Clinical trials: Cognition Function, active
Endotoxemia, Inflammation
Short-Chain Fatty Acids in Lypopolysaccharide-Induced Inflammation and Executive Function
Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are substances produced by gut bacteria when they ferment dietary fiber. They can act as signals between the gut and the brain and may help regulate the body's immune and stress responses.
- Conditions
- Endotoxemia, Inflammation, Executive Function (Cognition)
- Trial name
- NCT07713641
- Testing
- Short-Chain Fatty Acid Colon-Delivery Capsules, Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Inflamatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis), Inflamatory Bowel Disease
Physical Activity and Fitness in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, is a chronic condition associated not only with intestinal inflammation but also with reduced physical fitness, fatigue, impaired…
- Trial name
- PAFIT-IBD (NCT07484620)
- Testing
- Physical Activity Intervention
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Frailty Syndrome
TrackFrailty Project
The TRACKFRAILTY project aims to answer the following main research questions: i) What is the prevalence of physical frailty in individuals living in residential care facilities (RCF) from Portugal's Cova da Beira subregion…
- Trial name
- TrackFrailty (NCT06812286)
- Testing
- Less-volume, More-volume, Control
- Where
- 6 sites in Portugal
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University of Beira Interior
Post-partum, Women
Creatine for Recovery and Thinking in Mothers
The purpose of this randomized, double-blind, parallel-group trial is to compare the effects of two doses of creatine monohydrate (5 g/day versus 10 g/day) administered for four weeks in postpartum women.
- Trial name
- CREATE-MOM (NCT07795853)
- Testing
- Creatine Monohdyrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Hyperbaric Oxygenation, Cardiorespiratory Fitness
Retrospective Analysis of CPET and Cognitive Tests of Healthy Individuals, Treated With 60 Treatment of HBOT
This retrospective observational study evaluates physiological and cognitive changes following a series of 60 hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) sessions in healthy individuals.
- Conditions
- Hyperbaric Oxygenation, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Cognition
- Trial name
- HBOT (NCT07596641)
- Testing
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy - HBOT
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center
Breast Cancer, Locally Advanced Breast Cancer
Memantine and Exercise to Improve Cognitive Function and Modulate Biological Pathways of Cognitive Decline During Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer
This randomized, placebo-controlled trial aims to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of memantine and the University of Carolina (UNC)'s Get Real \& Heel cancer exercise program (MEM+EX) in addressing…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Locally Advanced Breast Cancer, Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Decline
- Trial name
- NCT06727773
- Testing
- Memantine, Exercise Intervention, Exercise Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Gait, Foot Biomechanics
Gait and Cognitive Function in Relation to Foot Arch Structure in Older Adults
This study aims to investigate the relationship between foot arch structure and spatiotemporal gait parameters and cognitive function in older adults.
- Conditions
- Gait, Foot Biomechanics, Cognitive Function
- Trial name
- NCT07582367
- Testing
- Observational Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Balikesir University
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Gastrointestinal Diseases
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for Patients With Autism Spectrum Disorder.
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of fecal microbiota transplantation on the gastrointestinal symptoms, autistic symptoms and emotional behavior symptoms of patients with autism spectrum disorder, and investigate the…
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Gastrointestinal Diseases, Healthy
- Trial name
- NCT06290258
- Testing
- Fecal microbiota transplantation
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Alzheimer's Disease (AD)
Amyloid-β Clearance Mechanisms in Alzheimer's Disease
The focus of this study is to examine the protein-plaque clearance (Aß) in relation to the blood-brain-barrier, the glymphatic system, brain lymphatic system and enzymatic degradation.
- Trial name
- AmyClearAD (NCT05059158)
- Testing
- positron emission tomography (PET)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Ludwig-Maximilians - University of Munich
Sarcopenia, Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)
Sarcopenia in Gestational Diabetes
Sarcopenia is a syndrome characterized by loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength, and physical performance deterioration. Prevalence of sarcopenia in elderly people is remarkably high (prevalence of about 25% in 60+ years…
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), Pregnancy Complications, Adverse Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes
- Trial name
- SiGnal-D (NCT06876090)
- Testing
- Sarcopenia tests (for muscle mass, muscle function, physical performance), Oral Glucose Tolerance Test, Montreal Cognitive Assessment
- Where
- 3 sites in Austria, Italy
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto di Neuroscienze Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche
Respiratory Tract Infection, Smell Disorder
Longitudinal Deep Phenotyping of Central Mechanisms in Dysosmia: A Pilot Study Using Electrobulbogram (EBG), Functional MRI (fMRI), and Diffusion-Weighted Imaging (DWI)
Background: Loss of the sense of smell can seriously affect a person's quality of life. The ability to smell can be damaged by many factors, including illnesses, injuries, and exposure to toxic chemicals.
- Conditions
- Respiratory Tract Infection, Smell Disorder, Influenza, Rhinosinusitis
- Trial name
- NCT07149428
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Flexibility
Beta-1 Band Functional Connectivity Mediates the Effects of Acute Exercise on Cognitive Flexibility in Older Adults With Cognitive Impairment: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Objective: The effects of different exercise modalities (mind-body, aerobic, and resistance training) on cognitive flexibility and brain functional connectivity in cognitively impaired older adults are unknown, and the…
- Conditions
- Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Flexibility, Brain Functional Connectivity
- Trial name
- NCT07854444
- Testing
- Baduanjin, Brisk walking, Resistance band
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai University of Sport
Epilepsy, Functional Neurological Disorder
EXercise-induced PhysioLogical Adaptations In Neurological Disorders
The goal of this study is to investigate how a one-time exercise session influences different parameters of brain function in people with neurological diseases compared to healthy volunteers.
- Conditions
- Epilepsy, Functional Neurological Disorder, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Dementia
- Trial name
- EXPLAIN (NCT07883720)
- Testing
- Acute Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
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
Schizophrenia, Psychosis
Enhancing Rehabilitation for Veterans With Serious Mental Illness
This study addresses the critical need for innovative therapeutic interventions in Veterans with serious mental illnesses (SMI) receiving care in VA Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Centers (PRRCs).
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Psychosis, Serious Mental Illness, PTSD
- Trial name
- NCT06586164
- Testing
- Targeted Cognitive Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
HomeCare Medication Management for People With Dementia
This study will evaluate whether the HomeCare medication management system can improve medication adherence and related outcomes for adults age 65 and older living with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or related dementias.
- Trial name
- NCT07872072
- Testing
- HomeCare
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- HiDO Technologies
Cancer Related Cognitive Difficulties, Breast Cancer Female
Effects of Chemotherapy on Cognitive Function in Breast Cancer Patients & Non-Cancer Control Subjects With Optional Sub-Study Research Brain MRI
Study is enrolling newly diagnosed breast cancer patients about to start chemotherapy and age-matched control participants. The investigator is trying to better understand the prevalence of cognitive difficulties in cancer…
- Trial name
- NCT03137095
- Testing
- Cognitive testing, Research Brain MRI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Sleep Deprivation
Effects of Non-Invasive Superficial Craniocervical Lymphatic Drainage (NSCLD) on Memory and Cognitive Function in Adults With Sleep Deprivation: A Proof-of-Concept Study
This Effects of Non-Invasive Superficial Craniocervical Lymphatic Drainage (NSCLD) on Memory and Cognitive Function in Adults with Sleep deprivation: A Proof-of-Concept Study aims to investigate the effects of Non-Invasive…
- Trial name
- NSCLD (NCT07084701)
- Testing
- Non-Invasive Superficial Craniocervical Lymphatic Drainage (NSCLD)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tao Liu
Dementia, Alzheimer Disease
Far-Infrared Therapy for the Effect of Alzheimer Disease Dementia
Alzheimer's disease (AD), the most common cause of dementia, is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive decline, including impaired learning ability, memory loss, and behavioral disturbances.
- Trial name
- NCT07672171
- Testing
- Yin Fu Rui De Far-Infrared Radiator
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Juin-Hong Cherng
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Assessing Treatment With High-phenolic EVOO Supplements for Neurovascular Activity
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether the extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) phenolic dietary supplement can improve memory function and modulate biomarkers among individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
- Trial name
- ATHENA (NCT07741773)
- Testing
- EVOO-phenolics dietary supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Augusta University