Clinical trials: Prevention of Cognitive Decline
Total Knee Arthroplasty, Fracture of Head of Femur Articular Displaced
Efficiency of Donepezil in Elderly Patients for Prevention of POCD Dysfunction
Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) occurs mainly in aged patients. POCD may increase the mortality and morbidity. However, the mechanism of POCD is not clear yet and no effective therapy method was proved.
- Conditions
- Total Knee Arthroplasty, Fracture of Head of Femur Articular Displaced, Protrusion of Intervertebral Disc
- Trial name
- NCT04423276
- Testing
- Donepezil
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 360 people
- Sponsor
- RenJi Hospital
Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder
A 12-weeks Study to Evaluate the Dietary Fiber and Probiotics Treatment in Prevention and Intervention of Weight-gain and Cognitive Impairment of Schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorder
In this study, the investigators will evaluate the efficacy, safety and related mechanism of dietary fiber and probiotics alone and in combination as a add-on treatment in improving the antipsychotic induced weight gain, the…
- Trial name
- NCT03379597
- Testing
- Bifico (Live combined bifidobacterium,Lactobacillus and Enterococcus capsules, Oral), Dietary fiber
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- Central South University
Aging, Mortality
Longevity Metrics AI/ML Development Study
This study builds AI models that score diagnostic screening tests, and that predict screening results, clinical judgment, and life expectancy.
- Conditions
- Aging, Mortality, Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Metabolic Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT07808619
- Testing
- AIML scored health screening battery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Longevity Metrics, Inc.
Cognitive Decline, Fall
MOVE for Your MIND
Among the most promising interventions targeting both cognitive and functional decline, is Exercise. However, evidence regarding exercise interventions among seniors with cognitive impairment are inconclusive, likely due to…
- Trial name
- NCT03384602
- Testing
- Dalcroze Eurhythmics Program, home exercise strength program
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 195 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Feasibility Study of 'SuperBrain BOOM' for Mild Cognitive Impairment Patients
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a mobile-based personalized physical activity program called SuperBrain BOOM is safe and works to improve cognitive function, physical performance, mood, and quality of life in…
- Trial name
- SuperBrainBOOM (NCT07101380)
- Testing
- Tablet-based Physical SuperBrain BOOM, Smartphone-based SuperBrain BOOM
- Where
- 4 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Ajou University School of Medicine
Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Early Detection of Neuropathy and Cognitive Impairment Following Treatment for Haematological Malignancies
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a common, but not well understood complication to treatment with chemotherapy.
- Trial name
- NOVIT1 (NCT04393363)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Aalborg University Hospital
Ageing, Frailty
Physiotherapy Interventions on Functional Capacity, Balance and Mental Domains in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial With Two Parallel Groups
This study will investigate whether two different physiotherapy exercise programs can improve physical function, balance and mental well-being in older adults living in the community in Angola.
- Conditions
- Ageing, Frailty, Sarcopenia, Decline, Cognitive
- Trial name
- NCT07424274
- Testing
- Multicomponent Physiotherapy Exercise Program, Reduced Functional Physiotherapy Exercise Program
- Volunteers
- 350 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aveiro University
Delirium, Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
Prevention of Early Postoperative Decline
The purpose of this trial is to determine whether using a brain training program in the time leading up to as well as after heart surgery will reduce confusion and cognitive loss that can occur after surgery.
- Trial name
- PEaPoD (NCT02908464)
- Testing
- Lumosity
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Dementia, Bipolar Disorder (BD)
Lithium for Prevention of Cognitive Declining in Mood Illnesses
INTRODUCTION: Mood disorders, bipolar disorder and recurrent unipolar depression, are among the most common mental health conditions worldwide.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Bipolar Disorder (BD), Depression - Major Depressive Disorder, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
- Trial name
- NCT06662526
- Testing
- Trace lithium dose plus treatment as usual
- Where
- 2 sites in Chile
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chile
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Metformin in Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment
Hyperinsulinemia and type 2 diabetes (T2D) are important potential risk factors for cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease (AD).
- Trial name
- MCI (NCT00620191)
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Brain Neoplasms, Malignant, Brain Neoplasms, Benign
Pioglitazone Hydrochloride in Preventing Radiation-Induced Cognitive Dysfunction in Treating Patients With Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Pioglitazone hydrochloride may be effective treatment for cognitive dysfunction caused by radiation therapy. PURPOSE: This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of pioglitazone hydrochloride in…
- Conditions
- Brain Neoplasms, Malignant, Brain Neoplasms, Benign, Malignant Meningioma, Glioblastoma Multiforme
- Trial name
- NCT01151670
- Testing
- pioglitazone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Cancer, Hospital Acquired Condition
Prevention of Functional and Cognitive Impairment in Hospitalized Oncogeriatric Patients
Hospitalized older patients usually remain bedridden for many hours and this may lead to the appearance of unwanted negative consequences, such as cognitive or physical decline upon discharge.
- Conditions
- Cancer, Hospital Acquired Condition, Debility, Aging
- Trial name
- NCT05424055
- Testing
- Multicomponent exercise
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Fundacion Miguel Servet
Alzheimer Disease (AD)
Daridorexant for Alzheimer Disease Prevention
This study will evaluate whether daridorexant, a DORA sleep medication, can support brain health by promoting the clearance of proteins linked to the development and progression of Alzheimer's disease.
- Trial name
- PAD-DORA (NCT07213349)
- Testing
- Daridorexant 50 mg
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Douglas Mental Health University Institute
Healthy
Effects of Vitamin D3 Supplementation on Cognitive Function in Community Dwelling Older Adults
Ireland is predicted to have the highest older adult population growth of any European Union country. A substantial economic and social challenge of this projected growth is the increased incidence of cognitive impairment and the…
- Trial name
- NCT02804841
- Testing
- Cholecalciferol -Vitamin D3
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Dublin, Trinity College
Cognitive Decline Prevention in Robust Older Adults, Cognitive Decline Prevention in Pre-frail Older Adults
The StayFitLonger Study: an Innovative Computerized Home-based Training to Foster Independent Life at Home
Multimodal training, including physical and cognitive activities, has been associated with a reduction in age-related physical and cognitive decline.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Decline Prevention in Robust Older Adults, Cognitive Decline Prevention in Pre-frail Older Adults, Physical Decline Prevention in Robust Older Adults, Physical Decline Prevention in Pre-frail Older Adults
- Trial name
- SFL (NCT04237519)
- Testing
- SFL training, Active controlled training
- Where
- 4 sites in Belgium, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Lausanne Hospitals
Dementia, Cognitive Decline
Preventing Cognitive Decline: The CITA GO-ON Multi-domain Intervention Study
The GOIZ ZAINDU Gipuzkoa - GO - ON Study is an intervention trial to evaluate the efficacy of dementia prevention strategies in cognitively frail people.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Cognitive Decline, Prevention, Life Style
- Trial name
- CITA GO-ON (NCT04840030)
- Testing
- Multimodal intervention (MM-int)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 1,094 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fundacion CITA-alzheimer
Risk Behavior, Cognitive Decline
Intervention on Modifiable Lifestyle Risk Factors for Dementia Prevention
The overarching aim is to develop and deploy a multidomain intervention delivered on a mobile application to help older adults reduce their risk for dementia by improving a set of modifiable lifestyle risk factors associated with…
- Trial name
- NCT04616794
- Testing
- Cognitive Engagement Group, Physical Activity Group, Diet Group
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- LuciLab
Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
Dexamethasone for the Prevention of Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
This study aims to evaluate the possible effect of dexamethasone on prevention of cognitive dysfunction in the postoperative period of elderly patients undergoing to surgery under general anesthesia.
- Trial name
- NCT01332812
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, control group
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Overweight and/or Obesity, Perimenopausal Women
Effects of a 6-months Fiber- and Polyphenol-rich Diet on Brain Inflammatory Processes in Perimenopausal Women Living With Overweight or Obesity
People living with obesity have a higher risk of late-life cognitive decline and developing dementia. In women, the risk of cognitive decline may further raise during the menopausal transition, a period of substantial hormonal…
- Trial name
- INFLAME (NCT07501377)
- Testing
- Polybiotic dietary intervention
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer Disease
Disease-modifying Properties of Lithium in the Neurobiology of Alzheimer's Disease
Lithium salts have been used for the treatment of psychiatric disorders for over five decades, mostly as a mood-stabilizing drug.
- Trial name
- NCT01055392
- Testing
- Lithium Carbonate
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo