Aging Clinical Trials

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies yield important information on the structure and function of various body systems including the brain, muscles, joints, heart, blood vessels and other body areas. Unlike clinical MRI imaging, scientific applications often utilize techniques that either requires de-novo development or modification of existing research or commercially …

The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of non-invasive brain stimulation on memory in cognitively unimpaired older adults and in patients amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) due to Alzheimer's disease (AD). This study will use repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) to stimulate nodes of the Default Mode …

Beyond the profound impact on memory, Alzheimer's disease (AD) neuropathology, even in its early stages, affects the prefrontal lobes leading to executive dysfunction and mobility disturbances. Prefrontal cortex functions, including executive control, attention, and working memory, are known to decline with the progression of AD. In older adults, better performance …

This study will be an eight month stepped-wedge, cluster randomised control trial exploring the use and impact of 'Joy for All' robot pets with older people living in care homes in South West England. Participants will include individuals with and without dementia. The study aims to: See if affordable robot …

The brain is a major target for circulating gonadal steroids and the change in hormone levels after menopause is likely to have implications for cognitive functioning. A number of clinical and preclinical studies have linked gonadal steroids and cognition (e.g.1,2) and it has been hypothesized that menopause has detrimental effects …

This project is focused on the gap in understanding of bilateral brain interactions and their role in helping normative and clinical elderly populations maintain cognitive health. The investigator will focus on investigating this neural mechanism of these interactions and promoting them with a precise application of TMS, in order to …

Studies conducted at Kessler Foundation (KF) have demonstrated the modified Story Memory Technique (mSMT) to be effective for improving new learning in individuals with MS and TBI. Efficacy of the individualized mSMT has been clearly demonstrated across three realms of functioning, objective behavior, brain functioning and everyday life in multiple …

These studies will examine the feasibility of using various biochemical assays in blood, and/or cerebrospinal fluid, genetic testing, cognitive status assessments, and lifestyle questionnaires to aid in the ante-mortem diagnosis of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases. Subjects have 2 options for participation. They may solely participate in the main study …

Expected results: (1) The program will facilitate arrange activities that are beneficial to the body and mind, activate bodily functions, and promote the quality of life of the elderly in Taiwan. (2) The program can compare the effectiveness of different trainings for the elderly and provide a reference for future …