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This study looks at two common treatments for atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) in people aged 78 and older. One treatment is a procedure called catheter ablation, which targets the heart's faulty electrical signals. The other is medication to control heart rate or rhy…

This study tests if a special liquid called silver diamine fluoride (SDF) can stop tooth decay in elderly people living in nursing homes. Sixty participants will either get SDF or a placebo, and their teeth will be checked after 6 and 12 months. The goal is to see if SDF helps co…

This study looks at how PET-CT scans can help doctors better understand lymphoma in people aged 60 and older. Researchers will examine scan images to find patterns that may improve diagnosis and predict outcomes. The goal is to make care more accurate for this age group.

This study compares two types of exercise—progressive resistance training and functional training—to see which better improves balance and reduces fall risk in adults aged 65 and older. 39 participants will exercise three times a week for 8 weeks. The goal is to find a safe, effe…

This study tests whether a drug called esketamine can reduce confusion and memory problems in older adults after major non-cardiac surgery. Researchers will compare three different doses in 120 patients aged 65 to 90. The goal is to find the dose that best protects brain function…

This study looks at whether giving older patients (60+) a paracetamol injection after non-cardiac surgery can lower their risk of postoperative delirium—a state of sudden confusion. About 1,092 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either paracetamol or a standard opi…

This study looks at whether physical exercise, mental games, or a mix of both can help women aged 60 and older keep their thinking skills sharp. About 124 women will take part, and researchers will measure changes in memory, attention, and quality of life. The goal is to find sim…

This study looks at how the drug anaprazole sodium moves through the body and how safe it is in adults with liver or kidney problems, as well as in older adults. About 60 participants will be enrolled. The goal is to gather information, not to treat any condition.

This study looks at why adults aged 75 and older are admitted to the hospital after visiting the emergency department in France. Researchers will test an existing tool (GAPS) and develop a new one to better predict who needs to stay. The goal is to help doctors make faster, safer…

This study looks at whether a simple frailty score (ISAR) can identify older adults in the emergency department who are at risk for medication problems, like harmful drug interactions or inappropriate prescriptions. Researchers will collect medical data from 300 patients aged 75 …

This study looks at whether older adults (70+) with low muscle mass have a higher risk of bleeding while taking common blood thinners. Researchers will compare muscle mass, sarcopenia, and nutrition between 110 patients who had a bleeding event and those who did not. The goal is …

This study looks at how different depths of anesthesia affect thinking and memory recovery in older adults (65+) after non-heart surgery. Researchers will use a fixed ratio of two common anesthetics to see if a specific depth reduces confusion or memory loss. 200 participants wil…