Clinical trials
Old Age clinical trials
Below are recruiting old age clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 70 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07377682Recruiting
Trazodone for depression with mild memory problems
This study tests how well the antidepressant trazodone works in older adults with major depression and mild cognitive impairment (early memory or thinking problems). It looks at real-world results in people starting this treatment.
Lodz, PolandAges 55 years+ - NCT07338682RecruitingPhase 2
L-Arginine for memory in older adults
This trial tests if L-Arginine, a natural amino acid, can improve thinking and memory in adults over 60 with mild to moderate memory problems. You may join if you have no other brain diseases or certain health conditions.
CairoAges 60 years+ - NCT04416815Recruiting
eHealth coaching to help frail older adults at home
This study tests an online (eHealth) program to promote health in adults age 75+ who are living at home and have been identified as frail. It aims to support everyday well-being without hospital care, so participants can stay healthier for longer.
Gothenburg, GothenburgAges 75 years+ - NCT07252583Recruiting
Sexuality and mental health in older adults
This study looks at how sexuality and mental health are connected in older adults. It involves a questionnaire about your experiences and feelings, with no treatments or medications.
Clermont-FerrandAges 60 years+ - NCT05242419Recruiting
Huperzine A to reduce confusion after non-heart surgery
This trial studies whether a medicine called huperzine A can reduce “postoperative delirium,” which is sudden confusion after surgery, in older adults. It focuses on people having non-heart surgery under general anesthesia for at least two hours.
Wenzhou, ZhejiangAges 75 years+ - NCT06914284Recruiting
Apathy and thinking changes in older adults with bipolar disorder
This study looks at whether apathy and certain brain markers can help predict memory and thinking problems in people over 70 with bipolar disorder. If you are 70-85, have bipolar disorder, and are currently stable (no recent mood episodes), you may be able to join.
Rennes, Ile Et VilaineAges 70–85 - NCT06817239Recruiting
Low-dose esketamine for preventing confusion after surgery in older adults
This study tests whether a low dose of the medicine esketamine can help prevent confusion after surgery in older adults at higher risk. You may qualify if you are 65 or older, planning a major non-cardiac surgery, and have certain health conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 65–90 - NCT07137403Enrolling by invitation
Treating unsteady gait in older people
This trial studies older adults with unsteady walking, which may be a sign of a treatable brain condition. It aims to understand the condition and find ways to reduce fall risk and improve health.
UmeåAges 65 years+ - NCT07112573Recruiting
Medications for mental health and falls risk in older adults
This study looks at whether certain medications for mental health (called psychotropic drugs) are linked to a higher risk of falls in adults 60 and older.
Cairo, AbbassiaAges 60 years+ - NCT07085663Recruiting
Exergame brain and body training for adults 50-60 in China
This study tests whether combining exercise video games with memory and thinking tasks can help middle-aged adults who feel their memory is getting worse. It aims to see if this type of training can improve both physical and mental function.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 50–60 - NCT06927362Recruiting
Exercise and balance training for seniors with memory issues
This study tests if combining two types of exercise (LSVT Big and dual-task training) can improve balance and thinking in older adults with mild to moderate memory loss. It may help you stay steady on your feet and manage everyday tasks more easily.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 65 years+ - NCT06910267Recruiting
Depression treatment study for older adults in APS
This study tests if a proven depression treatment can help older adults who are involved with Adult Protective Services due to neglect or self-neglect. If you are feeling depressed and have an open APS case, you may qualify.
Houston, TexasAges 65 years+ - NCT06868069Recruiting
Blood pressure changes and frailty in older adults
This study looks at how blood pressure changes over time in older adults with high blood pressure, and how it relates to frailty (a state of increased weakness). The goal is to learn more about managing blood pressure in older people.
MilanAges 75 years+ - NCT06842849Recruiting
Exercise program for adults over 59
This study looks at how a physical exercise program can help adults over 59 in rural areas. You would wear a small activity tracker for one week and join a simple exercise routine.
ValenciaAges 59 years+ - NCT05413616Recruiting
Personalized nutrition and activity therapy for older hospital patients
This study tests whether a tailored nutrition plan plus a step-by-step exercise program can improve physical strength and performance in older adults in the hospital. It compares these interventions to the usual hospital care you would normally get.
Nijmegen, GelderlandAges 65 years+ - NCT06751992RecruitingPhase 4
Thinking and memory with extended-release tacrolimus in kidney transplant
This study tests if switching to an extended-release form of your anti-rejection medication (tacrolimus) helps protect memory and thinking skills. It is for older adults who have had a kidney transplant at least one year ago.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 65 years+ - NCT06758219Enrolling by invitation
Turkish Knowledge Test for Dementia and Urinary Incontinence
This trial tests a new Turkish questionnaire that measures how much people know about dementia and urinary incontinence. It may help researchers and doctors better understand what patients and caregivers know about these conditions.
Kırşehir, MerkezAges 55–70 - NCT04715581Recruiting
Pre-surgery rehab program for frail older adults having stomach surgery
This trial studies a “prehabilitation” program—exercise and coaching before surgery—to help frail older adults recover better after major digestive cancer surgery. It may help you strengthen your body and function before the operation, which can improve outcomes after surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 65–89 - NCT06721819RecruitingPhase 3
Sleep and brain training before heart surgery to prevent delirium
This study tests whether a combination of sleep therapy, brain games, and light exercise before heart surgery can help prevent confusion or disorientation (delirium) after the operation. Participants will be asked to use a tablet and fitness tracker daily for about an hour before their surgery.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 60 years+ - NCT06257095Recruiting
Phone Support Program for Older Adults Leaving APS
This study is testing a phone-based support program for older adults who have been helped by Adult Protective Services and are now moving on. College students in health fields will provide friendly, weekly check-in calls to help with social and emotional needs.
Houston, TexasAges 65 years+ - NCT05915377Recruiting
Screening for hospital confusion in older adults
This trial is testing practical ways to recognize delirium, a sudden type of hospital confusion, in older patients. It may help your care team spot confusion earlier and respond sooner.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 70 years+ - NCT05851898RecruitingPhase 4
Tested medicine to prevent depression after hip or leg fractures
This trial studies whether a type of antidepressant medicine (a serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) can prevent depression after a lower-extremity fragility fracture that was treated with surgery. It’s mainly for older adults, and aims to see if starting this medicine early reduces later depression symptoms.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 65 years+ - NCT04938349Recruiting
Dual-task training for memory and balance in older adults
This trial tests a type of training that challenges you to do two tasks at once to help with thinking and movement. It is for people over 55 who may have mild memory problems but do not have major brain, heart, or lung conditions.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 55 years+ - NCT04355195Recruiting
Preventing delirium after surgery in older patients
This trial tests a “care plan” meant to lower the risk of confusion (delirium) after surgery in people age 70 and older. If you qualify, you may receive additional prevention-focused care before and around your operation.
BerlinAges 70 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for old age?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 70 recruiting old age 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 old age 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 old age 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.