Clinical trials
Elderly clinical trials
Below are recruiting elderly clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 525 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06689618Recruiting
Electrical muscle stimulation exercise study for older adults
This study tests if whole-body electrical muscle stimulation exercise helps improve nerve signals to muscles in older adults. It compares older participants (65+) with younger ones (18-39) to see how this type of exercise affects muscle activation.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT06701630Recruiting
Italian study of daily thinking and memory scales
This study is testing new questionnaires to better understand everyday thinking and memory problems in older adults. It aims to improve how doctors identify and track conditions like mild cognitive impairment and early dementia.
Milan, MichiganAges 60 years+ - NCT06702085Recruiting
Lifestyle changes for older adults with tinnitus and metabolic syndrome
This study tests whether lifestyle changes (like diet and exercise) can help older adults who have both metabolic syndrome and chronic tinnitus (ringing in the ears). It is for people 65 and older with class 1 obesity and long-term ear ringing in both ears.
Dokki, Giza GovernorateAges 65–75 - 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+ - NCT07403760Recruiting
Ablation for atrial fibrillation in patients 80 and older
This study investigates whether a catheter ablation procedure can improve wellbeing and reduce the risk of serious events for people 80 and older with symptomatic atrial fibrillation. The goal is to see if this treatment offers better outcomes than standard care in this age group.
BeijingAges 80 years+ - NCT07575958Recruiting
Water Exercise for Muscle Loss in Adults Over 65
This study tests whether exercise in a swimming pool can help older adults rebuild muscle strength and mass. If you have age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia), this trial may help you regain strength and function.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 65 years+ - NCT06712186RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Dexmedetomidine for safer intubation in high blood pressure patients
This study tests if dexmedetomidine can help prevent dangerous blood pressure spikes during breathing tube placement for surgery in patients with high blood pressure. It is for older adults (over 60) who have been managing their hypertension for at least 6 months.
Karachi, SindhAges 60 years+ - NCT06717581Recruiting
Drug interaction study for older people with HIV
This study looks at how other medicines you take for conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or cholesterol might interact with your HIV medication (Biktarvy) if you are 60 or older. The goal is to learn how to better manage your overall health.
BolognaAges 18 years+ - NCT06723626Recruiting
Recovery blend for elderly sepsis patients
This study tests whether giving a special combination of hydrocortisone, vitamin C, and vitamin B1 helps older adults with sepsis recover better. It looks at how the treatment affects tiny blood vessels and overall survival.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 60–85 - NCT06745609Recruiting
Prehabilitation before kidney tumor surgery
This trial tests whether a prehabilitation program (exercises and health support before surgery) can help older adults who are somewhat frail recover better after kidney tumor surgery.
HerlevAges 65 years+ - NCT06753578Recruiting
Cognitive training for seniors with mild memory loss
This trial tests a new cognitive training program designed to improve quality of life and thinking skills in older adults living in care facilities who have mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The program uses acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help participants adapt to memory challenges.
Santander, CantabriaAges 65 years+ - NCT06758037RecruitingPhase 2
HiR Plus X therapy for elderly DLBCL patients who can't have chemo
This study tests a new treatment called HiR+X for older adults with a type of lymphoma (DLBCL) who cannot tolerate standard chemotherapy. It aims to offer a gentler but effective option.
Ningbo, ZhejiangAges 70–100 - NCT06764017RecruitingPhase 2
New combination therapy for elderly lymphoma unable to handle chemo
This trial tests a new treatment called CHiR for people 70 or older with a type of lymphoma (DLBCL) who are either too frail for standard chemo or choose not to have it. The study aims to see if this therapy can work as a gentler option.
Ningbo, ZhejiangAges 70–100 - NCT06788743Recruiting
Sevoflurane vs. propofol for preventing confusion after surgery in older diabetics
This trial compares two common anesthesia drugs (sevoflurane gas vs. propofol injection) to see which one lowers the risk of confusion or delirium after surgery in older adults with diabetes. It aims to find a safer way to give anesthesia for your operation.
Xi’an, ShanxiAges 60 years+ - NCT06792877Recruiting
Mindfulness for thinking in early Alzheimer's
This study tests if mindfulness training can help protect thinking and memory in early-stage Alzheimer's disease. It compares mindfulness to other activities to see if it slows down memory loss.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 50–100 - NCT06794255Recruiting
Vitamin C for healthy aging in middle-aged adults
This study looks at whether vitamin C can help support healthy aging in middle-aged and older adults. It will compare taking vitamin C to a placebo (a dummy pill) to see if it improves overall health.
Nanchang, JiangxiAges 18–70 - NCT06807983Recruiting
Lung and heart ultrasound for breathing trouble in older adults
This trial tests whether using lung and heart ultrasound (LuCUS) can help emergency doctors better diagnose and treat shortness of breath in patients over 65. It aims to improve care for older adults with severe breathing problems.
ToulouseAges 65 years+ - NCT06811324RecruitingPhase 2
Tirzepatide for muscle and vessel health in older adults
This study tests if the drug tirzepatide can improve muscle and blood vessel health in older adults with obesity. You may be eligible if you are 50 or older, have a BMI between 30 and 40, and do not have diabetes.
San Antonio, TexasAges 50 years+ - NCT06817239Recruiting
Low-dose esketamine for preventing confusion after surgery in older adults
This study tests whether a low dose of the medicine esketamine can help prevent confusion after surgery in older adults at higher risk. You may qualify if you are 65 or older, planning a major non-cardiac surgery, and have certain health conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 65–90 - NCT06826963Recruiting
Eccentric exercise for older adults with heart failure and muscle loss
This study tests whether a special type of exercise (eccentric, or lengthening, exercises) can help older adults with heart failure who also have muscle loss. It aims to see if the exercise is safe and improves strength and function.
Verona, VeronaAges 65–85 - NCT06827860RecruitingPhase 2
Talquetamab shot for elderly with relapsed multiple myeloma
This study tests a new drug called talquetamab, given as a shot under the skin, for older adults with multiple myeloma that has come back or stopped responding to earlier treatments. The goal is to see if it can help control the cancer with fewer side effects.
New York, New YorkAges 70 years+ - NCT06827899RecruitingPhase 2
New combination therapy for older adults with untreated leukemia
This trial tests a three-drug combination (venetoclax, chidamide, and azacitidine) followed by another combination (decitabine plus MAG) for older adults with untreated acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who cannot have standard chemotherapy. It aims to offer a gentler but effective treatment option.
Xiamen, FujianAges 60 years+ - NCT06835803RecruitingPhase 2
Intensified radiation for older adults with glioblastoma
This trial tests whether a more focused, stronger dose of radiation can improve outcomes for people 65 and older with newly diagnosed glioblastoma. It compares this approach to standard radiation to see if it's safe and effective.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 65 years+ - NCT06842459Recruiting
Helping older adults with diabetes stay mobile
This study tests a program to help older adults with diabetes who have trouble moving around. The goal is to see if a special care plan can help them stay independent and avoid getting worse.
Cagliari, CagliariAges 75–110
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for elderly?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 525 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.