Educational Intervention on Rehabilitation Clinicians' Practices for Health-related Outcomes After Stroke
The overall aim of this pilot study is to evaluate the feasibility of a study protocol for a future stepped wedge cluster randomized clinical trial (c-RCT) that will investigate the effects of an innovative KT intervention on 1)…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Physical Disability, Motor Skills Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT03807115
- Testing
- Implementation of stroke mobility guidelines
- Where
- 6 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McGill University
Vasodilatation, Oral Soft Tissue Conditions
Endothelium Dependent and Non-dependent Vasodilatation in Human Gingiva
The aim of this study is to compare the endothelim-dependent and non-dependent vasodilatation between genders in the human gingiva.
- Trial name
- NCT04918563
- Testing
- Nitroglycerin, Acetylcholine
- Where
- Hungary
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Semmelweis University
Persons Requesting a Resource Allocation (APA), Beneficiairies Requesting a Resource Allocation (APA)
Identification of Difficulties During a First Request for a Personal Autonomy Allowance
The objective of this study is to identify the difficulties when first applying for a first Resource Allocation (Personal autonomy allowance - APA) by beneficiaries and their relatives through a qualitative study and secondarily…
- Trial name
- IDAPA (NCT03877380)
- Testing
- semi-structured interview
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rennes University Hospital
Quality of Life
Low-dose Maximal-intent Versus Controlled-tempo Resistance Training on Quality-of-life in Adults
The aims of this study were to: 1. Compare the effects of low-dose Maximal Intent and Controlled Tempo Resistance Training on untrained healthy adults' quality-of-life, functional capacity, and strength. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT06107855
- Testing
- Leg Press Resistance Training Machine
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northumbria University
Nutritional Status, Omega 3 Fat Status
Association of Seafood Consumption and Nutritional Status Among Adolescent Girls
This study examines how seafood consumption, social changes, and climate change affect the nutrition and well-being of adolescent girls in south-western Bangladesh.
- Conditions
- Nutritional Status, Omega 3 Fat Status, Micronutrient Status, Fish Consumption
- Trial name
- AQUAFOOD (NCT07555197)
- Testing
- Assess natural behavior
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Copenhagen
Lymphedema, Lymphatic Filariasis
A 24 Month Study to Compare Efficacy of Doxycycline vs Placebo for Improving Filarial Lymphedema in Sri Lanka
Current lymphedema management protocols are based on the use of simple measures of hygiene (regular washing with soap and water, skin and nail care), use of topical antibiotics or antifungal agents, exercise and footwear.
- Conditions
- Lymphedema, Lymphatic Filariasis, Filariasis
- Trial name
- LeDoxy-SL (NCT02929134)
- Testing
- Doxycycline
- Where
- Sri Lanka
- Volunteers
- 219 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Task Force for Global Health
Aging, Disabilities Multiple
Evaluating the Impact of Senior Companion Programs
Senior Companion Programs (SCP) facilitate partnerships between community volunteers and local homebound seniors. Seniors served by the SCP will be provided with a companion who will conduct weekly visits with them, help with…
- Trial name
- NCT05368480
- Testing
- Senior Companion Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,040 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- William Evans
Aging, Exercise Movement Techniques
Effect of Different Volumes of Training of Pilates Exercises on Elderly
It will be an experimental study conducted with elderly of both sexes, these will be divided randomly into three groups and the intervention will happen twice a week, for 60 minutes, for 12 weeks.
- Trial name
- NCT03791502
- Testing
- Pilates Method Exercises
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Brasilia
Aging
Performance Evaluation Platform for Seniors.
Monocentric prospective non-randomized observational study with subgroup analysis on the assessment of the day hospital at the Aging Biennial Hospital of Saint-Etienne.
- Trial name
- PEPS (NCT04522401)
- Testing
- consultation: "Bien vieillir"
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 350 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
Cognitive Decline Prevention in Robust Older Adults, Cognitive Decline Prevention in Pre-frail Older Adults
The StayFitLonger Study: an Innovative Computerized Home-based Training to Foster Independent Life at Home
Multimodal training, including physical and cognitive activities, has been associated with a reduction in age-related physical and cognitive decline.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Decline Prevention in Robust Older Adults, Cognitive Decline Prevention in Pre-frail Older Adults, Physical Decline Prevention in Robust Older Adults, Physical Decline Prevention in Pre-frail Older Adults
- Trial name
- SFL (NCT04237519)
- Testing
- SFL training, Active controlled training
- Where
- 4 sites in Belgium, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Lausanne Hospitals
Study Focus: Prescribing of Drugs
The Effect of Industry-independent Visits to Primary Care Physicians on Medication Prescribing for Pain Relief in Chronic Joint Pain.
Osteoarthritis is a common problem in primary care. Long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for pain relief can lead to serious (gastro-intestinal, cardiovascular and renal) adverse events, that can even…
- Trial name
- NCT01761864
- Testing
- academic detailing intervention
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 4,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiteit Antwerpen
Obesity
Improving Muscle for Functional Independence Trial
Aging is associated with declines in muscle strength, power, and overall functional ability that lead to disability and loss of independence.
- Trial name
- I'MFIT (NCT01049698)
- Testing
- Resistance Training, Resistance Training + Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University
Emergencies
Non-medical Practitioner Workforce in the Urgent and Emergency Care System Skill-mix in England
This study will explore the result of different skill-mix in ED/UTCs in England, to make recommendations about the best balance. Patient and public involvement (PPI) representatives have helped design the study.
- Trial name
- SKILLmix-ED (NCT04770766)
- Testing
- Non-medical practitioners
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 840 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kingston University