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
- NCT06099912Recruiting
Personalized frailty-based treatment for older adults with new multiple myeloma
This trial tests a personalized treatment approach for people aged 65 and older with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma. The goal is to tailor therapy based on each patient's level of frailty, which could help improve outcomes and reduce side effects.
Changchun, JilinAges 65 years+ - NCT06083129RecruitingPhase 3
Preventing GVHD after stem cell transplant in older adults
This trial tests two different medicines (ATG-thymoglobulin and ATLG-grafalon) to prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a stem cell transplant. It is for older adults with certain blood cancers who have a matched unrelated donor.
AmiensAges 50–70 - NCT06090240Recruiting
Talking about future care plans after an ER visit
This study tests if talking with a counselor can help older adults and their family caregivers make plans for future medical care. It focuses on people who have recently visited the emergency room.
Hong KongAges Any age - NCT06036719Recruiting
Lung scarring study from childhood to old age
This trial looks at different types of lung scarring (called interstitial lung disease) to better understand the condition across all ages. It also includes family members of people with certain genetic mutations that affect the lungs.
Paris, Île-de-France RegionAges Any age - NCT06039930Recruiting
Tele-PROTECT therapy for depression and elder abuse help
This study tests a phone or video therapy program for older adults who are experiencing both depression and elder abuse. The therapy is designed to be done from home and aims to help you feel safer and less depressed.
New York, New YorkAges 60 years+ - NCT06054828Recruiting
Modified ICU program to prevent confusion
This trial tests a special program for people in the ICU who are on a breathing machine. The program aims to prevent confusion and help patients recover better.
Taipei, National Taiwan UniversityAges 18 years+ - NCT03770312RecruitingPhase 4
Testing low/moderate statin use to prevent heart problems in older adults
This study looks at whether taking a low- to moderate-dose statin can prevent first-time heart and stroke problems in people age 70 and older. It may help you lower “bad cholesterol” (LDL) and see if that leads to fewer heart events over time.
SeoulAges 70 years+ - NCT06002113Recruiting
Helping older patients share their care goals
This study helps elderly patients (80 or older) in the hospital talk about their wishes for life-sustaining treatments. It aims to make sure your care matches what matters most to you.
Barrie, OntarioAges 80 years+ - NCT05952024RecruitingPhase 2
Acalabrutinib plus rituximab for older untreated DLBCL
This trial studies the combination of acalabrutinib and rituximab in older or frail people with newly diagnosed DLBCL (a type of lymphoma). It aims to see how well this treatment works and how safe it is for people who may not be able to tolerate standard chemotherapy.
Berkeley, CaliforniaAges 65–99 - NCT05929703Recruiting
Caring for hospitalized older adults
This study tests a new approach to caring for older adults in the hospital to prevent confusion (delirium). It involves having a family member or care partner stay with the patient during the hospital stay.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 70 years+ - NCT05926219Recruiting
Study C-protein changes with fatigue and aging
This study looks at how a blood protein called C-protein relates to fatigue and aging, and how exercise affects it. You may be able to join if you’re otherwise healthy and willing to do muscle testing and activity monitoring.
Eugene, OregonAges 18–80 - 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 - NCT05869487Recruiting
Checking muscle loss using a leg measurement and body scan
This study compares a simple calf measurement with a body scan (X-ray–based scan) to help diagnose sarcopenia, which means age-related loss of muscle strength. It may help your care team decide on the best way to recognize muscle loss early during hospitalization and follow-up.
OrléansAges 75 years+ - NCT05856552Recruiting
Study on how depression affects older women’s health
This study looks at how depression impacts the health and social life of older women. It aims to understand the effects of depression so care and support can improve.
Chennai, Tamil NaduAges 55 years+ - NCT05830942Recruiting
Training walks plus brain stimulation for thinking skills in older adults
This study tests whether a structured walking exercise, combined with brain stimulation and brain scans, can improve or slow decline in thinking skills. It’s aimed at older adults who notice memory or confusion getting worse.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 65 years+ - NCT05799378RecruitingPhase 3
Stopping hydroxychloroquine in older adults with stable lupus
This study looks at whether it is safe for people aged 55 and older with long-standing, stable lupus to stop taking hydroxychloroquine (a medicine that helps control lupus) without their disease flaring up. If you have been taking this medicine for at least 7 years and your lupus has been quiet for a while, you may be able to join.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 55 years+ - NCT05343286Recruiting
Personalized exercise plan for older adults
This study looks for health “signals” that can help tailor a physical activity program for people aged 60 and older. It may help decide which exercise approach works best for different individuals over time.
NiceAges 60 years+ - NCT05642260Recruiting
Fall-prevention program after knee replacement for older women
This trial tests whether a structured fall-prevention program can reduce the number of falls in older women after total knee replacement surgery. It may help you stay safer as you recover and move around.
Kuwait CityAges 60 years+ - NCT05524298Recruiting
Quality of life study in older adults with low-grade lymphoma
This study looks at quality of life in people age 70 and older with slow-growing (low-grade) B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma who haven’t been treated yet. It requires a geriatric (aging-focused) check before starting care, to see what helps older patients feel better during treatment.
Alessandria, AlessandriaAges 70 years+ - NCT05535192Recruiting
Telehealth strength exercise to help older women during breast cancer chemo
This study tests whether a supervised at-home (telehealth) strength exercise program can help older women stay strong and keep their chemotherapy on schedule. It’s meant for women who are starting chemotherapy for breast cancer with the goal of cure.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 65 years+ - NCT05484739Recruiting
Testing cooling methods for heat waves in older adults
This study looks at how different cooling methods affect older adults during heat waves. It may help identify safer ways to reduce heat-related stress for people at risk.
Dallas, TexasAges 65 years+ - NCT05480982Recruiting
Cognitive functional therapy versus Pilates for low back pain
This study compares two exercise-based approaches—cognitive functional therapy and Pilates—to help reduce chronic low back pain in older adults. It may help by improving how you move and manage pain, not just stretching muscles.
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de JaneiroAges 65 years+ - 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 - 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+
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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.
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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.