Clinical trials: Old Age
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Azacytidine (Vidaza®) Versus Fludarabine and Cytarabine (Fluga Scheme) in Elderly Patients With Newly Diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia
The hypothesis is that the replacement of the standard fludarabine and cytarabine based therapy by azacytidine could result in an improvement of RFS and OS rates in the experimental arm.
- Trial name
- FLUGAZA (NCT02319135)
- Testing
- Azacitadine, Fludarabine, Cytarabine
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 289 people
- Sponsor
- PETHEMA Foundation
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
The Effect of Protein and Resistance Training on Muscle Mass in Acutely Ill Old Medical Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of a high-protein diet during hospitalization in combination with resistance training and a daily protein and energy supplement three months after discharge on the muscle mass…
- Trial name
- NCT02077491
- Testing
- High-protein diet and resistance training
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Hvidovre University Hospital
Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Non Inferiority Trial of Standard RT Versus Hypofractionated Split Course in Elderly Vulnerable Patients With HNSCC
Randomized comparison between standard radiotherapy and hypofractionated split course schedule. Compared to standard radiotherapy, the investigators expect that hypofractionated split course (interruption of 2 weeks) radiotherapy…
- Trial name
- ELAN-RT (NCT01864850)
- Testing
- Standard RT, Hypofractionated RT
- Where
- 2 sites in France, Monaco
- Volunteers
- 202 people
- Sponsor
- Groupe Oncologie Radiotherapie Tete et Cou
Sleep Quality, Pain
The Effect of Chair-Supported Yoga on Sleep Quality and Pain Level in Elderly Individuals Living in Nursing Homes
This study was designed to evaluate the effect of chair-supported yoga on sleep quality and pain levels in individuals aged 65 and over living in nursing homes.
- Trial name
- NCT07768033
- Testing
- Chair-Supported Yoga
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rüveyda Berk
Incarcerated Groin Hernia
Suture Repair vs Mesh Repair in the Treatment of Incarcerated Groin Hernia in Elderly Populations
Purpose: Tension-free hernia repair is the gold standard for groin hernia repair. However, there is no consensus on the optimal surgical treatment for incarcerated groin hernia in elderly populations, The aim of this study was to…
- Trial name
- NCT05966285
- Testing
- suture repair, mesh repair
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Fudan University
Covid19
Geriatric Care for Older People Hospitalised for COVID-19
Current COVID-19 pandemic implies regular treatment adaptation by physician, according to scientific publication evolution. Older adults are particularly affected by COVID-19, with the higher severe form prevalence and the higher…
- Trial name
- COVAGERT (NCT04947943)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 230 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
COVID-19
Reducing COVID-19 Related Hospital Admission in Elderly by BCG Vaccination
Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine not only protects against tuberculosis, but has also been shown to induce protection against various infections with a viral aetiology, leading to significant reductions in morbidity and…
- Trial name
- NCT04417335
- Testing
- BCG vaccine
- Where
- 2 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 2,014 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Radboud University Medical Center
BREAST CANCER
Impact of Chemo-induced Menopause on Quality of Life in Women <45 Years Old, Diagnosed With Non-metastatic Breast Cancer
Prospective multicenter study, Not on Health Products that evaluates up to 2 and a half years the impact of chemo-induced menopause (CIM) on the functional score of the QLQ-C30 quality of life questionnaire in young women of…
- Trial name
- MENOCOR (NCT02102568)
- Where
- 3 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Jean Perrin
Old Age; Atrophy
The Effect of a Combined Personalized Nutritional Intervention and a Personalized Graded Activity Functional Training Program on Physical Performance in Hospitalized Older Patients, Compared to Usual Care
This project aims to improve physical performance in older patients, by offering a personalized combined nutritional intervention with a physical activity training program.
- Trial name
- FITFOOD (NCT05413616)
- Testing
- FITFOOD lifestyle intervention
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- Radboud University Medical Center
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Stage III
Sequential Chemo-immunotherapy Plus Thoracic Radiotherapy for Elderly And/or Frail Stage III Non-small-cell Lung Cancer
Concurrent chemoradiotherapy without disease progression followed by consolidation durvalumab is standard of care for unresectable, stage III non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) (the 'PACIFIC regimen').
- Trial name
- NCT05557552
- Testing
- standar thoracic RT dose, decreased thoracic RT dose
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Ruijin Hospital
Depression
Effectiveness of Ascorbic Acid and Tocopherol for Depression in Elderly.
The trial aims to treat depression. The incidence of major depression in the elderly accounts for between 3.6 and 4.8% and increases to 8 to 37.4% when depressive disorders in general is studied.
- Trial name
- NCT02793648
- Testing
- Ascorbic Acid, Alpha tocopherol
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Yolanda de Diego Otero
Central Nervous System Diseases
The Role of Primary Motor Cortex and Prefrontal Cortex for Facilitation of Motor System and Working Memory
The investigators hypothesize that ten sessions of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation yield ability to upregulate the function of primary motor cortex and prefrontal cortex that play key roles in motor and frontal…
- Trial name
- NCT02006615
- Testing
- Functional near infrared spectroscopy, rTMS
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
NSCLC
Elderly With Locally Advanced Lung Cancer: Deciding Through Geriatric Assessment on the Optimal Treatment Strategy
There is no detailed information available on benefits and harms of intensified treatment with concurrent RCHT among a subpopulation of elderly patients.
- Trial name
- ELDAPT (NCT02284308)
- Where
- 22 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Maastricht Radiation Oncology
Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
Hypofractionated Radiotherapy in Elderly Patients With Head & Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
The purpose of this research study is to investigate a shorter radiation treatment schedule for head and neck cancers in patients 70 years of age and older.
- Trial name
- NCT04284540
- Testing
- Adjuvant hypofractionation, Definitive Hypofractionation
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Frailty, Multiple Myeloma
ICOPE Program Feasibility in the Management of Myeloma Patients
This project proposes to adapt monthly the existing ICOPE (Integrated Care for Older People) MONITOR program for elderly myeloma patients. This adaptation aims to detect earlier functional decline and prevent loss of autonomy.
- Trial name
- Onco-ICOPE (NCT06247189)
- Testing
- ICOPE Monitoring
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Toulouse
Health Literacy, Middle Aged
Health Literacy-Based Multifactorial Program for Adults With Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia is a common age-related condition characterized by the progressive loss of muscle mass and function, which may lead to reduced physical performance, disability, and poorer quality of life.
- Conditions
- Health Literacy, Middle Aged, Elderly (People Aged 65 or More), Exercise Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT07654478
- Testing
- Multicomponent Intervention
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University Hospital
Sarcopenia, Cancer
Effect of Oral Protein Supplementation on Postoperative Complications in Elderly Sarcopenic Cancerous Patients
Sarcopenia is a condition of reduced skeletal muscle associated with aging. It leads to poor outcome and increased risk of postoperative complications.
- Trial name
- NCT04306562
- Testing
- enteral nutrition supplement
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Siriraj Hospital
Prostatic Neoplasm, Osteoporosis
Exercise for Physical Health in Men With Prostate Cancer
The purpose of this study is to conduct a 12-month randomized controlled trial comparing the effects of strength and impact exercise training to flexibility/relaxation training on body composition (bone, muscle and fat mass)…
- Trial name
- NCT00660686
- Testing
- Resistance Exercise, Flexibility Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Ageing
Study to Assess the Effect of Leucine Along With Resistance Exercise on Muscle Strength and Quality of Life in Elders
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a nutritional supplement with an amino acid called leucine along with resistance exercise are effective in the improvement of muscle strength and quality of life in elderly people.
- Trial name
- NCT00929929
- Testing
- L-leucine., Maltodextrin., Exercise program.
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Clinic of Barcelona
Sedation; Aged; Hemodynamics
A Comparision of Midazolam-dexmedetomidine With Dexmedetomidine Alone for Hemodynamic Stability and Quality of Sedation in Elderly Patients Under Spinal Anesthesia
The purpose of this study is to compare midazolam-dexmedetomidine with dexmedetomidine alone for hemodynamic stability and quality of sedation in elderly patients under spinal anesthesia.
- Trial name
- NCT01979653
- Testing
- dexmedetomidine alone or dexmedetomidine + midazolam
- Where
- South Korea
- Sponsor
- Severance Hospital