Found 373 clinical trials
Words on the Brain: Can Reading Rehabilitation for Age-Related Vision Impairment Improve Cognitive Functioning?
Age-related vision impairment and dementia both become more prevalent with increasing age. Research into the mechanisms of these conditions has proposed that some of their causes (e.g., macular degeneration/glaucoma and Alzheimer's disease) could be symptoms of an underlying common cause, or may be equally linked to a multifactorial context in …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Investigating Complex Neurodegenerative Disorders Related to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia
Background:Neurodegenerative disorders can lead to problems in movement or memory. Some can cause abnormal proteins to build up in brain cells. Researchers want to understand whether these diseases have related causes or risk factors.Objective:To test people with movement or thinking and memory problems to see if they are eligible for …
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- 19 Feb, 2025
Efficacy and Safety of AD-MSCs Plus Calpocitriol Ointment and PSORI-CM01 Granule in Psoriasis Patients
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Adipose derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells (AD-MSCs) plus Calpocitriol Ointment and PSORI-CM01 Granule with moderate to severe psoriasis. Any adverse events related to AD-MSCs infusion will be monitored.The primary outcome is the reduction rate of PASI(Psoriasis Area and …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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An Advance Care Planning Programme for Persons With Early Stage Dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment in the Community
Advance care planning (ACP) has been widely advocated for persons with early stage dementia (PWEDs) and persons with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). This proposed study attempts to promote the uptake of ACP for this population and their family caregivers in the community and to examine the effects of an ACP …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Perioperative Pain and Delirium in Geriatric Patients With Hip Fracture
The objective of this trial will be to establish whether the ultrasound-guided suprainguinal fascia iliaca compartment block is capable of protecting geriatric patients with hip fracture from delirium as compared to placebo
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Effects of Age and Obesity on Brain Insulin Sensitivity
Recent evidence from clinical studies have shown that T2D almost doubles the risk for dementia. As the population gets older, age-related chronic diseases, as T2D, become more prevalent. Scientific evidence is emerging that there are several links between metabolic and neurocognitive functions.
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- 05 Aug, 2020
Effect of Academic Detailing to Reduce Opioid Prescribing in Dentistry
This will be achieved through educating dentists about best practices for opioid prescribing and includes three continuing education (CE) credits and one (or two) academic detailing (AD) visits. The cohort of 90 dentists who are enrolled to the CE will be randomized into two groups upon enrollment. One of these …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Effectiveness of an Intervention Using Observation/Action Therapy Among Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a transitional state between normal aging and early dementia, characterized by memory deficits without functional impairment. Cognitive decline prevalence is increasing in older adults, impacting independence and quality of life.
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- 07 Jul, 2023
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Cognitive Changes and Neural Correlates After Rehabilitation of Masticatory Function in Elderly -an Intervention Study
Today in elderly tooth loss and loss of oral function is widespread, but it is an underexplored modifiable risk factor potentially contributing to the development of dementia. In this interventional study we want to investigate a "cause-effect" relationship between mastication and cognition in humans.
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- 05 Aug, 2020
Intergenerational Program for Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults Discharged From the Emergency Department (SIL)
Social isolation and loneliness worsens older adults' risk of dementia, quality of life, and death as much as smoking. Older adults are more likely to use emergency services and are also more likely to experience social isolation and loneliness than younger people.
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- 23 Aug, 2023
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