Found 8 clinical trials
Telephone-based Physical Activity Coaching or Self Monitored Physical Activity to Improve Physical Function in Older Adults Who Are Undergoing Surgery for Lung Cancer and Their Caregivers
This clinical trial compares telephone-based physical activity coaching to self monitored physical activity for improving physical function in older adults who are undergoing surgery for lung cancer and their caregivers. Lung cancer surgery in older adults is associated with functional declines and unique challenges. Performing physical activity around the time …
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- 09 Jan, 2024
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The Impact of a Resistance Training Intervention on Blood Pressure Control in Older Adults With Sarcopenia
Current prevention and treatment of high blood pressure (BP) in sarcopenia, by non-pharmacological approaches remain limited and are far from optimal. This randomized control intervention pilot study will provide new evidence of the unexplored relationship between muscle strength and high BP in sarcopenia, and experimentally test the effects of an …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Implementation of an Early Rehabilitation Program for the Patient With Lung Transplantation: From the ICU to Home.
Improvement will be observed through functional scales (6MWT), muscle dynamometry, manual muscle test (MRC-SumScore), bioimpedanciometry, inspiratory and maximal expiratory pressures, spirometry, frailty and sarcopenia tests and a long-term Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing. Expected Outcomes: Patients who perform the experimental group are expected to have an early discharge from the ICU and …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Lenvatinib and Pembrolizumab Before Surgery for the Treatment of Locally Advanced Non-Metastatic Kidney Cancer
This phase II trial studies how well lenvatinib and pembrolizumab before surgery work in treating patients with kidney cancer that has spread from its original site of growth to nearby tissues or lymph nodes but has not spread to other places in the body (non-metastatic). Lenvatinib may stop the growth …
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- 05 Aug, 2020
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Short- and Long-term Health Adverse Outcomes Associated With Nutrition Disorders and Nutrition Related Conditions in Hospitalized Older People
Malnutrition is a common pathological condition in older adults that can further influence and aggravate health-related muscle decline. Sarcopenia is known as a natural progressive decline in skeletal muscles occurring with age, with an age-related decline in muscle strength.
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- 14 Mar, 2022
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Molecular Characteristics of Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma (MOCHA): A Prospective Feasibility Study
Researchers are looking to further our knowledge on disease biology and treatment selection for gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma. The purpose of this study is to see how useful it is to look for changes and characteristics in your genes (molecules that contain instructions for the development and functioning of the cells) and …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Eating Habits and Lifestyle Profile of an Italian Aging Cohort
Aging is characterized by low-grade inflammatory state, supported by impairment oxidative balance and endocrine changes, leading to changes in: body composition, such as decrease in lean body mass and increase in adipose tissue; resting metabolic rate; immune function; cognitive impairment. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics all subjects …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Retrospective Analysis of Sarcopenia in Older Patients Undergoing Laparotomy
Assess the influence of sarcopenia on outcomes of emergency laparotomy in the over 65 age group
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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