Clinical trials: Independent Living
Independent Living
Therapeutic Relaxation, Health and Quality of Life
Therapeutic relaxation has shown benefits for improving health and quality of life of community dwelling elderly people. Although little is known about the efficacy of a specific method of therapeutic relaxation - Psychomotor…
- Trial name
- NCT03521440
- Testing
- Psychomotor Massage, Progressive Muscle Relaxation
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Évora
Quality of Life
Low-dose Maximal-intent Versus Controlled-tempo Resistance Training on Quality-of-life in Older 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 older adults' quality-of-life, functional capacity, and strength. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT06124911
- Testing
- Leg Press Resistance Training (3x5), Leg Press Resistance Training (5x5)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northumbria University
Independent Living
Implementation of CAPABLE in the Michigan Medicaid Waiver
Main study: Nearly half of older adults report problems with function, which can lead to difficulty with activities of daily living and nursing home placement.
- Trial name
- NCT03634033
- Testing
- MiCAP with IF (Main Study), MiCAP with IF and EF (Main Study), MiCAP with IF and Caregiver Engagement (Administrative Supplement)
- Where
- 18 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7,777 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Grand Valley State University
Independent Living, Disability Free Survival
A Clinical Trial of STAtin Therapy for Reducing Events in the Elderly (STAREE)
The STAREE study will examine whether treatment with statin (atorvastatin 40mg) compared with placebo will prolong disability free survival and reduce major cardiovascular events amongst healthy elderly people (≥70 years).
- Conditions
- Independent Living, Disability Free Survival, Elderly, Healthy
- Trial name
- STAREE (NCT02099123)
- Testing
- Atorvastatin
- Where
- 6 sites in Australia
- Volunteers
- 9,971 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Monash University
Physical Activity, Aging
Independent Walking for Brain Health
Physical activity interventions with older adults can improve brain health; however most interventions have been performed in gym-like settings that reach a small sector of the senior population.
- Trial name
- NCT03058146
- Testing
- Mobile Health Walking Condition, Healthy Aging Education Condition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Stroke, Cerebrovascular Disorders
Home-based Cognitive Strategy Training for Daily Living in Adults With Chronic Stroke
This pilot experimental study aims to describe the feasibility of a cognitive strategy training protocol : PRPP-I, in activities of daily life across home-based setting for adults with chronic stroke for improvement of…
- Trial name
- PRPP-HOME (NCT07084025)
- Testing
- Perceive, Recall, Plan and Perform-Intervention protocol (PRPP-I)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Toulouse
Sedentary Lifestyle
Sit Less for Successful Aging
The objective of this pilot study is to quantify patterns of activity and sedentary behavior in independent living residents and to collect preliminary data on the feasibility of reducing sedentary behavior using a 12-week…
- Trial name
- NCT03537677
- Testing
- Reduction in Sedentary Behavior
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Elderly
Salutogenic Healthy Aging Program Embracement (SHAPE) for Elderly-only Households
Elderly residing in elderly-only households are more vulnerable as they are socially isolated, suffer from poorer health outcomes, and are less likely to adopt health-promoting behaviors.
- Trial name
- SHAPE (NCT03147625)
- Testing
- SHAPE Intervention
- Volunteers
- 154 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University of Singapore
Physical Activity, Aging
Promoting Walking in Older Adults Living in Independent Living Communities in Northern Ireland: A Feasibility Study.
The multi-level 12 week peer-led walking intervention incorporates aspects from all three levels of the ecological model (with the aim of producing sustained (>6months) physical activity behaviour change in older adults living in…
- Conditions
- Physical Activity, Aging, Health Behaviour, Social Isolation
- Trial name
- NCT02596672
- Testing
- The friendly walking group
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Queen's University, Belfast
Mild Cognitive Impairment
EXCEL: Exercise for Cognition and Everyday Living for Seniors With Memory Complaints
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a major health issue in Canada; it affects over 8% of the population aged over 65 years. Persons with AD have a reduced quality of life as they become dependent on others for activities of daily living…
- Trial name
- NCT00958867
- Testing
- Exercise program (AT), Exercise training (RT), Exercise training (S & R; control)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 86 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Spinal Cord Injury Cervical
Access-H20: Sensor-driven Smart Faucet
The objective of the SBIR Phase II study is to evaluate the updated Access-H2O™ system, a sensor-driven smart faucet developed during the Phase I SBIR project, to enhance independent drinking and grooming among individuals with…
- Trial name
- NCT07062796
- Testing
- Water Faucet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Old Dominion University
Aging
Ambient Independence Measures for Guiding Care Transitions
The purpose of this study is to learn more about how to maintain health and independence for seniors by developing tools that collect data constantly from their home.
- Trial name
- AIMs (NCT02566239)
- Testing
- Share activity data with care team
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Physically Challenged, Aging
The LIFE Study: Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders, Pilot
The purpose of this study is to gather preliminary data that will determine the feasibility of conducting a Phase III, randomized, controlled trial (RCT) that will provide definite evidence in the use of physical exercise to…
- Trial name
- NCT00116194
- Testing
- Physical Activity
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 424 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Aging, Physical Activity
Smart Television and Exercise Promotion for Independent Living Facilities
Physical activity (PA) has physical, emotional, and cognitive benefits for seniors (e.g., increased strength and balance, reduced frailty, fewer falls, improved brain function, lower mortality risk), yet many seniors have limited…
- Trial name
- STEP4Life (NCT03001778)
- Testing
- Usability Testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Klein Buendel, Inc.
Autism
The Effectiveness of Community Autism Peer Specialist (CAPS) Program
The number of autistic adults reached 5.4 million in the United States in 2017 and is projected to continue to rise, but evidence-based practices to optimize their health and well-being are limited and poor outcomes are common.
- Trial name
- CAPS (NCT05702658)
- Testing
- CAPS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Drexel University
Spinal Cord Injuries
Access-H20: Sensor-driven Smart Faucet Related Study
The objective of the SBIR Phase II study is to evaluate the updated Access-H2O™ system, a sensor-driven smart faucet developed during the Phase I SBIR project, to enhance independent drinking and grooming among individuals with…
- Trial name
- NCT07603258
- Testing
- Water Faucet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Old Dominion University
Dementia
Occupational Therapy Programme of Patients With Dementia Performing Activities of Daily Living
To assess the effectiveness of the Stimulation of Activities of Daily Living (SADL) Occupational Therapy programme on the independence of ADL by persons with dementia who are institutionalized.
- Trial name
- OTSALD (NCT02199353)
- Testing
- Stimulation of Activities Daily Living, Conventional ADLOccupational Therapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Extremadura
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