Clinical trials
Elderly Patients clinical trials
Below are recruiting elderly patients clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 230 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06469437Recruiting
Geriatric check for older adults with type 2 diabetes
This study looks at how a full health check for older adults with type 2 diabetes can help doctors choose the best treatment plan. It aims to improve care for people 60 and older.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 60 years+ - NCT07030673Recruiting
Stopping antibiotics early in older adults with viral infections
This trial tests whether elderly patients hospitalized with a viral lower respiratory infection can safely stop antibiotics early. It aims to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use and side effects.
AmiensAges 65 years+ - NCT07309965Recruiting
Vibration therapy for healing after hip fracture in seniors
This study tests if adding gentle vibration to standard rehab helps older adults recover better after hip fracture surgery. You may qualify if you are 75 or older and recently had surgery for a broken hip.
LyonAges 75 years+ - NCT06202118Recruiting
Alpha radiation therapy for breast cancer in older or frail patients
This trial tests a new type of radiation therapy (DaRT) that uses tiny, implantable seeds to deliver targeted alpha radiation to breast tumors. It is designed for older patients (65+) or those who are too frail for surgery, offering a less invasive option for controlling the cancer.
JerusalemAges 65–120 - NCT06768125Enrolling by invitation
Shorter radiation therapy for head and neck cancer in older adults
This trial tests a shorter course of radiation therapy for patients aged 65 and older with head and neck cancer who cannot have surgery or standard radiation. The goal is to find an effective and more convenient treatment option.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 65 years+ - NCT06542978Recruiting
Can brain stimulation prevent confusion after gastrointestinal surgery?
This study is testing whether using a gentle 40Hz brain stimulation (called transcranial stimulation) during recovery after surgery can help prevent confusion or delirium in older adults. Delirium is a common problem after major surgery, and this treatment is non-invasive (no surgery or needles) and done while you rest.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 65 years+ - NCT06954857Recruiting
Laryngeal mask placement in elderly patients
This trial tests a new way to place a breathing tube (laryngeal mask) using pressure monitoring to reduce side effects in older patients during surgery. It may help if you are 60 or older and having planned surgery that lasts 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 60 years+ - NCT07314762Recruiting
Support for elderly patients before, during, and after surgery
This trial looks at how to better care for older adults (65+) who are having surgery. It aims to improve their experience and recovery during the time leading up to, during, and after their procedure.
Wenzhou, ZhejiangAges 65 years+ - NCT07363941Recruiting
Comparing height-based vs standard spinal anesthesia dosing for older adults
This study compares two ways of giving spinal anesthesia (numbing medication in the back) for older adults having leg or hip surgery. It aims to see if adjusting the dose based on height works better than the standard fixed dose. If you are between 60 and 80 and having planned lower limb surgery, you may be eligible.
Karachi, SindhAges 60–80 - NCT05842928Recruiting
Deprescribing risky medicines in older adults with many medications
This study tests a patient-centered plan to safely reduce certain medicines that may cause side effects in older people who take many drugs. It aims to improve safety and comfort by lowering unnecessary use while keeping you well.
BielefeldAges 65 years+ - NCT07514936RecruitingPhase 2
Venetoclax-Azacitidine With Chidamide and CAG for Older AML Patients
This trial tests a combination of four drugs (venetoclax, azacitidine, chidamide, and CAG chemotherapy) to treat newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML—a blood cancer) in adults aged 60–75. The goal is to see if this combination helps patients live longer and feel better.
Beijing, None SelectedAges 60–75 - NCT07208500Recruiting
Arm cuff treatment before surgery to protect lungs in older adults
This study tests if a simple, non-invasive treatment (briefly inflating a blood pressure cuff on your arm) before surgery can reduce lung complications in older adults having non-heart, non-lung surgery. It may help protect your lungs during and after the operation.
ShanghaiAges 65 years+ - NCT05814328Recruiting
Care plan after ER visit to prevent early readmissions
This study tests a “transitional care” plan for people over 75 after they leave the emergency room, aiming to reduce how soon they come back. It may help you get the right support at home and lower the risk of returning to the ER quickly.
ParisAges 75 years+ - NCT06990321RecruitingPhase 3
Cytarabine and venetoclax for older adults with AML
This trial tests a combination of two chemotherapy drugs, medium-dose cytarabine and venetoclax, as a follow-up treatment (consolidation) to keep leukemia from coming back. It is for older adults with intermediate or high-risk acute myeloid leukemia who have already achieved remission after their first round of therapy.
Changchun, JilinAges 60–75 - NCT07394959Recruiting
Guided hydration to protect kidneys in elderly heart patients
This trial tests a new way to manage fluids during heart procedures to prevent kidney injury. It uses a special vest that measures lung fluid to guide how much hydration you get.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 60 years+ - NCT03711110Recruiting
Heart-protection plan for older people with certain cancers
This trial looks at strategies to help prevent heart and blood-vessel problems in people over 65 who have certain cancers. It may help by monitoring and treating heart risks early to lower the chance of future cardiovascular events.
Santiago de Compostela, A CoruñaAges 65 years+ - NCT06656598RecruitingPhase 2
Adjuvant treatment for elderly or unfit patients with stage III lung cancer
This trial tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug called cemiplimab to chemotherapy, followed by radiation, can help older or less fit patients with stage III lung cancer. The goal is to see if this combination improves outcomes compared to usual care.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT07574502Recruiting
Electrical Stimulation to Help Bowel Recovery After Colon Surgery
This study tests whether gentle electrical stimulation applied to the skin can help older adults recover bowel function faster after minimally invasive colon cancer surgery. The goal is to reduce the time it takes for the bowel to start working normally again after surgery.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 65 years+ - NCT06759818Enrolling by invitation
Vagus nerve stimulation for heart protection after lung surgery in older adults
This trial tests if a gentle ear stimulation device can protect the heart after lung surgery in patients aged 60 and older. It is for those having a planned lung procedure (lobectomy, segmentectomy, or wedge resection) through small chest incisions.
Jiaxing, ZhejiangAges 60 years+ - NCT06681662RecruitingPhase 4
Ephedrine for faster muscle relaxant in elderly patients
This trial tests whether giving a small dose of ephedrine (a medicine that raises blood pressure) can make the muscle relaxant rocuronium work faster in older adults. It aims to help patients 80+ get a breathing tube placed more quickly during surgery.
CopenhagenAges 80 years+ - NCT05939674Recruiting
Flumazenil to aid waking up after anesthesia for hip surgery
This study looks at whether a medicine called flumazenil can help people wake up more safely and recover better after being put to sleep for hip surgery using a specific anesthesia medication. It may help doctors understand the best way to reverse anesthesia effects in older adults.
Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-doAges 65 years+ - NCT07053254Recruiting
Studying vein grafts in older heart bypass patients
This trial looks at how vein grafts work in older adults who need coronary artery bypass surgery. It aims to understand why grafts sometimes fail, so doctors can improve treatment.
SeoulAges 19–100 - NCT04157569Recruiting
Study blood DNA markers after chemotherapy in older acute leukemia
This trial checks a blood test called “ctDNA” (tiny pieces of leukemia DNA in blood) after chemotherapy. It may help doctors understand how well treatment is working in older adults with acute leukemia.
BeijingAges 60–100 - NCT05524298Recruiting
Quality of life study in older adults with low-grade lymphoma
This study looks at quality of life in people age 70 and older with slow-growing (low-grade) B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma who haven’t been treated yet. It requires a geriatric (aging-focused) check before starting care, to see what helps older patients feel better during treatment.
Alessandria, AlessandriaAges 70 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for elderly patients?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 230 recruiting elderly patients studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a elderly patients trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a elderly patients trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.