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This study tested whether wearing non-slip socks helps older hospital patients walk better. The researchers planned to include people aged 75 and older who needed physical therapy and had poor footwear. However, only one person joined the study, so it was stopped early. No clear …

This study tested a behavioral program using bright light therapy and sleep coaching to improve sleep and thinking in older adults with mild cognitive impairment or mild Alzheimer's. Only 15 people were enrolled before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if the progr…

This study looks at whether heart cells that age rapidly after a heart attack release harmful proteins that make heart disease worse. Researchers will collect blood and heart tissue samples from people undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery after a recent heart attack or for s…

This observational study aims to understand why older adults lose certain immune cells (T cells) from their nasal passages, which may make them more prone to respiratory infections. Researchers will compare young adults (18-30), healthy older adults (65+), and frail older adults …

This early-phase study aimed to measure how a standardized ashwagandha supplement is absorbed and tolerated in healthy adults aged 65 and older. Eleven participants took either 240 or 480 mg of the supplement, and researchers tracked levels of active compounds in the blood over 4…

This study explored whether a non-invasive technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) could improve memory in healthy older adults and those with mild memory problems due to Alzheimer's. Researchers used TMS to stimulate brain networks linked to memory and measured …

This study aimed to see if spraying water on the body could help older adults with COPD stay cool during heat waves. Researchers planned to measure body temperature and lung function in a climate chamber. However, only one person took part before the study was stopped, so no mean…