ELDERLY

This study is testing whether it's safe to stop antibiotics early in elderly patients hospitalized with viral lung infections. Researchers want to see if reducing unnecessary antibiotic use leads to fewer side effects and similar recovery outcomes. The trial involves 256 patients…

This study is testing if using a positive airway pressure (PAP) machine at night helps older veterans who have both chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and obstructive sleep apnea. Researchers want to see if the machine reduces daytime sleepiness, improves sleep quality …

This study is testing whether elderly men with prostate cancer who have been on long-term hormone therapy can safely stop their treatment. Researchers want to see if their bodies remain in a low-testosterone state without the medication, which could reduce side effects and health…

This study is testing a two-part treatment (GI-102 and GIB-7) to see if it can improve signs of aging in the body. It will involve about 15 healthy adults and cancer survivors who will take the treatment or a placebo for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in immune cells, …

This study is testing if the diabetes medication metformin can help control mild memory problems in older adults who are overweight or obese. Researchers will enroll 54 participants aged 60-75 and randomly assign them to receive either metformin plus lifestyle advice or lifestyle…

This study aims to find out which type of flu vaccine works better for older adults with chronic health problems. Researchers will compare a standard flu shot with a newer version that contains an extra ingredient (an adjuvant) designed to boost the immune response. They will tra…

This study tests whether personalized fluid therapy guided by lung water monitoring can prevent kidney damage in elderly patients with existing kidney problems who undergo coronary angiography. Researchers will compare two groups: one receiving standard care and one receiving flu…

This study is testing whether adding gentle, localized muscle vibration to standard rehabilitation can help elderly patients recover faster after hip fracture surgery. Researchers will enroll 25 patients aged 75+ to see if this vibration therapy is practical to use in hospital re…

This study aims to understand why older adults often experience confusion and other complications after surgery. Researchers will follow 1,200 patients aged 65 and over, collecting health information and samples before and after their operations. The goal is to identify risk fact…

This study aims to understand why some older adults benefit more from exercise than others. Researchers will test if personalized exercise plans, based on a person's physical and biological profile, lead to better muscle strength and health compared to standard exercise or no exe…

This study aims to see if a simple blood test and brain scan results can predict which frail, elderly patients who need help with daily activities will visit the emergency room within six months. Researchers will measure a protein linked to Alzheimer's disease in the blood and as…