Clinical trials: Long-term Care
Covid19, Echocardiography
Evaluate Long Term Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Complications After COVID-19 With Point of Care Ultrasound
We hypothesize that recovered COVID-19 patients suffer long term cardiovascular and pulmonary complications, which can be detected by point of care ultrasound.
- Conditions
- Covid19, Echocardiography, Ultrasound
- Trial name
- NCT04756193
- Testing
- Point of care ultrasound including echocardiography, lung ultrasound, vascular ultrasound
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Louisville
Irritant Contact Dermatitis Due to Incontinence, Diaper Rash
Comparison of Wash Wipes and Standard Care in the Prevention of Incontinence-associated Dermatitis in Elderly
Incontinence is a widespread problem in all health care setting. One of the main complications of incontinence is inflammation of the skin in the genital and anal region, also known as incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD).
- Conditions
- Irritant Contact Dermatitis Due to Incontinence, Diaper Rash, Pressure Ulcer, Incontinence-associated Dermatitis
- Trial name
- NCT02475512
- Testing
- Wash wipes (3M), water and pH neutral soap
- Where
- 11 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 385 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Diabetes Mellitus
Telephone Use for Care of Persons With Diabetes Mellitus.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether phone use contributes to diabetes control.
- Trial name
- TCDM (NCT01972412)
- Testing
- telephone support
- Where
- 2 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 296 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Obesity
Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Stepped-Care Approach to Long-Term Weight Loss (The Step-Up Study)
The number of overweight and obese adults in the United States is increasing at a rapid rate. A "stepped-care" weight loss program, which at key times increases the frequency of contact between an individual trying to lose weight…
- Trial name
- Step-Up (NCT00714168)
- Testing
- Standard Behavioral Weight Loss Program, Stepped-Care Weight Loss Program
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 363 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Diabetes Mellitus
Effect of Case-Management Using Home Monitoring on Diabetes and Blood Pressure Outcomes
This is a randomized trial designed to determine if adoption of the chronic care model in conjunction with nurse case management, home telemonitoring, and home HbA1c monitoring can improve glycemic control compared to patients…
- Trial name
- NCT00935441
- Testing
- case management with telemonitoring, usual case management
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 460 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Nicotine Dependence
Cessation Screening Project
This project will use the Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST) to guide the development of optimized treatment strategies for the two most effective smoking cessation medications (Combination Nicotine Replacement [C-NRT] and…
- Trial name
- NCT04188873
- Testing
- Preparation Varenicline and Standard Duration Varenicline, Preparation Varenicline and Extended Duration Varenicline, Standard Duration Varenicline
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 538 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Alzheimer Disease, Dementia
Minnesota Inclusive LTSS for LGBTQ Seniors
This study is designed to help improve the care of sexual and gender minority (SGM) with Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease Related Dementia (AD/ADRD) in long-term services and supports (LTSS) by training the state's…
- Trial name
- MILLS (NCT05530590)
- Testing
- Training to Serve (TTS) in person training, Training to Serve online training (eTTS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 761 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Air Pollution
Study to Determine the Difference in Reduction of Bioaerosols in a Long-term Care Facility
This is a CONTROLLED PROSPECTIVE COHORT study of a long-term care facility. At the start of the study a dedicated section A of the facility ventilation system will have routine HVAC filters of the same dimensions installed, while…
- Trial name
- C-PolarLTC (NCT06506890)
- Testing
- Use of C-Polar coated HVAC Filter versus conventional HVAC Filter
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- C-Polar Innovations
Covid19
Prevalence of COVID-19 in a French Dependent Care Facility for the Elderly and in a French Long-term Care Unit: Observational Study
The aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of COVID-19 among the residents and geriatric inpatients of the care facilities attached to the Centre Hospitalier Sud Essonne (a general hospital located in Ile-de-France…
- Trial name
- SPEED-COVID (NCT04872699)
- Testing
- Serology testing, RT PCR
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Sud Essonne
Smoking Cessation, Smoking Abstinence
Breathe 2 Project 3: Comprehensive Chronic Care
This study will evaluate Comprehensive Chronic Care (CCC), a healthcare treatment approach designed to increase smoking treatment engagement and abstinence among primary care patients who smoke.
- Trial name
- NCT05382221
- Testing
- Comprehensive Chronic Care, Standard Care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 979 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Accidental Falls, Muscle Weakness
The Effects of a Walking Program on Balance, Falls and Well Being in Individuals Residing in Long-term Care
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of a regular walking program (which inevitably involves human interaction) compared to a usual care condition and to a human interaction condition (without the extra…
- Conditions
- Accidental Falls, Muscle Weakness, Gait, Unsteady, Depression
- Trial name
- NCT01277809
- Testing
- Interpersonal Interaction, Walking Program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 179 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan
Aging, Dementia
Exploring Use of Companion Robot Pets for Older Adults in Care Homes
This study will assess the use and impact of the affordable 'Joy for All' robot pets for older people with and without dementia living in the care homes in South West England.
- Conditions
- Aging, Dementia, Neuropsychiatric Symptoms, Wellbeing
- Trial name
- NCT04168463
- Testing
- Two Joy for All robots (one cat and one dog)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 83 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Plymouth
Hyperlipidemia, Cardiovascular Diseases
Effects of a Long Term Dietary Portfolio and of Sequential Removal of Food Components From the Diet
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the long term effectiveness of the dietary portfolio, consisting of viscous fibers, soy products, nuts and plant sterols, as well as the effects of removing single food components from the…
- Conditions
- Hyperlipidemia, Cardiovascular Diseases, Hypercholesterolemia
- Trial name
- NCT00438893
- Testing
- Dietary portfolio of cholesterol-lowering foods
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Sleep Disturbance
Sleep Detection in Residents of Long-term Care Facilities
Sleep disorders are common among older people. People who suffer from sleep disorders typically have difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, wake up early and do not get restful sleep.
- Trial name
- NCT07819409
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences
Healthy, Frailty
Geriatric Anorexia Study 2.0
Reduction in appetite and/or food intake among older individuals is referred to as anorexia of aging (AOA, also known as Geriatric Anorexia).
- Trial name
- GAS2 (NCT05211973)
- Testing
- Wrist Actigraphy Device, Smart Body Weight Scale, Chair Scale
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
COVID-19
CONFIDENT: Supporting Long-term Care Workers During COVID-19
The CONFIDENT Study is an online three-arm randomized trial that aims to help long-term care workers in the United States feel more confident about the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines.
- Trial name
- NCT05168800
- Testing
- Dialogue-Based Webinar, Social Media Website, Enhanced Usual Practice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,634 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Pressure Ulcers
Silk-Like Fabric for the Prevention of Pressure Sores in a Long Term Care Setting
The primary purpose of this research study is to evaluate if DermaTherapy® bedding will significantly reduce pressure ulcer incidence by decreasing maceration, friction, and shearing among residents of Nursing Homes.
- Trial name
- NCT01355666
- Testing
- DermaTherapy® Linen and underpads.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Precision Fabrics Group, Inc.
Long Term Care Facility
Mind-Body Intervention for Older Adults in Long-term Care
Loneliness is a global health issue, particularly affecting the physical and mental health of older adults residing in long term care.
- Trial name
- NCT06932731
- Testing
- Mind-body Intervention, Befriending Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Alcohol Use Disorder, Alcohol Drinking
TeleHealth Resources for IndiVidualizEd Goals (THRIVE) in Alcohol Recovery Study
This project will evaluate the effectiveness and mechanisms of mindfulness-based relapse prevention (MBRP) delivered via video conferencing, as compared to referral to online mutual support groups, in supporting long-term…
- Conditions
- Alcohol Use Disorder, Alcohol Drinking, Alcohol-Related Disorders
- Trial name
- THRIVE (NCT06074341)
- Testing
- Mindfulness-based relapse prevention, Online Mutual Support Groups
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 470 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Aged Skin
Assessment of the Efficacy and Barrier Protection of Two Cosmetic Products
The aim of the study was to assess the long-term efficacy and barrier protection properties of two cosmetic products on the volar forearms of 20 elderly subjects after four weeks of treatment compared to two untreated test areas.
- Trial name
- NCT03629405
- Testing
- C - pH 4 Cosmetic Product WO 3741, D - pH 5.8 Cosmetic Product WO 4081-1
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr. August Wolff GmbH & Co. KG Arzneimittel