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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 aims to fix the heart's electrical signals. The other is medication to control heart rate or rhythm…

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 looks at how PET-CT scans can help doctors see and understand lymphoma in people aged 60 and older. Researchers will examine the scan images to find patterns that could lead to more accurate diagnosis and better predictions of how the disease will progress. The study i…

This study looks at whether giving older patients (60+) a common pain reliever (paracetamol and mannitol 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 …

This study looks at whether physical exercise, cognitive training (like brain games), or a combination of both can help older women maintain their thinking skills and quality of life. Researchers will enroll 124 women aged 60 and older. Participants will be assigned to different …

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. About 39 participants will do one of the two programs for 8 weeks. The goal is to find a safe,…

This study tests three different doses of esketamine (a type of anesthetic) to see if it can prevent confusion and memory problems in older adults after major non-cardiac surgery. 120 patients aged 65-90 will receive one of three doses during and after surgery. The goal is to fin…

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 checks if a new questionnaire, called the Exercise Health Beliefs Attitude Scale, works well for people aged 65 and older. Researchers will ask 200 older adults about their views on exercise and compare the results with their physical activity levels. The goal is to ma…

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 whether older adults (70+) with less muscle mass have a higher chance of serious bleeding while taking common blood thinners. Researchers will compare muscle measurements and nutrition status between those who had a bleeding event and those who did not. The go…

This study looks at how the body handles anaprazole sodium in people with liver or kidney issues and in older adults. Researchers will measure drug levels and track side effects in 60 participants. The goal is to understand safety and dosing for these special groups.

This study looks at whether a simple frailty screening tool (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 to see if those with higher frailty scores are m…

This study aims to see if the Turkish version of the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES-8) is a valid and reliable tool for adults aged 65 and older who have mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Researchers will ask 100 participants to fill out the scale along with other questi…

This study is adapting a questionnaire called the Exergame Enjoyment Questionnaire (EEQ) into Turkish to see if it works well for older adults aged 65 and up. Researchers will ask 46 seniors who have tried exercise video games to fill out the survey, then check if the questions a…

This study looks at how hand grip strength changes when older adults hold their arm in different positions. Researchers will measure grip strength in 40 volunteers aged 65 and older using a hand dynamometer. The goal is to understand if arm position affects grip strength readings…