Clinical trials
Frailty clinical trials
Below are recruiting frailty clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 265 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05263596Recruiting
Testing ways to diagnose muscle loss in older adults
This study looks for the best ways to detect sarcopenia, which means age-related loss of muscle strength and mass, in older people in a hospital or care setting. It may help doctors spot muscle problems earlier so they can plan better care.
BaselAges 65 years+ - NCT05291676RecruitingPhase 2
Study how vaccines work in aging and frailty adults
This trial studies how well your immune system responds to a vaccine in people who are younger adults or, especially, older adults and those with frailty. Your participation may help researchers understand why vaccine responses can differ with age.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 21 years+ - NCT05364879Recruiting
Exercise before ovarian cancer surgery
This trial tests whether supervised exercise (before surgery) can help people with advanced ovarian cancer get ready for treatment. It’s meant to improve readiness and safety during the time leading up to surgery.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05400707Recruiting
Tracking symptoms and other clues in emergency room visits
This study follows people who come to the emergency department to see what symptoms and other factors can help predict what happens next. It may help improve how emergencies are quickly triaged and managed.
BaselAges 18 years+ - NCT05554003RecruitingPhase 2
Low-grade neuroendocrine tumors: metronomic temozolomide for frail patients
This Phase 2 study tests a gentler, steady schedule of temozolomide in people with advanced low-grade neuroendocrine neoplasms who are “unfit” for stronger treatments. The goal is to shrink or control the cancer while being safer for people with weaker health or organ function.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT05720507Recruiting
Testing a coffee-movement program to prevent frailty
This trial studies a program called “Cafe Move” to help people stay physically strong and avoid future frailty. It’s aimed at people who currently live independently and can move on their own.
Missoula, MontanaAges 50–85 - NCT05721599Recruiting
Nutrition and lifestyle counseling for older adults with diabetes
This trial tests whether a combined nutrition and lifestyle counseling program can improve health and daily functioning in frail older adults with type 2 diabetes. It may help by giving structured guidance to support safer, healthier routines.
Hualien CityAges 65 years+ - NCT05725928Recruiting
Walking-support program for older hospitalized patients
This study tests whether extra help and guidance to walk while you’re in the hospital can improve health and recovery. It’s for older adults who can safely do some walking after being admitted for a medical problem.
Springfield, MassachusettsAges 65 years+ - NCT05734300Recruiting
Surgery study for older adults with early colon cancer
This study looks at how well a planned surgery approach works for people age 75 and older with early-stage colon cancer. It may help improve outcomes by selecting the right patients for a specific colon operation plan.
Copenhagen, HerlevAges 65 years+ - NCT05810701Recruiting
Geriatric screening for newly diagnosed ovarian cancer patients
This study looks at older adults with newly diagnosed epithelial ovarian cancer and checks health factors that can affect treatment, like day-to-day function and support needs. It may help doctors choose better care plans for older patients by understanding risks and needs early.
Odense, Region of South DenmarkAges 70–120 - NCT05877846Recruiting
Personalized care to improve physical function in older adults
This study looks at precision (personalized) approaches to help older adults improve physical function. It may include giving a specific supplement depending on lab results, and it requires regular study visits and ability to complete procedures.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 65–85 - NCT05888688Recruiting
Studying muscle loss in people with heart failure or diabetes
This study looks at sarcopenia, which is age-related loss of muscle, in people with certain types of heart failure or in people with stable type 2 diabetes but no symptoms. The goal is to better understand muscle changes and what might help people stay stronger.
Leicester, LeicestershireAges 18 years+ - NCT05984069Recruiting
Fatigue and frailty after ICU stay
This study looks at how feeling weak or frail after an ICU stay affects tiredness. It aims to find better ways to help people recover from serious illness.
Saint-EtienneAges 18 years+ - NCT06011499Recruiting
Online lifestyle program for prostate cancer survivors
This study tests an internet-based program to help prostate cancer survivors who are overweight and frail improve their health. You will be assigned to either a lifestyle coaching group or a usual care group, and both groups are followed for about 6 months.
Portland, OregonAges 18 years+ - NCT06027554RecruitingPhase 2
MitoQ for frailty, walking, memory, and blood flow in older adults
This trial tests whether a supplement called MitoQ can improve blood vessel health, walking speed, and thinking skills in older adults who are frail or have mild memory problems. It aims to see if MitoQ helps maintain independence and quality of life.
Farmington, ConnecticutAges 65–80 - NCT06039176Recruiting
Learning from the HeartMate 3 device
This study looks at information from the HeartMate 3 LVAD device to learn more about how it works and what it can tell us about the future. It may help people with advanced heart failure who need this specific device.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–100 - NCT06040125Recruiting
Exercise for frailty and muscle loss in men with prostate cancer
This trial tests a supervised exercise program to see if it can reduce frailty and muscle loss in men with metastatic prostate cancer who are on hormone therapy. It may help you become stronger and feel better during treatment.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06040801Recruiting
Geriatric care for older adults with advanced stomach, bile duct, or pancreatic cancer
This study tests a special geriatric (older-adult) care program for people over 65 with advanced stomach, bile duct, or pancreatic cancer who are receiving palliative chemotherapy. The goal is to see if extra support from a geriatric team can help improve quality of life and treatment outcomes.
Taoyuan, TaiwanAges 65 years+ - NCT06069297Recruiting
Prehabilitation before pancreatic cancer surgery
This trial tests whether a pre-surgery program of exercise and nutrition (called prehabilitation) can help people with pancreatic cancer recover better after surgery. Participants will receive guidance on physical activity and diet before their operation.
Milan, LombardyAges 18 years+ - NCT06073106Recruiting
Frailty prevention study for older Asian adults
This trial tests a program to prevent frailty in people aged 50 and older of Asian descent who have recently been diagnosed with a stroke, traumatic brain injury, knee osteoarthritis, or breast cancer. The goal is to help you stay strong and healthy as you recover.
Singapore, SingaporeAges 50 years+ - NCT06089083Recruiting
Helping gynecologic cancer patients with frailty recover function
This study tests a program to help gynecologic cancer patients who are frail improve their physical function and quality of life during treatment. It aims to see if extra support can help you stay stronger and recover better.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06089473Recruiting
Home Exercise Program for Frail Kidney Transplant Candidates
This study tests whether a 12-week home exercise program (supervised by video calls) can help people who are frail feel stronger and healthier before a kidney transplant. You'll do exercises at home and connect with a trainer online.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06104696Recruiting
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment in Kidney Transplant Patients Over 60
This study looks at how a full health review (geriatric assessment) can help older adults who are getting or have gotten a new kidney. It aims to improve care and outcomes for patients aged 60 and over.
PragueAges 60 years+ - NCT06130787Recruiting
Using your body's age to personalize CML treatment
This study looks at how your 'biological age' (how old your body seems) affects how well you do on targeted therapy for chronic myeloid leukemia. It aims to personalize your care by combining age and frailty information.
AnnecyAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for frailty?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 265 recruiting frailty 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 frailty 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 frailty 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.