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This study tests whether a liquid called silver diamine fluoride (SDF) can stop tooth decay in elderly people who live in long-term care homes. Sixty participants will either get SDF or a placebo, and their cavities will be checked after 6 and 12 months. The goal is to see if SDF…

This study tests three different doses of esketamine (a drug related to ketamine) to see if it can reduce confusion, memory problems, and other brain-related side effects in older adults after major non-cardiac surgery. About 120 patients aged 65 to 90 will receive esketamine dur…

This study looks at whether giving a common painkiller (paracetamol) through an IV can lower the chance of confusion or delirium after surgery in older adults (age 60+). About 1,092 participants who have moderate to severe pain after non-cardiac surgery will receive either parace…

This study looks at two ways to treat atrial fibrillation (a common heart rhythm problem) in people aged 78 and older. One approach is a procedure called catheter ablation, which targets the heart's faulty electrical signals. The other is medication to control heart rate or rhyth…

This study compares two types of exercise—progressive resistance training and functional training—to see which better improves balance and reduces fall risk in people aged 65 and older. About 39 participants will do one of the two programs for 8 weeks. The goal is to find a simpl…

This study looks at nearly 1,000 patients aged 75 and older who visit the emergency department in France. Researchers want to find out which factors best predict whether an older person will need to be admitted to the hospital. The goal is to create a tool that helps doctors make…

This study looks at whether singing, alone or in a group, is a practical activity for older adults with coronary artery disease. Researchers want to see if people will stick with it and if it might help lower heart disease risk. The study involves 32 participants and focuses on a…

This study looks at whether physical exercise, cognitive training (like brain games), or a mix of both can help older women maintain their thinking skills and quality of life. Researchers will enroll 124 women aged 60 and older. The goal is to learn which approach works best, not…

This study looks at whether older adults (70+) with less muscle mass are more likely to have serious bleeding while taking common blood thinners (apixaban or rivaroxaban). Researchers will compare muscle measurements and nutrition status between 110 patients who had a bleeding ev…

This study looks at PET-CT scan results in people aged 60 and older with lymphoma. The goal is to better understand how the disease appears on these scans, which could help doctors make more accurate diagnoses and predictions. About 63 participants will have their initial imaging…