Clinical trials: Old Age
Human Influenza
Safety and Immunogenicity of a Subunit Trivalent Influenza Vaccine, Northern Hemisphere Formulation 2013/2014, Including MF59C.1 Adjuvant, in Healthy Adults ≥65 Years of Age
The present study is designed to confirm the safety and immunogenicity of trivalent, surface antigen, inactivated influenza vaccine including MF59C.1 adjuvant, formulation 2013/2014 Northern Hemisphere, in adults ≥65 years of…
- Trial name
- NCT01879540
- Testing
- aTIV
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Novartis Vaccines
Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Related to Neurodegenerative Disease
A Safety Study of Pimavanserin in Adult and Elderly Subjects Experiencing Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Related to Neurodegenerative Disease
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and tolerability of pimavanserin compared to placebo in adult and elderly subjects with neuropsychiatric symptoms related to neurodegenerative disease.
- Trial name
- NCT03575052
- Testing
- Pimavanserin
- Where
- 104 sites in United States, Bulgaria and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 784 people
- Sponsor
- ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Geriatric Care
Developing and Implementing Meaningful Activities Facilitators in Geriatric Short Stay
Older people are particularly vulnerable to adverse effects of hospitalization, which can compromise their functional autonomy. The onset of confusion, loss of mobility or malnutrition is largely related to the context of…
- Trial name
- MAYFAIR (NCT06080126)
- Testing
- Control: per usual practice, Intervention MAF
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 320 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia
Nutritional Programme for Dementia Elderly Patient
The main objective of this study is the improvement of the quality of life and state of health of elderly people with cognitive deterioration and their families through a weight loss prevention programme.
- Trial name
- NCT00479843
- Testing
- Nutritional programme
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 946 people
- Sponsor
- Société des Produits Nestlé (SPN)
HIV-1 Infection
Study to Evaluate Switching From an E/C/F/TAF Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Regimen or a TDF Containing Regimen to B/F/TAF FDC in Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1) Infected Participants Aged ≥ 65 Years
The primary objective of this study is to characterize the virologic efficacy of switching virologically suppressed participants on an elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide (E/C/F/TAF) fixed-dose combination…
- Trial name
- NCT03405935
- Testing
- B/F/TAF
- Where
- 25 sites in Belgium, France and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- Gilead Sciences
Cohort Studies
Effects of Volatile Anaesthetics on Incidence of Postoperative Depression and Anxiety in Elderly Patients
This study is a retrospective analysis of a large-scale multicentre prospective cohort study that investigates the impact of volatile anaesthetics on the incidence of postoperative depression and anxiety among elderly patients.
- Trial name
- NCT06307717
- Testing
- volatile anaesthetic (sevoflurane, isoflurane, desflurane)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 8,000 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese PLA General Hospital
Diabetic Retinopathy
Collaborative Care for Depression and Diabetic Retinopathy in African Americans
In this feasibility/pilot study, we will develop, refine, and evaluate the feasibility of a novel mental health/ophthalmologic intervention called, "Collaborative Care for Depression and Diabetic Retinopathy" (CC-DDR), which aims…
- Trial name
- CC-DDR (NCT02121340)
- Testing
- Behavioral Activation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Cognitive Dysfunction
Ketamine vs Midazolam on Cognitive Function in Elderly in Elective Surgery Three-Months Postoperatively (ketaminvsMDZ)
Deterioration of posoperative cognitive function (DCPO) is an intermediate state between normal cognitive aging and dementia, defined as a cognitive alteration greater than expected for the patient's age and educational level…
- Trial name
- ketaminvsMDZ (NCT04134052)
- Testing
- ketamine sedation versus midazolam sedation
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Colima
Delirium in Old Age, Alzheimer Disease
Feasibility of an Online, Self-administered Cognitive Screening Tool in Older Patients Undergoing Ambulatory Surgery
Delirium is common in older adults after inpatient surgery and may be associated with cognitive decline. Advances in surgical and anesthetic techniques have led to increasing numbers of older adults undergoing surgery on an…
- Conditions
- Delirium in Old Age, Alzheimer Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Neurocognitive Disorders
- Trial name
- FOCUS (NCT05094817)
- Testing
- Brain Health Assessment, Demographics questionnaire, PHQ-2
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Women's College Hospital
Femur Fracture
Spica Casting in Pediatric Femur Fractures: Study of Single Leg Versus Double Leg Spica Casts
Prospective randomized controlled trial comparing use of single leg spica with double leg spica casts in the treatment of pediatric femur fractures in children ages 2 through 6 years old.
- Trial name
- NCT01293916
- Testing
- Spica casting
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Elderly, Frail
Randomized Study Of Exercise And Vitamin D In Frail Elderly Subjects
The study will explore multiple mobility function tests as well as functional and neuropsychological tests in elderly subjects at risk for falls and disability, before and after 4-month exercise and/or Vitamin D intervention.
- Trial name
- NCT00249704
- Testing
- Vitamin D + Exercise
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Infection
Epidemiologic Study Evaluating Infections in Elderly Patients
The purpose of this observational study is to assess the prevalence and demographic and clinical characteristics of infections in elderly people admitted to Internal Medicine wards in Spain, as well as the etiology and resistance…
- Trial name
- NCT00900952
- Testing
- Clinical record review
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
Functionally-Impaired Elderly
Physical Training and Health Education in Hospitalized Elderly
The Activity in GEriatric acute CARe (AGECAR) Plus Health Education is a randomized control trial to assess the effectiveness of an intrahospital exercise and health education program during short hospital stays for improving…
- Trial name
- NCT03604640
- Testing
- Physical Training
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 260 people
- Sponsor
- Dr. Jose Antonio SERRA-REXACH
Post-stroke Cognitive Impairment
Local Opera Viewing Combined Medical Gymnastics for Elderly PSCI
local opera viewing combined medical gymnastics for elderly PSCI
- Trial name
- NCT06458348
- Testing
- Local opera appreciating and Medical gymnastics training
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Zhangzhou Municipal Hospital
Cancer, Cancer-related Problem/Condition
Cancer and Aging Research Group (CARG) Chemotherapy Toxicity Risk Scores in Older Adults With Cancer in China
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the impact of chemotherapy-related toxicity on older cancer patients in China.
- Trial name
- NCT06717178
- Testing
- Chemotherapy
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 360 people
- Sponsor
- RenJi Hospital
Urinary Incontinence
Effects of Pilates Exercises Versus Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises Among Elderly Women With Urinary Incontinence
To compare the effects of Pilates exercises versus pelvic floor muscle exercises among elderly women with urinary incontinence. The study is a single-blinded randomized clinical trial.
- Trial name
- NCT05341778
- Testing
- Shoulder bridge, Clam shell, Scissors
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Dow University of Health Sciences
Renal Function Disorder
The Effect of Water Intake on the State of Hydration and Renal Function in Elderly Patients
Acute dehydration in the elderly is a well-known clinical condition, although situations that lead to chronic dehydration in the elderly may be quite frequent, but they are poorly studied.
- Trial name
- NCT03002415
- Testing
- Guided water intake
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Congestive Heart Failure
Testosterone Improves Exercise Oxygen Uptake, Insulin Resistance and Muscle Strength in Elderly Patients With Chronic Heart Failure
Background: Patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) show muscle mass wasting and decreased testosterone levels. Long-term testosterone supplementation improves walking distance and glucose metabolism of patients CHF.
- Trial name
- NCT00512408
- Testing
- testosterone
- Where
- Italy
- Sponsor
- IRCCS San Raffaele
Elderly Patients, Metastatic Lung Cancer
Single-drug Chemotherapy Plus Immunotherapy in Metastatic Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Elderly Patients
Lung cancer is the cancer with the highest morbidity and mortality among men in the world. The proportion of elderly lung cancer patients in the global lung cancer population is steadily increasing, at the same time, it is also…
- Trial name
- NCT06032052
- Testing
- Single drug chemotherapy plus immunotherapy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Hubei Cancer Hospital
Wound
The Effects of Meditation and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Chronic Wounds
In Ontario, wound care support has steadily increased over the years. With the growth of the aging population, the financial and psychological burden related to wound care will continue to rise.
- Trial name
- NCT03674749
- Testing
- Meditation and Hyperbaric Oxygen Treament
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto