Clinical trials: Older Men
Prostate Cancer
Towards Optimal Prescription of Chemotherapy in Prostate Cancer
This study will examine the impact of modern treatments for metastatic Castrate Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC) on several relevant 'geriatric' domains such as daily function, objective physical function, and falls.
- Trial name
- TOPCOP (NCT02512185)
- Where
- 4 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 206 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Frail Elderly, Aging
Targeting Aging With a Ketone Ester for Function in Frailty
This study aims to find out if a food supplement that contains a naturally occurring substance, ketones, can help to improve strength and general wellness in adults at, or over the age of 65 years who are experiencing a slight…
- Conditions
- Frail Elderly, Aging, Immune Function, Muscle Function
- Trial name
- TAKEOFF (NCT06645847)
- Testing
- Ketone ester
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Buck Institute for Research on Aging
Osteoporosis, Sarcopenia
Effects of COVID-19 Induced Deconditioning After Long-term High Intensity Resistance Exercise
Osteosarcopenia designates the simultaneous presence of sarcopenia and osteopenia; both chronic conditions of advanced age. Dynamic-resistance exercise (DRT) might be the most powerful agent to fight osteosarcopenia.
- Trial name
- NCT04444661
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School
Type 2 Diabetes
Acute Effect of Tai Chi Versus Moderate-Intensity Combined Exercise on Cardiovascular, Metabolic, and Cardiac Autonomic Control Parameters in Older Men and Women With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in the elderly population is associated with compromised cardiovascular and metabolic functions, thereby necessitating the implementation of safe exercise interventions.
- Trial name
- NCT07113444
- Testing
- Tai Chi, Moderate-Intensity Combined Exercise (MICE), Control ( No Exercise )
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho
Myopathy
Maintenance of Muscle Mass in Older People: the Negative Impact of Statin Therapy
A major contributor to frailty and immobility in the elderly is the age related loss of muscle mass (sarcopenia). Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality in the elderly, with high blood cholesterol and…
- Trial name
- NCT01047163
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Sarcopenia, Osteopenia
Exercise Effects on Sarco-Osteopenia in Older Men
The study determined the effects of predominately resistance type exercise in combination with protein supplements on parameters of sarcopenia and osteopenia (sarco-osteopenia) in older, community dwelling men with sarcopenia and…
- Trial name
- NCT03453463
- Testing
- exercise
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School
Prostate Cancer
Feasibility of Hormones and Radiation for Intermediate or High Risk Prostate Cancer
The purpose of this study is see if quality of life is improved in patients receiving oral hormone therapy compared to standard of care.
- Trial name
- NCT01342367
- Testing
- Bicalutamide, Dutasteride, Finasteride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases
Outcomes of Sleep Disorders in Older Men
To determine the effects of sleep disorders on cardiovascular function and disease in older men.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases, Sleep, Sleep Apnea Syndromes
- Trial name
- NCT00070681
- Testing
- Polysomnography
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Ageing Well
A Pilot Study on Skeletal Muscle Proteome Dynamics in Younger and Older Men Undertaking Normal Activity or Resistance Exercise Training.
The goal of this basic research study is to investigate effect of resistance exercise on the quality of muscle proteins in younger and older men.
- Trial name
- LHMA Pilot (NCT07473297)
- Testing
- Resistance Exercise
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Liverpool John Moores University
Insulin Resistance, Age Problems
Investigating the Effects of Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methylbutyrate on Glucose Handling in Older and Younger Men.
This study intends to examine the effect of a commercially available nutritional supplement, Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate(HMB) on whole-body responses to a sugar load.
- Trial name
- NCT03018496
- Testing
- Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methylbutyrate
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Sarcopenia
TRX Suspension Training for Sarcopenia in Older Men
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of a 12-week TRX suspension training program on physical fitness, gait performance, and selected blood biomarkers in older men with sarcopenia.
- Trial name
- TRX-SARC (NCT07398092)
- Testing
- TRX Suspension Training, Usual Daily Activities
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- WeiJin Zhang
Prostate Carcinoma
GET FIT Together: Testing a Socially Enhanced Exercise Program in Older Men With Prostate Cancer
This clinical trial tests the impact of different levels of social support on the benefits of exercise in older men with prostate cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT07504835
- Testing
- Socially enhanced supervised group exercise, Exercise Intervention, Unsupervised independent exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Prostatism, Erectile Dysfunction
Study of Dr. Pyke's Supplement for Stream (S4S) in Men With Prostatism and ED
This is the first clinical trial of Dr. Pyke's Supplement for Stream (S4S), a proprietary combination of Panax ginseng extract, L-citrulline, beta-sitosterol and vitamin D3, to investigate its effects on prostatism and erections…
- Trial name
- S4S4BPH/ED (NCT03681392)
- Testing
- Dr. Pyke's Supplement for Stream (S4S)
- Sponsor
- Robert E. Pyke
Aging
Fatigability of Lower Limb Muscle in Older Adults: Protective Effects of Strength Training Exercise in Old Men and Women
The proposed studies will assess 1) the mechanisms for the age-related increase in fatigability during dynamic exercise (Aims 1 and 2) and 2) the effectiveness of high-velocity resistance training coupled with blood flow…
- Trial name
- NCT03888040
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marquette University
Sarcopenia
Resistance Exercise for the Prevention of Age-related Sarcopenia
The purpose of this study is to determine the benefits of negative work progressive resistance exercise (PRE) for the conservative management of sarcopenia in older male Veterans at the DC VAMC.
- Trial name
- REPAiRS (NCT01355861)
- Testing
- Negative work exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)
Effect of Tai Chi Versus Moderate-intensity Combined Exercise Training on Cardiovascular Health and Physical Functional Performance in Older Men and Women With T2DM: the Tai Chi Intervention for Diabetes Management During Aging (TIDA) Study
This randomized, single-blind, controlled clinical trial compares the effects of a 12-week Tai Chi program versus moderate-intensity combined exercise (MICE) training on cardiovascular health, glycemic control, and physical…
- Trial name
- TIDA (NCT07131761)
- Testing
- Tai chi, Moderate-Intensity Combined Exercise (MICE), Control ( No Exercise )
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho
Prostate Cancer
Using Walk With Ease Walking Program With Men 65 and Older Being Treated for Prostate Cancer
This study is testing a walking program called Walk with Ease by the Arthritis Foundation with men undergoing treatment for prostate cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT02139774
- Testing
- Walk with Ease
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Metastatic Prostate Cancer
TOward a comPrehensive Supportive Care Intervention for Older Men With Metastatic Prostate Cancer
TOPCOP3 is a pilot factorial RCT of geriatric assessment and management, remote symptom monitoring, both interventions or neither, accompanied by an embedded process evaluation.
- Trial name
- TOPCOP3 (NCT05582772)
- Testing
- GA+M Intervention, RSM intervention, GA+RSM intervention
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 168 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Type 2 Diabetes
The Benefits of Intensive Glycemic Control in Elderly Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Aims/hypothesis: Populations worldwide are aging and type 2 diabetes is common in individuals aged >80 years. The important issue that needs to be considered is whether tight glycemic control is benefits for elderly patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT00850798
- Testing
- Intensive glycemic control, Conservative glycemic control
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 208 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
Oral Health of Older Men
Talking Pen Audio-Interactive Program for Oral Frailty Delay in Community-Dwelling Elderly
This study aims to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a talking pen audio-interactive technology integrated with an oral frailty delay care program for community-dwelling older adults in rural agricultural regions of…
- Trial name
- NCT07191600
- Testing
- Talking Pen Audio-Interactive Oral Frailty Care Program
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung University of Science and Technology