Clinical trials: Physical Health
Dementia, Alzheimer Disease
The Brain Health Study: A Pragmatic, Patient-Centered Trial
The eRADAR Brain Health Study is an embedded, pragmatic clinical trial to determine whether targeted screening for dementia using the eRADAR algorithm increases dementia detection within primary care compared to usual care.
- Trial name
- eRADAR (NCT05905796)
- Testing
- Brain Health Assessment
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,261 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), Hypertension
Veteran Peer Coaches Optimizing and Advancing Cardiac Health
The purpose of this study is to test if having a Veteran peer health coach will improve blood pressure control among Veterans with high blood pressure and at least one other Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factor.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), Hypertension, Hyperlipemia, Obesity
- Trial name
- Vet-COACH (NCT02697422)
- Testing
- Community-based peer health coach intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 264 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Cardiovascular Diseases
Incorporating CV Risk Assessment in AYA Visits
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the web tool #HerHeart's usability and feasibility in adolescent and young adult women (AYA) and the opinion of their healthcare providers (HCP).
- Trial name
- NCT05384834
- Testing
- #HerHeart tool
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Parkinson Disease
Walking and mHealth to Increase Participation in Parkinson Disease
Identifying effective ways to improve function, slow decline and reduce disability is a high priority for people living with Parkinson disease and other chronic conditions.
- Trial name
- WHIPPD (NCT03517371)
- Testing
- mHealth delivered exercise program, Exercise only
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University Charles River Campus
Hearing Loss
A Simplified Patient-Centered Educational Tool for Improved Hearing-Aid Outcomes
Hearing loss is the second most prevalent service-connected disability among Veterans. Hearing aids are the most common technological intervention for hearing loss.
- Trial name
- NCT01940705
- Testing
- Hearing-Aid Informational Guide, Hearing-Aid DVD, Teach-back Technique
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 269 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Hepatitis C
Longitudinal Assessment of Cardiovascular and Renal Health in Patients With Hepatitis-C (CARE-Hep C)
The purpose of this study is to monitor the cardiovascular and renal health of patients who previously took BMS-986094 (an investigational medication for hepatitis C) in comparison to hepatitis C infected patients who have never…
- Trial name
- CARE-Hep C (NCT01846494)
- Where
- 13 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 113 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Older Adults, Healthy Aging
danceSing Care Evaluation: Testing the Effectiveness
This pilot randomised controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of a 12-week music and movement intervention in older adults in care homes compared to a waitlist control group.
- Conditions
- Older Adults, Healthy Aging, Aging, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT05601102
- Testing
- danceSing Care
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Stirling
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis
Using Health-related Quality of Life (HRQL) in Routine Clinical Care
The objective of this study is to assess the effects of using HRQL measures in the clinical care of pre- and post-lung transplant patients.
- Conditions
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary Hypertension, Cystic Fibrosis
- Trial name
- NCT00457301
- Testing
- HUI score card
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 213 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Knee Osteoarthritis
Physical Therapist as Primary Assessor for Patients With Knee Pain in Primary Care
In order to manage the future increase in osteoarthritis consultation, patients with osteoarthritis could be assessed by a physical therapist first, so that other patients with more severe conditions could get faster access to a…
- Trial name
- NCT03715764
- Testing
- Physical therapy assessment, Physician assessment
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- Vastra Gotaland Region
Aging, Mobility Limitations
Life 2: Improving Fitness and Function in Elders
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a 12-month physical activity counseling program, compared to usual care, improves physical performance in a sample of older veterans.
- Trial name
- Project LIFE (NCT00435188)
- Testing
- Multi-component physical activity counseling program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Cognitive Aging, Adverse Childhood Experiences
Physical Exercise for Augmenting Cognitive Health (PEACH)
PEACH is a pilot project which is being conducted to determine the feasibility and acceptability of a 12-week home-based exercise intervention among Black and African American adults.
- Trial name
- PEACH (NCT04922710)
- Testing
- Home-based aerobic exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Jamaica
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Multiple Sclerosis
Comparative Effectiveness Study Telerehab Versus Conventional
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of an exercise program delivered in a conventional facility-based format versus a telerehabilitation format, which takes place in the home.
- Trial name
- NCT03468868
- Testing
- Exercise program for people with MS
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 379 people
- Sponsor
- Shepherd Center, Atlanta GA
Smoking Cessation
Mobile Application for Guided Imagery to Address Smoking, Diet and Physical Activity
Tobacco use among women now approaches that of men, with approximately 27 million women smokers in the United States alone. Women report greater difficulties quitting smoking and are more likely to relapse than men.
- Trial name
- Imagery (NCT02972515)
- Testing
- See Me Smoke-Free, Smart phone
- Volunteers
- 166 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Coronary Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease
Assessment Of Vascular Health After Niacin Therapy (AVANT)
This study is looking to see if niacin will lessen atherosclerotic plaque inflammation and favorably affect circulating levels of endothelial progenitor cells and microparticles in people with atherosclerotic disease on chronic…
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease
- Trial name
- AVANT (NCT02003638)
- Testing
- Niacin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Mental Disorders
Integrated Care & Patient Navigators for Latinos With Serious Mental Illness
The health care needs of people with serious mental illness are exacerbated by ethnic health disparities. Latinos with serious mental illness show significant health problems compared to other ethnic groups.
- Trial name
- NCT02469714
- Testing
- Peer Navigator Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Illinois Institute of Technology
Weight Loss, Diet Modification
The Healthy Moms Study: Comparison of a Post-Partum Weight Loss Intervention Delivered Via Facebook or In-Person Groups
The goal of the project is to conduct a feasibility pilot randomized trial comparing delivery of a post-partum weight loss intervention via Facebook versus via in-person group sessions.
- Conditions
- Weight Loss, Diet Modification, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- NCT03700736
- Testing
- Healthy Moms
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- University of Connecticut
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Assessment of Health-related Quality of Life After Switching COPD Patients From a Dry Powder Inhaler to a Soft Mist Inhaler Remaining on the Same Inhalative Drug
The objective of this non-interventional, observational study is to assess whether changing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients from a dry powder inhaler (HandiHaler®) to a soft mist inhaler (Respimat®), without…
- Trial name
- NIS PIRATE (NCT05362487)
- Testing
- Spiriva® Respimat®, Spiriva® HandiHaler®, Tiotropium bromide
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Cerebral Palsy
Piloting Movement-to-Music With Arm-based Sprint-Intensity Interval Training Among Children With Physical Disabilities
This study is investigating the potential effects of a high-intensity home-exercise program among children with cerebral palsy. The program includes rhythmic movements to music that are adapted for wheelchair uses and…
- Trial name
- NCT05619211
- Testing
- Sprint-Intensity Interval Training with Telecoaching
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Myocardial Infarction, Stroke
Women's Health Initiative Strong and Healthy Study
The WHISH trial applies state-of-the science behavioral principles and currently available technologies to deliver a physical activity intervention without face-to-face contact to ~25,000 older U.S. women expected to consent.
- Conditions
- Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, Cardiovascular Mortality, Hip Fractures
- Trial name
- WHISH (NCT02425345)
- Testing
- Physical Activity
- Volunteers
- 49,331 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Frailty, Sarcopenia
FrAilty Care and wEll-funcTion in Community Dwelling Older Adults
This study is looking at whether older people could benefit from an online monitoring platform to support their individual ambitions to maintain or improve functional ability.
- Conditions
- Frailty, Sarcopenia, Aging
- Trial name
- FACET (NCT03707145)
- Testing
- Consultation, Online Support, Empowered
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aberystwyth University