OLDER ADULTS

This study looks at whether a simple exercise program (strength, balance, and walking) combined with nutritional drinks can help older adults aged 75+ avoid losing physical function while in the hospital. About 102 participants will be randomly assigned to either receive the exer…

This study tests whether a daily natural supplement combined with a twice-weekly exercise program can improve immune function and reduce inflammation in adults aged 65 and older. Over six months, 60 participants will take either the supplement or a placebo, all while following th…

This study tests whether health coaching can help older adults with limited mobility become more physically active. About 290 participants will either receive coaching or general health education. The goal is to see if coaching improves their ability to move and overall activity …

This study tests a mobile app called ICUconnect that helps older ICU patients and their families report their palliative care needs directly to doctors. The goal is to improve care and reduce emotional distress. About 350 patient-family pairs from four hospitals will use the app …

This study looks at whether a simple dance program can help older adults with mild memory issues improve their thinking and physical abilities. About 50 people aged 55 and older with early signs of cognitive decline will take part. They will learn easy dance steps set to music, w…

This study tests whether a 16-week ideomotor group exercise program can improve cognitive and motor function in healthy adults aged 50 and older. Participants will exercise twice a week in a community gym and be compared to a group doing cognitive training. The goal is to see if …

This study looks at ways to reduce the overuse of mammograms in women aged 75 and older, where screening may not be helpful. Researchers will test a strategy that helps doctors and patients make more informed decisions about mammograms. About 500 women and their doctors will take…

This study tests whether 20 sessions of balance-challenge training on a stationary bike can improve real-world cycling skills in adults aged 65 and older. Participants will be randomly assigned to training or a control group, and their cycling ability will be measured on a course…

This study looks at how the immune system of adults over age 75 responds to the annual flu vaccine. Researchers want to know if a common, usually harmless virus called CMV affects the vaccine's effectiveness. About 1,025 healthy or frail older adults will receive the flu shot and…

This study explores whether a mild electrical pulse to the ear (tVNS) can improve how quickly older adults learn a finger control task. 32 healthy adults aged 65-84 will be randomly assigned to receive real or fake stimulation during training. Their finger control performance is …

This study looks at how short-term pain changes the way older adults learn and remember a new walking pattern. Researchers will use a mild pain cream and heat to create temporary pain while participants walk on a special treadmill. The goal is to understand how pain affects motor…

This study tests a mobile health program for homebound adults aged 60 and older who can't leave home often. Participants get six bi-weekly video calls with a nurse to support self-care and daily activities. The goal is to see if this approach improves their confidence, independen…

This study looks at whether older adults (65-80) can improve their leg power and balance by doing simple exercises at home for 8 weeks. Forty participants will either do the exercises or continue their normal routine. The goal is to see if this approach helps prevent falls and ke…