Clinical trials: Neurocognitive Function of Elderly Patients
Neurodegenerative Diseases, Cognition Disorders in Old Age
Probiotics in Mild Alzheimer's Disease
The main objective is to investigate whether administration of probiotics to patients with mild Alzheimer's Disease (AD) reduces neuroinflammation, improves cognitive function and modifies neurophysiological measures, compared to…
- Trial name
- NCT06181513
- Testing
- Probiotic Blend Capsule
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nicosia
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Effects of Cognitive-motor Training on Cognition, Depression and Daily Functioning in Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of an immersive virtual reality (IVR) application (focused on a daily activity) to train cognitive functions and its impact on depression and the ability to perform…
- Trial name
- NCT06313931
- Testing
- cognitive training via immersive virtual reality, cognitive training via paper and pencil, motor stimulation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Zaragoza
Fall Patients, Delirium
Implementation of Multidisciplinary Assessments for Geriatric Patients in an ED Observation Unit
This project will implement a 2 step protocol for multidisciplinary geriatric assessment in the Emergency Department (ED). Candidate: Dr.
- Conditions
- Fall Patients, Delirium, Quality of Life, Functional Status
- Trial name
- IMAGE (NCT04068311)
- Testing
- Geriatric Screening tools
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 373 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Cognitive Impairments
Effectiveness of a Program Based on Observation-action Training (AOT) in Patients With Cognitive Impairment.
The objective of this study is to assess motor and social interaction changes after AOT intervention in patients with mild cognitive impairment and Moderate cognitive impairment.
- Trial name
- NCT05585424
- Testing
- AOT intervention
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Europea de Madrid
Geriatric Patient Care Improvement, Postoperative Delirium (POD)
The Effects of Anesthesia Depth Monitoring on Postoperative Recovery and Cognitive Functions in the Geriatric Patient Population
This study will be conducted on patients aged 65 and older scheduled for surgery due to lumbar or cervical disc herniation. General anesthesia is routinely used for these types of surgeries in the hospital.
- Conditions
- Geriatric Patient Care Improvement, Postoperative Delirium (POD), Burst Suppression
- Trial name
- NCT06844279
- Testing
- Control Group: Standard Hemodynamic Monitoring, Processed Electroencephalogram (BIS Index), Processed Electroencephalogram (DSA Mode)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Aslıhan Güleç
Impaired Cognition, Quality of Life
The Assessment of the Feasibility of a Home Based Exercise Programme in the Older Patient Following Major Surgery
The primary aim of this study is to establish if it is possible for patients who have undergone major body surgery to complete a home based exercise training program and complete the assessments required to measure physical and…
- Conditions
- Impaired Cognition, Quality of Life, Surgery, Delirium
- Trial name
- POETold (NCT03064308)
- Testing
- Exercise Programme
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Attention Disorder
Analysis of the Impact of a Temporo-spatial Reorientation Tool on the Speed of Improvement of Confusional Syndrome
Confusion syndrome is defined by attentional disorders and disorganization of cognitive functions that are acute and reversible. There are patient-specific predisposing factors and precipitating factors.
- Trial name
- Rob'Gazette (NCT06498297)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
Postoperative Delirium (POD), Cerebral Small Vessel Diseases
Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial of VR Cognitive Training in Reducing Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Patients With Cerebral Small Vessel Disease Undergoing Non-Cardiac Surgery
This clinical study investigates whether virtual reality (VR)-based cognitive training can help prevent postoperative delirium (POD) in elderly non-cardiac patients with pre-existing cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD).
- Trial name
- NCT06999668
- Testing
- Virtual reality cognitive function training, Virtual scene intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 416 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University Third Hospital
Perioperative Complications
Effects of Total Knee Replacement on Early Postoperative Cognitive Function in Elderly Patients
To investigate the effects of total knee replacement is harmful to Postoperative cognitive dysfunction
- Trial name
- POCD (NCT02387541)
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University
Alzheimer's Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment
System-IGF-1 Pathway and Alzheimer's Disease
The aim is to assess the relationship between levels of IGF-I system components and cognitive status in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD), in elderly subjects with normal cognitive function, and in patients with mild…
- Conditions
- Alzheimer's Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Function 1, Social, Control With Normal Activities of Daily Living
- Trial name
- SIGAL (NCT00647478)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 693 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Organ Protection
The Effect of Intravenous Lidocaine on Postoperative Cognitive Function in Elderly Patients
The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of intravenous lidocaine on BDNF, NGF, miRNA-206 and miRNA-98 in serum in elderly patients undergoing abdominal surgery under general anesthesia.
- Trial name
- NCT05502705
- Testing
- Lidocaine, Normal saline (NS)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University
Alzheimer's Disease, Cognitive Impairment
Effect of EGb761® on Brain Glucose Metabolism in Three Groups of Elderly Defined by Cognitive Functions
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of EGb761®, in comparison to placebo, on cerebral glucose metabolism, in three groups of elderly patients: newly diagnosed mild Alzheimer's disease (AD), memory complaint patients…
- Trial name
- NCT00814346
- Testing
- EGb761®
- Where
- 8 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Ipsen
Early Onset Alzheimer Disease, Alzheimer Disease
Sleep Apnea in Early to Mid-Stage Alzheimer's Disease
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is much more common in the elderly than in the young; the latest studies show prevalence between 45% and 62% in individuals over 60.
- Conditions
- Early Onset Alzheimer Disease, Alzheimer Disease, Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndromes
- Trial name
- AZAP (NCT01400542)
- Testing
- CPAP Treatment, No treatment
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Validation of Population Characteristics and Dosage Prescriptions for Cognitive Function Intervention Benefits of Different Doses of Tai Chi in Elderly Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Real-World Cross-Sectional Study
This is a companion real-world external validation study of two pre-registered parent randomized controlled trials (RCTs, protocol IDs: FujianUTCM-1 and FujianUTCM-2).
- Trial name
- NCT07608510
- Testing
- 24-form Simplified Tai Chi (Observational Behavioral Exposure)
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Lidian Chen
Perioperative Neurocognitive Disorders
The Effect of Esketamine on Postoperative Cognitive Function in Elderly Patients Undergoing Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Esketamine is a common anesthetic adjuvant. Previous studies have shown that it may have protective effects on the brain. This study aims to investigate whether esketamine can improve cognitive function recovery in elderly…
- Trial name
- NCT07665099
- Testing
- esketamine, Normal Saline
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Xijing Hospital
Dementia, Cognitive Dysfunction ( MMSE < 24 )
Animal-Assisted Therapy Combined With Standard Rehabilitation for Motor Recovery in Dementia Patients in a Medical and Rehabilitation Care Unit
The goal of this randomized study is to find out if animal-assisted therapy (AAT) - a structured program where trained animals take part in care sessions guided by health professionals - can help improve movement abilities in…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Cognitive Dysfunction ( MMSE < 24 ), Motor Skills Disorders
- Trial name
- RéMédi - A (NCT07730983)
- Testing
- Animal-Assisted Therapy, Standard psychomotor rehabilitation
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- LNA SANTE
Post Operative Delirium
The Effect of Exercise-Induced Irisin on Brain Function and Postoperative Delirium in Older Adults
The goal of this observational study is to learn how exercise-induced irisin protects the brain. It also explores irisin's effect on postoperative delirium (POD) in older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07424170
- Testing
- Preoperative physical activity level
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peking University People's Hospital
Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
HomeCare Medication Management for People With Dementia
This study will evaluate whether the HomeCare medication management system can improve medication adherence and related outcomes for adults age 65 and older living with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or related dementias.
- Trial name
- NCT07872072
- Testing
- HomeCare
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- HiDO Technologies
Alzheimer Disease, Cognitive Impairment, Mild
Low Level Laser Therapy Impact on Cognitive Function and Quality of Life in Alzheimer Anemic Elderly Patients
Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms eventually grow severe enough to interfere with daily tasks.
- Trial name
- NCT04496778
- Testing
- low level laser therapy ( laser acupuncture combined with nasal laser irradiation), aerobic exercise
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Cognitive Impairment, Balance Changes
LSVT Big and Dual Task Training in Cognitive Impaired Patients
The goal of this study ifs to determine the comparative effects of Lee Silverman voice treatment Big and dual task training on balance, cognition and functional mobility in older adults with cognitive impairment.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Impairment, Balance Changes, Cognition Disorders in Old Age, Functional Mobility
- Trial name
- NCT06927362
- Testing
- Lee Silverman treatment big, Dual task training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University