Clinical trials
Older Patients clinical trials
Below are recruiting older patients clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 125 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07042139Recruiting
No reduction vs. closed reduction for wrist fractures in older adults
This trial compares two approaches for treating a broken wrist (distal radius fracture) in people 65 and older: no reduction (letting the bone heal without realigning it) versus closed reduction (realigning the bone without surgery). It aims to see if skipping reduction leads to similar outcomes and avoids unnecessary procedures.
ViborgAges 65 years+ - NCT07366684Recruiting
Heart attack study for adults 75 and older
This study looks at how frailty and other health factors affect recovery in people 75 and older who have had a heart attack or unstable chest pain. It may help doctors better understand who is at higher risk and how to improve care for older adults.
NišAges 75 years+ - NCT07421713Recruiting
AI and chest x-rays to screen for osteoporosis
This trial tests if an AI software can use a chest x-ray to screen for osteoporosis, compared to the standard DXA bone density scan. It may offer a faster, simpler way to check bone health in people 50 and older.
RotterdamAges 50 years+ - NCT06478589RecruitingPhase 2
Survivorship care priorities for older breast cancer survivors
This study looks at what matters most to older breast cancer survivors who have finished treatment. It helps doctors design care plans that fit your personal priorities and health needs.
Bellaire, TexasAges 65–100 - NCT06513130Recruiting
Checkup after ICU for adults 75 and older
This study looks at how well older adults (75+) do after leaving the intensive care unit. It will test a simple checkup done at discharge to see if it helps doctors plan better care.
StrasbourgAges 75 years+ - NCT05400707Recruiting
Tracking symptoms and other clues in emergency room visits
This study follows people who come to the emergency department to see what symptoms and other factors can help predict what happens next. It may help improve how emergencies are quickly triaged and managed.
BaselAges 18 years+ - NCT06229288RecruitingPhase 3
Pneumonia treatment: amoxicillin alone vs. with clavulanate for adults 65+
This trial compares two antibiotics for older adults hospitalized with pneumonia. It aims to see if amoxicillin alone works as well as amoxicillin combined with clavulanate, which might reduce side effects.
Saint-Nazaire, FranceAges 65 years+ - NCT06279637Recruiting
Diabetes support study for older African Americans and their caregivers
This study tests a joint program for older African Americans with type 2 diabetes and their caregivers. It aims to improve diabetes control through education and support sessions with a family member or friend.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 50–120 - NCT07297602RecruitingPhase 2
Oral roflumilast for moderate to severe eczema in teens and adults
This study tests an oral medicine called roflumilast to see if it helps treat moderate to severe eczema in people aged 12 and up who haven't used other systemic treatments recently. It's a pilot study to check both safety and how well it works.
Al Mansurah, Dakahlia GovernorateAges 12 years+ - NCT07487610Recruiting
Pain and health in adults 80 and older
This study looks at the link between nerve pain (neuropathic pain) and overall health in people aged 80 and older. It aims to understand how pain affects daily life and aging.
EdirneAges 80 years+ - NCT07391904Enrolling by invitation
Testing lab result communication for older adults
This study tests a tool designed to help older adults understand their lab results more easily. Researchers want to see if the tool improves patient understanding and engagement.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 65 years+ - NCT05886725Recruiting
At-home walking test to help recovery after major surgery
This study looks at how a simple at-home walking pattern test, done before and after major surgery, relates to how older adults recover. It may help doctors better understand recovery and possibly tailor support after surgery.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 60 years+ - NCT06311981RecruitingPhase 2
Carbon ion radiation for elderly lung cancer patients
This trial tests carbon ion radiotherapy for adults 75 and older with locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer who cannot have surgery. The goal is to see if this precise type of radiation can treat the cancer effectively with fewer side effects.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 75 years+ - NCT06305741Recruiting
Anxiety help for older Latino adults with cancer and their caregivers
This study tests a program to reduce anxiety in older Latino adults with cancer and their caregivers. It involves sessions with both the patient and their caregiver to learn coping skills.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 40 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+ - NCT07661355Recruiting
Comparing two hospital-to-home programs for older adults and their caregivers
This trial tests two different programs to help older adults transition safely from the hospital to home. It is for people 65 and older who are at risk of being readmitted and have a family caregiver willing to participate.
Bermuda Run, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05691790Recruiting
Help improve vaccine use in older adults
This study looks at how to increase preventive care—especially flu and pneumonia vaccines—in people age 70 and older. It may help you get up to date on vaccines that can lower the risk of serious infections.
Hong Kong, ChinaAges 70 years+ - NCT07505758Recruiting
Recovery after surgery in adults 80 and older
This study looks at how well adults aged 80 or older recover after planned surgery that requires an overnight hospital stay. The goal is to understand recovery using a simple questionnaire.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 80 years+ - NCT06345118Recruiting
Fall prevention for older adults with type 2 diabetes
This trial studies a fall prevention program for older adults with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to see if it reduces falls and improves safety.
HanoiAges 60–60 - 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+ - NCT07574333Recruiting
Breathing Training to Help Type 2 Diabetes Management
This study tests whether special breathing exercises that alternate between low and high oxygen levels can help people with type 2 diabetes manage their condition better. Researchers want to see if short or longer courses of this training improve blood sugar control and overall health.
MoscowAges 50–74 - NCT06904638Recruiting
Why older adults may miss needed medicines
This study looks at why some older adults don't get medicines they might need. By joining, you help doctors understand how to improve prescribing for seniors.
AnconaAges 65 years+ - NCT07290543Recruiting
Online toolkit for cancer distress in rural older adults
This study tests a web-based toolkit designed to help older cancer survivors living in rural areas manage emotional distress and anxiety. It also includes a caregiver who will participate alongside the survivor.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07277361Recruiting
Quality of life study for Fabry disease patients aged 65+
This study looks at the quality of life of people aged 65 and older with Fabry disease. It includes patients who are receiving specific treatment and those who are not, to compare their experiences.
Paris, FranceAges 65 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for older patients?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 125 recruiting older patients 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 patients 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 patients 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.