OLDER ADULTS

This study tests a 6-week program for older adults (55+) who have both diabetes and mild memory or thinking problems. Participants attend weekly group sessions with their caregiver to learn better diabetes self-care. The goal is to see if the program improves blood sugar control …

This study tests whether a short course of low-dose Sirolimus, a drug usually used in transplant patients, can boost the immune response to flu and RSV vaccines in people over 60 who are on hemodialysis. About 60 participants will receive the drug or a placebo before vaccination.…

This pilot study tests a new exercise program for frail older adults that combines breathing exercises with blood flow restriction (using a cuff to limit blood flow to the arms or legs). The goal is to see if this approach is safe, enjoyable, and can improve physical function, mu…

This study tests whether a personalized approach called N-of-1 trials can help older adults with heart failure find the beta-blocker dose that works best for them. Fifty participants aged 60 and older will be randomly assigned to either the personalized approach or enhanced usual…

This study looks at 400 older adults (65+) having planned hip replacement surgery in the Czech Republic. Researchers want to see if a short memory test given before surgery can predict who might become confused or delirious afterward. The goal is to make routine memory checks sta…

This study looks at whether a 7-week workshop program called Count Me In can improve social participation and well-being for seniors over 55 who have lost some independence. Participants attend weekly group meetings and researchers measure changes in loneliness, mood, thinking sk…

This study tests whether AI-powered fitness trackers and smartphone apps can help older adults (65+) who live alone and have mild memory problems become more physically active. Researchers will track activity levels and well-being over six months in 64 participants. The goal is t…

This study looks at frailty and other age-related health problems in 600 older adults (60+) in Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, and Togo. Half have HIV, half do not. Researchers want to see if HIV speeds up aging and find better ways to screen for and manage these issues. The goal is…