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This study tests whether a special silver liquid (SDF 38%) can stop tooth decay in elderly people living in nursing homes. Sixty participants will either get the silver treatment or a placebo, and their cavities will be checked after 6 and 12 months. The goal is to see if this si…

This study looks at two common treatments for atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) in people aged 78 and older. One treatment is a procedure called catheter ablation, which targets the heart's faulty electrical signals. The other is medication to control heart rate or rhy…

This study tests whether giving elderly patients a paracetamol injection after non-cardiac surgery can lower their risk of postoperative delirium (sudden confusion). About 1,092 people aged 60 and older in the ICU will receive either paracetamol or a standard opioid painkiller. T…

This study tests whether a low dose of esketamine, a common anesthetic, can prevent confusion and memory problems in older adults after non-cardiac surgery. About 120 patients aged 65-90 will receive one of three esketamine doses or a placebo during and after surgery. The goal is…

This study looks at whether physical exercise and cognitive training (like brain games) can help older women maintain their thinking skills and quality of life. Researchers will compare different combinations of these activities in 124 women aged 60 and older. The goal is to find…

This study compares two types of exercise—progressive resistance training and functional training—to see which better improves balance and reduces fall risk in adults aged 65 and older. 39 participants will exercise three times a week for 8 weeks. The goal is to find a safe, effe…

This study looks at people aged 75 and older who come to the emergency department in France. The goal is to find better ways to predict who will need to be admitted to the hospital. Researchers will test an existing tool (GAPS) and develop a new one (PROFACTHOS) using data from n…

This study looks at PET-CT scan results in people aged 60 and older who have lymphoma. The goal is to learn more about how the disease appears on these scans, which could help doctors make more accurate diagnoses and predictions. About 63 participants will be enrolled, and the st…

This study looks at whether a quick frailty screening tool (ISAR) can identify older adults in the emergency department who are at risk for medication problems, like harmful drug interactions or inappropriate prescriptions. Researchers will collect medical data from 300 patients …

This study looks at how deep anesthesia affects thinking and memory recovery in older adults (65+) after non-heart surgery. Researchers will compare two different anesthesia depths using a fixed drug ratio. The goal is to see if one depth leads to fewer thinking problems after su…

This study looks at how the body handles anaprazole sodium in adults with liver or kidney impairment and in elderly people. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood and track any side effects. The goal is to understand if the drug behaves differently in these groups comp…

This study looks at whether older adults (70+) with low muscle mass have a higher risk of bleeding while taking common blood thinners. Researchers will compare muscle mass, sarcopenia, and nutrition between 110 patients who had a bleeding event and those who did not. The goal is …