OLDER ADULTS

This study compares two virtual symptom management programs for adults aged 60+ who have chronic pain and early cognitive decline. Over 260 participants will try either Active Brains 1 or 2, focusing on physical, mental, and emotional health. Researchers will track improvements i…

This study tests a website tool called 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 800 caregivers will either get access to the tool or not, and all wil…

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

This study tests whether a mobile app, combined with training and support, can help older adults (65+) feel more socially connected and less lonely. One hundred participants either use the app with guidance or join a waitlist. The study measures changes in social support, lonelin…

This study tests an online questionnaire called CHAMP that older adults with cancer can fill out before their doctor visit. The tool helps doctors understand each patient's overall health to choose the best treatment and support. About 180 people aged 65 and older from four hospi…

This study looks at whether watching short, educational videos (nano-learning) can help older adults with sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) stick to diet and exercise advice and improve their mood. Researchers are testing this approach with 180 people aged 60 and older in a ru…

This study looks at how a meditation app affects emotional well-being in lonely adults aged 60 and older. Researchers use brain scans and heart monitors to see changes in the brain. The goal is to understand, not to cure or treat any disease.