Clinical trials
Older Adults clinical trials
Below are recruiting older adults 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
- NCT03761446Recruiting
Testing how diabetes affects muscle loss after bed rest
This study looks at how pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes may change skeletal muscle loss and recovery in older adults after a period of bed rest. It may help researchers understand why recovery can be slower and how to better protect muscle in people as they age.
Orlando, FloridaAges 60–80 - NCT03821623RecruitingPhase 2
Vitamin-like nicotinamide riboside for higher blood pressure
This trial tests whether nicotinamide riboside can improve elevated blood pressure and blood vessel stiffness in middle-aged and older adults. You may be randomly assigned to take the study medicine or not, and the team will check your heart/blood vessel measurements over time.
Boulder, ColoradoAges 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+ - NCT03998202Recruiting
Study of chemotherapy side effects in older colorectal cancer patients
This study looks at how chemotherapy and immunotherapy affect the body in older adults with colorectal cancer, especially early side effects. It may help researchers understand why some people lose strength and how to better predict and manage treatment toxicity.
Millville, DelawareAges 60 years+ - NCT05524597RecruitingPhase 1
Older adults write about health experiences
This study looks at how writing about your life experiences and health affects outcomes in older adults. If you’re 65 or older and meet health and safety requirements, you may be able to take part.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 65 years+ - NCT04164940Recruiting
Tracking how hospital care affects alcohol risk in older adults
This study looks at how adults aged 21+ change over time after being admitted to the hospital for alcohol-related problems. It may help researchers understand which hospital approaches work best for reducing future alcohol-related harm—especially for people who have not had alcohol or drug use disorders before.
StavangerAges 21 years+ - NCT04240561Recruiting
Study of hearing aid results in people with Alzheimer’s dementia
This study looks at how much hearing aid outcomes vary in older adults who have Alzheimer’s dementia or mild memory problems. It may help researchers understand what hearing aids work best and for whom.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 50–90 - NCT04262206RecruitingPhase 4
Testing how statins affect outcomes in adults 75 and older
This trial studies whether cholesterol-lowering medicine (a statin, specifically atorvastatin) improves health and benefits in people age 75 and older in everyday life. It may help doctors understand which older adults benefit most and how to use these medicines safely.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 75 years+ - NCT04287192Recruiting
English phone and tablet support for going home
This trial tests a digital program that helps patients make a smoother, safer transition from hospital to home. It may help with understanding next steps after discharge and coordinating care after you leave the hospital.
Toronto, OntarioAges 60 years+ - NCT04396002Recruiting
Study of life movement and vision loss in older adults
This study looks at whether how far and how much you move around each day is linked to glaucoma and vision field loss in older adults. It may help researchers understand what affects vision changes over time.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–100 - NCT04521881RecruitingPhase 3
Testing an antifibrinolytic for mild head injury in older adults
This study tests whether an anti-bleeding medicine (given to reduce unwanted clot breakdown) can improve outcomes after a mild head injury in people 50 and older. It is looking for patients who arrive quickly after injury and have certain symptoms like brief loss of consciousness, confusion, or nausea.
London, LondonAges 50 years+ - NCT07697664Recruiting
Memory and thinking through exercise in aging
This study looks at whether light-to-moderate physical activity (like walking or stretching) can help memory and thinking in middle-aged and older adults. People with normal thinking, mild memory problems, or Parkinson's disease may join if they aren't already very active.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18–79 - NCT05130203Recruiting
Exergaming for long-term care residents and caregivers
This study tests a new “exergaming” activity—games that encourage movement—made for older adults in long-term care. It may help residents stay active and engaged, with participation also involving family, friends, or staff feedback.
TorontoAges 55 years+ - NCT05237687RecruitingPhase 2
Sirolimus to help prevent loss of daily function
This Phase 2 trial studies whether sirolimus can slow or prevent functional decline (more difficulty with daily activities) in older adults. You may be considered if you’re in the right age range and have no major heart, lung, liver, kidney, or recent bleeding/clotting problems.
Dallas, TexasAges 65–80 - NCT05337098Recruiting
Sweetener study in older adults with prediabetes
This study tests whether eating non-nutritive sweeteners changes how your body handles sugar (glucose control). It may help researchers learn if sweeteners are helpful or harmful for people with prediabetes.
Blacksburg, VirginiaAges 40 years+ - NCT05421325RecruitingPhase 2
Vaccine-like immune treatment to prevent lung infections in seniors
This Phase 2 study tests a site-specific immune “booster” in people age 65 and older to help improve natural immunity and reduce respiratory (lung/airway) infections. You may be eligible if you can consent, are in an eligible living situation, and are not currently using certain immune-suppressing medicines.
Burnaby, British ColumbiaAges 65 years+ - NCT05461092RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Nerve blocks to improve pain control after spinal fusion
This early-stage study tests whether a regional nerve block can improve pain control and recovery for older adults having elective lumbar spinal fusion. If you qualify, you may receive a special pain-control injection during surgery to reduce opioid needs and improve recovery comfort.
Iowa City, IowaAges 65 years+ - NCT05503485Recruiting
Group or phone support for older adults with distress
This study tests whether structured group therapy, or supportive phone calls, can help older adults (75+) who feel increased psychological distress. You may be placed in a group session or offered phone support, and the study will compare your experience and outcomes.
GothenburgAges 75 years+ - NCT05516277Recruiting
Insomnia care study for older adults with PTSD
This study tests a treatment plan for insomnia (trouble sleeping) in older adults who also have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The goal is to see whether improving sleep also supports heart and metabolic health (such as blood sugar and heart-related measures).
North Hills, CaliforniaAges 50 years+ - NCT05540613Recruiting
Tai Chi versus exercise to help thinking in mild memory loss
This study compares Tai Chi with conventional exercise to improve thinking and memory in older adults who have mild cognitive impairment. If you qualify, you may be asked to do a supervised exercise program and be tested on thinking abilities over time.
Hong KongAges 50 years+ - NCT05556928Recruiting
Cancer and aging study for adults with blood cancers
This study builds a registry to learn how aging and “resilience” relate to outcomes in people with blood cancers. You may be asked to complete questionnaires during UAB visits, which can help researchers better understand needs in older adults.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 50 years+ - NCT05617027Recruiting
tDCS for long-term muscle and joint pain in older adults
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment (tDCS) can reduce chronic muscle and joint pain in people age 65+. If you have pain for at least 6 months, this trial may help by targeting the brain signals involved in pain.
Montreal, QuebecAges 65 years+ - NCT05621720Recruiting
Community program to support self-care in older adults
This trial tests a community-based “health-social partnership” program designed to help older adults manage their health and self-care better. You may be a good match if you can think and communicate clearly and live in the program’s local service area.
KowloonAges 60 years+ - NCT05642884Recruiting
Pre-surgery program for older adults getting stem cell transplant
This study checks whether a “pre-surgery” health coaching program is practical and safe for older people with multiple myeloma who are scheduled for an autologous stem cell transplant. It may help patients prepare better for transplant recovery, and the study will see if the plan can be carried out smoothly.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 60 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for older adults?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 525 recruiting older adults 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 older adults 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 older adults 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.
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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.