Clinical trials: Physical Function Decline
Cognitive Decline
Cognitive Function in Elderly Marathon Runners
There is substantial research on the effects of physical exercise on cognitive functions. However, less attention has been paid on the requirements of training intensity and length to enhance cognitive abilities in the elderly.
- Trial name
- APSOEM (NCT01045031)
- Volunteers
- 114 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Cognitive Decline, Executive Dysfunction
Fitness on White Matter and Cognition in Aging
Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is associated with decreased risk for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. CRF is linked with more conserved gray and white matter (WM) volume, improved WM microstructural integrity, and…
- Conditions
- Cognitive Decline, Executive Dysfunction, Cardiovascular Risk Factor
- Trial name
- NCT03775941
- Volunteers
- 645 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Suffolk University
Kidney Transplant Recipients
Validation of Gene Expression Markers of Renal Allograft Functional Decline
The purpose of this study is to determine if certain genes found in a kidney biopsy performed at one-year post transplant can predict which transplanted kidneys will have decreased kidney function within five years…
- Trial name
- NCT01782586
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 499 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Heart Disease (Coronary Artery Disease, Ischemic Heart Disease, Hypertensive Heart Disease), Uncontrolled Diabetes (HBA1c ≥ 10)
Piloting the IPROACTIF Program to Preserve Functioning and Prevent Cognitive Decline
Conduct a pilot randomized control to assess the preliminary efficacy of IPROACTIF, an occupational therapist-delivered primary care intervention for aging and chronic disease management.
- Trial name
- NCT04682977
- Testing
- IPROACTIF (Integrated PRimary Care and Occupational Therapy for Aging and Chronic Disease Treatment to preserve Independence and Functioning), Usual primary care services
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Chicago
IgA Nephropathy
Study of Efficacy and Safety of LNP023 in Primary IgA Nephropathy Patients
The study is designed as a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study to demonstrate the superiority of iptacopan (LNP023) at a dose of 200 mg b.i.d.
- Trial name
- APPLAUSE-IgAN (NCT04578834)
- Testing
- LNP023
- Where
- 177 sites in United States, Argentina and 33 more
- Volunteers
- 518 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Stroke Patients With Cognitive Decline
Effects and Mechanism of the Sequential Combination of Exercise and Cognitive Training in Stroke Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine the treatment effects of sequential combination of aerobic exercise and cognitive training on cognitive function, physiological markers, daily function, physical function, social…
- Trial name
- NCT03045991
- Testing
- aerobic exercise training, control training, cognitive training
- Where
- 6 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Antiviral Drugs
The Renal Safety of Tenofovir Alafenamide in HBV-related Acute-on-chronic Liver Failure: Real-World Study
Tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) and entecavir (ETV) are the preferred agents in patients with predisposing factors for nephrotoxicity, but few studies to date have directly compared the renal safety of the two antiviral drugs in…
- Trial name
- NCT05453448
- Testing
- tenofovir alafenamide, Entecavir
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 272 people
- Sponsor
- Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
Healthy, Older Adults
Group-Based Exercise Intervention to Prevent Cognitive and Motor Decline
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of the Ideomotor Program in healthy older adults living in the community.
- Trial name
- NCT07494149
- Testing
- Ideomotor, Control
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 158 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bergamo
Gastrointestinal Cancers, Frailty
Longitudinal Geriatric Vulnerability, Chemotherapy Toxicity, and Functional Outcomes in Older Adults With Gastrointestinal Cancer
Older adults with gastrointestinal cancers may be more likely to experience side effects from chemotherapy and difficulties with everyday activities. These problems are not always explained by age alone.
- Conditions
- Gastrointestinal Cancers, Frailty, Sarcopenia in Elderly, Malnutrition Elderly
- Trial name
- VITAL-GI (NCT07184047)
- Testing
- Standard-of-Care Systemic Chemotherapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Diastolic Dysfunction
Effect of Exercise on Heart Function in Healthy Elderly People
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of aerobic interval training on left- and right ventricular diastolic- and systolic function on healthy, sedate people over 70 years.
- Trial name
- NCT00804518
- Testing
- Aerobic interval training
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Memory Loss
Dietary Flavanols and Dentate Gyrus Function
to assess the effect of differing amounts of a cocoa-derived dietary flavanol (epicatechin ) on dentate gyrus function and corresponding cognitive function
- Trial name
- NCT02312310
- Testing
- Cocoa Flavanol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 211 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Cognitive Dysfunction ( MMSE < 24 )
Effects of tDCS on Cognitive Function in Older Adults With Subjective Cognitive Decline: Randomized Sham-Controlled Trial
This randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled clinical trial evaluates the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) using the Sooma Oy device on cognitive function in older adults with Subjective Cognitive…
- Trial name
- TDCSCOGSCDTRIA (NCT07531888)
- Testing
- Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo
MCI, SCD
Effects and Mechanism of the Fully Immersive Virtual Reality Cognitive Training Based on Leisure Activities
The aim of this study is to identify the effects of the immersive leisure-based VR cognitive training, and compare the intervention effects for elderly with MCI and SCD.
- Trial name
- NCT05682469
- Testing
- VR cognitive training, Traditional cognitive training
- Volunteers
- 275 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Frailty Syndrome
SHIP-AGE: Frailty, Renal Function, and Multi-component Primary Care in Rural Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular and all-cause mortality among the elderly. Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania has the largest prevalence of CKD in Germany and Europe.
- Trial name
- MV-FIT (NCT05962203)
- Testing
- Multi-factorial geriatric assessment, monitoring & management systems
- Volunteers
- 820 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Medicine Greifswald
Age-related Cognitive Decline
Think FAST Research Study
To test a 14-hour prolonged nightly fasting (PNF) protocol in a group of older adults (≥ 65 years old) with self-identified age-related cognitive decline (ARCD) on the primary outcome of neurocognitive function and performance as…
- Trial name
- NCT04938778
- Testing
- PNF
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Arizona State University
Frail Elderly Syndrome
Frailty Assessment and Treatment Strategies in the Elderly at Risk of Functional Decline in the Community
This study aims to design a patient -centered program to prevent or delay frailty , functional decline and adverse events, and evaluates the effectiveness of the program with a randomized clinical trial.
- Trial name
- NCT03591055
- Testing
- CGA, medication review, exercise and cognitive stimulation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Fundacio d'Investigacio en Atencio Primaria Jordi Gol i Gurina
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Blood Fibrocytes During an Exacerbation and Lung Function Decline in Patients With COPD in Primary Care.
This study aims to estimate the association between blood fibrocytes measured during a suspected exacerbation and 3-year decline forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), in patients with Chronic obstructive pulmonary…
- Trial name
- FIBRO-COPD (NCT04005833)
- Testing
- spirometry
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Bordeaux
Memory Complaint Without Cognitive Decline
GAit, MEmory, Dietary and Vitamin D
Gait and posture disorders are very common in subjects aged 65 and over, and result mainly from neuromuscular and cognitive disorders.
- Trial name
- GAME-D2 (NCT02086409)
- Testing
- Yogurt supplemented with vitamin D and calcium, Yogurt not supplemented with vitamin D and calcium
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Angers
Health Adult Subjects, Maltreament
Mindfulness Intervention for Maltreatment-Related Cognitive Decline
The goal of this clinical trial is to examine whether an online mindfulness-based training program can help improve cognitive function including attention, emotional regulation, and mental health (such as depression and anxiety)…
- Trial name
- NCT07066800
- Testing
- Mindfulness-Based Online Training Program
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital
Alzheimer's Disease
Effects of Triglycerides on Age-Related Cognitive Function Decline in Older Subjects
This is a single centre, 2 part study in older subjects. Part 1 (Pharmacokinetic [PK] Assessment) is a double blind, randomized, placebo-controlled 4-period crossover study investigating the PK profile of four different doses of…
- Trial name
- NCT01702480
- Testing
- GSK2981710
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline