OLDER ADULTS

This study looks at whether taking a natural supplement and doing moderate exercise twice a week can improve immune function and reduce inflammation in adults aged 65 and older. Sixty participants will take either the supplement or a placebo for six months while following a super…

This study tests whether health coaching can help older adults with limited mobility become more physically active. About 290 participants will either receive coaching or general health education. The goal is to see if coaching improves their ability to move and reduces sedentary…

This study looks at whether a simple exercise program (strength, balance, and walking) combined with nutritional drinks can help older adults (75+) avoid losing strength and independence while in the hospital. About 102 participants will be randomly assigned to either receive the…

This study looks at whether a fun, music-based dance program can help older adults with mild memory or thinking problems improve their mental focus and physical abilities. About 50 people aged 55 and older with early signs of cognitive decline will take part. The dance routine is…

This study tests a mobile health program that uses video calls to help homebound older adults manage their own care. About 130 people aged 60 and older who cannot leave home often will receive six bi-weekly sessions with a nurse via WhatsApp. The goal is to see if this approach i…

This study tests a mobile app called ICUconnect that helps older ICU patients and their families report their needs to doctors. The goal is to improve care and reduce emotional distress. About 350 patient-family pairs will use the app or get usual care to see if it helps.

This study tests whether 20 sessions of balance challenges on a special stationary bike can improve real-world cycling skills in adults aged 65 and older. Participants will be randomly assigned to training or a control group, and their cycling ability will be measured on a test c…

This study tests whether an 8-week home exercise program can improve leg power, strength, and balance in adults aged 65-80. Forty participants will either do the exercises or continue normal activities. The goal is to see if a simple, no-equipment routine can help older adults st…

This study looks at ways to reduce the number of unnecessary mammograms in women aged 75 and older. Over-screening can lead to false alarms and unneeded procedures. Researchers will test a strategy involving doctors and patients to see if it helps women avoid mammograms that are …

This study looks at how short-term pain, created using a capsaicin heat patch, affects the ability of older adults (ages 55-90) to learn and remember a new walking pattern on a split-belt treadmill. Researchers will measure how well participants adapt their steps and how much the…

This study tests whether a 16-week ideomotor group exercise program can improve thinking, movement, and overall well-being in healthy adults aged 50 and older. Participants will exercise twice a week in a community gym and be compared to a group doing cognitive training. The goal…

This study looks at how the immune system of adults over age 75 responds to the annual flu vaccine. Researchers want to know if a common virus called CMV affects how well the vaccine works. About 1,025 healthy or frail older adults will join, and they will receive the flu shot fo…