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
- NCT06098534Recruiting
A new room design for elderly hospital patients
This study is testing a specially designed hospital room for older adults. If you are 75 or older and staying in a single room in the geriatric short-stay unit, this trial wants to see if the new room helps with comfort, safety, or recovery.
AngersAges 75 years+ - NCT07505758Recruiting
Recovery after surgery in adults 80 and older
This study looks at how well adults aged 80 or older recover after planned surgery that requires an overnight hospital stay. The goal is to understand recovery using a simple questionnaire.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 80 years+ - NCT07521189Recruiting
How Diet Type Affects Protein Digestion in Young and Older Adults
This study compares how well the body digests protein from plant-based versus meat-based diets in young adults (18–23) and older adults (65–75). Researchers want to understand if age and diet type affect how efficiently your body uses protein from food.
BobignyAges 18–75 - NCT07624370Enrolling by invitation
Frailty Assessment in Older Adults with Cancer
This study evaluates how to better assess and manage frailty (age-related weakness and vulnerability) in older cancer patients aged 70 and up who are starting chemotherapy or other cancer treatments. The goal is to help doctors tailor treatment plans to each patient's individual strength and health status.
Legnano, ItalyAges 70 years+ - NCT07564076Enrolling by invitation
Exercise Programs for Frail Older Adults
This study compares different exercise programs designed specifically for frail older adults to see which approach works best. If you're experiencing weakness and slowness, this trial may help you regain strength and function.
IstanbulAges 65 years+ - NCT07352774Enrolling by invitation
Laughter therapy for breathing and pain in older adults
This study tests whether laughter therapy can improve breathing and reduce pain in people aged 60 and older. It may be a fun, drug-free way to feel better.
Ankara, AnkaraAges 60 years+ - NCT07238595Enrolling by invitation
Neck Pain and Body Awareness in Healthy Older Adults
This study looks at how neck pain relates to your body's ability to sense where your neck is in space (proprioceptive awareness). It is for healthy older adults who can live independently and want to help researchers understand this connection.
IspartaAges 65 years+ - NCT06656598RecruitingPhase 2
Adjuvant treatment for elderly or unfit patients with stage III lung cancer
This trial tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug called cemiplimab to chemotherapy, followed by radiation, can help older or less fit patients with stage III lung cancer. The goal is to see if this combination improves outcomes compared to usual care.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT07574502Recruiting
Electrical Stimulation to Help Bowel Recovery After Colon Surgery
This study tests whether gentle electrical stimulation applied to the skin can help older adults recover bowel function faster after minimally invasive colon cancer surgery. The goal is to reduce the time it takes for the bowel to start working normally again after surgery.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 65 years+ - NCT07070336Recruiting
Movement coordination study for older adults
This study tests a special movement program called neuroathletic exercise to see if it helps older adults with balance, walking, and thinking. If you're between 60-80 and not very active, you might be a good fit.
KonyaAges 60–80 - NCT06834048Recruiting
Balance test for posture pain and muscle tension
This study tests if a balance scale works well for Albanian people with posture-related pain or muscle tension. It helps figure out if your balance is affected by these issues.
MurciaAges 50–80 - NCT06759818Enrolling by invitation
Vagus nerve stimulation for heart protection after lung surgery in older adults
This trial tests if a gentle ear stimulation device can protect the heart after lung surgery in patients aged 60 and older. It is for those having a planned lung procedure (lobectomy, segmentectomy, or wedge resection) through small chest incisions.
Jiaxing, ZhejiangAges 60 years+ - NCT06682754Recruiting
Balance and stress study for younger and older adults
This study looks at how stress affects balance in young adults (ages 18-39) and older adults (age 65 and older). Researchers want to understand if stress makes it harder to keep steady, which could help prevent falls in older adults.
Alcalá de HenaresAges 18–99 - NCT06681662RecruitingPhase 4
Ephedrine for faster muscle relaxant in elderly patients
This trial tests whether giving a small dose of ephedrine (a medicine that raises blood pressure) can make the muscle relaxant rocuronium work faster in older adults. It aims to help patients 80+ get a breathing tube placed more quickly during surgery.
CopenhagenAges 80 years+ - NCT05853406Recruiting
Testing a simple reach test change that matters in seniors
This trial looks at how much change on a simple balance “reach” test is meaningful for people over 65 with balance problems. It aims to set a clear target for what improvement (or worsening) on the test should be considered important.
CaenAges 65–100 - NCT07643064Recruiting
Exercise and health checks for frail older adults
This study tests whether a combination of tailored exercise classes and comprehensive health assessments can improve strength, function, and overall well-being in older adults who are frail or at risk of becoming frail. You would attend supervised exercise sessions and receive personalized health evaluations at a primary care center.
Tacoronte, Santa Cruz de TenerifeAges 70 years+ - NCT05939674Recruiting
Flumazenil to aid waking up after anesthesia for hip surgery
This study looks at whether a medicine called flumazenil can help people wake up more safely and recover better after being put to sleep for hip surgery using a specific anesthesia medication. It may help doctors understand the best way to reverse anesthesia effects in older adults.
Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-doAges 65 years+ - NCT07057973Recruiting
Iron therapy before back surgery for elderly with anemia
This trial tests whether giving iron before multi-level lumbar fusion surgery helps improve anemia in older adults. It could be an option if you are 65 or older, have anemia, and are scheduled for this type of back surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 60–90 - NCT07053254Recruiting
Studying vein grafts in older heart bypass patients
This trial looks at how vein grafts work in older adults who need coronary artery bypass surgery. It aims to understand why grafts sometimes fail, so doctors can improve treatment.
SeoulAges 19–100 - NCT06709365Recruiting
Comparing two surgeries for complex ankle breaks in older adults
This trial tests two ways to fix complicated ankle and lower leg fractures in people over 65. It compares using a nail through the heel versus plates and screws to see which helps you heal and move better.
SohagAges 1–2 - NCT06616129Recruiting
Geriatric risk assessment for older heart surgery patients
This study tests whether a special geriatric risk assessment and shared decision-making conversation helps older patients (70+) and their doctors choose the best treatment for heart surgery. It aims to improve quality of life by tailoring decisions to each person's health risks.
Groningen, Provincie GroningenAges 70 years+ - NCT06192082Recruiting
Heart risks during painless stomach scope in frail elderly
This study looks at whether older, frail patients have heart problems during a painless stomach scope (gastroscopy). It aims to find safer ways to give sedation for these patients.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 65–100 - NCT06030804Recruiting
Dexmedetomidine during surgery and long-term survival
This trial studies whether adding a medication called dexmedetomidine during cancer surgery can improve long-term survival. It is for older adults having major cancer surgery that lasts at least two hours and who will need a pain pump after the operation.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 60 years+ - NCT05971810Recruiting
Oral cleaning and nutrition support around surgery for older adults
This trial studies whether cleaning the mouth before and after major surgery, plus special nutrition support, can lower the risk of breathing complications in older adults. It may help patients who are at higher risk for lung problems around the time of general anesthesia.
Shijiazhuang, HebeiAges 65 years+
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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.
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.