OLDER ADULTS

This study tests a new website tool called WeCareToFeedDysphagia to see if it reduces feelings of burden in caregivers of people with Alzheimer's or related dementias who also have trouble swallowing. About 802 caregivers will either get access to the tool or not, and all will ha…

This study tests a mobile app designed to help older adults (65+) connect with others and find local social activities. Over 4 months, participants use the app and receive support from the research team. The goal is to see if the app reduces loneliness and improves well-being. 10…

This study looks at whether a four-week brief behavioral therapy for insomnia (BBTi) can improve sleep and reduce stress in people aged 40 and older with chronic insomnia. About 80 participants will track their sleep and stress levels using questionnaires and heart rate monitorin…

This study compares two virtual symptom management programs for adults aged 60 and older who have both chronic pain and early signs of memory decline. The goal is to see which program better improves physical function, thinking skills, and emotional well-being. Participants will …

This study tests an online questionnaire called CHAMP that older adults (65+) with cancer can fill out before their doctor visit. The tool helps doctors understand each patient's overall health to make better treatment decisions. About 180 participants from four hospitals will us…

This study looks at how a meditation app affects emotional well-being in lonely adults aged 60 and older. Researchers use brain scans and heart monitors to see what changes in the brain. The goal is to understand the effects, not to test a treatment.

This study looks at whether watching short, educational videos (nano-learning) can help older adults with sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) stick to diet and exercise advice and improve their mood. Researchers are testing this approach with 180 people aged 60 and older in a ru…