Clinical trials: Older Women
Arthritis, Cancer
MoveStrong at Home: A Feasibility Study of a Model for Remote Delivery of Functional Strength and Balance Training Combined With Nutrition Education for Older Pre-frail Adults.
Sufficient muscle strength helps to get out of a chair and can prevent falls. Up to 30% of older adults experience age-related loss of muscle strength, which can lead to frailty and health instability.
- Conditions
- Arthritis, Cancer, Cardiovascular Diseases, Chronic Lung Disease
- Trial name
- NCT04663685
- Testing
- Exercise program, Nutrition education
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Waterloo
Dementia, Chronic Disease
Project to Improve Communication About Serious Illness--Hospital Study: Comparative Effectiveness Trial (Trial 2)
The objective of this protocol is to test the effectiveness of a Jumpstart intervention on patient-centered outcomes for patients with chronic illness by ensuring that they receive care that is concordant with their goals over…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Chronic Disease, Neoplasm Metastasis, Lung Neoplasms
- Trial name
- PICSI-H (NCT04283994)
- Testing
- Survey-based Patient/Clinician Jumpstart, EHR-based Clinician Jumpstart
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 756 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Breast Cancer
A Study to Learn About the Study Medicine PF-07220060 Together With Letrozole Compared to Letrozole Alone in Women Post Menopause
The purpose of this study is to learn about the effects of the study medicine PF-07220060 plus letrozole, compared with the effects of taking letrozole alone without PF-07220060 for treatment of breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT06465368
- Testing
- PF-07220060, letrozole
- Where
- 51 sites in United States, Australia and 11 more
- Volunteers
- 121 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Pain, Chronic, Depressive Symptoms
Pain Reduction Through Empowered Recovery (PRIME) Study
Chronic pain and depression or low mood are often experience by women who age with or into disabilities. Due to various factors women with disabilities often experience this cycle of pain and depression.
- Conditions
- Pain, Chronic, Depressive Symptoms, Depression, Disability Physical
- Trial name
- PRIME (NCT05619510)
- Testing
- PRIME Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
HIV/AIDS
Suubi4Her: Combination Intervention for Adolescent Girls Transitioning Into Adulthood in Uganda
This study examines the impact and cost associated with Suubi4Her, an innovative combination intervention that aims to prevent HIV risk behaviors among 15-17 year-old girls living in communities heavily affected by poverty and…
- Trial name
- NCT03307226
- Testing
- Youth Development Accounts (YDA), YDA + Multiple Family Groups (MFG)
- Where
- 2 sites in Uganda
- Volunteers
- 1,260 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Aging
A Social Media Game to Increase Physical Activity Among Older Adult Women
This study will test the effects of a social media game on the physical activity of older adult women. The game will consist of playful weekly challenges that require sharing photographs on a private social media group and also…
- Trial name
- CHALLENGE (NCT04095923)
- Testing
- Social media game, Standard self-regulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration
Advancing Understanding of Transportation Options
This Stage II randomized, controlled, longitudinal trial seeks to assess the acceptability, feasibility, and effects of a driving decision aid use among geriatric patients and providers.
- Conditions
- Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Retinitis Pigmentosa
- Trial name
- AUTO (NCT04141891)
- Testing
- Driving Decision Aid, Older Drivers Website
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 529 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Dementia, Chronic Disease
Project to Improve Communication About Serious Illness--Hospital Study: Pragmatic Trial (Trial 1)
The objective of this protocol is to test the effectiveness of a Jumpstart intervention on patient-centered outcomes for patients with chronic illness by ensuring that they receive care that is concordant with their goals over…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Chronic Disease, Neoplasm Metastasis, Lung Neoplasm
- Trial name
- PICSI-H (NCT04281784)
- Testing
- EHR-based Clinician Jumpstart
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,512 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Muscle Weakness
Effects of Creatine Supplementation on Muscle Mass and Function Among Older Women Subjected to Resistance Training
To determine, in a double blind trial, the effects of creatine supplementation during 12 weeks on muscle mass and function of community living older women subjected to resistance training.
- Trial name
- NCT02188849
- Testing
- Resistance exercise training, Creatine
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chile
Ovarian Carcinoma, Ovarian Germ Cell Tumor
Screening for Ovarian Cancer in Older Patients (PLCO Screening Trial)
This clinical trial studies whether screening methods used to diagnose cancer of the prostate, lung, colon, rectum, or ovaries can reduce deaths from these cancers.
- Trial name
- NCT01696994
- Testing
- Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Screening Questionnaire Administration, Ultrasound Imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78,216 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Breast Cancer
Radiation Therapy During Surgery in Treating Older Women With Invasive Breast Cancer
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. Giving radiation during surgery may be an effective treatment for breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NRR (NCT00182728)
- Testing
- surgery, therapy, radiation therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 89 people
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Chronic Disease, Frail
Functional Exercise and Nutrition Education Program for Older Adults
There is strong evidence that specific types of exercise can improve health and physical function in older adults. While community exercise classes exist, many older adults with chronic conditions may need guidance from…
- Conditions
- Chronic Disease, Frail, Diabetes Mellitus, Cancer
- Trial name
- MoveStrong (NCT04037436)
- Testing
- Strength and Balance Training & Nutrition Education, Usual Care
- Where
- 5 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- University of Waterloo
Endothelial Dysfunction
A Clinical Trial for People HIV+ Age > 50 at Risk for Heart Disease
This research study is to see whether blood vessel function, an early sign of heart disease, improves in HIV-infected men and women who take telmisartan for 12 weeks.
- Trial name
- NCT01578772
- Testing
- Telmisartan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Nephrotic Syndrome, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
Pilot Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Abatacept in Adults and Children 6 Years and Older With Excessive Loss of Protein in the Urine Due to Either Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) or Minimal Change Disease (MCD)
The purpose of this study is evaluate if abatacept is effective and safe in decreasing the level of protein loss in the urine in patients with excessive loss of protein in the urine (nephrotic syndrome) due to either focal…
- Conditions
- Nephrotic Syndrome, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Minimal Change Disease
- Trial name
- NCT02592798
- Testing
- Abatacept, Normal Saline, D5W
- Where
- 27 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
Bone Resorption, Osteoporosis
The Effect of Protein Supplementation on Bone Health in Healthy Older Men and Women
Women and men consuming a low protein diet may be at risk for bone loss. The purpose of this study is to determine whether a daily protein supplement will improve bone health among healthy older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT00421408
- Testing
- Whey protein supplement
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 208 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
A Single Heterologous Booster Vaccination Study of TAK-019 in Healthy Japanese Adults (COVID-19)
TAK-019 is a vaccine in development to protect people against Covid-19. The main aims of the study are to learn if TAK-019 can protect people from Covid-19 and to check for side effects from TAK-019 for participants who will…
- Trial name
- NCT05299359
- Testing
- TAK-019
- Where
- 2 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Takeda
Advanced Cancer
Living With Hope Program for Rural Women Caregivers
Family caregivers of terminally ill persons describe hope as inner strength that will help them continue caregiving. Our research team has developed and pilot tested a Living with Hope Program (LWHP) for caregivers of family…
- Trial name
- LWH (NCT01081301)
- Testing
- Living with Hope Program
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan
Kidney Diseases
Graft-first Versus Fistula-first in Older Patients With End-stage Kidney Disease
Many older adults require hemodialysis for advanced chronic kidney disease, but it is not clear which permanent vascular access method (fistula or graft) is best with respect to access effectiveness and patient satisfaction.
- Trial name
- GEMSSTAR (NCT03545113)
- Testing
- Upper arm arteriovenous graft surgery, Upper arm arteriovenous fistula surgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer
Adapting Multiple Behavior Interventions That Effectively Improve Cancer Survivor Health Cancer Survivor Health
This research study will test the efficacy of interactive, web-based interventions that improve diet, physical activity and weight management changes among early stage survivors of breast, prostate, colorectal, endometrial…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Kidney Cancer
- Trial name
- AMPLIFY (NCT04000880)
- Testing
- Adapting MultiPLe Behavior Interventions That eFfectively Improve (AMPLIFI) Cancer Survivor Health, Diet-Exercise, Exercise-Diet
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 603 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder, Sexual Dysfunction
A Mindfulness-based Intervention for Older Women With Low Sexual Desire
The overall aim of this research is to adapt and pilot test a multi-component, mindfulness-based behavioral intervention for women age 50 and older with low sexual desire.
- Conditions
- Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder, Sexual Dysfunction, Female Sexual Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT03232801
- Testing
- mindfulness-based multicomponent intervention, general health education group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh