Clinical trials: Physical Health Functioning
Stress, Depression
Effect of Gardening on Brain Activity
The objective of the research is to test the hypothesis that participating in group-based gardening activities alters brain network activation and function, and that such change occurring in the brain forms the neurobiological…
- Conditions
- Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT02225847
- Testing
- Gardening, Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI), psychometric assessments
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Healthy
CBD, Immune Function, and Neural Health
Chronic inflammation, which is defined as a persistent, low-grade inflammatory response within the body, is associated with many of the negative health conditions which are prevalent in our society today.
- Trial name
- NCT04881539
- Testing
- Cannabidiol (CBD)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Northern Colorado
Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal
Quercetin's Effect on Bone Health and Inflammatory Markers
Quercetin is a plant-based flavonoid that is naturally found in many fruits and vegetables, and is considered to be a potent antioxidant with several expected health benefits such as anti-inflammatory effects and bone-conserving…
- Trial name
- NCT05371340
- Testing
- Quercetin (500 mg)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kennesaw State University
Sarcopenia, Physical Inactivity
Women in Action: A Multicomponent Intervention for Older Women
"Women in Action" is a quasi-experimental, mixed-methods study evaluating a 16-week multicomponent intervention (supervised strength/aerobic/balance training plus psychoeducational and nutrition-focused behavioral workshops) for…
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Physical Inactivity, Menopause, Healthy Aging
- Trial name
- WIA (NCT07860424)
- Testing
- Multicomponent exercise, nutrition, and psychoeducational program
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 214 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Oviedo
The Impact of Extreme Physical Exertion on Health, The Impact of Extreme Physical Exertion on Glucose
A Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Assessment of the Impact of Ultramarathons on the Health of Middle-aged and Older Amateur Runners - SUPERMARATON 2025 Project
The "Supermarathon 2025" study was designed as a prospective, interdisciplinary field study to assess the impact of extreme physical exertion, such as a 100-kilometer ultramarathon, on the health of individuals aged ≥ 45 years.
- Conditions
- The Impact of Extreme Physical Exertion on Health, The Impact of Extreme Physical Exertion on Glucose, The Impact of Extreme Physical Exertion on Respiratory System, The Impact of Extreme Physical Exertion on Joints and Muscles
- Trial name
- NCT07451717
- Testing
- Blood and urine analysis
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Gdansk
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
Cognitive Change, Beta-Thalassemia
Assessment of Cognitive Function, Fatigue and Health Related Quality of Life in Children With Beta Thalassemia
This study aims to: Assess the cognitive function in children with beta thalassemia Evaluate the fatigue in beta thalassemic children Assess the health related quality of life measures in children with beta thalassemia.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Change, Beta-Thalassemia, Fatigue, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT05469230
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 168 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Energy Balance, Physical Activity Level
Effects of Breaking Sitting on Human Behaviour and Metabolic Health
This study primarily aimed to investigate effects of breaking up prolonged sitting with intermittent brisk walking in healthy young individuals on (1) post-trial human behaviours including energy intake and physical activity…
- Conditions
- Energy Balance, Physical Activity Level, Cognition, Metabolic Health
- Trial name
- NCT05911490
- Testing
- Prolonged sitting, Breaking prolonged sitting
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan Normal University
Obesity
Mobility & Vitality Lifestyle Program
MOVE UP is a weight management program for adults 60-75 in community settings led by trained community health workers.
- Trial name
- MOVE UP (NCT02657239)
- Testing
- MOVE UP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 303 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Sarcopenic Obesity
Nutritional Strategies for Metabolic Health in Aging
Sarcopenic obesity in older individuals presents a clinical conundrum without an effective therapeutic strategy. This study will determine the impact of precision amino acid delivery as part of a meal replacement (EMR) during…
- Trial name
- NSMH (NCT04282603)
- Testing
- Weight Loss and Weight Maintenance
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alaska Fairbanks
Cognitive Symptom, Depression
Psychotropic Drug Use in the Elderly Living in Nursing Homes and the Influence of a Structured Drug Review
The overall aim of this study is to explore if a structured drug review will change clinical symptoms and the psychotropic drugs prescription rate in the elderly living in nursing homes (participants of the study).
- Conditions
- Cognitive Symptom, Depression, Anxiety, Neuropsychiatric Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03736577
- Testing
- Drug reviews with NorGeP-NH
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 224 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ostfold Hospital Trust
Virtual Reality Therapy
Effects of VR-Based Exergames on Physical and Cognitive Health in Sedentary Workers
Sedentary behavior in the workplace is associated with declines in both physical and cognitive health. Traditional exercise programs are often difficult to sustain among workplace employees, leading to an increased interest in…
- Trial name
- VR-Exergame (NCT07192562)
- Testing
- Virtual Reality-Based Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Health-Related Quality of Life, Physical Activity
Prosocial Behavior and Exercise Among Older Adults
The purpose of this study is to compare two exercise programs to determine how well they help older adults make exercise a regular habit after 9 months.
- Conditions
- Health-Related Quality of Life, Physical Activity, Physical Function
- Trial name
- NCT00747019
- Testing
- Prosocial Behavior Physical Activity (PBPA), Physical Exercise (PE)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Health Behavior
Effect of Strength Training and Whole Body Vibration in Healthy Elderly
Quality of Life (Qol) is a complex concept which relates to the perception of subjective satisfaction, especially in elderly population.
- Trial name
- NCT01526109
- Testing
- Strength training group, Control group, Whole-body vibration training group
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Gama Filho
High-Intensity Interval Training, Body Composition
Hybrid Exercise Training for Health, Performance and Well-Being (DoIT II)
Observing a lack of research investigating the chronic physiological and psychological responses to this type of exercise training the aim of this study is to investigate the optimal training configurations of DoIT to produce…
- Conditions
- High-Intensity Interval Training, Body Composition, Performance, Habitual Physical Activity
- Trial name
- NCT03759951
- Testing
- DoIT-1, DoIT-2, DoIT-3
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Thessaly
Obesity, Sarcopenia
Chrono-restricted Diet and Physical Activity as a New Preventive Strategy for Sarcopenia in Postmenopausal Women With Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes
The aim of TIMEDIAB is to demonstrate that early TRE (eTRE) combined to late (afternoon) exercise will outperform eTRE combined to morning exercise on muscle function as primary endpoint, and glucose homeostasis as secondary…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Sarcopenia, Post Menopause, Type 2 Diabetes
- Trial name
- TIMEDIAB (NCT07075133)
- Testing
- Antidiabetic diet (control), eTRE diet, Physical activity in the morning
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Toulouse
Aged
Benefits of Online Mahjong by Older Adults
This study aims to examine the clinical efficacy of online Mahjong in improving physical health, cognitive performance, happiness, laboratory biomarkers, and structural brain imaging (magnetic resonance imaging, MRI) by a…
- Trial name
- NCT05808426
- Testing
- Bonus Winner Mahjong
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Health and Wellness
Wellness Program Participation and Changes in Health and Quality of Life in Adults and Children
The goal of this observational study is to learn how health and quality of life change over time in adults and children aged 2 years and older.
- Trial name
- NCT07832981
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr. Goodenowe Research LLC
Joint Health
A Decentralized Clinical Study Evaluating the Effectiveness of Two Different Doses of MyCondro™ on Physical Mobility and Joint Health
This study evaluates the effect of two different doses of a consumer-grade product, MyCondro™, on individuals experiencing mobility issues related to knee osteoarthritis.
- Trial name
- NCT07493239
- Testing
- MyCondro 300mg, MyCondro 600mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lesaffre International
Dehydrated, Water-Electrolyte Imbalance, Malnutrition, Dehydration (Physiology)
Effects of Increased Water Intake on Hormonal Response, Hydration Status, and Physical Function in Low-drinking Older Adults
DrinkAge is a randomized controlled trial investigating whether increasing daily water intake can improve hydration and health-related outcomes in adults aged 60 years or older who habitually drink relatively little water.
- Trial name
- DrinkAge (NCT07892742)
- Testing
- Water
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Polytechnic University of Santarém