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
- NCT07314658Recruiting
Time-Restricted Eating and Protein in Older Adults
This study tests whether eating your meals within a shorter time window (like 8–10 hours) while adding a protein supplement can help older adults maintain muscle and health. If you are 60 or older, have a stable weight, and can adjust your eating schedule, you may be eligible.
GuildfordAges 60 years+ - NCT07772713Recruiting
Smart resistance band training for older adults
This trial tests a smart exercise system using resistance bands to help adults over 50 improve their strength and fitness. It aims to see if this technology is safe and effective for older adults.
Tainan, TaiwanAges 50 years+ - NCT06983080RecruitingPhase 2
Trazodone for better sleep in older adults
This study tests whether trazodone, a sleep medication, improves insomnia in people 65 and older. You might benefit if you struggle with falling or staying asleep and are not already taking other sleep aids.
Montreal, QuebecAges 65 years+ - NCT06974006Recruiting
Life monitoring for rural older adults
This study monitors the daily lives of older adults living in rural areas to improve their wellbeing. If you are 60 or older and live in a small town in the Valladolid region, you may be eligible.
Valladolid, ValladolidAges 60 years+ - NCT07636447Recruiting
Alcohol Sensitivity in Older Adults
This research study examines how older adults respond to alcohol and why some people may be more sensitive to its effects as they age. Understanding this could help doctors give better health advice to older patients who drink.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 65–80 - NCT07502560RecruitingPhase 4
Shingles vaccine to prevent dementia in Finland
This study tests whether the shingles vaccine can reduce the risk of developing dementia in adults 76 and older living in Finland. You would get the vaccine and then researchers will follow your health records for up to several years to see if it protects your brain.
EspooAges 76 years+ - NCT02200276Recruiting
Flu shot study for adults over 75
This study looks at getting an influenza (flu) vaccine in adults age 75 and older. It may help doctors understand how to safely give flu shots to older adults.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 75 years+ - NCT07452263Recruiting
Frailty screening tool for older adults before major surgery
This study tests a simple frailty screening tool in older adults before major surgery. It aims to see if the tool helps identify patients who might need extra support before and after their operation.
Reykjavik, HofudborgarsvaedidAges 70 years+ - NCT07511621Recruiting
Reducing unnecessary mammograms for women over 75
This study tests a strategy to help older women avoid getting mammograms they may not need. It asks women aged 75 and older who are due for a mammogram to consider if routine screening is the right choice for them.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07695168Recruiting
Digital course and rehab for knee osteoarthritis
This study tests whether a digital program with special sensors and a digital twin can help reduce knee pain and improve mobility in older adults with knee osteoarthritis. It also includes healthy adults for comparison.
TaipeiAges 20–80 - NCT06831942Recruiting
Suicide prevention counseling for adults 65 and older
This study tests a short counseling program for older adults (65+) who have recently attempted suicide or had serious suicidal thoughts. The program is designed to help reduce the risk of future suicide attempts. It is offered alongside your regular mental health care.
BoråsAges 65 years+ - NCT07666685Recruiting
Beetroot Extract for Health in Adults 75+
This study looks at whether taking beetroot extract can help improve quality of life and daily function in adults 75 and older. You will be asked to take the extract and complete simple health questionnaires.
Pamplona, NavarreAges 75 years+ - NCT07606859Recruiting
Heat and Air Pollution Reduction for Older Adults With High Blood Pressure
This study tests whether reducing exposure to heat and air pollution helps older adults with high blood pressure feel better and stay healthier. Researchers will provide tools and support to help you stay cool and breathe cleaner air at home.
NicosiaAges 65 years+ - NCT07658287Recruiting
Virtual reality for older adults in long-term care
This trial tests whether using a virtual reality headset can improve wellbeing for older adults living in long-term care homes. It is designed for people with mild to moderate memory or thinking problems who can use the headset safely.
Québec, QuebecAges 60 years+ - NCT06246929Recruiting
Healthy aging for Black adults with chronic pain and memory concerns
This study tests a program to help Black adults aged 50+ manage chronic pain and early memory changes. It compares two approaches to see which works better for improving daily life and thinking skills.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 50 years+ - NCT04898790Recruiting
Testing ways to improve thinking after bone marrow transplant
This study looks at whether a physical activity program and related study measures can improve thinking and memory in older adults around the time of a stem cell transplant. If you qualify and participate, the team will compare outcomes between groups to see what approach works best.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 19 years+ - NCT06032377Recruiting
Online therapy for sleep and brain health in older adults
This study tests an online talk therapy program (CBT) to help older adults with both sleep troubles and mild memory or thinking concerns. It's done from home, and aims to improve sleep and brain health.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 60–99 - NCT07496359Recruiting
Helping older adults with diabetes and memory concerns
This study tests a program that helps older adults with both diabetes and early memory problems, along with their caregivers, manage their health better together.
Hong KongAges 55 years+ - NCT07862933Recruiting
AI chat support for older adults with heart failure
This study tests an AI-powered chat system that offers social support to older adults with chronic heart failure. It may help you feel more supported and manage your condition better.
New Taipei City, New Taipei CityAges 60 years+ - NCT07876908Recruiting
Magnetic brain therapy for older adults with hard-to-treat depression
This trial tests a new intensive magnetic brain treatment (SAINT) for older adults whose depression has not improved with standard treatments. It aims to see if this treatment can also help with memory concerns, which are common in this group.
Costa Mesa, CaliforniaAges 65 years+ - NCT06284889Recruiting
Behavioral activation for depression in older adults
This study tests a program called Behavioral Activation, a type of talk therapy that helps you engage in positive activities to improve mood. If you are 65 or older and have mild to moderate depression, you may be able to join this telephone-based treatment.
Uppsala, UpplandAges 65 years+ - NCT07861542RecruitingPhase 4
COVID-19 booster vaccine for older adults and high-risk people
This trial tests an updated COVID-19 booster vaccine designed to improve protection for people who are older or have health conditions that increase their risk of severe COVID-19. If you qualify, you would receive one dose of the study vaccine and be monitored for safety and immune response.
Fair Oaks, CaliforniaAges 12 years+ - NCT06638060Recruiting
Pilot test of a new device for continuous vital sign monitoring
This study is testing a new wearable device that continuously tracks vital signs like heart rate and breathing. It aims to see if the device can help monitor older adults in the hospital and at home after discharge.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 65 years+ - NCT07358598Recruiting
Eye movement and thinking in older adults
This study looks at how eye movements relate to thinking abilities in people aged 65 and older. It may help understand how the brain changes with age.
Kaohsiung CityAges 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.