OLDER ADULTS (65 YEARS AND OLDER)

This study tests a home-based digital program to help people with coronary artery disease recover after a heart procedure. The program is designed for those who cannot easily attend in-person rehab, especially older adults, women, and people with other health issues. Researchers …

This study tests a new training method for older adults (65+) who are in the hospital and cannot walk. The method combines light leg exercises with a blood flow restriction cuff and a tablet game that responds to muscle signals. The goal is to prevent muscle weakness and help pat…

This study will test whether taking a 22 mg zinc supplement every day for 12 months can help older adults (65+) stay out of the hospital and reduce infections. About 8,000 participants from the emergency department will either receive zinc or no supplement. Researchers will track…

This study looks at whether using a technology device (called LMC) for hand exercises, combined with thinking tasks, can improve hand movement, strength, and mental skills in people aged 65 and older. Sixty-six participants will be split into three groups and do an 8-week program…

This pilot study tests whether adding virtual reality (VR) to stationary cycling is practical for older adults (65+) in a short-term rehab facility. The goal is to see if VR helps them exercise more often and with more enjoyment. Twenty participants will try VR cycling three time…

This study tests whether a simple eye exercise program can improve sleep quality in older adults living in nursing homes. Researchers will compare sleep scores, self-confidence, and healthy sleep habits between a group doing the exercises and a control group. The goal is to find …

This study will test whether 8 weeks of improvisation music therapy can improve mood and lower stress for people with mild Alzheimer's disease and their care partners. About 40 older adults and their caregivers will attend music sessions and fill out questionnaires before and aft…

This study tests whether nostalgic messages can motivate older adults (ages 65-74) to walk more. 1,000 participants will receive daily messages via a mobile app for 14 days, with some also tracking their steps. The goal is to see if connecting with positive memories can boost phy…

This study looks at how self-compassion and self-efficacy (belief in your own abilities) relate to body awareness, pain, and healthy lifestyle habits in adults aged 65 and older. Researchers will ask 150 older adults to fill out online questionnaires. The goal is to better unders…

This observational study follows 280 older adults (65+) who visited the emergency department after a simple fall and were sent home. Researchers will track changes in daily activities like bathing and dressing over 30 days. The goal is to find out how common functional decline is…