OLDER ADULTS (65 YEARS AND OLDER)

This study tests a new approach to help older adults (65+) maintain leg muscle strength while in the hospital. Participants play a tablet game that guides gentle leg exercises while a cuff lightly restricts blood flow to boost the workout's effect. The goal is to prevent rapid mu…

This study tests a home-based digital program to help people with coronary artery disease recover after a heart procedure. The program includes online support and monitoring, aiming to improve heart health and quality of life. Researchers will enroll 1,000 adults in Norway, focus…

This study tests whether a program of eye movement exercises can improve sleep quality in people aged 65 and older living in nursing homes. Researchers will compare sleep scores and healthy sleep habits between a group doing the exercises and a control group. The goal is to find …

This study looks at whether 8 weeks of music therapy can help older adults with Alzheimer's disease and their care partners feel better. About 40 pairs will take part in music sessions and fill out questionnaires on mood, stress, and coping. The goal is to see if making music tog…

This study tests whether using a special light-based device (LMC) for hand exercises, combined with thinking tasks, can improve hand function and mental skills in people 65 and older. Sixty-six participants will be split into three groups and do an 8-week program. The goal is to …

This study tests whether adding virtual reality (VR) to stationary cycling is practical for older adults (65+) in short-term rehab. Many seniors in rehab don't exercise enough due to low motivation. The VR cycling sessions last 20 minutes, three times a week for up to four weeks.…

This study looks at whether a test that combines walking with a simple mental task (like naming animals) can help predict fall risk in older adults living in nursing homes. Researchers will measure how much performance drops when doing both tasks at once and see if that drop can …

This study follows 280 older adults (65+) who visited the emergency room after a simple fall and were sent home. Researchers want to see how often their ability to do daily tasks like bathing or dressing gets worse after the fall. Participants answer health and activity questions…

This study explores whether sending nostalgic messages through a mobile app can encourage adults aged 65-74 to walk more. 1,000 participants will receive daily messages for two weeks, with some also tracking their steps. The goal is to see if connecting with positive memories can…

This study looks at how self-compassion (being kind to yourself) and self-efficacy (believing in your abilities) are linked to body awareness, pain, and healthy habits in adults aged 65 and older. Researchers will collect data through online questionnaires from 150 participants. …