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
- NCT05107947Recruiting
Dynamic room lighting to improve sleep and daily body rhythm
This study tests whether changing the light in a hospital room can improve sleep and help your body clock work better in older adults. It may be most helpful if sleep problems or irregular daily rhythms are affecting you in the hospital.
MalmöAges 65 years+ - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT02577731Recruiting
Study of bone marrow changes after major injury or elective hip surgery
This trial studies how bone marrow and blood-making cells may behave after severe trauma or after elective (planned) hip surgery. It may help researchers understand why recovery can be harder in some people and guide better care.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18 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+ - NCT04137939Recruiting
Smart exercise program for seniors to improve balance
This trial tests whether an internet-connected (“smart”) exercise program can help adults age 50+ move safely and improve exercise/balance. It may help seniors who currently do not have major movement problems, heart conditions, or recent dizziness-related balance issues.
Tainan, TaiwanAges 50 years+ - NCT03895541Recruiting
Heart ultrasound stiffness test for elderly diastolic heart failure
This trial tests a new heart ultrasound method to measure stiffness in the heart muscle, which could help doctors diagnose a type of heart failure where the heart is stiff but still squeezes normally. It is for elderly patients with heart failure, and the findings might lead to a simpler and safer way to identify this condition.
ParisAges 18–100 - NCT03675724Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Fisetin for frailty and inflammation in older adults
This trial studies whether fisetin, a supplement-like drug, can reduce frailty and inflammation in people age 70 and older. It may help improve health measures related to aging, but you must meet several safety and medication rules to join.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 70 years+ - NCT03430037Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Fisetin study to reduce frailty and inflammation in older women
This Phase 2 trial tests whether fisetin, a supplement, can reduce frailty and inflammation in postmenopausal women age 70 and older. If it works, it may help older adults feel stronger and have healthier body signals related to aging and inflammation.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 70 years+ - NCT03219593RecruitingPhase 2
Apatinib as first treatment for older adults with advanced stomach cancer
This trial tests a pill called apatinib as a first treatment for older adults with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. It might help if you cannot or do not want to have chemotherapy.
Bengbu, AnhuiAges 65 years+ - NCT02703207Recruiting
Sleep apnea and COPD effects in older veterans
This study looks at how sleep apnea affects thinking skills and overall health in older veterans who also have COPD. It may help researchers understand what changes to target to improve daytime functioning and wellbeing.
Detroit, MichiganAges 60–89 - 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+ - NCT02476786RecruitingPhase 2
Hormone treatment only for older ER-positive breast cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether using hormone (endocrine) treatment alone can control breast cancer in people age 70 and older. It targets breast cancers that are estrogen-receptor positive and HER2 negative, aiming to avoid chemotherapy-like treatments in suitable patients.
St Louis, MissouriAges 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.