Clinical trials: Hospitalized Elderly, active
Nursing Home Care, Hospitalisation Prevention
Mobile Geriatric Unit (MGU) to Reduce Hospitalisations in Nursing Home Residents
This prospective observational before-after study evaluates the impact of a Mobile Geriatric Unit (MGU) on hospitalisation rates among nursing home residents.
- Trial name
- MGU (NCT07634757)
- Testing
- Mobile Geriatric Unit (MGU)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 4,907 people
- Sponsor
- Universität des Saarlandes
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
Acute Heart Failure (AHF)
Early Gliflozin for Elderly Patients With Acute Decompensated Heart Failure in the Emergency Department
Background: SGLT2 inhibitors reduce CHF morbidity/mortality but are underutilized in elderly patients with acute decompensated CHF (ADCHF) admitted outside cardiology departments.
- Trial name
- GlifloFastER (NCT07392788)
- Testing
- Early initiation of dapagliflozin 10mg daily within 24h of emergency department admission, Telephone follow-up by cardiac nurse practitioner at 1 month, Standard acute decompensated heart failure care
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon
LTC-to-hospital Transfer Decision-making
Evaluation of the STEP Intervention for Long-Term Care Residents Facing Hospital Transfer Decisions
This trial will evaluate whether the Supporting Transitions and Empowering Preferences (STEP) toolkit can improve decision-making about hospital transfers in long-term care residents and their substitute decision-makers and…
- Trial name
- STEP (NCT07153341)
- Testing
- STEP Decision Support Toolkit
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Bruyère Health Research Institute.
Dementia, Cognitive Dysfunction ( MMSE < 24 )
Animal-Assisted Therapy Combined With Standard Rehabilitation for Motor Recovery in Dementia Patients in a Medical and Rehabilitation Care Unit
The goal of this randomized study is to find out if animal-assisted therapy (AAT) - a structured program where trained animals take part in care sessions guided by health professionals - can help improve movement abilities in…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Cognitive Dysfunction ( MMSE < 24 ), Motor Skills Disorders
- Trial name
- RéMédi - A (NCT07730983)
- Testing
- Animal-Assisted Therapy, Standard psychomotor rehabilitation
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- LNA SANTE
Discharge Planning, Older Adults (65 Years and Older)
Discharge Recommendations for Older Adults Using Physical Outcome Measure
The aim of this study is to explore if the use of Sit to Stand Test and Gait speed Test could assist physiotherapist with discharge planning decisions for older adults who are admitted to an acute hospital.
- Conditions
- Discharge Planning, Older Adults (65 Years and Older), Acute Hospitalization, OUTCOME MEASURES
- Trial name
- DROP (NCT06903832)
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- National University Hospital, Singapore
Hospital Associated Disability, Immobility
Targeting Muscle Strength Loss Due to Hospitalization in Older Adults by Blood-flow Restriction Combined With an Electromyography-driven Serious Game.
This study investigates a new training method designed to help older adults preserve their muscle strength during hospitalization.
- Conditions
- Hospital Associated Disability, Immobility, Older Adults (65 Years and Older)
- Trial name
- GHOSTLY+ (NCT07294131)
- Testing
- Gamified isometric strength training with blood flow restriction, Standard Physiotherapy
- Where
- 3 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Sarcopenia in Elderly, Hospital Associated Disability
Preventing Hospital Associated Disability in Older Patients: Individualized Nutrition and Exercise Strategy
Aproximately a third of persons older than 70 years lose physical function and ability to take care of themselves during a stay at a hospital. This is associated to an increased risk of readmission and mortality.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia in Elderly, Hospital Associated Disability, Malnutrition Elderly, Physical Function
- Trial name
- PrevHAD RCT (NCT07373587)
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 360 people
- Sponsor
- Bispebjerg Hospital
Suicidal Ideation and Behavior, Psychiatric Hospitalization
Trauma Exposure and Suicidal Behaviors in Adolescents Aged 11-17 Hospitalized in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
It is a comparative monocentric study with longitudinal follow-up at 6 months in adolescents aged between 11 years and 17 years inclusive admitted to complete hospitalization either for suicidal behaviors or for other psychiatric…
- Trial name
- ATTAQ (NCT07430566)
- Testing
- Blood samples, genetic analysis, Questionnaires and scales
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Heart Valve Diseases, Moderate to Severe Valve Disease in the Elderly
China Elderly Valve Disease Study III (China-DVD3 Study)
This study aims to conduct a second round of multicenter, prospective registry research targeting elderly patients with valvular heart disease, to understand the current status of interventions for patients with valvular heart…
- Trial name
- NCT07816146
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 6,612 people
- Sponsor
- Yongjian Wu, MD, PhD
Acute Disease, Old Age
Physical Activity During Hospitalization and Hospital-Associated Disability
This study examines physical activity during and after hospitalization in acutely hospitalized older adults and its association with hospital-associated disability (HAD).
- Conditions
- Acute Disease, Old Age, Geriatric, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- NCT07830381
- Testing
- Physical Activity During and After Hospitalization
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 170 people
- Sponsor
- Hvidovre University Hospital
Subacute Delirium
Nutritional Therapy for Delirium in Elderly Hospitalized Subjects
The investigators have developed a proprietary blend of amino acids that they think will help to prevent or reduce the severity of delirium in older adults (60 years and older) who are hospitalized for certain infections.
- Trial name
- NCT05066503
- Testing
- 260279 active study product
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Community-Acquired Pneumonia, Fraility
Frailty and Outcomes in Older Emergency Department Patients With Pneumonia
Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of infection-related mortality in the older population. Traditional severity scores used in emergency departments, such as the Pneumonia Severity Index (PSI) and CURB-65, primarily focus on…
- Conditions
- Community-Acquired Pneumonia, Fraility, Hospitalizations
- Trial name
- NCT07442656
- Testing
- Clinical frailty scale, Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Ege University
Oncologic Disease
Adapted Physical Activity (APA) Following Hospitalization in Frail Older Adults
To evaluate the effectiveness of an Adapted Physical Activity (APA) program in improving functional capacity and reducing frailty in older adults following hospital discharge.
- Trial name
- NCT07617714
- Testing
- Adapted Physical Activity Program, routine care
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Biobizkaia Health Research Institute
Delirium, Dementia
Delirium and Cognitive Impairment Development in Hospitalized Older Adults Under Isolation Conditions
The goal of this observational study is to examine if older patients who need to be under isolation precautions due to multidrug resistant bacteria or other reasons have an increased risk of suffering from delirium or cognitive…
- Conditions
- Delirium, Dementia, Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- DELiso (NCT07114458)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 404 people
- Sponsor
- Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf
Bronchial Congestion, Airway Clearance Impairment
Bronchial Clearance Carried Out With a Mechanical In-exsufflator vs. a Manual Respiratory Physiotherapy Technique in Hospitalized Elderly People
Everywhere in the world, life expectancy is increasing. Currently, most individuals can expect to live up to 60 years and beyond. In all countries, the number and proportion of older adult in the population are rising.
- Trial name
- INEXPA2 (NCT06730217)
- Testing
- Intervention : mechanical insufflator, Control : standard care
- Where
- 4 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
Acute Respiratory Infection
Expanded Diagnostic Strategy in Older Adults Hospitalized With Community-Acquired Acute Respiratory Infection
This study will evaluate whether an expanded diagnostic strategy can reduce antibiotic use in patients aged 65 years or older who are hospitalized with community-acquired acute respiratory infection, without negatively affecting…
- Trial name
- NeuBluMul (NCT07883902)
- Testing
- Expanded Diagnostic Strategy, Conventional Diagnostic Strategy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 406 people
- Sponsor
- Santiago Lopez Gil
Goals of Care, Patient Preference
Eliciting Informed Goals of Care in Elderly Patients
Patient-centered medical care considers a patient's values and goals for their health and well-being. Healthcare providers use this information to formulate a medical care plan that is aligned with these expectations.
- Conditions
- Goals of Care, Patient Preference, End of Life
- Trial name
- ASKMEGOC (NCT06002113)
- Testing
- GOCD Tool, Usual care
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 1,200 people
- Sponsor
- Royal Victoria Hospital, Canada
Old Age; Atrophy
The Effect of a Combined Personalized Nutritional Intervention and a Personalized Graded Activity Functional Training Program on Physical Performance in Hospitalized Older Patients, Compared to Usual Care
This project aims to improve physical performance in older patients, by offering a personalized combined nutritional intervention with a physical activity training program.
- Trial name
- FITFOOD (NCT05413616)
- Testing
- FITFOOD lifestyle intervention
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- Radboud University Medical Center
Sarcopenia in Elderly
Blood Flow Restriction Training in Acute Geriatric Rehabilitation
Background: Older adults have a reduced ability to build and maintain muscle mass due to age-related changes in the muscular system.
- Trial name
- NCT07291765
- Testing
- Stationary Bike + Blood-Flow-Restriction, Acute geriatric rehabilitation + No additional Intervention
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Bonn