OLDER ADULTS (65 YEARS AND OLDER)

This trial tests a 12-week home-based digital cardiac rehabilitation program for people with coronary artery disease. It aims to improve heart health, reduce hospital visits, and enhance quality of life. The study will include 1,000 adults in Norway, focusing on those often left …

This study tests a new approach to help older adults (65+) maintain leg muscle strength while in the hospital. Participants play a tablet game that guides gentle leg exercises while a cuff lightly restricts blood flow to boost the workout's effect. The goal is to prevent rapid mu…

This study looks at whether adding virtual reality goggles to stationary cycling is practical for older adults (65+) in short-term rehab. Twenty participants will try 20-minute VR cycling sessions three times a week for up to four weeks. The goal is to see if they stick with it a…

This study looks at whether playing hand games on a computer can improve hand strength, coordination, and thinking skills in people 65 and older. Sixty-six participants will be split into three groups: one doing tech-based hand exercises, one doing tech exercises plus thinking ta…

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 a program of eye movement exercises can improve sleep quality in people aged 65 and older living in nursing homes. Researchers will compare sleep scores and healthy sleep habits between a group doing the exercises and a control group. The goal is to find …

This study follows 280 older adults (65+) who visit the emergency room after a simple fall and are sent home. Researchers want to see how often their ability to do daily tasks like bathing or dressing declines in the month after the fall. Participants answer questions about their…

This study tests whether sending nostalgic messages and step-count reminders through a mobile app can encourage older adults (ages 65-74) to walk more. A total of 1,000 participants will be split into four groups to compare the effects of messages alone, step tracking alone, both…

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

This study looks at whether a test that combines walking with a mental task (like naming animals) can help predict fall risk in older adults living in nursing homes. Researchers will measure how much performance drops when doing two things at once and see if that drop can identif…