OLDER ADULTS

This study is testing a four-week behavioral therapy program to see if it can improve sleep and reduce stress in middle-aged and older adults with chronic insomnia. It will involve 80 participants aged 40 and over who have trouble sleeping. The program includes sleep education, r…

This study is testing whether a new website tool called WeCareToFeedDysphagia can help reduce stress and burden for people caring for loved ones with dementia who have trouble swallowing. Researchers will compare caregivers who use the website tool to those who don't, measuring t…

This study is testing two different virtual group programs designed to help older adults who are dealing with both chronic pain and early signs of memory decline. The programs aim to improve physical function, thinking skills, and emotional well-being through guided sessions. Res…

This study is testing a smartphone app designed to help older adults feel less lonely and more socially connected. For four months, 100 participants will either get training to use the app, which helps them find local activities and connect with peers, or be placed on a waitlist.…

This study is testing whether a meditation app can improve emotional well-being in lonely adults aged 60 and over. Researchers will use brain scans and other measurements to see how the app might affect feelings of loneliness, stress, and anxiety. The goal is to understand if a s…

This study is testing whether very short educational videos, called 'nano-learning,' can help older adults with muscle loss (sarcopenia) follow physical and nutritional advice and feel less depressed. It involves 180 older adults in a rural area who will watch these brief lessons…

This study is testing an online health survey tool called CHAMP, designed for older adults with cancer. The goal is to see if the tool is easy to use and if the information it provides helps doctors make more personalized treatment decisions. The study involves 180 participants a…