Clinical trials
Elderly clinical trials
Below are recruiting elderly clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 528 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06891950RecruitingPhase 3
Dengue vaccine study for healthy older adults
This trial tests a new dengue vaccine in adults aged 40 to 79 to see if it can protect them from dengue fever. If you are generally healthy and willing to follow the study schedule, you may be able to join.
Curitiba, ParanáAges 40–79 - NCT07632664Recruiting
New treatment model for older lung cancer surgery patients
This study tests a new approach to help older adults (65+) with early-stage lung cancer who are candidates for surgery. The goal is to improve outcomes by using a special assessment to understand each patient's overall health before and after the operation.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 65 years+ - NCT02972008Recruiting
Looking for blood markers that predict complications after TAVI
This study enrolls older adults having a minimally invasive heart valve procedure (TAVI) to find “epigenetic” risk markers—signals in the body that may predict who is more likely to have complications during the procedure. If you qualify, your blood and/or samples may be studied to improve safety for future patients.
LilleAges 70 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+ - NCT03209414Recruiting
Study of frailty in heart patients receiving heart care
This trial looks at “frailty,” meaning reduced strength and resilience, in older adults with coronary artery disease who are getting heart care. It may help doctors better understand which patients are more at risk and how care decisions could be improved.
Zabrze, Upper SilesiaAges 65 years+ - NCT03439371Recruiting
Micro-transplant treatment for older adults with AML in remission
This trial studies a gentler (“micro-”) transplant approach for people ages 60–74 with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are in remission and cannot safely have the usual stronger transplant conditioning. It may help reduce transplant risks while keeping the leukemia under control.
Clermont-FerrandAges 60–75 - NCT03542734Recruiting
Imaging study for thinking and brain changes in older adults
This study looks at brain scans and eye/eye-nerve findings to understand why thinking can change with aging. It may help researchers connect eye and brain changes, which could guide future ways to prevent or detect dementia early.
HangzhouAges 40 years+ - NCT03569735Recruiting
Elderly health survey in Nanshan, Shenzhen
This study follows people age 65 and older in Nanshan to learn about health over time using surveys and health samples. It may help researchers understand what supports healthy aging in the community.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 65 years+ - NCT03895541Recruiting
Test MRI/ultrasound to measure heart stiffness in older heart failure
This study checks whether a noninvasive imaging test can measure how stiff (stiffness) your heart muscle is in older people with certain types of heart failure. It may help doctors better diagnose and sort out the type of heart failure using your scan results.
ParisAges 60–80 - NCT03966716Recruiting
Hip screws or hip replacement for small hip fractures
This study compares two treatments for certain small, stable hip fractures in older adults: using hip screws versus replacing part or all of the hip. It may help find which option works best for healing and returning to movement.
Uppsala, Uppsala CountyAges 75 years+ - NCT04012840Recruiting
Prevention program study for frailty risk in older adults
This study looks at what makes older adults become frail and checks whether a prevention-focused geriatric assessment and regular follow-up can help. If you’re at risk for frailty, you may be asked to join assessments and answer follow-up calls for three years.
Paris, Île-de-France RegionAges 70 years+ - NCT04179981Recruiting
CPAP treatment effects in older COPD and sleep apnea patients
This study looks at whether using positive airway pressure (often called CPAP) improves health outcomes in older adults who have both COPD and obstructive sleep apnea. It may help find ways to reduce symptoms and complications from “overlap” breathing problems.
Detroit, MichiganAges 60 years+ - NCT04184375Recruiting
Memory training for older adults with bipolar disorder
This study tests whether structured memory and thinking exercises (cognitive stimulation) help older adults with bipolar disorder who have mild to moderate thinking and memory problems. You may be offered guided sessions designed to improve everyday thinking skills while checking safety and fit for the program.
La RochelleAges 65 years+ - NCT04257487RecruitingPhase 3
Sulodexide to prevent blood clots from coming back
This study tests sulodexide (a blood-vessel protective medicine) to help stop deep leg blood clots or lung clots from returning after you’ve already been treated. It may help people with higher bleeding risk who are taking or recently finished standard anticoagulant medicines.
RozzanoAges 75 years+ - NCT04401462Recruiting
Study of treating elbow fractures in people 75 and older
This study focuses on displaced elbow (olecranon) fractures in older adults. It aims to compare how treatment timing and fracture type affect healing and recovery.
Turku, Southwest FinlandAges 75 years+ - 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+ - NCT04452825Recruiting
Psychotherapy for older adults with cancer distress
This trial studies a new talking-therapy program for people age 70+ who have cancer and feel emotional distress. It may help reduce anxiety and low mood while you’re receiving cancer treatment or followed closely after treatment.
New York, New YorkAges 70 years+ - NCT04513977Recruiting
Geriatric support clinic for newly diagnosed older cancer patients
This trial tests whether a geriatric (older-adult-focused) support clinic can help older adults with newly diagnosed early or locally advanced cancer before and during treatment. You may be offered extra support alongside planned cancer care, such as radiation or curative chemotherapy.
SingaporeAges 65 years+ - NCT04519905Recruiting
Testing two ways of radiation in older esophagus cancer patients
This study compares a planned radiation approach given at the same time as other treatment for older adults with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. It may help find a safer and more effective radiation schedule for people who are fit enough for treatment.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 76 years+ - NCT04544527Recruiting
Study risks for heart disease in older people with diabetes
This study follows older adults with diabetes to understand what factors may raise the risk of heart disease. It may help doctors spot risks earlier in people like you.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 65–100 - NCT04670900Recruiting
Surgery options for displaced elbow fractures in older adults
This study looks at how to treat a displaced fracture at the tip of the elbow bone (olecranon) in older adults. The goal is to find the best way to heal the fracture while keeping elbow function as good as possible.
Sandvika, GjettumAges 75 years+ - NCT04707794Recruiting
Preventing confusion after non-heart surgery in older adults
This study looks at how often older adults develop sudden confusion (delirium) after non-heart operations under general anesthesia. It may help doctors better predict who is at risk and improve care after surgery.
New Delhi, National Capital Territory of DelhiAges 65 years+ - NCT04715581Recruiting
Pre-surgery rehab program for frail older adults having stomach surgery
This trial studies a “prehabilitation” program—exercise and coaching before surgery—to help frail older adults recover better after major digestive cancer surgery. It may help you strengthen your body and function before the operation, which can improve outcomes after surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 65–89 - NCT04765514RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo with radiation versus chemo alone for older brain tumor patients
This trial compares two standard treatments for newly diagnosed glioblastoma (a serious brain cancer) in older and frail patients: chemo plus radiation versus chemo alone. It may help determine which approach works best and is safest for people in your age and health group.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 65 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for elderly?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 528 recruiting elderly 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 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 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.