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This study looks at two ways to treat atrial fibrillation (a common heart rhythm problem) in people aged 78 and older. One approach uses a procedure called catheter ablation to fix the heart's electrical signals, while the other uses medications to control heart rate or rhythm. R…

This study tests whether a special silver liquid (silver diamine fluoride) can stop tooth decay in elderly people living in nursing homes. Sixty participants will either get the silver treatment or a placebo, and their teeth will be checked after 6 and 12 months. The goal is to i…

This study looks at how PET-CT scans can help doctors see and understand lymphoma in people aged 60 and older. Researchers will examine the scan images to find patterns that could lead to more accurate diagnosis and better predictions of how the disease will progress. The study i…

This study looks at whether a 12-week program of exercise and cognitive training can improve thinking, memory, and quality of life in women aged 60 and older. Researchers will compare exercise alone, exercise plus brain games, and a control group. The goal is to find simple, non-…

This study compares two types of exercise programs—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 s…

This study looks at whether giving older patients (60+) a simple painkiller called paracetamol (acetaminophen) after non-heart surgery can lower their risk of postoperative delirium—a state of sudden confusion. About 1,092 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either …

This study tests three different doses of esketamine (a type of anesthetic) to see if it can prevent confusion and memory problems in older adults after major non-cardiac surgery. 120 patients aged 65-90 will receive one of three doses during and after surgery. The goal is to fin…

This study looks at how the drug anaprazole sodium is processed by the body and whether it is safe for people with liver or kidney issues, as well as for older adults. About 60 participants will be enrolled to measure drug levels and track any side effects. The goal is to underst…

This study will check whether a quick frailty screening tool (ISAR) can predict medication problems in elderly patients visiting the emergency department. Researchers will review the medical records of 300 patients aged 75 and older, looking for inappropriate prescriptions and ri…

This study will test whether a questionnaire about exercise-related health beliefs, originally designed for adults, works well for people aged 65 and older. Researchers will interview 200 seniors face-to-face to check the scale's accuracy and reliability. The goal is to create a …

This study looks at how hand grip strength changes when the shoulder is in different positions in people aged 65 and older. Researchers will measure grip strength in four shoulder positions using a hand dynamometer. The goal is to understand if position matters for accurate stren…

This study looks at how deep anesthesia affects memory and thinking in older adults (65+) after non-heart surgery. Researchers will give a fixed mix of two anesthetic drugs to 200 participants and check their brain function with a simple test. The goal is to find the best anesthe…

This study looks at people aged 75 and older who visit the emergency department in France. Researchers want to find out which factors best predict whether a patient will be admitted to the hospital. They will test an existing tool called GAPS and also create a new scoring system …

This study looks at whether older adults (70+) with less muscle mass have a higher chance of serious bleeding while taking common blood thinners. Researchers will compare muscle measurements and nutrition status between those who had a bleeding event and those who did not. The go…

This study aims to see if the Turkish version of the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES-8) is a valid and reliable tool for adults aged 65 and older who have mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Researchers will ask 100 participants to fill out the scale along with other questi…

This study is adapting a questionnaire called the Exergame Enjoyment Questionnaire (EEQ) into Turkish to see if it works well for older adults aged 65 and up. Researchers will ask 46 seniors who have tried exercise video games to fill out the survey, then check if the questions a…