Clinical trials: Institutional Older Adults
COVID-19
Study of the Effect of Systematic Screening of Residents and Caregivers With Covid-19 by Nasopharyngeal Swab (RT-PCR)
The current COVID-19 epidemic has overwhelmed the health systems of many countries in which it has broken out, forcing various governments to institute population containment measures.
- Trial name
- INMESO-Covid (NCT05085522)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
Institutional Frail Elderly
Inactivity, Balance Problems and Fall Risk in Institutionalized Frail Elderly
The overall objective of the research is to identify the prevalence and incidence of BPPV and the impact on balance problems, fall risk and inactivity in frail elderly.
- Trial name
- NCT02905292
- Testing
- evaluation and treatment maneuver for BPPV
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hasselt University
Sleep Disorders
Acupressure and Sleep Quality in Elderly Care
This study was carried out in a prospective randomized controlled experimental design in order to evaluate the effect of acupressure on sleep quality and day sleepiness in individuals living in an elderly care center.
- Trial name
- ASEQ (NCT07277725)
- Testing
- Acupressure Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duzce University
Fear of Falling, Pelvic Joint/Ligament Damage
Impact of Pelvic Joint Stiffness on the Fear of Falling in Subjects Aged Over 75 Years
The pelvic girdle is the mechanical structure at the center of the balance and walking systems. The lack of amplitude of the joints that compose it could induce a fear of falling, common in the geriatric population and often…
- Trial name
- RAAPC (NCT07023718)
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Groupe Hospitalier Sud Ile-de-France
Infant Developmental Assessment
A Study to Evaluate Infants With Potential Exposure to Tanezumab Before Birth
This study will examine post-natal neurologic and cognitive development of infants who may have been exposed to tanezumab or comparator in-utero during the tanezumab clinical program (whether the exposure is through maternal or…
- Trial name
- NCT01362660
- Testing
- Unintentional exposure in utero
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Elderly People Institutionalized in Long-term Care Services
Humoral and Cellular Responses to Vaccination Against Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the Very Elderly Living in Geriatric Institutions
The main objective of this study is to describe the humoral and cellular response to BNT162b2 vaccination in people over age 75 institutionalized in the long-term care units of the Paris Public Hospitals (APHP)
- Trial name
- COGEVAX-BIO (NCT04961502)
- Testing
- Blood test to describe the humoral and cellular response to vaccination BNT162b2 in the elderly
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gérond'if
Head and Neck Cancer
Docetaxel and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Stage II or Stage III Cancer of the Larynx or Hypopharynx
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as docetaxel work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00243113
- Testing
- docetaxel, radiation therapy
- Where
- 9 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Aichi Cancer Center
Postoperative Delirium
The Role of Remazolam in Reducing the Incidence of Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Patients
This study is a prospective, randomized, controlled trial.The selected patients were randomly divided into remazolam general anesthesia group and propofol + midazolam general anesthesia control group according to computer…
- Trial name
- NCT05466279
- Testing
- remazolam, Propofol, Midazolam
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 131 people
- Sponsor
- Fang Jun
Hip Fracture
Institutional Registry of Hip Fracture in the Elderly
The purpose of this study is to create an institutional and population-based registry of Hip fracture in the elderly with a prospective survey based on epidemiological data, risk factors, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment…
- Trial name
- NCT02279550
- Where
- Argentina
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires
Long-Term Care, Aged
The Effectiveness of Applying Art Therapy on Social Interaction, Self-esteem and Well-Being for Elderly Residents in Long-Term Care Institutions
When aging, older people migrate to long-term care institutions. The elderly residents lack autonomy due to the characteristics of group life.
- Trial name
- NCT05098756
- Testing
- Art therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Homes for the Aged, Intestinal Elimination
Stool Ritual: Impact on the Number of Nights Without Stools Among Dependent Residents in Institutions for Dependent Elderly People
As they age, the intestinal elimination function can be altered by external factors. Sleeping is also a vital need for maintaining health.
- Trial name
- RITUELIM (NCT03118401)
- Testing
- Ritual of stool, Usual practice
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Limoges
Elderly, Drug Therapy Syndrome
Stopping Benzodiazepines and Related Molecules Among Elderly Living in Residential Institutions
Intervention randomized controlled open study with 2 parallel arms . The objective of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of stopping the benzodiazepines treatment in elderly living in nursing homes.
- Conditions
- Elderly, Drug Therapy Syndrome, Substance-Related Disorders, Substance Withdrawal Syndrome
- Trial name
- BenzoFree (NCT02715440)
- Testing
- Immediate intervention
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Acupoint Massage and Aromatherapy Intervention in Elderly People With Mild Cognitive Impairment in Nursing Institutions
This study aims to investigate and compare the intervention effects of acupressure,aromatherapy,combining acupressure and aromatherapy in elderly with mild cognitive impairment.
- Trial name
- NCT03857269
- Testing
- Acupoint Massage, lavender essential oil, Acupoint Massage and lavender essential oil
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Huan Ding
Cognitive Impairment
Cost-utility Analysis of the Use of the Paro Robotic Seal by Elderly Patients With Moderate or Severe Cognitive Disorders in Institutions: a Randomised Study.
Many residents from establishments for dependent elderly people (EHPAD) have memory disorders with behavioural problems such as agitation, aggression and anxiety, which make it difficult to assist them on a daily basis.
- Trial name
- PEPINO (NCT04941222)
- Testing
- With robotic seal "PARO"
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Departemental Vendee
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Kidney Diseases* Share Plus: Continuous Glucose Monitoring With Data Sharing in Older Adults With Type 1 Diabetes* and Their Care Partners to Improve Time in Range and Reduce Diabetes Distress.
The purpose of this study is to test the Share plus intervention aimed at improving the use of data sharing between people with diabetes and their care partners in order to maximize the benefits of continuous glucose monitoring.
- Trial name
- NIDDK T1D (NCT05937321)
- Testing
- Share plus intervention, Control group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 168 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Dementia, Neurocognitive Disorders
Cognitive Stimulation in Older Adults With Alzheimer's Disease
This multicentre study, employing a randomised controlled repeated measures experimental design, will be conducted in several Portuguese institutions that provide care and support services for older adults diagnosed with mild to…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Neurocognitive Disorders, Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT07041008
- Testing
- Digital intervention, Physical/Analogue Intervention
- Where
- 39 sites in Portugal
- Volunteers
- 514 people
- Sponsor
- Rsocialform - Geriatria, Lda
Institutional Older Adults
Senior Elastic Band (SEB) on Institutional Elders
The goals of this research project are: 1) to develop and evaluate the safety and feasibility of the Senior Elastic Band (SEB) exercise program for elderly residents in long term care facilities, 2) to evaluate the long-term…
- Trial name
- SEB (NCT02165150)
- Testing
- Wheelchair-bound Senior Elastic Band exercise program
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 127 people
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University
Alteration of Cognitive Function
Cognitive Effects of Tai Chi Chuan in Healthy Older Adults and Older Adults
Background: Promotion of cognitive functions of middle aged and older adults and prevention of dementia are important issues in the aging society.
- Trial name
- NCT02270320
- Testing
- Physical activity
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Depression, Anxiety, Age Problem
Analysis of Anxiety and Depression Among Elderly People
This study is a single-center, cross-sectional, and survey study. Through questionnaire surveys, information about the anxiety and depression status of residents of elderly care institutions in Zhejiang Province is collected.
- Trial name
- NCT06006234
- Testing
- questionnaire survey
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Treatment With Low-Dose Cytarabine in Elderly Patients (Age 70 Years or Older) With Acute Myeloid Leukemia: A Single Institution Experience.
The treatment of very elderly patients (≥70 years) with acute myeloid leukemia remains controversial. Although the outcome in younger adults has improved because of cytarabine- and anthracycline-based chemotherapy with advanced…
- Trial name
- NCT03350152
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 302 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon