- recruiting
Biobank and Brain Health in Bordeaux.
This study, called "B cube," looks at how our brains change as we get older, especially from age 55. Researchers want to understand why some people's memories and thinking skills decline and how to prevent it. They are studying 2000 people in Bordeaux, France, focusing on things like diet and overall health.
France - active not recruitingNA
Protein Quantity and Quality in Older Subjects
As we get older, our muscles can weaken. This study looks at different amounts and types of protein, including plant-based ones, to see how they can help older people keep their muscles strong and healthy. It aims to find the best ways to tackle age-related muscle loss.
Canada - not yet recruiting
Oral 'Breath Test' to Measure Anabolic Sensitivity to a Protein Meal Across the Age and Physical Activity Spectrum
This study uses a simple breath test to see how well our bodies use protein to build muscle at different ages, for different sexes, and depending on how active we are. It helps us understand muscle health better.
Canada - enrolling by invitation
Twins MR Imaging Study
This study uses MRI scans to look at how different body parts age in twins. By comparing twins, researchers hope to learn more about how genes, lifestyle, and environment affect ageing and diseases like Alzheimer's and heart problems.
United Kingdom - active not recruitingNA
Taxifolin/Ergothioneine and Immune Biomarkers in Healthy Volunteers (TaxEr)
This study looks at how natural substances, Taxifolin and Ergothioneine, found in foods like apples and mushrooms, might affect our immune system. We want to see if these substances can help improve how our body fights off illness, especially as we get older, by reducing stress on our cells.
United Kingdom - not yet recruiting
STRIDE: Strength of The Calf Muscles and Their Role In Declining Effectiveness of Movement With Aging
This study looks at how strong calf muscles are, especially in older adults. We want to see how calf strength affects walking and daily activities, and if it helps identify people who might be at risk of falls or muscle weakness.
United Kingdom - recruiting
Mobilise-D: Extension Study
This study looks at how Parkinson's disease affects movement and how our movement changes as we get older. Researchers will use a special device to track how people move, hoping to understand the condition better and improve ways to measure it in daily life.
United Kingdom - recruitingNA
Enhancing Heat Resiliency in Older Adults During Indoor Overheating Via Heat Acclimation by Warm Water Immersion
This study looks at whether warm water baths can help older women cope better with hot indoor temperatures. As the world gets warmer, we need simple ways to keep vulnerable people safe from overheating, especially if they don't have air conditioning.
Canada - enrolling by invitationPHASE4
MinMed: Do Older Adults do Better With Less Medication
This study, called MinMed, looks at whether older adults (80+) taking many medications can improve their health by carefully reducing some of their doses. Doctors and patients work together to find the safest, lowest effective dose. We hope this leads to better health and independence.
Canada - active not recruitingNA
APPETITE: Plant Protein and Exercise Solutions for the Prevention of Undernutrition in Older Adults.
This study looks at how special plant protein foods and exercise can help older adults who are at risk of not eating enough. It checks if these changes can improve appetite and prevent poor nutrition, helping people stay healthier as they get older.
Germany · Ireland · Italy - enrolling by invitationNA
Evaluating Implementation and Impact of the Adapted Choose to Move (CTM) Program
This study looks at a program called 'Choose to Move' (CTM) in Canada. It helps older adults be more active and feel more connected. Researchers are checking how well the program works for different groups, like South Asian elders, older men, and those in Northern British Columbia.
Canada - recruitingNA
Identifying the Limits of Survivability in Heat-exposed Older Females
This study looks at how older women handle extreme heat. We want to understand the body's limits when it gets too hot, especially as climate change brings more heatwaves. We'll test different heat and humidity levels to see how the body copes and when it starts to struggle.
Canada - recruiting
Sleep Quality in Assisted-Living Residents
This study looks at sleep in older people living in assisted care. It aims to understand how good sleep, staying active, and thinking skills are connected. The goal is to find ways to improve sleep and brain health in this community.
Canada - recruitingNA
Studies Into Touch in Healthy Humans to Provide Sensory Feedback in Prostheses
This study looks into how our sense of touch works to help people with artificial limbs. Researchers want to understand how we feel different textures and temperatures, and how our feelings change our sense of touch, so they can make prosthetics feel more real.
France - recruitingNA
Threonine Requirement in Adults >60 Years of Age
This study looks at how much threonine, an important nutrient from food, older adults need. Threonine helps protect your gut. Current recommendations are for younger adults, so this research aims to find the right amount for people over 60 to keep their gut healthy.
Canada