OLDER ADULTS (65 YEARS AND OLDER)

This study will test whether taking a daily zinc supplement for one year helps older adults (65+) who visit the emergency department stay healthier and out of the hospital. Researchers will enroll 8,000 patients to compare those taking zinc with those who do not. The main goal is…

This study is testing a new training system to help older adults keep their leg muscles strong while they are in the hospital. When older people are hospitalized and spend a lot of time in bed, their muscles can weaken quickly, making recovery harder. The system combines a simple…

This study is testing a program called SONATA that involves a patient's friends and family to provide better support. It aims to see if this social network approach helps older adults with advanced cancer feel more confident managing their care and improves their emotional well-b…

This study is testing whether 8 weeks of music therapy can help improve mood and reduce stress for people living with mild Alzheimer's disease and their family caregivers. Forty participants will attend music sessions and fill out questionnaires about their feelings and stress le…

This study is testing whether a special eye exercise program can help older adults in nursing homes sleep better. Researchers will have 68 participants follow a 3-month program of guided eye movements and weekly coaching sessions. They want to see if this approach improves sleep …

This study is testing whether adding virtual reality cycling to regular rehabilitation is practical for older adults (65+) in temporary inpatient care. Researchers want to see if participants can complete at least 75% of the VR cycling sessions offered, and whether the VR makes e…

This study aims to understand how often older adults struggle with daily tasks like dressing or bathing after visiting the emergency room for a fall and being sent home. Researchers will follow 280 adults aged 65+ for 30 days after their ER visit to see if their ability to care f…

This research aims to understand how psychological factors like self-compassion (being kind to yourself) and self-efficacy (belief in your abilities) are connected to physical health in older adults. The study will survey 150 people aged 65 and older using online questionnaires a…