Clinical trials
Elderly Patients clinical trials
Below are recruiting elderly patients clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 212 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04442412RecruitingPhase 3
Prednisone and vitamin D before chemo for certain lymphomas
This Phase 3 study tests whether a short “pre-treatment” with prednisone, with or without vitamin D, can improve outcomes when followed by standard lymphoma chemo. It aims to see if adding vitamin D early can help older adults tolerate or benefit from treatment for specific lymphoma types.
Brescia, BSAges 65 years+ - NCT05555693Recruiting
Brain chemistry study after surgery in older adults
This study looks at how brain “metabolomics” (small chemical signals in the brain/body) relate to thinking or mood problems that can happen after surgery in people age 65 and older. It may help doctors understand who is more likely to have these side effects after an operation.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 65 years+ - NCT05909293Recruiting
Venetoclax maintenance for older adults with AML in remission
This study tests whether “maintenance” treatment with venetoclax can help older adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) stay in remission after initial therapy. It may help delay the return of AML, especially in people who achieved first complete remission.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 60–85 - NCT05936515Recruiting
Training nurses and aides to shorten hospital stays
This study tests whether a new training program for nurses and nursing assistants can help elderly patients stay in the hospital for a shorter time and reduce avoidable hospital complications. You may be able to take part if you’re 75 or older and currently hospitalized on a participating hospital ward.
Bourg-en-BresseAges 75 years+ - NCT06405776Recruiting
Lidocaine for pain and survival after bowel surgery in older adults
This study tests whether a drug called lidocaine, given during surgery, can help control pain after colon or rectal surgery and possibly improve long-term survival in older adults. The goal is to see if lidocaine offers better pain relief and recovery compared to standard care.
SichuanAges 60 years+ - NCT07847164Recruiting
Hip fracture recovery study in older adults
This study follows older adults in China who have had a hip fracture to understand their recovery and what factors affect it. It aims to improve care and outcomes for people with hip fractures.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 60 years+ - NCT06486233Recruiting
Early invasive treatment for elderly heart attack patients
This trial tests whether early invasive treatment (like stenting) is safe and effective for patients 60 or older who have a certain type of heart attack called high-risk non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome. The goal is to see if this approach improves outcomes for older adults.
Ho Chi Minh CityAges 60 years+ - NCT07801339Enrolling by invitation
Dental implants for patients 80 and older
This study looks at placing dental implants right after removing a tooth in people who are 80 or older. It aims to see how well these implants work in very elderly patients and if they can improve quality of life.
Gotemba, ShizuokaAges 80 years+ - NCT03116490Recruiting
Compares anesthesia types for recovery after hip fracture surgery
This study looks at whether using regional anesthesia or general anesthesia affects outcomes after hip fracture surgery in older adults. It may help doctors choose the safest anesthesia option for recovery and prognosis.
Wenzhou, ZhejiangAges 60 years+ - NCT07795398RecruitingPhase 4
Stopping aspirin in older adults with stable heart disease
This trial tests whether older adults with stable heart disease can safely stop taking daily aspirin after two years without increasing the risk of heart attack or stroke. It may help reduce the side effects of long-term aspirin use.
CopenhagenAges 65 years+ - NCT06555471RecruitingPhase 2
Sintilimab plus chemo-radiation for older adults with advanced stomach cancer
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug sintilimab to standard chemoradiotherapy can help people aged 75 or older with locally advanced stomach cancer. It aims to shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 75 years+ - NCT05902416Recruiting
Testing haplo transplant for older adults with leukemia or MDS
This study looks at using a “half-matched” stem cell transplant (haploidentical transplant) in adults around your age with acute leukemia or MDS. It may help people who cannot find a fully matched donor, but are still eligible for this type of transplant.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 55–70 - NCT06108414RecruitingPhase 4
Low-dose vs standard-dose blood thinner for older adults with atrial fibrillation
This trial tests whether a lower dose of the blood thinner rivaroxaban works as well as the standard dose for people 70 and older with atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat). The goal is to find the safest dose to prevent strokes while reducing bleeding risks.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 70 years+ - NCT06453746Recruiting
Non-drug program to prevent dementia for mild cognitive impairment
This study tests whether non-drug activities (like exercise, brain games, or lifestyle changes) can help prevent dementia in older adults with mild memory loss. You will take part in a program at the hospital and have regular checkups.
Ho Chi Minh CityAges 60 years+ - NCT07746505Recruiting
Remimazolam vs midazolam for anesthesia in older adults
This study compares two sedative medicines used to start general anesthesia in patients 65 and older having non-cardiac surgery. The goal is to see which one is safer and works better for older patients.
HangzhouAges 65 years+ - NCT07740343Recruiting
Testing Remimazolam to Improve Sleep After Colorectal Surgery
This study tests a sedative called remimazolam to see if it helps improve sleep after surgery in older adults having colorectal cancer surgery. The goal is to help you sleep better and recover more comfortably.
Yinchuan, NingxiaAges 65–80 - NCT07726875Enrolling by invitation
Orexin and confusion after surgery in older adults
This study looks at a brain chemical called orexin (which helps control wakefulness) in older adults after surgery. The goal is to see if orexin levels are linked to confusion or agitation that can happen when waking up from anesthesia. If you take part, your blood will be tested before and after surgery.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 60 years+ - NCT07719712Recruiting
Thinking and confusion after prostate surgery in older adults
This study looks at how older adults' thinking and memory may change after a common prostate surgery, and whether some patients become confused or delirious afterward. It may help doctors understand who is at risk for these problems.
MuğlaAges 65 years+ - NCT07707258Recruiting
Remimazolam with oliceridine for sedation in older adults during GI endoscopy
This trial tests two medicines, remimazolam (a sedative) and oliceridine (a pain reliever), to see if they work well together for sedation during a painless gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy in people aged 65 to 80. It aims to find a safe and effective option for older adults.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 65–80 - NCT07685717RecruitingPhase 2
Pirtobrutinib for older adults with CLL
This trial tests a new pill, pirtobrutinib, for people 75 or older with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who have never had treatment before. The goal is to see if it helps control the disease with manageable side effects.
Columbus, OhioAges 75 years+ - NCT06683885RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Targeted drug combo for elderly DLBCL patients
This trial tests a combination of targeted drugs (Obutinib or Decitabine) with standard chemo (Rituximab, Cyclophosphamide, Prednisone) for elderly patients with newly diagnosed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma who cannot handle full-dose chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this approach is safer and works as well.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 65 years+ - NCT06345118Recruiting
Fall prevention for older adults with type 2 diabetes
This trial studies a fall prevention program for older adults with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to see if it reduces falls and improves safety.
HanoiAges 60–60 - NCT07644897RecruitingPhase 2
Thymosin Alpha 1 Plus Anti-PD-1 for Advanced Melanoma in Older Adults
This trial tests a combination of two drugs—thymosin alpha 1 (an immune-boosting protein) and an anti-PD-1 antibody (a cancer immunotherapy)—in patients 60 and older with advanced melanoma that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to help the immune system fight the cancer more effectively.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 60 years+ - NCT05741593Recruiting
Interview study for older adults after ischemic stroke
This study talks with people age 65+ who were hospitalized for an ischemic stroke and are already on blood-thinning medicines to learn about their experiences. The interviews may help improve how pharmacists support patients after stroke.
VilleurbanneAges 65–100
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for elderly patients?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 212 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.
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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.