Clinical trials: Mobility and Independence
Quality of Life
Low-dose Maximal-intent Versus Controlled-tempo Resistance Training on Quality-of-life in Adults
The aims of this study were to: 1. Compare the effects of low-dose Maximal Intent and Controlled Tempo Resistance Training on untrained healthy adults' quality-of-life, functional capacity, and strength. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT06107855
- Testing
- Leg Press Resistance Training Machine
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northumbria University
Healthy Elder People
Feasibility Clinical Study of NLA Tool
The study is to evaluate the feasibility of the NLA tool, a combined assessment of nutritional and physical functional status, to provide personalized advice for the independence and mobility of elderly.
- Trial name
- NCT01985282
- Testing
- Nutrition Status Questionnaires and Physicial Function Test
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Société des Produits Nestlé (SPN)
Computerized Assessment Feasibility and Validity
Feasibility and Validity of A Novel Computer Based Battery of Assessments in the Elderly
While standard pencil-and-paper test have continued to be useful for the monitoring of cognition, mood, and life space (LS) in the elderly they do have considerable limitations.
- Trial name
- HHT (NCT02109419)
- Testing
- HHT-G, HHT-D, Geriatric Depression Scale (DGS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Chronic Stress, Systemic Inflammation
Assessing the Feasibility of Multi-modal Biosensing for Monitoring Mobility and Cognition in Older Adults
Current health devices often overlook older users, who may face both health challenges and technology barriers. We are investigating the feasibility of wearable sensors to track posture, heart rate, and breathing, alongside a…
- Conditions
- Chronic Stress, Systemic Inflammation, Mobility and Independence
- Trial name
- NCT07217951
- Testing
- Eutectogel Sensors and Microneedle Patches
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Physically Challenged, Aging
The LIFE Study: Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders, Pilot
The purpose of this study is to gather preliminary data that will determine the feasibility of conducting a Phase III, randomized, controlled trial (RCT) that will provide definite evidence in the use of physical exercise to…
- Trial name
- NCT00116194
- Testing
- Physical Activity
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 424 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Blindness, Spinal Cord Injury
Use of "Smart Wheelchairs" to Provide Independent Mobility to Visual and Mobility Impairments
The goal of this project is to evaluate the Smart Wheelchair Component System (SWCS) for power wheelchairs and the Smart Power Assistance Module (SPAM) for manual wheelchairs in realistic indoor environments with target users…
- Trial name
- NCT00333762
- Testing
- Smart Power Assistance Module (SPAM), Smart Wheelchair Component System (SWCS)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Physical Disability
Lower Extremities Muscle Strength and Power Thresholds Required for Mobility Independence
Aging is associated with loss of muscle strength and a serious import of physical disability. Treatment of age-related physical disability should focus on the prevention of the condition rather than the consequences.
- Trial name
- NCT01374334
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
Mobility Limitation
Walking Aid and Locomotion Knowledge in Emergency Rooms (WALKER 1) for Elderly People
Older adults have higher rates of emergency department admissions when compared to their younger counterparts. Mobility is the ability to move around but also encompasses the environment and the ability to adapt to it.
- Trial name
- WALKER 1 (NCT05950269)
- Testing
- Walking aid, Telemonitoring, Guidance on safe walking and risk of falling
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 153 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Sirio-Libanes
Mobility Limitation
REACH Pilot Study (Rehabilitation Enhancing Aging Through Connected Health)
Rehabilitation Enhancing Aging through Connected Health, REACH, is designed to evaluate the benefits of a novel rehabilitative care program on physical function utilizing mobile health technology to deliver patient centered care…
- Trial name
- REACH (NCT02580409)
- Testing
- Exercise Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Myocardial Infarction, Stroke
Women's Health Initiative Strong and Healthy Study
The WHISH trial applies state-of-the science behavioral principles and currently available technologies to deliver a physical activity intervention without face-to-face contact to ~25,000 older U.S. women expected to consent.
- Conditions
- Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, Cardiovascular Mortality, Hip Fractures
- Trial name
- WHISH (NCT02425345)
- Testing
- Physical Activity
- Volunteers
- 49,331 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Healthy
Feasibility Clinical Study of NLA Tool-US
The study is to evaluate the feasibility of the NLA tool, a combined assessment of nutritional and physical functional status, to provide personalized advice for the independence and mobility of elderly.
- Trial name
- NLA (NCT01995682)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 154 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Société des Produits Nestlé (SPN)
Mobility Limitation
Enhancing Independence Using Group-based Community Interventions for Healthy AGing in Elders: the ENGAGE Pilot Study
This study will be conducted to determine the safety and feasibility of translating a physical activity intervention (LIFE Study) into a community setting.
- Trial name
- ENGAGE (NCT03430271)
- Testing
- Physical Activity Intervention, Healthy Aging Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Quality of Life
Low-dose Maximal-intent Versus Controlled-tempo Resistance Training on Quality-of-life in Older Adults
The aims of this study were to: 1. Compare the effects of low-dose Maximal Intent and Controlled Tempo Resistance Training on untrained healthy older adults' quality-of-life, functional capacity, and strength. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT06124911
- Testing
- Leg Press Resistance Training (3x5), Leg Press Resistance Training (5x5)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northumbria University
Functionally Limited, Sedentary
The Vitality, Independence, and Vigor in Elders Study I Clinical Trial
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate changes in functional status that result from an Exercise-Nutrition Program (ENP) targeted toward older adults residing at senior housing facilities.
- Trial name
- VIVE-1 (NCT01198886)
- Testing
- Successful Aging Program, Exercise-Nutrition Program
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 121 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Accidental Falls, Falls
SAFER Karachi - A Fall Prevention Intervention
The goal of this pilot study is to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and short-term effects of a culturally adapted and strengthened fall prevention program in older adults aged 60 years and above living in urban Karachi…
- Conditions
- Accidental Falls, Falls, Falls Injury, Mobility Difficulty
- Trial name
- SAFER (NCT07504237)
- Testing
- Stepping On Fall Prevention Program
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aga Khan University
Healthy Aging, Mobility Limitation
Power Centering for Seniors
Walking difficulties, mobility decline and falls are prevalent among older adults. The incidence of each of these increases with age and the presence of each can negatively affect the quality of life in older adults.
- Conditions
- Healthy Aging, Mobility Limitation, Walking, Difficulty
- Trial name
- PCS (NCT04861831)
- Testing
- Power Centering for Seniors intervention
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Department of Geriatric Medicine FELIX PLATTER
Fall Prevention, Functional Independence
A Strategy for Fall Prevention in Aging Women
This retrospective study examined the effects of a 12-month training program on physical performance and functional ability in healthy older women.
- Conditions
- Fall Prevention, Functional Independence, Balance Impairment
- Trial name
- STABLE-WOMEN (NCT07481409)
- Testing
- Multicomponent and Stability Exercise Program
- Where
- Serbia
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Novi Sad