HEALTHY AGING

This study compares two different exercise programs to see which helps older adults improve their balance and prevent falls. Thirty-six adults aged 55+ will try either interactive video game exercises (exergaming) or a standard balance training program for six weeks. Researchers …

This study is testing a safe, noninvasive brain stimulation technique called focused ultrasound. Researchers aim to see if targeting a key memory area in the brain can improve memory function. The study will enroll 25 older adults, some with early memory concerns and some who are…

This study is testing a special group exercise program designed for adults with Down syndrome. The program uses resistance training (like lifting weights or using resistance bands) to see if it can support brain health and healthy aging. Researchers want to find out if the progra…

This study aimed to test whether a personalized form of gentle electrical brain stimulation could improve working memory in healthy older adults. Researchers planned to compare customized settings for the stimulation against standard settings and a placebo. The trial was withdraw…

This study aims to understand how different types of exercise affect memory and brain health in older adults. Researchers will enroll 280 healthy adults aged 65-80 and assign them to different 26-week exercise programs, including aerobic training, strength training, or a combinat…

This study aims to create a better math formula to estimate a person's maximum lifting strength. It involves 120 young and older adults, both trained and untrained. The goal is to find a safer, easier alternative to the risky and time-consuming 'one-rep max' test, making strength…

This study is investigating whether eating a meal containing peanuts causes less inflammation in the blood after eating compared to a meal high in saturated fat. Researchers are measuring blood markers in 17 older adults with overweight or obesity after they eat each type of meal…

This study aims to understand how vegetarian and plant-based diets affect health as people get older. It will follow 5,000 middle-aged and older volunteers in Taiwan for years, tracking their diet, physical strength, and memory. The goal is to gather evidence to help create bette…

This study aims to understand how our body's natural daily rhythms, known as the 'chronobiome,' differ between healthy men and women, and between younger and older adults. Researchers will monitor 48 healthy participants over time, tracking things like blood pressure and activity…

This study aims to understand how walking with visual cues affects brain activity and movement control in healthy older adults. Researchers will compare different walking training methods to see how they influence brain signals and walking patterns. The study involves 66 particip…

This study aims to understand how different types of environmental stimulation affect brain health and thinking skills in older adults. Researchers are enrolling 72 healthy participants aged 65 and older to measure changes in memory, attention, and brain function. The goal is to …

This study aims to understand how older adults can maintain their health and independence as they age. It will follow 500 adults aged 50 and older in the Washington D.C. area for up to five years, giving them a detailed annual health check-up and a personalized 'Health Passport' …