OLDER ADULTS (65 YEARS AND OLDER)

This study will test whether taking a daily zinc supplement for one year helps older adults (65+) who visit the emergency department stay healthier and out of the hospital. Researchers will enroll 8,000 patients to compare those taking zinc with those who do not. The main goal is…

This study aims to see if a computer-based hand exercise program, especially when combined with simple mental tasks, can improve hand strength, coordination, and thinking skills in people aged 65 and older. Researchers will compare this high-tech approach to standard hand therapy…

This study is testing whether adding virtual reality to stationary bike workouts makes rehabilitation more engaging for older adults. Researchers want to see if participants aged 65+ can complete at least 75% of their scheduled VR cycling sessions during their inpatient rehab sta…

This study is testing a program called SONATA that involves a patient's family and friends to provide support. It aims to see if this social network approach helps older adults (65+) with advanced cancer feel more capable of managing their care and improves their emotional well-b…

This study is testing whether a program of guided eye movement exercises and counseling sessions can help improve sleep quality for older adults living in nursing homes. Researchers will work with 68 participants who report poor sleep, having them perform specific eye exercises t…

This study is testing a new training system to help older adults keep their leg muscles strong while they are in the hospital. When older people are hospitalized and spend a lot of time in bed, their muscles can weaken quickly, making recovery harder. The system combines a simple…

This study is testing whether 8 weeks of music therapy can help improve mood and reduce stress for people living with mild Alzheimer's disease and their family caregivers. Forty participants will attend music sessions and fill out questionnaires about their feelings and stress le…

This study aims to understand how often older adults struggle with daily tasks like dressing or bathing after visiting the emergency room for a fall and being sent home. Researchers will follow 280 adults aged 65+ for 30 days after their ER visit to see if their ability to care f…

This research aims to understand how psychological factors like self-compassion (being kind to yourself) and self-efficacy (belief in your abilities) are connected to physical health in older adults. The study will survey 150 people aged 65 and older using online questionnaires a…