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Filter by:The aim of this study is to evaluate analytical methods such as ELISA and OPKA that measure the activity of vaccine-induced pneumococcal antibodies. After validation of ELISA and OPKA, pneumococcal antibodies were measured by ELISA and OPKA in paired samples before and after immunization (pneumococcal PS vaccine) in children, adults and elderly.
The purpose of this study is: 1. to develop a standardised orientation and mobility training (O&M-training) in the use of an identification/symbol cane by older adults with low vision, and; 2. to evaluate this newly developed standardised O&M-training with respect to effectiveness and feasibility in a randomised controlled trial.
The primary objectives are to evaluate the effect of AN777 on muscle strength loss that occurs during bed rest, and to investigate whether AN777, in association with resistance training, will support muscle strength recovery following bed rest in healthy elderly subjects.
Asthma self-management is an effective way to improve the outcomes of patients with asthma. However, to be most effective these interventions should be targeted and designed toward a specific population or group. There is currently no asthma self-management intervention directed towards older adults. The hypothesis is that a 6-session asthma self-management intervention will improve the outcomes of older patients with asthma.
To evaluate whether AN777 with or without exercise affects muscle mass change in elderly subjects.
The purpose of this study is to learn how activity promotes health and well being among older adults. There are two main study goals: (1) to extend the previous results obtained for the Well Elderly Study 1; and (2) to determine what factors make the program successful.
The following primary hypotheses will be tested: 1. During Step 1: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) or Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) in < 40% of the initial 60 subjects treated with duloxetine (DUL) + Clinical Management(CM) during the first 8 weeks will respond (response is defined as a Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) score </=9 and at least a 30% improvement in back pain as measured with the 20-point numeric rating scale. 2. During Step 2: More DUL+Problem Solving Therapy for Depression and Pain (PST-DP) than DUL+CM treated subjects will achieve response during the second 8 weeks, defined as a MADRS score </=9 and at least a 30% improvement in back pain as measured with the 2-point numeric rating scale. 3. Improvement in depression scores will be correlated with improvement in CLBP scores. The exploratory hypotheses to be tested are that: During Step 2: Compared to subjects treated with DUL+CM, subjects treated with DUL+PST-DP will have improved outcomes in: 1) disability, 2) sleep, 2) functioning/quality of life, 3) caregiver burden/depression, and 5) analgesic use.
The intention is to evaluate the effectiveness of a multi-factorial medical treatment of patients with hip fractures in a specially designed unit for elderly hip fracture patients (orthogeriatric unit) as compared to traditional care in an orthopedic unit.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether biofeedback exercises improve anal continence after anterior resection for rectal cancer.
Objective of the study is to evaluate the effect of a multimodal therapy on the basis of current guidelines on fall prevention consisting of a 12-months intervention with Alfacalcidol and calcium, patient education and a mobility program in a group of patients 65 years of age or older with an impaired renal function in comparison to a group receiving usual care.