Clinical trials
Geriatric clinical trials
Below are recruiting geriatric clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 175 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06807177Enrolling by invitation
Collagen injections for chronic neck pain
This trial tests if collagen injections into the neck can reduce chronic muscle pain and whether certain blood markers can show how well the treatment works. It may help if you have had neck pain for more than 12 weeks.
WarsawAges 18–65 - NCT06721559Recruiting
Home program for older adults with depression and mobility issues
This study tests a home-based program called Empower@Home for older adults who have depression and trouble moving around. It aims to see if the program helps improve mood and daily life—without adding extra outside therapy.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 50 years+ - NCT06700291Recruiting
Frailty and thinking problems after surgery in older adults
This study looks at how frailty (a state of being physically weak and less resilient) before hip or knee replacement surgery affects thinking and memory problems after surgery in older adults. It aims to help identify patients who may need extra support.
TbilisiAges 65 years+ - NCT06584422Recruiting
Online program for depression in older adults
This study tests an online program called Empower@Home that helps older adults with symptoms of depression. It compares the program to usual care to see if it improves mood and well-being.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 50 years+ - NCT06572735Recruiting
PARP Inhibitor Dosing in Older Ovarian Cancer Patients
This trial studies how well older adults (70+) with advanced ovarian cancer tolerate PARP inhibitors in real-world care. It aims to see if the standard dose works for this age group.
AmiensAges 70 years+ - NCT06443138Recruiting
Preparing older cancer patients for procedures
This trial is for people aged 70 or older who have cancer and are scheduled for surgery. It tests a program to help you prepare for surgery or other medical procedures, like special exercises or support, to make recovery easier.
NiceAges 70 years+ - NCT06428721Recruiting
Can laser treatment prevent skin spots in older adults?
This study tests if a laser treatment on your forearms can prevent precancerous spots (actinic keratoses) from developing in older adults with fair skin. You would receive the laser on one arm and a sham treatment on the other, and your skin will be monitored.
Fairborn, OhioAges 60 years+ - NCT06297096RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a two-drug combo for lung scarring in scleroderma
This study tests whether a combination of two drugs, nintedanib and tocilizumab, can help people with systemic sclerosis (a condition that causes skin and organ hardening) who also have lung scarring (interstitial lung disease). The goal is to find a treatment that can slow down the disease.
Warsaw, Masovian VoivodeshipAges 18–74 - NCT06184724Recruiting
Pre-surgery check for older adults
This trial tests whether a comprehensive geriatric assessment before major surgery helps older adults. It looks at how well clinics can offer this check to patients 80 or older.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT06156774Recruiting
Sarcopenia and frailty in lymphoma patients getting CAR-T therapy
This trial looks at how muscle loss (sarcopenia) and overall health affect outcomes in people with B-cell lymphoma who are receiving CAR-T cell therapy. It may help doctors better support patients before and after treatment.
AlessandriaAges 18 years+ - NCT06118905RecruitingPhase 4
Osteoporosis medication to preserve muscle in seniors
This study tests whether an osteoporosis medication can help preserve muscle strength in older adults who live in senior facilities. It's for people age 65+ with fragile bones or low bone density who are at risk for falls and fractures.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 65 years+ - NCT06011889RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Etanercept for treating SAPHO syndrome
This study tests if etanercept, a biologic drug that targets inflammation, safely reduces pain and disease activity in people with SAPHO syndrome.
Warsaw, Masovian VoivodeshipAges 18 years+ - NCT06022965Recruiting
Telemedicine support for older adults with cancer
This study uses telemedicine (video or phone visits) to help older adults with cancer, especially those in underserved communities, get better care. If you're 65 or older and starting a new cancer treatment, you may be able to join from home in English, Spanish, or Chinese.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 65 years+ - NCT05978206RecruitingPhase 2
Strength, muscle mass, and nutrition therapy for older adults with sarcopenia
This study tests if a combination of a medicine (nandrolone), physical therapy, and a special diet can help older adults with muscle loss (sarcopenia) improve their strength and muscle mass. It is for people age 60 to 99 who have been diagnosed with sarcopenia based on specific muscle strength and mass measurements.
Warsaw, Masovian VoivodeshipAges 60–99 - NCT05996328Recruiting
Healthy meals for veterans with heart failure
This study tests whether providing healthy meals to veterans recently hospitalized for heart failure can improve their health and reduce the chance of going back to the hospital. Participants will receive meals at home for a period of time.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 60 years+ - NCT05993923Recruiting
Geriatric team support for seniors having colorectal cancer surgery
This study tests whether a team of specialists (including a geriatric doctor) can help people aged 70+ recover better after colorectal cancer surgery. The goal is to see if this approach improves your daily functioning and independence after the operation.
Nîmes, FranceAges 70 years+ - NCT05909501Recruiting
Study of geriatric checkups for new AML treatment plans
This study looks at whether geriatric (age-related health) evaluations help doctors choose better treatment for newly diagnosed AML (a type of leukemia). It may help translate older adults’ needs into a clearer, safer treatment plan.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 50 years+ - NCT05805774Recruiting
Compare fixing versus replacing a fractured thigh bone
This study looks at the best surgical option for an acute (new) fracture of the lower thigh bone near a stable knee replacement. It compares surgery that “fixes” the bone versus surgery that “replaces” part of the bone to help you walk again safely.
Toronto, OntarioAges 65 years+ - NCT05668598Recruiting
Memory check study for older adults with and without dementia
This study creates a practical tool to measure “episodic memory,” which is your ability to recall events from daily life. It includes adults age 70+ with different memory levels, to see how well the tool works for people with dementia and for those without.
LensAges 70 years+ - NCT05475574Recruiting
Stopping extra cleaning for some resistant bacteria in geriatrics
This trial looks at whether stopping extra “contact precautions” (special measures to prevent spread) is safe for older hospital patients who carry a certain type of hard-to-treat gut bacteria. It may reduce unnecessary isolation and improve comfort, while still aiming to prevent infections.
MetzAges 65 years+ - NCT05254015Enrolling by invitation
Therapy for hoarding symptoms in adults 50+
This trial tests a combined therapy approach (cognitive rehabilitation plus exposure therapy) to reduce hoarding behaviors in older adults. You may benefit if your hoarding is your main diagnosis and your symptoms and medications are stable.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 50 years+ - NCT03894917Recruiting
Study blood and imaging features in older adults with liver cancer
This study looks at what liver cancer is like in newly diagnosed people who are older and whose cancer cannot be removed by surgery. It may help doctors better understand disease behavior and how treatments may work and affect the body.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04842266Recruiting
Light treatment to stabilize pelvic fractures and reduce pain
This trial studies a device called IlluminOss that uses light to help stabilize pelvic fractures and treat pain. It is for people whose pelvic fracture is caused by cancer-related bone damage or frailty, and who already have the IlluminOss pelvic implant planned as part of standard care.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 21 years+ - NCT04674267Recruiting
Health and well-being study for older adults with gastrointestinal cancer
This study looks at how older adults with gastrointestinal cancer manage their health and well-being. It aims to understand and improve care for this group.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 65 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for geriatric?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 175 recruiting geriatric 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 geriatric 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 geriatric 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.