Clinical trials
Older Adults clinical trials
Below are recruiting older adults clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 519 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06476743Recruiting
Which balance training works better for older adults?
This study tests two types of balance training — sensory integration exercises and balance board drills — to see which works better for improving balance and preventing falls in older adults who live on their own.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 60–75 - NCT06271239Recruiting
Exercise Program for Older Adults
This study tests a gentle exercise program called VIVIFRAIL® to help older adults stay strong and active. You'll do simple movements in a group setting designed to improve balance and strength.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 60 years+ - NCT05822466Recruiting
Virtual Tai Chi program to help prevent falls
This study tests whether a virtual (online) Tai Chi–style exercise program can reduce falls in older adults. You may be eligible if you’ve fallen recently or have a mobility test result that suggests a higher fall risk.
Springfield, OregonAges 65–90 - NCT05778604Recruiting
Technology-based body and mind program for older adults
This trial tests a technology-based program aimed at improving “body and mind” health in people age 60 and older. It may be helpful if you can safely do some physical activity and are not already getting rehab therapy.
Orlando, FloridaAges 60 years+ - NCT05465538RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
PET imaging study using SV2A in older adults
This early-phase study tests a PET scan tracer called SV2A in adults age 50 and older. It aims to help researchers understand how the tracer works in the brain/body, which could support future diagnostic or treatment research.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 50 years+ - NCT05002439Recruiting
Exercise program to reduce frailty in older adults
This trial tests whether a Spanish health-clinic–guided exercise program can improve frailty in people who are starting to become frail (“pre-frail”). It may help you build strength and walking ability through supervised physical activity.
AlbaceteAges 70–100 - NCT04173715Recruiting
Study measuring movement and behavior in older adults
This study checks how well you move and how you behave during simple tasks. It may help researchers understand physical function and activity patterns in older adults.
ToledoAges 65 years+ - NCT07750223Recruiting
Hesperidin for memory and thinking in older adults
This study tests whether a natural supplement called hesperidin (found in citrus fruits) can support brain health in older adults who are overweight or obese. It may help with memory and thinking.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 55–75 - NCT05988385Recruiting
Treating sleep apnea to protect memory in older adults
This study tests whether treating sleep apnea can help protect memory and brain health in older adults. It involves using a CPAP machine or other treatments for sleep apnea and may include memory tests and brain scans over 2 years.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 55–85 - NCT06922071Recruiting
Memory support program for older adults in care
This study offers a memory- and thinking-support program for older adults who are living in a residential facility or attending a daycare center. The goal is to help keep your mind sharp and maintain your well-being as you age.
Coimbra, PortugalAges 65 years+ - NCT06802289Recruiting
Preventing frailty by keeping seniors active in the hospital
This trial tests whether a mobility program helps older adults stay strong and avoid frailty during a hospital stay. If you are 50 or older and expect to be in the hospital for at least 3 days, this study may offer extra support to keep you moving.
Moncton, New BrunswickAges 50 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+ - NCT06632145Recruiting
A health promotion program for older adults with memory changes
This study tests a group program called Cog-Fun Ageing that helps older adults with memory changes stay active and healthy. If you have mild memory issues but can still think clearly, you may be able to join this Hebrew-speaking program.
JerusalemAges 60 years+ - NCT06387706Recruiting
Web-based pain program for older adults
This study tests a fun, web-based program (GAP) to help older adults manage chronic pain through light exercise and coping skills. It's designed for Cantonese speakers who can use a smartphone.
Hong KongAges 60 years+ - NCT06282601Recruiting
Music and language study for older adults with hearing loss
This study tests whether listening to rhythmic or non-rhythmic music can help improve sentence understanding in older adults with age-related hearing loss. It aims to see if music patterns can boost language skills.
DijonAges 70 years+ - NCT06192407Recruiting
Healthy fats and brain function in older adults
This study tests whether healthy fats (fatty acids) can support brain function as we age. If you are 65–75 and in good general health, you may be able to help researchers learn more about diet and the aging brain.
Burlington, VermontAges 65–75 - NCT06022965Recruiting
Telemedicine support for older adults with cancer
This study uses telemedicine (video or phone visits) to help older adults with cancer, especially those in underserved communities, get better care. If you're 65 or older and starting a new cancer treatment, you may be able to join from home in English, Spanish, or Chinese.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 65 years+ - NCT06415838Recruiting
Behavioral activation for depression in older adults
This trial tests a simple, practical therapy called behavioral activation to help older adults with depression feel better. It's done in your local community, not in a hospital.
Eskilstuna, SörmlandAges 65 years+ - NCT05183230Recruiting
Mobile program to help prevent suicide after hospital stay
This trial tests a phone-based (mobile) support program for middle-aged and older adults after a recent hospital stay for suicidal thoughts or an attempt. The goal is to reduce the chance of another suicidal crisis by providing structured support after discharge.
New York, New YorkAges 50–90 - NCT04706026Recruiting
Local numbing during groin hernia surgery in older adults
This study tests whether using local numbing (rather than general anesthesia) during groin hernia surgery is safe and effective for older adults. It may help improve comfort and reduce anesthesia-related risks in people who qualify.
Dallas, TexasAges 60 years+ - NCT05124132Enrolling by invitation
Study of resilience and brain health after an earlier parent study
This trial looks at how resilience (how well people cope with stress) and brain health change over time in older adults who already joined an earlier study. You may be eligible if you participated in that “parent study.”
St Louis, MissouriAges 65 years+ - NCT06821100RecruitingPhase 1
Thymalfasin to Boost COVID-19 Vaccine Response in Older Adults
This trial tests whether a drug called thymalfasin (thymosin alpha 1) can help older adults (65+) get a stronger immune response from their COVID-19 booster shot. It may be especially helpful for those whose immune systems have weakened with age.
Houston, TexasAges 65–100 - NCT07667985Recruiting
Cognitive Reserve and Recovery from Fatigue in Older Adults
This study looks at how life experiences and education (cognitive reserve) help older adults bounce back from mental fatigue. Researchers want to find out if higher cognitive reserve leads to faster recovery after tiredness, which could improve quality of life.
Uşak, UşakAges 65–90 - NCT06812143Recruiting
Strength Training Study for Adults 65 and Older
This study tests a strength training program designed for older adults who are not currently active. The goal is to find the best way to improve strength and overall health in people over 65.
Flushing, New YorkAges 65 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for older adults?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 519 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.