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Filter by:The population is aging worldwide, which requires more attention to health needs and leads to a dramatic increase in health care costs. Prevention or delay of onset of disorders associated with aging is needed. Dietary intake of pectin, a dietary fiber, may have beneficial effects on gut health parameters, i.e. intestinal barrier function, immune function and microbial composition. As intestinal barrier function may be compromised in the elderly we will investigate whether the effects of pectin on selected parameters of gut health differ between young vs. older individuals. The primary objective of this study is to investigate the effects of aging on pectin-induced changes in intestinal permeability. Furthermore, this study has seven secondary objectives. This study conforms to a randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled design including two parallel arms.The study population consists of Healthy human volunteers (male and female), 18-40 and 65-75 years old, BMI 20-30 kg/m2. One group will receive 7.5 grams of pectin supplements twice daily for four weeks. A second group will receive 7.5 grams of placebo supplements twice daily for four weeks. Before and after the supplementation period, several measurements will take place. The main study parameter is the change in urinary sugar excretion ratio before and after the intervention period.
To evaluate the effect of a rollator on 6 Minute Walking Test (6MWT) in elderly people.
The purpose of this study in healthy elderly people is to evaluate safety, toleration and time course of plasma concentration of multiple oral doses of PF-06743649- The pharmacodynamic activity of PF-06743649 will also be assessed.
This study aims to investigate the pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics metformin IR after oral administration in healthy elderly male volunteers.
Several preliminary studies have shown that diet can have beneficial effects on cognitive decline. Among food shown to have such effects are some polyphenols from selected botanicals. Preclinical studies have concluded that polyphenols play a role in moderation of oxidative stress and inflammation, increased neuronal signaling, and improved metabolic function among other effects. Noteworthy, a positive and statistically significant association between the midlife level of polyphenol intake and cognitive function assessed 13 years later was found in a cohort of 2574 adults. Several mechanisms may be involved in these positive effects of food polyphenols on cognitive function in older adults: experimental studies suggest that polyphenols display neuroprotective effects, enhancement of the neuronal function, stimulation of brain flow and inducing neurogenesis, and might prevent age-related damage to the central nervous system through their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Based on these promising results, a food supplement from botanicals offering complementary polyphenol profile was developed. This food supplement is aimed to aid at maintenance of cognitive function in older adults.
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety, drug levels and effects on the body of 1 or 3 injections of MEDI1814, in people with mild to moderate Alzhiemer's Disease or healthy elderly people.
This study is comparing a new computer-based method of administering neuropsychological tests to the standard method of verbal and paper/pencil tests administered in person by an examiner. The purpose of the research is to determine if the computerized and standard testing methods are equivalent.
Objective. The intracranial pressure and cerebrospinal outflow resistance are essential parameters to describe the cerebrospinal fluid dynamic system. Outflow resistance effects intracranial pressure, pulse amplitudes, cerebrospinal fluid absorption as well as the compliance of the system. The objective of this study was to determine the reference values in the elderly. Methods. Elderly people (60-82 years), considering themselves healthy, were recruited through an ad in the local paper. All were evaluated with a 3 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging apparatus. Subjects were eligible if they did not have any psychiatric or neurological disorder or signs of advanced atherosclerotic disease. Intracranial pressure and outflow resistance were determined by a constant pressure infusion method with the patient in the supine position. The study population consisted of 40 subjects (mean age 70 years; 23 women).
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of 8-week exercise training on depression symptoms, physical functions, and quality of life in the community-dwelling elderly.