OLDER ADULTS (65 YEARS AND OLDER)

This study tests a program to help older adults (65+) safely reduce unnecessary medications that may cause side effects. Researchers will use a risk-prediction tool to identify high-risk participants and then guide doctors in deprescribing. The goal is to see if this approach is …

This study compares two ways of teaching healthy habits to older adults (65+): one led by a trained peer (another older adult) and one led by a nurse. About 108 participants in Antalya, Turkey, will take part in a 12-week program. Researchers will measure changes in health behavi…

This study looks at whether watching calming 360-degree videos through virtual reality glasses can improve sleep quality and comfort for older adults in the hospital. About 60 people aged 60 and older will take part. They will watch the videos for 20 minutes each night during the…

This study tests a wearable leg support device (Exoband) to see if it reduces tiredness in healthy adults over 65 during everyday tasks like walking, climbing stairs, and avoiding obstacles. Each person tries the tasks with and without the device to compare effort and fatigue. Th…

This study aimed to see if adding lean pork to the diet of adults aged 65-75 could improve thinking skills and brain health. Participants would have eaten ready-to-eat pork meals for 16 weeks and taken cognitive tests and brain scans. However, the study was withdrawn before any v…

This study looks at whether it is possible to track memory and concentration changes in adults aged 65 and older who are starting a type of cancer treatment called immune checkpoint inhibitors. Over six months, 30 participants will take simple memory and thinking tests every six …

This study explores whether using smart devices and health apps can help adults aged 65 and older adopt healthier habits. Thirty participants will either use a special 'Healthy Habits' app with coaching, a standard app, or receive an education leaflet. The goal is to see if this …

This study looks at whether a computer program that analyzes video can accurately measure walking patterns in older adults, compared to a special wearable sensor. About 30 people aged 65 and older will walk a short distance while being recorded by both methods. The goal is to see…