Clinical trials: Institutional Older Adults
Immunocompromised Patients, Safety of Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1)Vaccine
Evaluation of Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) Vaccine in Chronic and or Immunocompromised Patients, Elderly and Pregnants
The objective of this study is to describe the safety and immunogenicity of a non-adjuvanted vaccine against pandemic influenza A (H1N1)in patients with chronic and or immunocompromised disease, elderly and pregnants.
- Conditions
- Immunocompromised Patients, Safety of Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1)Vaccine, Immunogenicity of Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1)Vaccine
- Trial name
- NCT01218685
- Testing
- Split inactivated A/California/7/2009 (H1N1) (NYMC X-179A) VIRUS
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 1,152 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Butantan Institute
Aging Well
Feasibility and Effects of Laughter-imitation Therapy (LIT)
Background: The mental wellbeing of the institutional population has to be promoted, particularly after the serious hit by the pandemic. Objectives: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT06204562
- Testing
- imitated laughter practice
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Quality of Life, Social Isolation
Integrating Lonely Elderly Patients in Workshops in a Cartoon Museum: An Efficacy Study
Social relationships are important to people and it affects their quality of life, morbidity and mortality. This is a randomised controlled trial studying the effect of including older people with impaired social relationships…
- Conditions
- Quality of Life, Social Isolation, Loneliness
- Trial name
- NCT02047435
- Testing
- Information, event and workshops at a cartoon museum, Information and event at a cartoon museum
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Research Unit Of General Practice, Copenhagen
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
Elderly (People Aged 65 or More), Dignity
Dignity Therapy for Older Adults in Long-term Care Institutions
Due to the aging global population, an increasing number of elderly people are spending their remaining years in long-term care facilities.
- Trial name
- NCT07824401
- Testing
- dignity therapy, long term care
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
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
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
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
Obesity
A Child Care-based Obesity Prevention Intervention
The overall objective is to determine the impact of comprehensive, multifaceted, child care-based intervention to prevent obesity among children 2 through 5 years of age. The specific aims are: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT01679938
- Testing
- primary obesity prevention
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 640 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto Nacional de Salud Publica, Mexico
Under-consumption of Food
Engaging Elderly People Living in Institutions in Eating Situations
Several recent studies have revealed a significant under-consumption of food in hospitals and nursing homes. For instance, at the Dijon University Hospital, 8 out of 10 patients consume less than 80% of the meals served.
- Trial name
- ENGAGE (NCT05239442)
- Testing
- Taste Commission, Evaluation of the taste commissions, Entretien SWOT
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 640 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon
Malnutrition
Effect of a New High-protein Oral Supplement on Functional Parameters in Patients in Nursing Homes
The objective of this study is to determine whether a supplementation with a new high-protein oral supplement can improve the evolution of functional parameters in elderly patients in nursing homes.
- Trial name
- PRESAGE-T2 (NCT02117609)
- Testing
- New DELICAL formula, Standard DELICAL formula
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lactalis
Physical Conditioning, Human, Lipid Metabolism
Capoeira Training Decrease Plasma Triglycerides
Background: Among the risk factors associated with aging, a special highlight has been attributed to cardiovascular dysfunctions, insulin resistance, central obesity and dyslipidemia, which is marked by low levels of cholesterol…
- Conditions
- Physical Conditioning, Human, Lipid Metabolism, Aged
- Trial name
- NCT03868878
- Testing
- Capoeira training
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do vale do São Francisco
Low Level Light Therapy
Exploring the Effectiveness of LED Phototherapy on Common Symptoms Among Elderly in Long-Term Care Institutions
The world is facing rapid population aging, the health needs of the elderly are complex, and their physical capabilities are degraded, and increased the possibility of having one or more chronic conditions.
- Trial name
- NCT04202900
- Testing
- phototherapy protocol
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Long-Term Care, Aged
Effectiveness of Cosmetic Therapy on Self-esteem and Depression for Elderly Residents in Long-Term Care Institutions
Cosmetic therapy provides a psychological effect on the elderly, improving their self-confidence and social participation. This study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of cosmetic therapy to enhance the self-esteem…
- Trial name
- NCT05208073
- Testing
- Cosmetic therapy
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
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
Diphtheria, Tetanus
The Transparent Safety Study of the 5 in 1 (DTwP-rHepB-Hib) Combination Vaccine Produced by the Indian Serine Institute in Children of Viet Nam Healthy From 6 to 12 Weeks of Age in a 3-dose Regimen, the Interval Between Doses is 4 Weeks
The objective of this study is to evaluate safety and tolerability of Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenzae type b Conjugate Vaccine Adsorbed in Vietnamese infants aged 6-12 weeks.
- Conditions
- Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatitis B
- Trial name
- NCT03931239
- Testing
- Study subjects will be vaccinated with 3 (three) vaccine doses. The first vaccine will be administered intramuscularly starting at 6-12 weeks of age followed by two doses at four-week interval
- Where
- Vietnam
- Volunteers
- 222 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vabiotech
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
Older Adults (65 Years and Older), INSTITUTIONAL CARE
ROLE OF DUAL-TASK COST IN PREDICTING FALL RISK AMONG OLDER ADULTS RECEIVING INSTITUTIONAL CARE
There is a need for studies that examine the role of dual-task cost in predicting fall risk among older adults receiving institutional care and that develop classification models that can be used in clinical practice.
- Conditions
- Older Adults (65 Years and Older), INSTITUTIONAL CARE, Dual Task Cost, Falls in Old Age
- Trial name
- NCT07631975
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ondokuz Mayıs University
HPV Vaccine
Strengthening HPV Immunization Through EPI Leveraged Delivery
This is a randomized observer-blind placebo-controlled proof-of-concept study with the aim to assess the safety and tolerability, and the immunogenicity of a bivalent HPV vaccine administered in healthy infants and toddlers (9…
- Trial name
- SHIELD (NCT07377656)
- Testing
- HPV vaccine, Measles and rubella Vaccine
- Where
- Ghana
- Volunteers
- 115 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- International Vaccine Institute
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