Clinical trials: Functional Aging, open to volunteers
Aging, Fall Risk
Implementation of Routine Walking Speed Measurements in Older Veterans
Walking speed is a powerful predictor of mortality and adverse health consequences (e.g. fall or hospitalization) in older adults.
- Conditions
- Aging, Fall Risk, Mobility Limitation
- Trial name
- NCT07513805
- Testing
- Usual Care, FASTER
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10,500 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Healthy, Stroke
Influence of Brain Oscillation-Dependent TMS on Motor Function
Background: When people have a stroke, they often have difficulty moving their arms and hands. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can improve how well people with and without stroke can move their arms and hands.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Stroke, Normal Physiology, Aging
- Trial name
- NCT03288220
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 114 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Aging, Inflammation
Mitigating Mitochondrial RNA Release During Aging to Control Inflammation and Senescence
The MIRACLE study aims to investigate age-related mitochondrial dysfunction, mitochondrial RNA (mtRNA) release, inflammation, and cellular senescence in adult participants across three age groups.
- Conditions
- Aging, Inflammation, Healthy Ageing
- Trial name
- MIRACLE (NCT07596615)
- Testing
- Skin biopsy and venous blood sampling
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research
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
Biomarkers of B-vitamin Status and Gut Microbiome Composition
Effect of a Food Intervention With a Prebiotic Alone or Combined With B-vitamins on Gut Microbiota Diversity, Inflammation and Mental Health Outcomes in Older Adults (GutFood)
Ageing is associated with changes in gut microbiota composition, increased inflammation, and a greater risk of poor mental health outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT07592975
- Testing
- Inulin and B-vitamins, Inulin
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Ulster
Cognitive Dysfunction, Alzheimer Disease
ALA-enriched Nutrition for Prevention of Cognitive Decline in APOE4 Older Adults
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial will evaluate the effects of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) supplementation on cognitive function, blood-brain barrier integrity, and brain vascular health in older adults…
- Conditions
- Cognitive Dysfunction, Alzheimer Disease, Blood-Brain Barrier, Apolipoprotein E, Deficiency or Defect of
- Trial name
- NCT07392723
- Testing
- Alpha-Linolenic Acid (2.6 g/day)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Michal Schnaider Beeri, Ph.D.
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Cognition
LpD3.5 Intervention Study in Older Adults- LISA-I Trial
This randomized placebo-controlled clinical study, called the LpD3.5 Intervention Study in Older Adults (LISA), aims to evaluate whether a heat-inactivated postbiotic of human origin (LpD3.5) can serve as a non-pharmacological…
- Conditions
- Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Cognition, Brain Aging, Microbiome Dysbiosis
- Trial name
- Postbiotics (NCT07794956)
- Testing
- LpD3.5
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Aging and Exercise Impacts on Glymphatic Function
Aging and Exercise Impacts on Glymphatic Function
This is a prospective, interventional, non-blinded, single center research project that will recruit cognitively unimpaired subjects in the 25-55 year old and 55-75 year old range.
- Trial name
- NCT07775196
- Testing
- Acute Aerobic exercise
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Healthy Aging, Cognition
Effects of Cannabidiol on Memory and Attention in Adults Aged 60-70: A Pilot Study
This pilot study aims to investigate the effects of a single oral dose of cannabidiol (CBD) on memory and attention in healthy adults aged 60 to 70 years.
- Trial name
- CBD-MAP (NCT07910292)
- Testing
- Cannabidiol (CBD)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Silesia
Alzheimer Disease, Old Age; Dementia
Blood Biomarkers for Alzheimer Disease and Neuro-injury to Estimate the Association With Cognitive/Functional Decline and Mortality in a Real-world Population of GERiatric Hospitalized Patients (BAD-GER)
The BAD-GER study is a multicenter, prospective, three-arm observational study serving to validate a prognostic biomarker algorithm for mortality and hospital readmission; this algorithm will be developed through the…
- Trial name
- BAD-GER (NCT07435467)
- Testing
- collection of blood samples
- Where
- 3 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Nazionale di Ricovero e Cura per Anziani
Aging, Postural Balance
Tai Chi Intervention for Balance Function in Older Adults: Predictive and Modifying Roles of Circadian Age
This study investigates the effects of a 12-week Tai Chi intervention on balance function in community-dwelling older adults. Participants are randomly assigned to either a Tai Chi exercise group or a health education control…
- Conditions
- Aging, Postural Balance, Accidental Falls
- Trial name
- NCT07567976
- Testing
- Tai Chi Exercise, Health Education
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zhide Liang
Dementia, Cognitive Function
B-vitamins and Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Biomarkers of Brain Atrophy.
A poor nutrition status is a modifiable risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia. In particular, evidence links low status of certain B-vitamins and ω-3 fatty acids (ω-3 FA) with a greater risk of cognitive decline and…
- Trial name
- BOOMERANG (NCT07312435)
- Testing
- Intervention, Control
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oslo
Age-Related Lung Function Decline
Ongoing Lung Decline With Age Intensified Response
This Phase II, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study will evaluate the effects of fisetin, a senolytic flavonoid compound, on lung function and biomarkers of cellular senescence in older adults aged 60 years…
- Trial name
- OLD AIR (NCT07676435)
- Testing
- Fisetin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Premature Ovarian Insufficiency, Ovarian Reserve Function
Therapeutic Effect of Vitamin C Supplementation in Patients With Ovarian Aging
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if Vitamin C works to improve ovarian reserve in women with ovarian aging. It will also learn about the safety of Vitamin C.
- Trial name
- NCT06794060
- Testing
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
- Volunteers
- 354 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University Third Hospital
Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias, Cognition
Home-Based Brain Stimulation for Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome
The objective of this study is to determine the effects of a 6-month, home-based personalized transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) intervention targeting the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex on cognitive function…
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias, Cognition, Mobility Disability
- Trial name
- TDCS4MCR (NCT06821568)
- Testing
- Personalized Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Israel
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- Hebrew SeniorLife
Community-Dwelling Older Adults, Aging
The Efficacy of a Technology-Assisted Block Training Program on Cognitive Function, Hand Dexterity, and Grip Strength in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Mixed-Methods Research
Block-building activities represent a promising tool for enhancing cognitive and hand function in older adults. When integrated with technological support, they offer personalized training advantages; however, their comprehensive…
- Conditions
- Community-Dwelling Older Adults, Aging, Cognitive Decline, Hand Dexterity
- Trial name
- NCT07315724
- Testing
- Technology-Assisted Block Training Program
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Aging, Hospitalization
Personalized Exercises Program Prescription to Prevent Functional Decline Throughout Older Adults Hospitalization
Bed rest related to hospitalization contributes to the physical decline in capacities of the elderly, the loss of autonomy accelerated in post-hospitalization and the prevalence of the iatrogenic functional decline is about 20 to…
- Trial name
- NCT04078334
- Testing
- MATCH, PATH, PATH 2.0
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Université du Québec a Montréal
Age-related Cognitive Decline
ItaliaN Study With Tailored Multidomain Interventions to Prevent Functional and Cognitive Decline in Community-dwelling Older Adults
The goal of this interventional non-pharmacological study is to investigate the effects of a multi-domain intervention ( "active intervention"), compared to that followed by normal clinical practice ("self-guided intervention")…
- Trial name
- IN TeMPO (NCT06248723)
- Testing
- Nutritional intervention, Physical exercise, Cognitive training
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 1,340 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Milano Bicocca
Lower Urinary Tract Symptom, Voiding Dysfunction
Association Between Qmax/eGFR Ratio and LUTS Severity in Men Over 40
This study will look at how well a measure called the Qmax/eGFR ratio is related to the severity of urination problems in men over the age of 40.
- Conditions
- Lower Urinary Tract Symptom, Voiding Dysfunction, Male Urological Health, Renal Function
- Trial name
- NCT07055425
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Aging
Breaking Sitting with High-intensity Interval Training for Brain Health
This trial will examine whether interrupting 3.5 hours of sitting every 30 min with 6 min high intensity interval training (HIIT) breaks compared to light intensity interval training (LIIT) will improve brain health in…
- Trial name
- HIIT2SITLess (NCT06243016)
- Testing
- High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Breaks to Sitting, Light-Intensity Interval Training (LIIT) Breaks to Sitting
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign