- 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 - 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 recruiting
Multivariate Biomarker Study for Sarcopenia in Heart Failure
This study looks at muscle weakness (sarcopenia) in people with heart failure. Researchers want to understand why it happens by checking body measures, blood samples, and how well muscles work. This could help find better ways to diagnose and treat muscle weakness in heart failure.
United Kingdom - recruiting
Exercise Engagement in People Over 60 at Risk of Falls
This study wants to learn why people over 60 who are at risk of falling do or don't do exercises at home. We'll chat with them to understand their experiences and ideas for better ways to help people stay active and avoid falls.
United Kingdom - recruitingNA
A Personalized Video-based Exercise Program for Fall Prevention in Frail and Pre-frail Older Adult
This study looks at a special exercise programme, called SAFE, for older people to help prevent falls. We want to see if these exercises, done at home, can make people stronger and reduce their risk of falling. Half the people will do the exercises, and half won't at first.
Canada - recruitingNA
The Effect of Pectin Supplementation on Geriatric With Frailty: A Randomised Placebo-Controlled Dietary Intervention Study
This study looks at whether adding a natural fibre, pectin, to the diet can help older adults with early signs of frailty. We'll see if it improves gut health, reduces inflammation, and boosts physical and mental well-being.
United Kingdom - recruiting
The Sarcopenia Study
This study looks at muscle weakness, called sarcopenia, in people with heart failure. Researchers want to see if different types of heart failure affect how common sarcopenia is, comparing heart failure patients to healthy people and those with type 2 diabetes.
United Kingdom - recruitingNA
A High Protein Egg White Pudding for People With Kidney Failure (HiPE KF)
This study looks at a special egg white pudding for people on dialysis with kidney failure. It wants to see if this pudding can help improve their nutrition, similar to other supplements, and make them feel stronger. Participants will have either the pudding or a standard supplement.
Canada - recruitingNA
Virtual PREHAB Study for Patients Undergoing TAVI
This study looks at a new program called 'virtual PREHAB' for older adults having a heart procedure called TAVI. It aims to see if doing exercises and health activities at home before surgery can make patients stronger and healthier for their operation.
Canada - recruitingNA
Frailty Rehabilitation
This study looks at how a special program can help older adults who are a bit frail. It checks if combining exercise, better food, and checking medicines can improve their health and daily life, compared to just exercise or usual care.
Canada - recruitingNA
Cognitive Groove (Brought to You by GERAS DANCE)
This study looks at how a dance class, "Cognitive Groove," helps older adults in the UK who are feeling frail. It compares dancing twice a week to usual care, checking if it improves movement, strength, and overall well-being.
Canada - recruitingNA
Investigating the Combined Effects of Protein, Blueberries, and Exercise on Cardiovascular Health and Frailty in Older Nova Scotians
This study looks at how a mix of protein, blueberries, and exercise can help older people in Nova Scotia reduce weakness and improve their heart health. It aims to see if these lifestyle changes can make a real difference.
Canada - not yet recruiting
Comparison of Preoperative Frailty Assessment Tools
This study looks at different ways to check for 'frailty' in older people before surgery. Frailty means someone is a bit weaker and less able to bounce back. Researchers want to find the best tool to identify people who might have problems after an operation, so they can get better care.
Germany - recruiting
Evaluation of the Impact of Interventional Treatments for Symptomatic, Severe Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency on Renal Integrity and Function, as Well as on Physical Function and Activity in Older Adults.
This study looks at how a heart valve treatment for a leaky tricuspid valve might help older adults. We're checking if it improves kidney health, reduces swelling, and makes daily activities easier, aiming to boost overall well-being.
Germany - recruiting
Expanding the Scope of Post-transplant HLA-specific Antibody Detection and Monitoring in Renal Transplant Recipients
This study is testing a new blood test for kidney transplant patients. It aims to find hidden antibodies that can damage the new kidney. Researchers also want to see if older patients are better protected against rejection and if we can predict who will develop these antibodies.
United Kingdom - recruiting
Visual Frailty in Ageing
This study looks at 'visual frailty' in older people with a common eye condition called AMD. Researchers want to understand and measure how vision problems, general health, and mental well-being are linked, to help improve care for ageing eyes.
United Kingdom - recruiting
I4F: Isla for Frailty Feasibility Study
This study looks at whether recording short videos of older patients with frailty could help doctors and nurses better understand their daily needs. It aims to see how patients, their families, and staff feel about using videos to improve care and communication.
United Kingdom - recruiting
Leg Ischaemia Management Collaboration
This study looks at how many people with severe leg circulation problems need an amputation within a year. It compares care before and after a new special clinic was set up to help save limbs.
United Kingdom - active not recruitingPHASE2
Healthy Ageing: a Feasibility Study to Evaluate Digitally-enabled Ways to Support Healthy Ageing
This study looks at how digital tools, like smartwatches, can help older adults stay healthy. Researchers want to see if these tools are easy to use and if they can encourage people over 65 to adopt healthier habits, like being more active.
United Kingdom - recruitingNA
Investigating the Role of Energy Balance Modification on Health Responses in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia
This study looks at how exercise and diet might help adults with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL). We're exploring if these changes can improve your fitness, immune system, and overall health over 12 weeks, with follow-up after.
United Kingdom