OLDER ADULTS

This study looks at whether watching short, educational videos (called nano-learning) can help older adults with sarcopenia (muscle loss) stick to exercise and nutrition guidelines and reduce depression. Researchers will enroll 180 people aged 60 and older in a rural area. The go…

This study tests a new website tool, WeCareToFeedDysphagia, designed to reduce stress and burden for people caring for older adults with Alzheimer's or related dementias who also have trouble swallowing. About 802 caregivers will be split into two groups: one gets access to the t…

This study looks at whether a four-week program called Brief Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (BBTi) can improve sleep and lower stress in people aged 40 and older with chronic insomnia. About 80 participants will track their sleep quality, anxiety, and stress levels using questio…

This study compares two virtual programs for older adults (60+) who have chronic pain and early signs of memory decline. The goal is to see which program better improves physical function, thinking skills, and emotional well-being. Participants will use activity trackers and comp…

This study looks at how a meditation app affects the emotional well-being of lonely adults aged 60 and older. Researchers will use brain scans and heart monitors to see if the app changes brain activity. The goal is to understand the brain's role in loneliness, not to cure or tre…

This study is testing an online questionnaire called CHAMP that older adults (65+) with cancer can fill out before their doctor visit. The tool checks their overall health to help doctors choose the best treatment plan. About 180 people from four hospitals in Toronto are taking p…

This study aimed to see if personalized computer-based brain exercises could improve thinking skills in adults with HIV who have mild memory or attention problems. Researchers planned to enroll 120 people aged 40 and older, giving half of them training focused on their weakest me…