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This study looks at two ways to treat atrial fibrillation (a common heart rhythm problem) in people aged 78 and older. One approach uses a procedure called catheter ablation to fix the heart's electrical signals, while the other uses medications to control heart rate or rhythm. R…

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

This study tests whether a drug called esketamine can help prevent confusion and memory problems that sometimes happen after surgery in older adults. The trial will involve 120 people aged 65 to 90 who are having major non-cardiac surgery. Researchers will compare three different…

This study will compare two types of exercise—progressive resistance training and functional training—to see which one better improves balance and reduces fall risk in adults aged 65 and older. About 39 participants will take part in an 8-week program with three sessions per week…

This study looks at whether a 12-week program of exercise and cognitive training can improve thinking, memory, and quality of life in women aged 60 and older. Researchers will compare exercise alone, exercise plus brain games, and a control group. The goal is to find simple, non-…

This study will test whether giving paracetamol (a common painkiller) instead of a strong opioid (sufentanil) can reduce confusion and delirium in elderly patients after non-cardiac surgery. About 1,092 patients aged 60 and older will be randomly assigned to receive either parace…

This study checks if a Turkish version of the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES-8) works well for adults aged 65 and older who have mild cognitive impairment. Researchers will ask 100 participants to take a 15-minute walk and then fill out the scale. They will also retest …

This study will test whether a questionnaire about exercise-related health beliefs, originally designed for adults, works well for people aged 65 and older. Researchers will interview 200 seniors face-to-face to check the scale's accuracy and reliability. The goal is to create a …

This study looks at how hand grip strength changes when the shoulder is in different positions in people aged 65 and older. Researchers will measure grip strength in four shoulder positions using a hand dynamometer. The goal is to understand if position matters for accurate stren…

This study aims to translate the Exergame Enjoyment Questionnaire (EEQ) into Turkish and check if it works well for older adults. Researchers will ask 46 people aged 65 and older who have tried exergames to fill out the survey. The goal is to give doctors and scientists a reliabl…

This study looks at how deep anesthesia affects memory and thinking in older adults (65+) after non-heart surgery. Researchers will give a fixed mix of two anesthetic drugs to 200 participants and check their brain function with a simple test. The goal is to find the best anesthe…

This study looks at people aged 75 and older who visit the emergency department in France. Researchers want to find out which factors best predict whether a patient will be admitted to the hospital. They will test an existing tool called GAPS and also create a new scoring system …

This study looks at how the drug anaprazole sodium is processed by the body and whether it is safe for people with liver or kidney issues, as well as for older adults. About 60 participants will be enrolled to measure drug levels and track any side effects. The goal is to underst…

This study will check if a simple frailty score (ISAR) can predict medication problems in elderly patients visiting the emergency department. Researchers will review the medical records of 300 patients aged 75 and older, looking for inappropriate prescriptions and dangerous drug …

This study will examine PET-CT scan images from 63 patients aged 60 and older who have lymphoma. The goal is to describe the patterns and metabolic activity seen on the scans, which may help doctors better diagnose and predict the course of the disease. No new treatments are bein…

This study looks at whether older adults (70+) with low muscle mass are more likely to have serious bleeding while taking common blood thinners (apixaban or rivaroxaban). Researchers will compare muscle mass in 110 patients who had a bleeding event with those who did not. The goa…