OLDER ADULTS

This study looks at whether a simple exercise program (strength, balance, and walking) combined with nutritional drinks can help older adults (75+) avoid losing their ability to move and care for themselves while in the hospital. About 100 participants will be randomly assigned t…

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. Sixty participants will take either the supplement or a placebo for six months while following the sa…

This study tests whether personalized health coaching can help older adults with limited mobility become more physically active. Researchers will compare a coaching program to standard health education in 290 participants. The goal is to see if coaching improves walking speed, ba…

This study tests if 20 sessions on a special stationary bike that wobbles unexpectedly can improve real-world cycling skills in adults aged 65 and older. Participants will be tested on a cycling course before and after training to see if they make fewer mistakes. The goal is to h…

This study tests a mobile app called ICUconnect that helps older ICU patients and their families report their needs and get better support. The app aims to reduce stress and improve care quality. The trial will involve 350 patient-family pairs across four hospitals.

This study tests whether an 8-week home-based leg exercise program can improve muscle power, strength, and balance in adults aged 65-80. Forty participants will either do the exercises or continue normal activities. The goal is to see if a simple home routine can help prevent fal…

This study tests a program where homebound older adults (age 60+) get six bi-weekly video calls with a nurse to help them manage their own health and daily tasks. The goal is to see if this approach improves their confidence, ability to do everyday activities, and quality of life…

This study looks at how short-term pain, created with a capsaicin heat patch, changes the way older adults (ages 55-90) learn and remember new walking patterns. Researchers will measure how well participants adjust their step symmetry on a split-belt treadmill and whether they re…

This study looks at whether a 16-week ideomotor group exercise program can improve thinking, movement, and overall well-being in healthy adults aged 50 and older. About 158 participants will be compared to a group doing standard cognitive training. The goal is to see if this gent…

This study looks at how the immune system of adults over age 75 responds to the annual flu shot. Researchers want to know if a common virus called CMV affects that response. About 1,025 healthy or frail older adults will join. Participants get the flu shot for free and provide bl…

This study looks at ways to reduce the overuse of mammograms in women aged 75 and older, who may not need them as often. Researchers will test a strategy that involves both doctors and patients to see if it lowers the number of unnecessary screenings. About 500 women will take pa…