OLDER ADULTS (65 YEARS AND OLDER)

This study is testing a new program designed to help doctors safely reduce or stop unnecessary medications for people 65 and older. The goal is to prevent harmful side effects and hospital visits caused by taking too many pills. It uses a computer tool to identify patients at hig…

This study is testing whether it's practical to run a larger trial using digital tools to help older adults adopt healthier habits. It involves 30 people aged 65+ in London who are starting to feel less robust. Participants will use smartwatches and apps for 3-6 months, or receiv…

This study is testing if a lightweight, wearable leg exoskeleton can help reduce feelings of tiredness during everyday activities like walking and climbing stairs. Fifteen healthy adults over 65 will try the device during a series of mobility tasks. Researchers will measure how t…

This study is testing a special talk-based program designed to help older adults manage repetitive, self-critical thoughts about past mistakes. The program aims to teach coping skills to reduce these thoughts and improve participants' self-esteem and overall psychological well-be…

This study aims to see if a new, simpler method for analyzing how people walk works as well as a more established one. Researchers will compare measurements from a video camera analyzed by AI software to those from a body-worn sensor system. Thirty older adults will walk a short …

This study aimed to find out if eating more lean pork could improve thinking skills and brain health in healthy adults aged 65 to 75. Researchers planned to compare a group eating extra pork for 16 weeks to a group continuing their normal diet. The study was withdrawn before any …

This study aims to see if it's practical to track memory and concentration in adults aged 65 and older who are starting a new type of cancer treatment called immune checkpoint inhibitors. About 30 participants will take memory tests every six weeks for six months. The main goal i…