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
- NCT06197347Recruiting
Web program to help older adults be more active after heart treatment
This study tests a nurse-led website designed to help older adults become more physically active after heart surgery or a stent procedure. If you are interested in getting more active and live in the Montreal area, this program may support your recovery.
Montreal, QuebecAges 65 years+ - NCT06902636Recruiting
Trauma care program for older adults living alone
This trial tests a special care program for older adults who live alone and have limb injuries. It aims to help them recover safely at home using smartphone support for three months.
Kaohsiung City, KaohsiungAges 65 years+ - NCT06588556Recruiting
Improving Care for Older Adults in the ICU
This study tests a program to improve communication and support for older adults in the ICU and their families. It may help families feel more supported during a serious illness.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07294131RecruitingPhase 2
Preventing muscle loss in hospitalized older adults
This trial tests a special exercise approach using blood-flow restriction and a video game to help older adults in the hospital keep their muscle strength. The goal is to find a safe way for bedridden patients to exercise and recover better.
AntwerpAges 65 years+ - NCT06073990Enrolling by invitation
Insomnia help for adults 50 and older
This trial tests a short talk therapy that helps improve sleep without medication. It focuses on older adults who have had trouble sleeping for at least 3 months.
Tainan, TaiwanAges 50 years+ - NCT07687563Enrolling by invitation
Community program for healthy aging in mind and body
This study looks at how strength, purpose, and personal resilience affect well-being in people 55 and older. Participants in a community learning program will take surveys and simple physical tests twice over a few months.
Taipei, Nursing Building, No.155, Sec.2, Li-Nong Street,Ages 55 years+ - NCT07132281Recruiting
Language training to boost brain health in older adults
This study tests whether a language-based training program can improve cognitive health in healthy older adults. It involves assessments and an MRI scan to see how the brain changes.
TaipeiAges 60 years+ - NCT06849557Recruiting
Chair exercises for frail older adults in nursing homes
This trial tests if chair-based video games (exergaming) can help improve strength and mobility in older adults who are frail or pre-frail and live in nursing homes. It is designed for people who can sit on a chair or wheelchair without help.
KowloonAges 60 years+ - NCT06090240Recruiting
Talking about future care plans after an ER visit
This study tests if talking with a counselor can help older adults and their family caregivers make plans for future medical care. It focuses on people who have recently visited the emergency room.
Hong KongAges Any age - NCT07863583Recruiting
Social connection group for older adults in subsidized housing
This study tests a program that brings older adults together in their housing community to build social connections. It may help reduce loneliness and improve well-being, and you could participate as a general resident or help lead the group.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 62 years+ - NCT07845656Recruiting
Home exercise program for weak muscles and bones in older adults
This study tests a home exercise program designed for older adults with both weak muscles and weak bones who also feel frail. The program uses a smartphone to guide your exercises, aiming to make you stronger and more steady in your daily life.
Nantong, JiangsuAges 60–85 - NCT07355413Recruiting
Frailty and health in older adults with HIV in West Africa
This study looks at how frailty (weakness) and other age-related health issues affect older adults living with HIV in West Africa. By comparing those with and without HIV, researchers hope to better understand the care needs of this group.
Bobo-DioulassoAges 60 years+ - NCT07520084Recruiting
Understanding Climate Change Health Effects in Older Adults
This study explores how older adults understand climate change and its health effects. Researchers want to learn what helps or prevents people 65+ from staying informed about climate-related health risks.
Denizli, CenterAges 65 years+ - NCT07432009Recruiting
Hip replacement and confusion risk in older adults
This study looks at whether older adults who get a hip replacement may experience confusion after surgery. It aims to find factors that might help prevent or reduce this confusion.
BrnoAges 65 years+ - NCT07411547Recruiting
Ultrasound for fat buildup in muscles of older adults
This trial uses ultrasound to measure fat inside muscles of hospitalized older adults. It aims to see if this measurement is helpful for assessing health and recovery during rehabilitation.
NantesAges 75 years+ - NCT07404618Recruiting
Video pain relief study for older adults
This study tests a video program to help older adults with ongoing muscle or joint pain learn skills to manage pain and improve daily life. It may be a good fit if pain has been bothering you most days for at least 3 months and gets in the way of your normal activities.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 55 years+ - NCT07367412Recruiting
Zinc supplements for infection prevention in older hospital patients
This study tests whether giving zinc supplements to older patients (65+) in the hospital can help prevent infections. It is for patients at Herlev Hospital who are not already taking high doses of zinc or receiving certain specialized treatments.
Herlev, CopenhagenAges 65 years+ - NCT07386730RecruitingPhase 1
Psychedelic therapy study for older adults with low well-being
This study tests if a single dose of psilocybin (a psychedelic) or dextromethorphan (a cough suppressant) can improve well-being in healthy older adults who feel their well-being is below average. It aims to understand how these drugs might help boost mood and life satisfaction.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 50–85 - NCT07315724Recruiting
Block training for brain and hand health in older adults
This trial tests whether a technology-assisted block training program can improve thinking skills, hand coordination, and grip strength in older adults living in the community. It may help keep your mind and hands active as you age.
Yilan, TaiwanAges 65 years+ - NCT07300592Recruiting
Balance test for healthy older adults
This study is testing a new tool to measure balance in older adults who are still active and independent. It aims to help identify early balance problems before they lead to falls.
Kaohsiung City, Kaohsiung CityAges 60–80 - NCT07605936Recruiting
Understanding Frailty in Older Men With Prostate Cancer
This study looks at how frailty (physical weakness and loss of strength) affects older men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Researchers want to understand which men are at higher risk and how this might guide better treatment decisions.
Limerick, MunsterAges 65 years+ - NCT07067697Recruiting
Exercise and nutrition for older adults in the hospital
This study tests whether a supervised exercise program, combined with oral nutritional supplements, helps hospitalized older adults who are malnourished or at risk. It aims to improve strength and recovery during their hospital stay.
Pamplona, NavarreAges 75 years+ - NCT06715995Recruiting
Light stimulation's effect on brain waves in healthy older adults
This trial tests if a special light (gamma light) can change brain wave patterns in healthy adults over 55. It aims to understand how light might help keep the brain sharp.
Taoyuan, GuishanAges 55 years+ - NCT06925880Recruiting
Can creatine help seniors recover strength after knee replacement?
This trial tests if taking creatine supplements can help people aged 65+ rebuild muscle mass and strength more quickly after total knee replacement surgery. Participants will take creatine during their standard outpatient rehab program.
Mataró, BarcelonaAges 65 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.