Clinical trials: Institutionalized Older Adults
Dance Therapy Workshop
Impact of the Implementation of Dance Therapy Workshops on the Quality of Life of Dependent Elderly People Institutionalized Within the Establishments of the Univi Group
Dance is a multimodal activity involving motor, cognitive, sensory and sensory-motor skills as well as emotional and social skills.
- Trial name
- Unidance (NCT05436574)
- Testing
- Dance therapy
- Volunteers
- 940 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Médical Porte Verte
Sarcopenia, Syndrome; Institutionalization
Preventive Physiotherapy Intervention in Elderly People With Sarcopenia
This study evaluates two strength training protocols (one in peripheral muscles and one in inspiratory muscles) in the improvement of skeletal muscle mass and function in institutionalized elderly with sarcopenia.
- Trial name
- NCT02120586
- Testing
- Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT)., Peripheral muscle training
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 91 people
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Sarcopenia in Elderly, Institutionalized Older Adults
Observational and Analytical Study on the Diagnostic Criteria for Sarcopenia in Institutionalized Older Adults and Those Living in the Community
Sarcopenia is one of the main problems in the elderly population. However, its diagnostic criteria have not yet been studied in two specific populations, namely institutionalized older adults in nursing homes vs…
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia in Elderly, Institutionalized Older Adults, Community-dwelling Elderly
- Trial name
- NCT07080554
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 415 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Extremadura
Sarcopenia, Respiratory Function Impaired
Respiratory Sarcopenia in Institutionalized Older Adults in the Region of Murcia
Objectives: The objectives of this study are to describe the prevalence of respiratory sarcopenia in institutionalized older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT06130800
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 127 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Felipe León Morillas
Constipation
Comparison of PEG Solutions With and Without Electrolytes in the Treatment of Constipation
The aim of the study is to show that new polyethylene glycol (PEG) solution without electrolytes is as effective in the treatment of constipation as PEG solution with electrolytes in the elderly institutionalized people.
- Trial name
- PEGorion (NCT00603681)
- Testing
- Polyethylene glycol 4000, Polyethylene glycol 4000 with electrolytes
- Where
- 10 sites in Finland
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- Orion Corporation, Orion Pharma
Healthy Older Adults
Acute Cardiovascular and Neuromuscular Responses to Walking With Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) in Older Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to explore how walking combined with different levels of partial blood flow restriction (BFR) affects cardiovascular, neuromuscular, and movement (kinematic) variables in older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07275138
- Testing
- Walking
- Where
- 2 sites in Portugal, Spain
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade da Coruña
Chronic Pain, Cognition Disorders in Old Age
Effects of Exercise Snacking on Physical Fitness, Cognition, and Pain in Institutionalized Older Adults
This study aims to compare the effects of two different exercise approaches on health and well-being in older adults living in residential care facilities.
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Cognition Disorders in Old Age, Physical Fitness in Older Adults
- Trial name
- EXSNAKS (NCT07335068)
- Testing
- Exercise Snacks, Conventional Exercise
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ivan Patrício
Dementia
Effects of Balance Training in Older Adults With Dementia
Purpose -To investigate whether older adults with dementia who have balance and gait problems can improve their balance and gait function after an individualized 4-week tasks-oriented balance training with sensory manipulation.
- Trial name
- NCT02073318
- Testing
- Task-oriented balance training, Upper extremities exercise
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Aging
Dual Task in Institutionalized Elderly
Objectives: To evaluate the effects of eight weeks of cognitive motor training (dual task) in the risk of falls, balance, independence in basic activities of daily living (BADL) and handgrip in institutionalized elderly.
- Trial name
- NCT02621697
- Testing
- Cognitive motor training, kinesiotherapeutic conventional treatment
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Triangulo Mineiro
Nutrient Deficiency, Age-Related Immunodeficiency
Milk Biofortification Promotes Health Benefits in Institutionalized Elderly
The project aims to study the effects of inclusion of sunflower oil, vitamin E and selenium in the diet of dairy cows on milk composition and the influence of modified milk on nutrition and health of elderly.
- Conditions
- Nutrient Deficiency, Age-Related Immunodeficiency, Vitamin E Deficiency, Selenium Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT02980094
- Testing
- Milk Antioxidant group(A), Milk Oil group(O), Milk Antioxidant and oil(AO)
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eduardo Ferriolli
Influenza
High-Dose Influenza Vaccine in Nursing Homes
The purpose of this study is to prospectively evaluate relative effectiveness of high dose influenza vaccine in preventing influenza mortality, hospitalization, and functional decline in a nursing home population in the U.S.…
- Trial name
- NCT01815268
- Testing
- HD Vaccine, SD Vaccine, Free Vaccine
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 823 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Insight Therapeutics, LLC
Chronic Pain
Effectiveness of Relational Touch in Painful Elderly
The aim is to investigate the feasibility and efficacy of a relational touch / relational intervention on persistent pain in a long term geriatric hospital care ward population. The main issue is the pain reduction.
- Trial name
- EFFITOUREL (NCT01837732)
- Testing
- Relational Touch, Relational:
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Worksite Health Promotion, Lifestyle Risk Reduction
Intervention to Increase Physical Activity and Wellbeing Among Staff and Residents in Assisted Living Facilities
The purpose of the study is to test a program that aims to help staff increase wellness behaviors and test the impact of this program on staff and work outcomes.
- Conditions
- Worksite Health Promotion, Lifestyle Risk Reduction, Occupational Burnout, Healthcare Workers
- Trial name
- WHHIP+FFC 2026 (NCT07785947)
- Testing
- WHHIP, FFC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 344 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Fragility
Multi-component Exercise Program and Nutritional Supplementation in Frail Older Adults
The objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of a multi-modal group-based exercise program and nutritional supplementation on physical performance in frail institutionalized older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT03958318
- Testing
- Exercise plus nutritional suplementation, Exercise
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Cardenal Herrera University
Accidental Falls
Influence of Cognition and Gait on Falls
The study analyses if cognition and gait speed can predict falls in a community-dwelling people and ambulant long term care residents
- Trial name
- ICGF (NCT02700672)
- Testing
- Observational study
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
Dental Care for Institutionalized Elderly Persons
Evaluation of the Agreement Between a Consultation With a Nurse Acquiring Three-dimensional Intraoral Images Made With a 3D Intraoral Camera and the Standard Consultation With a Dental Surgeon, in Institutionalized Elderly Subjects
The primary objective of this study will be to assess the agreement between a dental consultation with a nurse acquiring intraoral images, using a 3D intraoral camera, and a standard consultation with a dental surgeon, in…
- Trial name
- GEROdonto3D (NCT06387992)
- Testing
- Three-dimensional dental acquisition
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- CHU de Reims
Swallowing Disorder, Sarcopanic Dysphagia
Screening for Sarcopenic Dysphagia and the Implementation of Measures to Prevent Its Complications in Geriatric Patients [DYSPHAGING-PILOT]
Sarcopenic dysphagia is described as a swallowing disorder caused by a loss of muscle mass and strength, sarcopenia. It induces chronic complications like micro-inhalations and the worsening of chronic undernutrition, according…
- Trial name
- DYSPHAGING-P (NCT05734586)
- Testing
- EAT-10 (Eating assessment Tool) screening questionnaire, Protective measures for the upper airways
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
The Focus is to Assess 25-hydroxyvitamin D Levels and Well-being
Vitamin D Fortified Cheese and Well-being in the Institutionalized Elderly
The investigators hypotheses is that the consumption of the investigators vitamin D fortified cheese will result in an increase in serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels in older institutionalized adults.
- Trial name
- NCT01555424
- Testing
- High dose, Reference dose
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Frailty, Sarcopenia
Neuromuscular and Multi-Omics Synergy of Combined Creatine × HMB Supplementation Plus Exercise to Improve Muscle Function in Sarcopenic Frailty
Sarcopenia and physical frailty are highly prevalent among institutionalized older adults and are major contributors to functional decline, reduced mobility, and loss of independence.
- Conditions
- Frailty, Sarcopenia, Aging, Malnutrition Elderly
- Trial name
- MULTI-FRAIL (NCT07275996)
- Testing
- Creatine Monohydrate, Multicomponent Exercise Program, β-Hydroxy-β-Methylbutyrate (HMB)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Burgos
Frail Elderly Syndrome
Exercise Mediation on Hormonal, Immune and Psychological Well-being in Institutionalized Frail Older Women.
Frailty syndrome is a complex aging expression determined by ontogenetic and phylogenetic factors. Chronic stress has been shown to have immunosuppressive effects, to accelerate immunosenescence and to cause cumulative disorders…
- Trial name
- UC (NCT04435899)
- Testing
- Physical exercise
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Coimbra