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Can a team approach boost diabetes control in seniors with memory loss?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a 6-week program where older adults with diabetes and mild memory issues work with their caregivers to improve diabetes self-care and thinking skills. About 309 participants will attend weekly sessions and provide feedback. The goal is to see if this team-based a…
Matched conditions: OLDER ADULTS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 05:30 UTC
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New breathing workout aims to boost strength in frail seniors
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether combining inspiratory muscle training (breathing exercises) with blood flow restriction (using a cuff to limit blood flow during exercise) is safe and helpful for frail older adults. Researchers will measure changes in physical function, muscle stre…
Matched conditions: OLDER ADULTS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Taipei Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 05:35 UTC
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New study to uncover how HIV affects aging in west africa
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at frailty and other age-related health problems in 600 older adults (60+) in Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, and Togo. Half have HIV, half do not. Researchers want to see if HIV speeds up aging and find better ways to screen for and manage these issues. The goal is…
Matched conditions: OLDER ADULTS
Sponsor: ANRS, Emerging Infectious Diseases • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 05:27 UTC
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Heart failure patients to test their own best dose in new study
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if a personalized 'N-of-1' approach can help older adults with heart failure find the highest beta-blocker dose they can tolerate without side effects. Fifty participants will either use a special tool to track how they feel on different doses or receive st…
Matched conditions: OLDER ADULTS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 05:14 UTC
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New program aims to boost social life for seniors in care
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a program called Count Me In can improve social participation and well-being in older adults who have lost some independence. Eight seniors over 55 who attend day centers will take part in seven weekly group workshops. Researchers will measure changes …
Matched conditions: OLDER ADULTS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Simple memory test could predict confusion after hip surgery in seniors
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether older adults with mild thinking or memory problems are more likely to become confused after planned hip replacement surgery. About 400 people aged 65 and older will take a short thinking test before surgery and be checked for confusion for three days a…
Matched conditions: OLDER ADULTS
Sponsor: Tomas Bata Hospital, Czech Republic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:58 UTC
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Smartwatch study aims to get seniors with memory loss moving
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether AI-powered fitness trackers and smartphone apps can help older adults (65+) who live alone and have mild memory problems become more physically active. Researchers will give 64 participants a Fitbit and app, and track their activity and well-being ov…
Matched conditions: OLDER ADULTS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:51 UTC