HEALTHY AGING

This study compares two balance-training programs for older adults: interactive video games (exergaming) using Xbox Kinect and the standard Otago exercise program. Thirty-six adults aged 55 and older will participate in 6 weeks of supervised sessions. The goal is to see which app…

This study explores whether regular heat therapy (like using a sauna) can improve how the body and brain handle sugar in healthy older adults at risk for Alzheimer's. Researchers will measure blood sugar control and brain energy use in 60 volunteers aged 65 and older. The goal is…

This study looks at whether a special resistance training program (called RESID) can help adults with Down syndrome age better. 36 adults aged 20-45 with mild to moderate intellectual disability will take part. Researchers will measure memory, strength, mobility, and well-being t…

This study explores whether a noninvasive technique called transcranial focused ultrasound (tFUS) can improve memory by stimulating the hippocampus, a brain region key for memory. Researchers will test this in 25 people aged 50-85 with mild memory problems or healthy aging. The g…

This study looks at how different exercise programs affect thinking skills and brain structure in healthy adults aged 65 to 80. Researchers will measure changes in memory, attention, and brain volume over 12 months. The goal is to understand which types of exercise best support b…

This study looks at how your body's daily rhythms (chronobiome) change with age and sex. Researchers will analyze blood samples from 48 healthy adults—young (18-30) and older (55-75)—to find differences in proteins. No treatment is given; the goal is simply to learn more about ho…

This study follows 500 adults aged 50 and older in the Washington, D.C. area for up to 5 years. Participants receive a personalized 'Health Passport' with tips to manage risks for Alzheimer's, heart disease, and frailty. The goal is to see how these recommendations affect health …

This study looks at how different types of stimulating activities might improve thinking skills in healthy adults over 65. Researchers will measure memory, attention, and problem-solving using computer tests. The goal is to understand if the brain can stay flexible and adapt even…

This study looks at how walking with special visual patterns can change the way the brain controls movement in healthy older adults. Researchers will measure brain activity and walking patterns before, right after, and one month after training. The goal is to understand how the b…

This study aimed to see if personalized brain stimulation could improve working memory in healthy adults aged 50-85. Researchers planned to test different stimulation settings and measure brain activity changes. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, …

This study aims to see if a new formula can accurately predict a person's maximum strength without them having to lift their heaviest weight. Researchers will test 120 healthy adults, both young (18-35) and older (60-85), using leg press exercises. The goal is to make strength te…