Clinical trials: Institutionalized Older Adults
Healthy Volunteers, Aging, Healthy
Intervention Program for Psychological Well-Being in Institutionalized Older Adults Through Virtual Reality
This randomized controlled trial (N = 60) evaluates the acceptability and efficacy of an immersive virtual reality (IVR) intervention designed to enhance psychological well-being in older adults without cognitive impairment…
- Trial name
- RRCE (NCT07884435)
- Testing
- Active IVR Group, Passive IVR Goup
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Francisco Antonio Nieto Escámez
Chronic Pain
Pain Neuroscience Education and Exercise in Institutionalized Older Adults With Pain
The primary objectives of this study are to: Evaluate recruitment procedures and adherence rates; Evaluate the ability to understand the concepts of pain neurophysiology; Evaluate the acceptability of an intervention program…
- Trial name
- NCT03493308
- Testing
- Pain neuroscience education, Exercise
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Aveiro University
Hypertension, Elderly
Predictive Values of Blood Pressure and Arterial Stiffness in Institutionalized Very Aged Population
Introduction: High blood pressure especially systolic hypertension is a common condition in the elderly and is considered as a major determinant not only of cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and mortality, but also of several other…
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Elderly, Cardiovascular Mortality, Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- PARTAGE (NCT00901355)
- Where
- 6 sites in France, Italy
- Volunteers
- 1,130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Central Hospital, Nancy, France
Older People
Impact of a Musical Intervention in Older Adults (ARA Project - Armonía Recreativa Para El Adulto Mayor)
Currently, the world is facing the challenge of population aging. At this stage of life, various deteriorations, such as cognitive decline, begin to appear, significantly impairing the quality of life.
- Trial name
- ARA (NCT06787820)
- Testing
- Music intervention
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Diego Portales
Benzodiazepine Withdrawal (Disorder)
Passiflora Extract for Benzodiazepine Withdrawal
The aim of this clinical trials is compare the percentage of patient who achieve a reduction equal to or greater than 50% in the dose of benzodiazepines at 10 weeks of treatment.
- Trial name
- SEDISTRESS (NCT03780595)
- Testing
- Passiflora incarnata, Control
- Where
- 8 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Nutricion Medica S.L.
Dehydration, Urinary Infections
GEL-AID: Safe and Effective Hydration for Institutionalized Older Adults
The objective of this clinical trial is to assess whether hydration with gelled water (GEL-AID) can improve fluid intake and reduce cases of dehydration, as well as the incidence of urinary and respiratory infections in…
- Conditions
- Dehydration, Urinary Infections, Respiratory Infections, Daily Fluid Intake
- Trial name
- NCT07381881
- Testing
- GEL-AID, Usual Care
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 156 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitat de Lleida
Dietary Habits, Accidental Falls
Workshop for Primary Prevention of Falls. CHANGING TO NEVER FALL. CTNF
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a primary prevention workshop is effective decreasing at least 13% the annual incidence of falls in elderly compared to the habitual counseling.
- Conditions
- Dietary Habits, Accidental Falls, Unspecified Fall, Occurrence at Home, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- CTNF (NCT02645006)
- Testing
- 3 session workshop, 1 session workshop
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 316 people
- Sponsor
- Sociedad Madrileña de Medicina de Familia y Comunitaria
Oral Health, Quality of Life
Shared Oral Care - Improving Oral Care in Institutionalized Elderly in Aalborg Municipality
Background: Nationally and internationally, more people over the age of 65 and especially an increase of people over the age of 80 enter nursing homes with natural dentition and complex prostheses and bridges than previous…
- Trial name
- NCT03407339
- Testing
- Shared Oral Care intervention
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 258 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aalborg University
Fragility, Physical Disability
Exercise Intervention in Institutionalized Elderly People
Questions: Does an evidence-based exercise program increase activities of daily living and physical fitness in institutionalized older adults? Does this program decrease the care dependency of institutionalized older adults?…
- Trial name
- BENENFIT (NCT01646632)
- Testing
- Physical exercise intervention, Lifestyle counseling
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 164 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen
Geriatric Disorder
Whole Body Vibration Exercise Training for Institutionalized Elderly
It is hypothesized that whole body vibration exercise group will have significantly more improvement in physical functioning and reduction in fall incidence among institutionalized elderly, compared with conventional exercise…
- Trial name
- NCT01735682
- Testing
- Whole body vibration, Conventional exercise, Control
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Frailty
Effect of an Oral Frailty Measures Intervention Programs in Institutionalized Elders
This is a compelling 16-week prospective, double-blind, whole-cluster randomized controlled trial(RCT).This study will recruit 226 older adults over the age of 65.Based on King's goal attainment theory, a program to promote oral…
- Trial name
- NCT06536985
- Testing
- treatment group, Contral group
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 226 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hangzhou Normal University
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Long-term Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors May Cause Vitamin B12 Deficiency in the Institutionalized Elderly
This study was designed to determine whether elderly residents of long term care facilitated who had been taking proton pump inhibitors (PPI) for more than 12 months were more likely to have vitamin B12 deficiency than residents…
- Trial name
- NCT00843453
- Testing
- blood collection, treatment (cyanocobalamin nasal spray)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Delaware
Fear of Falling
Dual-Task vs. Multicomponent Exercise in Institutionalized Seniors
The aging global population faces a major public health challenge regarding the growing number of older adults in long-term care facilities.
- Trial name
- DT-Fall (NCT07427225)
- Testing
- Multicomponent Exercise Program, Dual-Task Exercise Program
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Politécnico de Leiria
SARS-CoV 2
Impact of Zinc and Vitamin D3 Supplementation on the Survival of Aged Patients Infected With COVID-19
Mortality from Covid-19 increases with age, reaching 14.8% from the age of 80. The severity of the infection is linked to the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) which requires intensive care.
- Trial name
- ZnD3-CoVici (NCT04351490)
- Testing
- Zinc gluconate, 25-OH cholecalciferol
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Lille
Functional Movement Disorder, Fragility
Effect of a Dual-task Intervention Program on Physical and Cognitive Function
Aim: to compare the effects of single-task (ST) and dual-task (DT) training on physical and cognitive function in institutionalized older adults in 1 month.
- Trial name
- NCT06361615
- Testing
- Single-Task, Dual-Task
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Americas - Chili
Influenza, Human
Safety and Efficacy of Intradermal Trivalent Influenza Vaccination in Institutionalized Older Adults
Influenza is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Institutionalized older adults (age>65) is the group associated with highest risk of complications.
- Trial name
- NCT01967368
- Testing
- Intanza, Vaxigrip
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Institutionalized Older Adults
Feasibility Study of an Interactive Wall-Based Intervention Program for Nursing Home Residents and Patients in Long-Term Care Facilities: Mur'Aventure
This prospective, single-arm feasibility study aims to evaluate the feasibility of a 12-week immersive exergame program using an interactive wall in older adults living in nursing homes (EHPAD) or long-term care units (USLD).
- Trial name
- MUR'AVENTURE (NCT07809087)
- Testing
- Immersive Interactive Wall Exergame Program
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice
Aging, Institutionalized Older Adults
Effects of Exercise, Cognitive Training, and Their Combination in Institutionalized Older Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if physical exercise, cognitive stimulation, or a combination of both can improve mobility, cognitive function, and psychosocial well-being in institutionalized older adults aged 65 and…
- Conditions
- Aging, Institutionalized Older Adults, Cognitive Abilities, Mobility and Independence
- Trial name
- NCT07082504
- Testing
- Physical Exercise Program, Cognitive Stimulation Program, Combined Physical Exercise and Cognitive Stimulation
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- University of Salamanca
Immunosenescence, Aging
The Impact of Aerobic Exercise Program on Immunosenescence Institutionalized Older Adults
Background: Immunosenescence is an age-related decline in immune function, associated with chronic low-grade inflammation, increased morbidity, and functional impairment in older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07476911
- Testing
- Aerobic exercise program
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco
Resistance Training, Aged
Detection of Clinical-functional Changes Following Exercise Therapy and Neuroscience Education in Institutionalised and Community-dwelling Older Adults Diagnosed With Sarcopenia
Nowadays, ageing is an important aspect to consider from a social, healthcare and economic perspective. For this reason, it is necessary to focus on all the elements which can help staying healthy and active in old age.
- Conditions
- Resistance Training, Aged, Nursing Homes, Sarcopenia
- Trial name
- NCT05875597
- Testing
- Physical therapy exercise programme
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Extremadura