Clinical trials
Elderly clinical trials
Below are recruiting elderly clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 496 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06891651Recruiting
21-gene testing for older breast cancer patients with lymph node spread
This trial looks at using a 21-gene test to guide treatment decisions for women aged 65 or older who have breast cancer that has spread to lymph nodes. It aims to see if this test can help avoid unnecessary chemotherapy in this group.
Jinan, ShandongAges 65 years+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07259499Recruiting
Predictors of emergency visits in frail older adults
This study looks at why frail older adults go to the emergency room. Researchers want to see if blood tests and brain scans can help predict who needs emergency care. Participation involves one interview and having had a recent brain scan and blood work.
Pisa, PisaAges 65 years+ - NCT06888843RecruitingPhase 2
Chemotherapy for colorectal cancer in patients 70+
This trial tests two chemotherapy drugs, capecitabine alone or with oxaliplatin, in people aged 70 or older after surgery for stage III colorectal cancer. The goal is to find out which treatment works better to prevent cancer from coming back.
Nizhny NovgorodAges 70–90 - NCT06293625RecruitingPhase 3
Chemotherapy before surgery for colon cancer in older adults
This trial tests whether giving 6 weeks of chemotherapy (FOLFOX) before surgery can help people aged 70 and older with locally advanced colon cancer. It aims to make treatment safer and more effective for older adults.
DijonAges 70 years+ - NCT07258303Recruiting
Probiotic Spray for Gum Disease in Older Adults
This trial tests an oral spray that contains good bacteria (probiotics) to help prevent and treat gum disease in older adults. It may be a simple addition to your daily routine to support gum health.
Hanoi, HanoiAges 35 years+ - NCT07250217Recruiting
Study of AML epigenetic markers in older adults
This trial looks at certain chemical changes in blood cells of two groups of people aged 60 or older: those having heart surgery (control group) and those with a type of blood cancer called acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who will be treated with a drug called azacitidine. The goal is to find markers that could help personalize treatment for AML in seniors.
Mulhouse, AlsaceAges 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+ - NCT07243639Recruiting
Etrasimod for elderly patients with ulcerative colitis
This trial tests an oral medication called etrasimod for elderly patients with active ulcerative colitis. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective in reducing inflammation and symptoms.
Komagane, NaganoAges Any age - NCT07242495Recruiting
Virtual reality with exercise for memory in older adults
This trial tests whether using 360-degree virtual reality videos during aerobic exercise can improve thinking and memory in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. It's a chance to try a new approach that combines exercise and immersive technology.
IslamabadAges 60 years+ - NCT06466096Recruiting
Thinking and memory after stomach/colon cancer surgery
This study looks at how older adults (65+) think and remember after surgery for gastrointestinal cancer. It compares those who have temporary confusion after surgery with those who don't, to understand long-term changes in brain function.
BeijingAges 65–100 - NCT06466083Recruiting
Thinking changes after spine surgery in older adults
This study looks at why some older adults have confusion or memory changes after spine surgery. It aims to find patterns that could help prevent these problems.
BeijingAges 65–100 - NCT06423547Recruiting
Predicting confusion after surgery in older adults
This study looks at older patients (65 and older) who have had surgery and anesthesia. It aims to find who is at risk for confusion (delirium) and memory problems afterward. The goal is to help doctors prevent these issues.
BeijingAges 65–100 - NCT07232472Enrolling by invitation
Wearable study of depression and sleep in older adults
This study uses a wearable device to track depression and sleep in older adults. It aims to understand how daily activity patterns relate to mood and sleep quality, which could lead to better treatments.
London, AlabamaAges 60 years+ - NCT07236866Recruiting
Measuring walking and moving skills in older patients
This study checks a new way to measure how well older adults can move and transfer (like getting out of bed or a chair). It looks at patients in a French geriatric hospital to see if the measurement is helpful.
Grenoble, IsereAges 75 years+ - NCT06908759Recruiting
Fall risk in older adults after heart rehab
This study looks at whether a special cardiac rehab program can help older adults who recently had a heart event improve their balance and reduce their risk of falling. It's designed for people age 65 and older who are now stable enough to begin rehab.
Rome, RMAges 65 years+ - NCT05681585Recruiting
Advance care planning for very frail older adults at home
This study looks at advance care planning (talking ahead about care goals and preferences) for very frail people who are living at home after a hospital admission. It includes both the patient and a close relative, and may help improve how future care decisions are discussed.
Oslo, Bærum kommuneAges 70 years+ - NCT05710809Recruiting
Exercise and health check study for older colorectal cancer patients
This trial looks at sarcopenia (loss of muscle strength/size) and vertigo (feeling dizzy or off-balance) in older adults with colorectal cancer. It tests whether a structured, exercise-based approach can help these issues alongside cancer care.
CopenhagenAges 65 years+ - NCT06678529Recruiting
Can brain stimulation prevent confusion after hip surgery?
This study tests if a gentle, noninvasive brain stimulation called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can reduce postoperative delirium (sudden confusion) in older adults recovering from hip fracture surgery. It aims to see if tDCS is a safe, drug-free way to protect brain function.
Taiyuan, ShanxiAges 65 years+ - NCT07215585RecruitingPhase 3
New targeted therapy for elderly or unfit lymphoma patients
This trial tests a new targeted therapy (AZD0486) as a first treatment for older or less fit people with large B-cell lymphoma. It is for those who cannot tolerate the usual strong chemo, aiming to be gentler while still fighting the cancer.
ClaytonAges 65–130 - NCT07219030RecruitingPhase 1
Study of emraclidine in healthy older adults
This study tests how the drug emraclidine moves through the body in healthy older adults. It helps researchers understand how the drug is processed and whether it is safe.
Cypress, CaliforniaAges 65–85 - NCT06915935Recruiting
Osteoporosis study in older adults in Shandong
This trial is a study to understand how common osteoporosis is in people aged 65 and older living in Shandong province. By joining, you help researchers learn more about bone health in older adults.
Jinan, ShandongAges 65 years+ - NCT07205731RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab for older adults with advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a drug called tislelizumab (an immunotherapy) in older adults (70+) with advanced esophageal cancer who cannot have standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see if the drug can slow or shrink the cancer safely.
Annecy, Epagny Metz-TessyAges 70 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for elderly?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 496 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.