Clinical trials
Older Adults clinical trials
Below are recruiting older adults clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 526 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06694441Recruiting
Sleep, brain chemicals, and memory in older adults with insomnia
This study looks at how a brain chemical called norepinephrine affects sleep and thinking in older adults with insomnia. You may join if you are 55+, have insomnia, and are generally healthy.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 55 years+ - NCT06689618Recruiting
Electrical muscle stimulation exercise study for older adults
This study tests if whole-body electrical muscle stimulation exercise helps improve nerve signals to muscles in older adults. It compares older participants (65+) with younger ones (18-39) to see how this type of exercise affects muscle activation.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT06669546Recruiting
Quiet sounds during deep sleep for memory in older adults
This study tests whether playing a soft, silent sound (or no sound) during deep sleep can improve memory, brain activity, and blood markers. It is for older adults (60-85) who have mild memory issues but are otherwise healthy.
BernAges 60–85 - NCT06680271Enrolling by invitation
Exercise program from home for older adults with heart or lung disease
This trial tests whether a home-based exercise program, guided remotely by a therapist, can help older adults with conditions like COPD, asthma, heart failure, or metabolic syndrome. The goal is to improve their health and quality of life without needing to go to a clinic.
Envigado, AntioquiaAges 60–100 - NCT06671925Recruiting
Support program for chronic pain and loneliness in older adults
This trial tests a program led by community health workers to help older adults manage chronic pain and reduce loneliness. It aims to improve your well-being through support and guidance.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 60 years+ - NCT06657989Recruiting
Balance training for older adults to prevent falls
This study tests different intensities of balance training that helps older adults react quickly to trips or slips. It aims to find the most effective training to improve balance and reduce fall risk.
Toronto, OntarioAges 65–80 - NCT06658093RecruitingEarly Phase 1
RESTOR: Study of mTOR inhibitors in older adults
This trial tests two FDA-approved drugs, rapamycin and everolimus, to see if they can improve immune function in healthy older adults. You may join if you are generally healthy, live independently, and are between 65 and 90 years old.
San Antonio, TexasAges 65–90 - NCT06664229Recruiting
Dementia and fall prevention program for older adults
This study tests a pressure sensor-based program to help prevent dementia and falls in older adults. If you are 65 or older, can walk independently, and have no dementia or other conditions that affect thinking, you may be able to join.
Seoul, SeoulAges 65 years+ - NCT06652347Recruiting
Older adults' views on geriatric tests for cancer treatment planning
This study asks adults aged 65 and older about their views on geriatric and functional assessments to help plan cancer treatment. It tests whether these assessments are acceptable and useful to patients.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 65 years+ - NCT06632535Recruiting
Group visits and chiropractic care for older adults with chronic spine pain
This study tests whether group medical visits combined with chiropractic care can help older adults with chronic neck or back pain. If you join, you'll receive chiropractic treatments and attend group visits to learn pain management strategies.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 65 years+ - NCT06628349Recruiting
Protein Study for Older Adults with COPD
This study looks at how two types of protein drinks (one from plants, one from whey/dairy) affect muscle and metabolism in older adults who have COPD. You'll lie in a bed for several hours while researchers measure your body's response to the protein. The goal is to find which protein might better help maintain muscle strength.
College Station, TexasAges 50–95 - NCT06622889Enrolling by invitation
Can changing how you see aging help memory?
This study tests whether changing how older adults think about aging can help with memory concerns. If you are 60+ and feel your memory or thinking is declining (but tests are normal), you may be able to join.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 60 years+ - NCT06616298Recruiting
Aligning care for older adults with cancer in nursing facilities
This study tests a program called ALIGN that helps older adults with cancer transition from a hospital to a skilled nursing facility (SNF). It aims to improve care coordination and quality of life.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–98 - NCT06588920Recruiting
Brain activity, thinking, and walking study for Parkinson's
This study looks at how brain activity relates to thinking and walking in people with Parkinson's disease. It may help understand the connections between these functions.
TaipeiAges 40–80 - NCT06580561Recruiting
Exercise and insomnia treatment for knee pain
This study combines a gentle exercise program with a treatment for insomnia to see if it helps older adults with knee osteoarthritis feel less pain and sleep better. You will attend group exercise classes and receive sleep coaching.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 50 years+ - NCT06580847Recruiting
Choir for older adults with untreated hearing loss
This trial tests whether joining a choir helps older adults with untreated hearing loss. If you have mild-to-moderate hearing loss and do not use hearing aids, this study may be a good fit for you.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 60 years+ - NCT06538766Recruiting
How focus instructions affect strength training and walking in older adults
This study tests whether different types of mental focus during strength training can improve walking ability in older adults. It may help find better ways to stay steady and prevent falls.
Monte de Caparica, AlmadaAges 18 years+ - NCT06517043Recruiting
Balance training for older adults with slow walking
This study looks at how older adults learn and keep balance skills. It tests a training program to help people who walk slowly and have balance problems. The goal is to improve walking and reduce fall risk.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 65–95 - NCT06507189Recruiting
How exercise affects older adults: a study
This study looks at how different older adults respond to exercise. It will help researchers understand why some people benefit more than others. You will be asked to do supervised exercise sessions and tests over about 6 months.
Pensacola, FloridaAges 60 years+ - NCT06507137Enrolling by invitation
Fractal walking training for older adults
This study tests a new way of walking training using fractal patterns to help older adults improve their balance and reduce fall risk. You will do walking exercises guided by a computer, and it may help you stay steady on your feet.
Almada, Monte de CaparicaAges 60–100 - NCT06484244Recruiting
Walking and balance in memory loss
This study looks at how older adults with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease adapt their walking. It aims to understand walking and balance to help people stay mobile and safe longer.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 50–90 - 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 - NCT06407141Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation study for older adults with mild memory loss
This trial tests whether a harmless brain stimulation technique called TPS can improve memory and thinking in older adults with mild memory problems. You may be able to join if you have MCI, are right-handed, and are generally healthy otherwise.
Hong KongAges 50–100 - NCT06401694Enrolling by invitation
Enhanced home meal program for older adults' health
This trial is testing a new, enhanced home-delivered meal program for older adults. It aims to see if these meals improve health and well-being for people who are already eligible for Meals on Wheels and are at nutritional risk.
Storrs, ConnecticutAges 60 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for older adults?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 526 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.
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.