Clinical trials: Mobility and Independence
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), Rod Cone Dystrophy
Brain Stimulation Effects on Orientation and Mobility Skills in Adults With Vision Impairment
This pilot clinical trial evaluates whether non-invasive brain stimulation improves the orientation and mobility (O\&M) skills of individuals with constricted visual fields in both eyes. The study is composed of three visits.
- Conditions
- Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), Rod Cone Dystrophy, Visually Impaired Persons, Peripheral Visual Field Defect of Both Eyes
- Trial name
- NCT07341763
- Testing
- Active hf-tRNS.
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Waterloo
Post Mastectomy, Postmastectomy Pain
Comparative Effects of Isometrics Versus Range of Motion Exercises on Pain, Mobility and Functional Independence in Post-Mastectomy Patients
The aim of study was to investigate the comparative effectiveness of Isometrics versus Range of Motion (ROM) Exercises on Pain, Mobility and Functional Independence post-mastectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT07043959
- Testing
- Isometrics Exercise, Range of Motion Exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Faisalabad
Mobility Limitation
REACH Pilot Study (Rehabilitation Enhancing Aging Through Connected Health)
Rehabilitation Enhancing Aging through Connected Health, REACH, is designed to evaluate the benefits of a novel rehabilitative care program on physical function utilizing mobile health technology to deliver patient centered care…
- Trial name
- REACH (NCT02580409)
- Testing
- Exercise Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Myocardial Infarction, Stroke
Women's Health Initiative Strong and Healthy Study
The WHISH trial applies state-of-the science behavioral principles and currently available technologies to deliver a physical activity intervention without face-to-face contact to ~25,000 older U.S. women expected to consent.
- Conditions
- Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, Cardiovascular Mortality, Hip Fractures
- Trial name
- WHISH (NCT02425345)
- Testing
- Physical Activity
- Volunteers
- 49,331 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Stroke, Hemiplegia
Visual and Auditory Electromyography Biofeedback Among Stroke Patients
Stroke commonly results in impairments of balance, mobility, and lower extremity motor function that limit independence in daily activities.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Hemiplegia, Stroke Rehabilitation
- Trial name
- NCT07710937
- Testing
- Visual Electromyography Biofeedback, Auditory Electromyography Biofeedback, Conventional Physiotherapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Healthy
Feasibility Clinical Study of NLA Tool-US
The study is to evaluate the feasibility of the NLA tool, a combined assessment of nutritional and physical functional status, to provide personalized advice for the independence and mobility of elderly.
- Trial name
- NLA (NCT01995682)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 154 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Société des Produits Nestlé (SPN)
Intensive Care
Mobility, Functional Autonomy and Respiratory Function After Prolonged Stay in Intensive Care Unit
The hospital survival of patients hospitalized after prolonged stay in intensive care unit has improved however there are a loss of functional autonomy and an impaired of peripheral and respiratory muscle performance, what leads…
- Trial name
- MAORI (NCT04319822)
- Testing
- blood sample and muscular biopsy
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Sedentary Lifestyle, Risk of Disability
The LIFE Study - Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders
Based upon promising results from a pilot study among 424 sedentary older adults who were randomized to a physical activity intervention or a successful aging health education intervention, a Phase 3 multi-center randomized…
- Conditions
- Sedentary Lifestyle, Risk of Disability, Aging
- Trial name
- LIFE (NCT01072500)
- Testing
- Physical Activity, Successful Aging
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,635 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Aging, Institutionalized Older Adults
Effects of Exercise, Cognitive Training, and Their Combination in Institutionalized Older Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if physical exercise, cognitive stimulation, or a combination of both can improve mobility, cognitive function, and psychosocial well-being in institutionalized older adults aged 65 and…
- Conditions
- Aging, Institutionalized Older Adults, Cognitive Abilities, Mobility and Independence
- Trial name
- NCT07082504
- Testing
- Physical Exercise Program, Cognitive Stimulation Program, Combined Physical Exercise and Cognitive Stimulation
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- University of Salamanca
Mobility Limitation
Enhancing Independence Using Group-based Community Interventions for Healthy AGing in Elders: the ENGAGE Pilot Study
This study will be conducted to determine the safety and feasibility of translating a physical activity intervention (LIFE Study) into a community setting.
- Trial name
- ENGAGE (NCT03430271)
- Testing
- Physical Activity Intervention, Healthy Aging Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Quality of Life
Low-dose Maximal-intent Versus Controlled-tempo Resistance Training on Quality-of-life in Older Adults
The aims of this study were to: 1. Compare the effects of low-dose Maximal Intent and Controlled Tempo Resistance Training on untrained healthy older adults' quality-of-life, functional capacity, and strength. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT06124911
- Testing
- Leg Press Resistance Training (3x5), Leg Press Resistance Training (5x5)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northumbria University
Down Syndrome
Neurodevelopmental Treatment for Balance and Mobility in Children With Down Syndrome
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) can improve balance, mobility, walking capacity, and functional independence in preschool children with Down syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT07653399
- Testing
- Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Nisantasi University
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
Effects of Electromechanical Gait Trainer in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis is a very disabling disorder in young adult patients leading to an important limitation in daily life activities and social participation.
- Trial name
- NCT01564511
- Testing
- Gait trainer treatment, Conventional treatment
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Universita di Verona
Functionally Limited, Sedentary
The Vitality, Independence, and Vigor in Elders Study I Clinical Trial
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate changes in functional status that result from an Exercise-Nutrition Program (ENP) targeted toward older adults residing at senior housing facilities.
- Trial name
- VIVE-1 (NCT01198886)
- Testing
- Successful Aging Program, Exercise-Nutrition Program
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 121 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Intrinsic Capacity, Frailty
Project ICOPE Brazil: Assessment of Intrinsic Capacity in Brazilian Older Adults
The ICOPE Brazil study aims to understand aging trajectories in Brazil, especially healthy aging trends based on intrinsic capacity, a collective of mental and physical capacities one may have to maintain their functional ability…
- Conditions
- Intrinsic Capacity, Frailty, Aging, Healthy Aging
- Trial name
- ICOPE-BR (NCT06968702)
- Volunteers
- 3,838 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Accidental Falls, Falls
SAFER Karachi - A Fall Prevention Intervention
The goal of this pilot study is to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and short-term effects of a culturally adapted and strengthened fall prevention program in older adults aged 60 years and above living in urban Karachi…
- Conditions
- Accidental Falls, Falls, Falls Injury, Mobility Difficulty
- Trial name
- SAFER (NCT07504237)
- Testing
- Stepping On Fall Prevention Program
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aga Khan University
Mobility Limitation, Physical Activity
PREPA PREvention of Loss of Autonomy
According to several reports, the proportion of people aged 80yrs or older will be doubled within the next 25y, reaching 10% of the global population.
- Trial name
- PREPA (NCT03667664)
- Testing
- Multidimensional assessments, Multicomponent group-based and supervised exercise program, Follow-up at T3 + 6 months and T3 + 12 months
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 530 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Healthy Aging, Mobility Limitation
Power Centering for Seniors
Walking difficulties, mobility decline and falls are prevalent among older adults. The incidence of each of these increases with age and the presence of each can negatively affect the quality of life in older adults.
- Conditions
- Healthy Aging, Mobility Limitation, Walking, Difficulty
- Trial name
- PCS (NCT04861831)
- Testing
- Power Centering for Seniors intervention
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Department of Geriatric Medicine FELIX PLATTER
Fall Prevention, Functional Independence
A Strategy for Fall Prevention in Aging Women
This retrospective study examined the effects of a 12-month training program on physical performance and functional ability in healthy older women.
- Conditions
- Fall Prevention, Functional Independence, Balance Impairment
- Trial name
- STABLE-WOMEN (NCT07481409)
- Testing
- Multicomponent and Stability Exercise Program
- Where
- Serbia
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Novi Sad