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
- NCT07573176RecruitingPhase 3
Seltorexant for Depression in Adults and Older Adults
This study tests a new medication called seltorexant as a standalone treatment for major depression. The trial is for adults and older adults who have depression that hasn't improved with other antidepressants or who haven't tried them yet.
Bryant, ArkansasAges 18–74 - 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.
Binzhou, ShandongAges 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+ - NCT07554235Recruiting
Acupuncture for better sleep in seniors with diabetes and high blood pressure
This trial tests if acupuncture given by village doctors can help older adults with both diabetes and high blood pressure sleep better. It aims to improve sleep quality without using sleep medications.
Taizhou, JiangsuAges 65 years+ - NCT06361238RecruitingPhase 3
Liraglutide to prevent confusion after heart surgery in seniors with diabetes
This trial is testing if liraglutide, a diabetes medication, can prevent delirium (sudden confusion) in older adults with type 2 diabetes who are having planned heart surgery. If you qualify, you may help find a new way to protect brain function after surgery.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 60 years+ - NCT07542860Recruiting
Comparing two aspirin doses in older heart disease patients
This study compares whether a lower dose of aspirin (50 mg) works as well as a standard dose (100 mg) for older adults who have had heart attacks, strokes, or other heart and blood vessel problems. The goal is to find the safest effective dose to prevent future events.
BeijingAges 60 years+ - NCT07551258Recruiting
Immune System Changes and Lung Infection in Critically Ill Older Adults
This study looks at how the immune system changes in older patients on breathing machines in the ICU, and whether these changes affect the risk of developing pneumonia. Understanding this may help doctors better protect critically ill patients from infection.
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07525583Recruiting
Screening and Preventing Decline in Older Adults' Physical Ability
This study helps doctors identify older adults at risk of losing physical strength and independence, and tests ways to prevent that decline. You'll be screened for your overall fitness and given guidance to stay healthy as you age.
SingaporeAges 60 years+ - NCT07525453Recruiting
Exercise Programs to Improve Balance in Older Adults
This study tests three different exercise programs designed to help older adults improve their balance and reduce fall risk. You'll participate in one of the programs and have your balance tested before and after to see which approach works best.
Istanbul, AtaşehirAges 65 years+ - NCT07529249Recruiting
Oral Collagen Peptides for Skin Barrier Function in Women
This study tests whether taking collagen peptides by mouth can improve dry skin and strengthen the skin barrier in women ages 45–70. Researchers will measure changes in skin moisture and texture over time.
NiceAges 45–70 - NCT06588231Recruiting
Personalized exercise for older adults with heart disease
This study tests whether a personalized exercise program can help older people (60–75) with stable coronary heart disease improve their heart health. You would work with healthcare professionals to get an exercise plan tailored to your condition.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 60–75 - 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+ - NCT07514286Recruiting
Home monitoring device study for older adults after surgery
This study tests whether a monitoring device called MultiSense® can safely track your recovery at home after certain types of surgery. The goal is to see if this device helps doctors keep an eye on you without frequent hospital visits.
AngersAges 65 years+ - NCT07514936RecruitingPhase 3
Venetoclax-Azacitidine With Chidamide and CAG for Older AML Patients
This trial tests a combination of four drugs (venetoclax, azacitidine, chidamide, and CAG chemotherapy) to treat newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML—a blood cancer) in adults aged 60–75. The goal is to see if this combination helps patients live longer and feel better.
Beijing, None SelectedAges 60–75 - NCT07500753Recruiting
Study of a conditioning regimen for older adults with hard-to-treat leukemia or MDS
This trial tests a chemotherapy combination (Clad-LABU) to prepare older patients for a stem cell transplant. It is for people aged 50 or older with relapsed or refractory AML or high-risk MDS.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 50 years+ - NCT07505914Recruiting
Breathing exercises for better thinking in older adults
This trial tests whether simple breathing exercises can improve memory and thinking skills in adults aged 65 and older. You would attend two sessions each week for 8 weeks.
IstanbulAges 65 years+ - NCT07504965Recruiting
Dementia-friendly pharmacies for older adults' mental health
This study tests whether specially trained pharmacies can help older adults with early memory problems or mild cognitive changes. It aims to provide support and resources before a dementia diagnosis.
Munich, BavariaAges 60–90 - NCT07501195Recruiting
Nutrition, Inflammation, Kidney Health in Older Hospital Patients
This study looks at nutrition, inflammation, kidney function, aging, body composition, and hydration in older patients who are hospitalized. It aims to understand how these factors affect recovery and health.
CopenhagenAges 65 years+ - NCT07504185Recruiting
Physiotherapy after emergency belly surgery for older adults
This trial tests whether starting physiotherapy soon after emergency abdominal surgery helps older adults recover faster. It is for patients 65 or older who can stand for at least one minute with little or no help.
NicosiaAges 65 years+ - NCT05526963Recruiting
Help reduce unnecessary medicines in older adults
This study aims to reduce the number of long-term medicines older adults take when they have multiple chronic conditions. It may help by simplifying medicine routines and improving safety and care coordination with a family doctor.
Halle, Saxony-AnhaltAges 70 years+ - NCT07494110Recruiting
Aurora: AI storytelling for emotional wellbeing
This study tests a guided, AI-based storytelling tool to help people process their experiences and feel better emotionally. Depending on who you are, the session lasts 1 to 4 hours.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07493148RecruitingPhase 2
Chidamide and chemo for older adults with double-expressor DLBCL
This trial tests a combination of the targeted drug chidamide with a gentler chemotherapy (R-mini CHOP) followed by maintenance therapy for people aged 70 or older with a specific type of DLBCL that has both MYC and BCL2 proteins. It aims to improve outcomes while reducing side effects.
Changchun, JilinAges 70 years+ - NCT06649383RecruitingPhase 4
Virtual reality for relaxation during surgery
This trial tests if virtual reality (VR) can help people over 65 relax or manage pain without medication during surgery with local or regional anesthesia.
Alingsås, Västra Götaland CountyAges 65 years+ - NCT07483047Recruiting
Predicting memory changes after heart surgery in older adults
This study looks at older adults having heart surgery to find out who might have trouble thinking or remembering afterward. Researchers hope to build a tool to predict this risk so doctors can help sooner.
ShanghaiAges 65 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.