Clinical trials: Cognition Disorders in Old Age
Osteoporosis, Cognitive Decline
Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid Supplementation for Preventing Fractures in Elderly People
It is hypothesized that vitamin B12 and folic acid supplementation reduces the number of incident fractures. The proposed study, a randomized placebo-controlled intervention trial, compares daily supplementation with folic acid…
- Trial name
- B-PROOF (NCT00696514)
- Testing
- Vitamin B12, folic acid, Vitamin D3
- Where
- 3 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wageningen University
Dementia, Cognitive Impairment
Prevalence and Recognition of Geriatric Syndrome in Outpatient Clinic at Srinagarind Hospital
The purpose of this study is to collect the prevalence of geriatric syndrome, which is recognized by an internist, and to compare the data based on the comprehensive geriatric assessment by a geriatrician.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Cognitive Impairment, Depression, Urinary Incontinence
- Trial name
- NCT00892086
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Khon Kaen University
Major Depression, Dementia
Neurocognitive Outcomes of Depression in the Elderly
Late-life depression (LLD) and cognitive impairment (CI) are significant public health problems among older adults, and their co-occurrence markedly increases disease burden and dementia risk.
- Trial name
- NCODE (NCT00570583)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 795 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Delirium in Old Age, Delirium of Mixed Origin
Music Therapy as a Treatment for Delirium in Acutely Hospitalized Older Patients
The purpose of this study is to assess feasibility and potential effectiveness of two different music interventions for managing delirium symptoms in acute geriatric patients.
- Conditions
- Delirium in Old Age, Delirium of Mixed Origin, Delirium Superimposed on Dementia, Delirium Confusional State
- Trial name
- NCT05398211
- Testing
- Preferred Recorded Music (PRM), Preferred Live Music (PLM)
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Elective Surgery, Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
Effect Of Aspirin Preoperative on Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction In Elderly Patients Undergoing Knee Arthroplasty
Studies have shown that the lifetime risk of developing symptomatic knee osteoarthritis is 40% in men and 47% in women; and the risk can be increased to 60% when the patient's BMI reaches 30 kg/m2.
- Conditions
- Elective Surgery, Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction, Knee Arthroplasty
- Trial name
- NCT04225702
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 220 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xuzhou Medical University
Cognition Disorders in Old Age, Cognitive and Behavioral Impairment
Evaluation of the Effect of L-Arginine on the Cognitive Function in Geriatric Patients
This study aims to evaluate the effect of L-arginine supplementation on cognitive function in geriatric patients. Eligible participants will receive either L-arginine (6 grams once daily) or placebo, and their cognitive…
- Trial name
- NCT07338682
- Testing
- L-Arginine
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- German University in Cairo
Dementia, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Effectiveness of Strength-based Intervention for Elderly With Dementia Living in the Community
In the realm of dementia care, the imperative to intervene at the earliest stages of cognitive decline is paramount. Recognizing this pivotal moment, the development of innovative and effective interventions becomes imperative in…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Caregiver, Dementia Alzheimer Type
- Trial name
- STRENGTH-B (NCT07037550)
- Testing
- Strength-based intervention
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 272 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Geriatric, Kinesiophobia
The Effect of Exergame Games on Geriatric Individuals With Kinesiophobia
The study included 15 geriatric individuals over the age of 65 staying in Kızılay Zeynep Nedim Oyvar Nursing Home and Elderly Nursing Home.
- Trial name
- NCT05993624
- Testing
- virtual reality
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Emergence Delirium, Perioperative Neurocognitive Disorder
Quantitative Neurofeedback Techniques for Treating Perioperative Cognitive Disorders in Elderly Patients
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if quantitative measurement of brain and neurofeedback intervention techniques works to prevent perioperative neurocognitive deficits in elderly oncology patients who are to undergo…
- Trial name
- NCT06752148
- Testing
- neurofeedback intervention training game
- Volunteers
- 390 people
- Sponsor
- Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Gait Disorders, Neurologic, Gait Disorders in Old Age
ExerG: Video Game-based Physical Cognitive Training for Patients: a Usability Study
Video game-based training programs, in the following referred to as "exergames" are an innovative digital training approach to simultaneously train physical and cognitive functions and increase training motivation for various…
- Conditions
- Gait Disorders, Neurologic, Gait Disorders in Old Age, Gait Disorder, Sensorimotor, Balance; Distorted
- Trial name
- ExerGetic (NCT05967078)
- Testing
- ExerG
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Frank Behrendt
Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
Implementation of a Cognitive Training Program to Reduce the Risk of Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
Background: The postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a frequent complication, often underestimated and leads to a negative impact on the quality of life for patients and their families.
- Trial name
- NCT03620968
- Testing
- cognitive training
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 225 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centro Medico Teknon
Alzheimer's Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Effectiveness of a Brain-Computer Interface Based System for Cognitive Enhancement in the Normal Elderly
The primary objective is to examine the efficacy of 8-weeks of a locally developed brain-computer interface based system (BrainpalTM)intervention for improving attention and memory in normal elderly.
- Conditions
- Alzheimer's Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Age-Related Cognitive Decline, Dementia
- Trial name
- 3ECog (NCT01661894)
- Testing
- BrainPalTM
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School
Parkinson's Disease
Exercise, Brain Imaging, Cognition, and Gait in Parkinsonism
There is emerging research detailing the relationship between balance/gait/falls and cognition. Imaging studies also suggest a link between structural and functional changes in the frontal lobe (a region commonly associated with…
- Trial name
- EEforPD (NCT02231073)
- Testing
- Exercise and Education for Parkinson's Disease
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 94 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Mild Cognitive Impairment
The Relationship Between Metamemory and Memory in Old Age
The purpose of this research is to explore the relationship of metamemory and memory of elders and to evaluate the effectiveness of a metamemory cognitive intervention on elders with mild cognitive impairment and low memory…
- Trial name
- M&Mresearch (NCT02113345)
- Testing
- Metamemory Cognitive Intervention
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Post-Operative Confusion, Long Term Adverse Effects
Depth of Anaesthesia and Long-term Survival: The Balanced Anaesthesia Follow-up Study
Anaesthetic depth and complications after major surgery: an international, randomised controlled trial - The BALANCED trial. In this large, international, randomised controlled trial that enrolled patients aged 60 years and over…
- Conditions
- Post-Operative Confusion, Long Term Adverse Effects, Surgery--Complications, Cognitive Dysfunction, Postoperative
- Trial name
- BALANCEDLT (NCT04965324)
- Testing
- Anaesthesia Depth
- Where
- New Zealand
- Volunteers
- 6,644 people
- Sponsor
- Auckland City Hospital
Dementia, Neurocognitive Disorders
Effect of Individual Reminiscence Therapy in the Elderly People With Neurocognitive Disorders
This research aims to evaluate the ability of individual reminiscence therapy (RT), using a simple reminiscence format, to improve the overall cognitive function, memory, emotional status and quality of life (QoL) of older adults…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Neurocognitive Disorders, Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT04658394
- Testing
- Reminiscence therapy
- Where
- 13 sites in Portugal
- Volunteers
- 122 people
- Sponsor
- Rsocialform - Geriatria, Lda
Cognitive Dysfunction, Motor Skills Disorders
Impact of Sociodemographic, Psychological, and Quality of Life Factors on Dual-Task Performance in Elderly Iraqis
This study investigates the impact of sociodemographic, psychological, and quality of life factors on dual-task performance in elderly individuals living in Iraq.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Dysfunction, Motor Skills Disorders, Aging
- Trial name
- SociQ-DT (NCT06476561)
- Testing
- - Sociodemographic Assessment - Psychological Assessment - Quality of Life Assessment - D
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 384 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Çankırı Karatekin University
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Moderate Cognitive Impairment
Comparative Effects of Integrated Versus Sequential Approaches to Dual-Task Training in Elderly With Mild to Moderate Cognitive Impairment
Mild and Moderate cognitive impairment is a condition characterized by a noticeable decline in cognitive abilities, including memory and thinking skills, which is greater than expected for an individual's age but does not…
- Trial name
- nill (NCT07775079)
- Testing
- Integrated Dual-Task Training, Sequential Dual-Task Training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University
Depression in Old Age
Fitness for Brain Optimization for Late-Life Depression
Cognitive impairment and brain abnormalities are common and persist after depression remission in those with Late Life Depression (LLD), compounding dementia risk in both individuals with acute and remitted LLD (rLLD).
- Trial name
- FIT BOLD (NCT04670510)
- Testing
- On-site AE, At-home AE, Social Engagement (SE)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Cognitive Dysfunction
Ketamine vs Midazolam on Cognitive Function in Elderly in Elective Surgery Three-Months Postoperatively (ketaminvsMDZ)
Deterioration of posoperative cognitive function (DCPO) is an intermediate state between normal cognitive aging and dementia, defined as a cognitive alteration greater than expected for the patient's age and educational level…
- Trial name
- ketaminvsMDZ (NCT04134052)
- Testing
- ketamine sedation versus midazolam sedation
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Colima