OLDER ADULTS

This study tests whether very short, AI-made videos (under 2 minutes) can help 180 older adults with sarcopenia (muscle loss) follow diet and exercise advice and reduce depression. Participants watch these nano-learning videos at home. The goal is to see if this simple approach i…

This study tests whether training older adults to recover from both slips and trips can reduce falls better than training for one type alone. Participants aged 60 to 90 who can walk independently will receive slip-only, trip-only, or combined training on a walkway. The goal is to…

This study tests whether a digital meditation app can improve emotional well-being in lonely adults aged 60 and older. Participants use the app five days a week for six weeks. Brain scans and surveys measure changes in loneliness, anxiety, and stress.

This study tests a website tool called WeCareToFeedDysphagia to see if it reduces stress and burden for people caring for older adults with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias who also have trouble swallowing. About 800 caregivers will be split into two groups: one gets acce…

This study tests a program called VITA that combines a smartphone app with in-person training to help older adults connect with others and find local activities. One hundred people aged 65 and older who live independently are taking part. The goal is to see if the app can reduce …

This study tests whether a four-week program called Brief Behavioral Treatment for Insomnia (BBTi) can help middle-aged and older adults with chronic insomnia sleep better and feel less stressed. The program includes sleep education, relaxation techniques, and personalized coachi…

This study tests a personalized approach to find the best beta-blocker dose for older adults with heart failure. Fifty participants will either receive the N-of-1 intervention (testing different doses in 2-week cycles) or enhanced usual care. The goal is to see if this patient-dr…

This pilot study tests whether an 8-week program of daily breathing exercises using a handheld device can improve cognitive function in adults aged 60 and older. Participants are randomly assigned to either perform the breathing exercises or continue their usual routine. Research…

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…

This study is testing an online questionnaire called CHAMP that older adults with cancer can fill out before their doctor's visit. The tool asks about daily function, memory, mood, and support to help doctors tailor cancer treatment. Researchers want to see if the tool is easy to…