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
- NCT04783103Recruiting
Brain scan study of stimulation for depression in older adults
This is a pilot study that uses brain imaging to see how a brain “neuromodulation” approach may affect depression in people age 65 and older. You would be screened for depression severity, medication history, and safety limits, and then be asked to keep your depression medicines stable during the study.
Jette, Brussels CapitalAges 65 years+ - NCT04825847Recruiting
Testing brain changes after major surgery in older adults
This study looks at how memory and thinking change after major surgery in people age 70 and older. It may help doctors understand who is at risk and how to reduce problems with thinking after surgery.
Montreal, QuebecAges 70 years+ - NCT04831957Recruiting
Testing thyroid hormone changes after TAVI in older adults
This study looks at how thyroid problems may develop after a heart procedure called TAVI in people age 70 and older. It may help doctors spot thyroid side effects earlier so they can treat them sooner.
BrusselsAges 70 years+ - NCT07355192Recruiting
Group singing for heart health
This study tests whether singing in a group can improve heart health in people with a history of coronary artery disease. If you join, you'll sing with others and see if it helps your heart function.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 55–89 - NCT04999943RecruitingPhase 1
Testing two blood-cancer medicines plus eDC in older MDS patients
This early-phase study tests a combination of two standard medicines for myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) along with an added eDC therapy in people age 60 and older. It may help improve blood counts or disease control for those who cannot or do not want stem cell transplant.
BeijingAges 60 years+ - NCT05008770Recruiting
Test diet and gut changes in older adults with muscle loss
This study looks at how gut changes (including inflammation) may relate to muscle problems in older adults. You may be invited to provide stool (feces) samples and undergo further testing after a screening visit.
LeuvenAges 65 years+ - NCT05008705Recruiting
Protein and muscle stimulation for hospitalized seniors
This trial tests whether increasing protein intake plus using a gentle electrical muscle stimulation device can help maintain or build muscle mass in older adults while they are hospitalized. It may help prevent muscle loss that can happen after short hospital stays.
São PauloAges 65 years+ - NCT05025098RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted treatment versus standard care for older blood cancer patients
This Phase 2 trial compares a “precision” treatment plan with standard therapy for older adults with AML or MDS. It aims to improve outcomes while using treatments that may be better suited for people who cannot have intensive chemotherapy.
LørenskogAges 60 years+ - NCT05048680Recruiting
Breathing low-oxygen training to support brain blood flow in seniors
This study tests whether brief “low-oxygen” conditioning can improve blood flow to the brain and overall cerebrovascular (brain blood vessel) health in older adults. It may help people who are generally less active, as long as they have no major medical or safety barriers for the training.
La Tronche, Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesAges 60–80 - NCT05066139Recruiting
Study of older adults with digestive cancer
This study checks how well different care plans work for people age 75 and older who have digestive cancer and are about to start chemotherapy or targeted therapy. The goal is to improve treatment support and outcomes by doing a detailed, multidisciplinary evaluation.
StrasbourgAges 75 years+ - NCT05066503Recruiting
Nutrition treatment for confusion in hospitalized older adults
This study tests whether a nutritional therapy can help older adults in the hospital who have confusion (delirium) or are at risk during serious infections. It aims to see if nutrition changes outcomes for mental status while you’re being treated for infection.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 60 years+ - NCT05077618Recruiting
Teeth bacteria study in seniors with and without Alzheimer’s
This study looks at the bacteria in the mouth (periodontal microbiota) to see whether they differ between seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and seniors without it. You may be asked for a sample from your gums/teeth and background health information.
Nice, CHU de NICEAges 18–90 - NCT05135949Recruiting
Strength therapy after elbow fractures in older adults
This study looks at how to improve strength after a specific elbow bone fracture in people age 65 and older. If you qualify, you may be asked to take part in follow-up assessments to see whether the approach helps recovery and function.
New Westminster, British ColumbiaAges 65 years+ - NCT05140993Recruiting
Emotional and orientation support to prevent delirium after surgery
This study tests whether extra emotional help and re-orienting (helping you know where you are and what’s happening) can lower the risk of confusion called postoperative delirium after surgery. It is designed for older adults having certain types of non-heart, non-brain surgery.
Tel AvivAges 70–120 - NCT05238610Recruiting
Registry for older adults with stroke of unclear cause and PFO
This study follows adults over 60 who had a stroke where the cause is unclear, and where a heart opening (PFO) may have contributed. It mainly collects information to better understand this stroke pattern and how these patients do over time.
SeoulAges 60 years+ - NCT05242419Recruiting
Huperzine A to reduce confusion after non-heart surgery
This trial studies whether a medicine called huperzine A can reduce “postoperative delirium,” which is sudden confusion after surgery, in older adults. It focuses on people having non-heart surgery under general anesthesia for at least two hours.
Wenzhou, ZhejiangAges 75 years+ - NCT05245487Recruiting
Study of blood samples in older people with relapsed lymphoma
This study looks at blood (“hematopoietic”) information in people age 60+ with relapsed B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma who need an additional round of treatment. It may help researchers understand changes in the body during active lymphoma therapy.
CopenhagenAges 60 years+ - NCT05245656RecruitingPhase 2
Rituximab plus chemo plans for older mantle cell lymphoma
This Phase 2 trial studies whether an “extra chemo” schedule (adding cytarabine) can work better than a standard rituximab-bendamustine plan in older people with mantle cell lymphoma. It compares two treatment sequences to see which one helps patients live longer and respond better with acceptable safety.
Seoul, Gangnam-GuAges 60 years+ - NCT05287815Recruiting
Study care needs and nursing support for older adults
This study looks at what health care support older adults need and how nursing help may improve healthy habits and quality of life. You may be invited if you’re 65 or older and able to communicate for the study.
Famagusta, MutluyakaAges 65–84 - NCT05337631Recruiting
Care patterns for older people receiving head and neck radiation
This study looks at special ways of providing care for people age 65 and older with certain head-and-neck cancers when they receive radiation (with or without chemotherapy). It aims to understand how care should be organized to better support older patients during treatment.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 65 years+ - NCT05360914Recruiting
Hospital care at home for older adults with acute illnesses
This trial tests whether it is safe and helpful to manage certain sudden (acute) infections and medical problems with hospital-level care delivered at home or in a nursing home. It may help you avoid unnecessary hospital stays while still getting close medical follow-up.
SilkeborgAges 65 years+ - NCT05389098Recruiting
Finger foods program to help eating in frail seniors
This study tests whether offering easy “finger foods” can improve eating and independence in older adults living in assisted care. It is looking especially at people who are losing weight, have low muscle strength, and may struggle to chew or swallow.
Château-RenaultAges 75–120 - NCT05431010Recruiting
Electroacupuncture for walking problems in older people with muscle loss
This study tests whether electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture that uses a mild electric current) can improve walking ability in older adults with sarcopenia, which means age-related loss of muscle. If it helps, it could make it easier to walk and complete daily activities.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 60–95 - NCT05439278RecruitingPhase 3
Radiation schedules plus temozolomide for elderly glioblastoma
This study compares a standard radiation schedule versus a shorter, higher-dose radiation schedule, both with the chemotherapy medicine temozolomide, in older adults with newly diagnosed glioblastoma. It aims to see which approach works better and is practical for people age 70 and older.
SeoulAges 70 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.
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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.