Clinical trials: Neurocognitive Function of Elderly Patients, active
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
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
Thoracic Anesthesia, Geriatric Anesthesia
The Effect of Single Lung Ventilation Duration and Intraoperative Brain Oxygenation on Cognitive Function and Postoperative Pain in Geriatric Patients
One lung ventilation (OLV) is commonly used in thoracic surgery. Although the lack of ventilation of the lung in the surgical area (independent lung) during OLV redirects pulmonary blood flow to the dependent lung, shunt…
- Conditions
- Thoracic Anesthesia, Geriatric Anesthesia, One Lung Ventillation (OLV), POCD - Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT07339124
- Testing
- Cognitive Remediation, Pain Medicine
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Ataturk Sanatorium Training and Research Hospital
Cognitive Impairment, Balance Changes
LSVT Big and Dual Task Training in Cognitive Impaired Patients
The goal of this study ifs to determine the comparative effects of Lee Silverman voice treatment Big and dual task training on balance, cognition and functional mobility in older adults with cognitive impairment.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Impairment, Balance Changes, Cognition Disorders in Old Age, Functional Mobility
- Trial name
- NCT06927362
- Testing
- Lee Silverman treatment big, Dual task training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
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
Neurodegenerative Diseases, Cognition Disorders in Old Age
Probiotics in Mild Alzheimer's Disease
The main objective is to investigate whether administration of probiotics to patients with mild Alzheimer's Disease (AD) reduces neuroinflammation, improves cognitive function and modifies neurophysiological measures, compared to…
- Trial name
- NCT06181513
- Testing
- Probiotic Blend Capsule
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nicosia
Postoperative Delirium (POD), Cerebral Small Vessel Diseases
Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial of VR Cognitive Training in Reducing Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Patients With Cerebral Small Vessel Disease Undergoing Non-Cardiac Surgery
This clinical study investigates whether virtual reality (VR)-based cognitive training can help prevent postoperative delirium (POD) in elderly non-cardiac patients with pre-existing cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD).
- Trial name
- NCT06999668
- Testing
- Virtual reality cognitive function training, Virtual scene intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 416 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University Third Hospital
Perioperative Neurocognitive Disorders
The Effect of Esketamine on Postoperative Cognitive Function in Elderly Patients Undergoing Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Esketamine is a common anesthetic adjuvant. Previous studies have shown that it may have protective effects on the brain. This study aims to investigate whether esketamine can improve cognitive function recovery in elderly…
- Trial name
- NCT07665099
- Testing
- esketamine, Normal Saline
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Xijing Hospital
Post Operative Delirium
The Effect of Exercise-Induced Irisin on Brain Function and Postoperative Delirium in Older Adults
The goal of this observational study is to learn how exercise-induced irisin protects the brain. It also explores irisin's effect on postoperative delirium (POD) in older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07424170
- Testing
- Preoperative physical activity level
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peking University People's Hospital
Anesthesia, Hip Fractures
Anesthesia and Perioperative Neurocognitive Disorders in the Elderly Patients Undergoing Hip Fracture Surgery Platform Trial (ANDES Platform Trial)
The ANDES Platform Trial is a pragmatic, multicenter, adaptive randomized controlled platform trial in patients aged 65 years or older undergoing surgery for hip fracture.
- Conditions
- Anesthesia, Hip Fractures, Dementia, Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- ANDES platform (NCT06452147)
- Testing
- Nerve block, Standard anesthesia care, Bupivacaine liposome
- Where
- 13 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 1,860 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University
Geriatric Patient Care Improvement, Postoperative Delirium (POD)
The Effects of Anesthesia Depth Monitoring on Postoperative Recovery and Cognitive Functions in the Geriatric Patient Population
This study will be conducted on patients aged 65 and older scheduled for surgery due to lumbar or cervical disc herniation. General anesthesia is routinely used for these types of surgeries in the hospital.
- Conditions
- Geriatric Patient Care Improvement, Postoperative Delirium (POD), Burst Suppression
- Trial name
- NCT06844279
- Testing
- Control Group: Standard Hemodynamic Monitoring, Processed Electroencephalogram (BIS Index), Processed Electroencephalogram (DSA Mode)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Aslıhan Güleç
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Validation of Population Characteristics and Dosage Prescriptions for Cognitive Function Intervention Benefits of Different Doses of Tai Chi in Elderly Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Real-World Cross-Sectional Study
This is a companion real-world external validation study of two pre-registered parent randomized controlled trials (RCTs, protocol IDs: FujianUTCM-1 and FujianUTCM-2).
- Trial name
- NCT07608510
- Testing
- 24-form Simplified Tai Chi (Observational Behavioral Exposure)
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Lidian Chen
PND, POCD - Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
Effects of Ciprofol on Perioperative Neurocognitive Function in Elderly Patients Undergoing Daytime Surgery
As life expectancy increases, the rate of disability among elderly individuals is also rising. Elderly patients undergoing home-based rehabilitation after surgery without medical supervision may experience complications and…
- Trial name
- NCT07895407
- Testing
- Ciprofol, propofol
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 148 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Effect of a Probiotic Formula in Mild Cognitive Impairement
Mild cognitive impairment is currently one of the most relevant social challenges, as its prevalence is expected to increase and it is associated with a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia.
- Trial name
- PROBIOMIND (NCT06670807)
- Testing
- Probiotic Arm
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Cerebral Small Vessel Disease, Postoperative Cognitive Function
VR Training to Improve Postoperative Cognitive Function in Elderly Patients With Cerebral Small Vessel Disease Undergoing Non-Cardiac Surgery
This clinical study aims to investigate whether virtual reality (VR)-based cognitive training can help improve postoperative cognitive function in elderly non-cardiac surgery patients with pre-existing cerebral small vessel…
- Trial name
- NCT07370844
- Testing
- Virtual reality cognitive function training, Virtual scene intervention
- Where
- 3 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University Third Hospital
Remimazolam Besylate, Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
The Impact of Remimazolam Tosilate on Oxygenation and Postoperative Cognitive Function in Elderly Patients Undergoing Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Background: During thoracoscopic lobectomy in elderly patients, one-lung ventilation (OLV) is a common procedure. However, this process is prone to cause hypoxemia and postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD), which seriously…
- Conditions
- Remimazolam Besylate, Thoracoscopic Lobectomy, Oxygenation, Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT07086911
- Testing
- Remimazolam, Propofol
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Jinqiao Qian
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