Clinical trials: Old Age
Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
A Study of Loncastuximab Tesirine and Rituximab (Lonca-R) in Previously Untreated Unfit/Frail Participants With Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)
The main objective of the trial is to assess the efficacy and tolerability of Lonca-R in unfit and frail participants with previously untreated DLBCL.
- Trial name
- LOTIS-9 (NCT05144009)
- Testing
- Loncastuximab Tesirine, Rituximab
- Where
- 41 sites in United States, Italy and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- ADC Therapeutics S.A.
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
Treatment of Elderly AML Patients With Induction Chemotherapy Followed by G-CSF-Mobilized Stem Cells From Haploidentical Related Donors
The purpose of this study is to test a method of bone marrow transplantation that results in only temporary donor immune function.
- Trial name
- NCT02519712
- Testing
- Induction Chemotherapy, G-PBSC Infusion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Healthy
Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, PK and PD of PB2452 in Healthy Younger, Older and Elderly Subjects
This is a Phase 2A, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, single dose, sequential group study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, PK, and PD of PB2452 vs matching placebo with ticagrelor (with or without acetylsalicylic…
- Trial name
- NCT03928353
- Testing
- PB2452 Infusion, Ticagrelor Oral Tablet - Pre-Treatment, Ticagrelor Oral Tablet - Pre-Treatment and Post-Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- SFJ Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Mobility Limitation
Lower Extremity Muscle and Function in the Elderly: Study 2
This research study is looking to compare the effects of two uniquely different power training interventions (high force, lower velocity versus low force, high velocity) on changes in mobility status among older individuals at…
- Trial name
- NCT01614392
- Testing
- High velocity low force Power Training, Low velocity high force Power Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Healthy Japanese Young and Elderly Male and Non-fertile Female Volunteers
A Two-part Single and Multiple Dose Study to Assess the Safety , Pharmacokinetics and Effects of AZD3293 in Healthy Japanese Young and Elderly Volunteers
This study consists of two parts, ie, single dose part with young healthy subjects (Part 1) and single and multiple dose part with elderly healthy subjects (Part 2), to assess the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and…
- Trial name
- NCT02005211
- Testing
- AZD3293
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 114 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
Optimization of Desflurane in Elderly Patients
Various issues had been pointed out when undergoing the anesthesia for elderly patients with sevoflurane, such as delayed emergence, post-operative trouble with swallowing.
- Trial name
- NCT01700907
- Testing
- Desflurane, Sevoflurane
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Sapporo Medical University
Cancer
Geriatric Core Dataset (G-CODE) for Clinical Research in Elderly Cancer Patients
Older adults with cancer remain underrepresented in cancer clinical trials that establish new standards of care. Geriatric assessment (GA) is defined by geriatricians as a multidimensional interdisciplinary assessment of the…
- Trial name
- G-CODE (NCT03976531)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Institut Bergonié
Depression
The PACE/PACENET Behavioral Health Laboratory Project
The purpose of the current project is to conduct a program evaluation that examines the impact of the The SUpporting Seniors Receiving Treatment And INtervention (SUSTAIN) program - a telephone-based clinical service designed to…
- Trial name
- SUSTAINII (NCT02440594)
- Testing
- Enhanced BHL Program Services, Standard BHL Program Services
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,432 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Orthomyxoviridae Infection, Influenza
Immunogenicity of High-dose Inactivated, Split-virion Influenza Vaccine Versus Standard Fluzone Vaccine in the Elderly
Compared to young adults, the elderly mount a lower antibody response to vaccination. Thus, improvement of the immune response to influenza vaccination in this age group, which is at higher risk for influenza-related morbidity…
- Conditions
- Orthomyxoviridae Infection, Influenza, Myxovirus Infection
- Trial name
- NCT00391053
- Testing
- High-Dose Inactivated, Split-Virion Influenza Vaccine, Inactivated, Split-Virion Influenza Vaccine
- Where
- 28 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 3,851 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sanofi Pasteur, a Sanofi Company
Focal Epilepsy
Study on the Treatment of Elderly Patients With Older and Newer Antiepileptic Drugs
In this clinical trial patients with newly diagnosed focal epilepsy aged 60 years or older receive three different antiepileptic drugs in a double-blind, randomized design over a period of 58 weeks.
- Trial name
- STEP-ONE (NCT00438451)
- Testing
- Levetiracetam, Carbamazepine, Lamotrigine
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 361 people
- Sponsor
- Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
Other Cancer
Advance Care Planning: Promoting Effective and Aligned Communication in the Elderly
In this research study, the investigators are working to help oncologists better serve patients by delivering more patient-centered, goal-concordant care that may improve health care delivery.
- Trial name
- ACP-PEACE (NCT03609177)
- Testing
- Clinician Communication Skills Training, Advance Care Planning (ACP) Decisions Videos Decisions Aids, Video Declarations (ViDec)
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 13,800 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Flu Vaccine
Senescent Immunity in Elders and Vaccine Responses (SILVER)
To study the effects of age on the immune system's response to flu vaccine and to study the connection between the immune system and physical and cognitive changes associated with aging.
- Trial name
- NCT04077424
- Testing
- Fluzone-High Dose Quadrivalent, Fluad, Flublock
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Hearing Impairment
CROS and Quality of Life of Elderly Cochlear Implant Recipients and Their Care Givers
The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of the Naida Link contralateral routing of signal (CROS) device on speech understanding in challenging listening situations and on the quality of life in unilateral CI recipients…
- Trial name
- NCT04794179
- Testing
- Naida Link CROS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
Pembrolizumab in Elderly Patients With Advanced Lung Cancer
This is a multi-center phase II trial of intravenous (IV) Pembrolizumab MK-3475 in subjects older than 70 years with advanced Non-small cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) expressing Programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1).
- Trial name
- NCT03293680
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab
- Where
- 12 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 83 people
- Sponsor
- Spanish Lung Cancer Group
Cerebrovascular Accident
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors to Improve Cognitive Function and Overall Rehabilitation After a Stroke
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of treatment with acetylcholinesterase inhibitors in improving cognitive function and overall rehabilitation in elderly stroke survivors.
- Trial name
- NCT00227994
- Testing
- Galantamine, Donepezil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Age-related Cognitive Decline
Remediation of Age-related Cognitive Decline: Vortioxetine and Cognitive Training
The purpose of this research study is to examine the potential benefits of vortioxetine in combination with at-home computerized cognitive training program to improve cognition, such as memory, attention, and concentration.
- Trial name
- BBS (NCT03272711)
- Testing
- Vortioxetine 10 mg, Cognitive training program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 129 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
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
Healthy Subjects
Clinical Trial In Healthy Volunteers And Health Elderly Volunteers To Evaluate The Safety, Tolerability And Blood Concentration After Single And Multiple Escalating Oral Doses Of PF-06751979.
This study will test the safety, tolerability and blood concentrations of single and multiple oral doses of PF-06751979 in health subjects and healthy elderly subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT02793232
- Testing
- PF-06751979 single dose, PF-06751979 multiple ascending dose, PF-06751979 multiple dose
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Cognitive Impairment
Preoperative Cognitive Screening of Elderly Surgical Patients
The objectives of this pilot study are: 1. to determine whether a short cognitive test battery administered in the preadmission test center can be used to cognitively stratify elderly patients presenting for elective surgical…
- Trial name
- NCT01826825
- Testing
- Cognitive Screen, Mini-Cog
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Myocardial Infarction, Cardiovascular Disease
Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in the Elderly Trial
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of a polypill strategy containing aspirin (100 mg), ramipril (2.5, 5 or 10 mgs), and atorvastatin (40 mgs) compared with the standard of care (usual care according to the…
- Trial name
- SECURE (NCT02596126)
- Testing
- Cardiovascular Polypill, Treatment Prevention for Secondary CV
- Where
- 113 sites in Czechia, France and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 2,499 people
- Sponsor
- Fundación Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III