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Geriatric clinical trials and research

• 10Clinical trials
• 56NIH research projects
• 7Countries

Newest Geriatric clinical trials

All recruiting trials (10)

• Conventional Exercise vs Pilates in Prefrail and Frail Older Adults

  This study tests whether Pilates or conventional exercise helps improve frailty status and physical function in people aged 60 and older who are prefrail or frail.

  Recruiting Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa · Istanbul, Istanbul · NCT07458048

• HMB and 2-HOBA to Support Muscle Strength and Thinking in Adults 65+

  This study tests whether taking HMB, 2-HOBA, or both can improve muscle strength and cognitive function in adults over 65.

  Recruiting McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre · Montreal, Quebec · NCT07419633

• Internal jugular (neck) ultrasound to predict low blood pressure after spinal anesthesia in older adults

  We try to see if a quick ultrasound of the internal jugular vein before spinal anesthesia can predict which people aged 65 and older will develop low blood pressure.

  Recruiting Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital · Ankara, YENİMAHALLE · NCT07411313

• Timing of hip fracture surgery for patients on DOAC blood thinners

  This project will see if operating within 24 hours is as safe as delaying surgery for people with hip fractures who recently took DOAC blood thinners by comparing how often they need blood transfusions.

  Recruiting at 7 sites St. Antonius Hospital · Almelo and 6 other locations · NCT07309848

• Early primary care follow-up after geriatric ward discharge and rehospitalization risk

  This will see if having your primary care doctor visit you soon after leaving a geriatric ward reduces the chance of rehospitalization at 1 and 3 months for people aged 75 and older discharged home.

  Recruiting Groupe Hospitalier Mutualiste de Grenoble · Grenoble, Isere and 2 other locations · NCT07056153

• Oral7 Mouth Spray for dry mouth in older adults

  This test checks if Oral7 mouth spray can ease dry mouth and improve saliva flow and quality of life in people aged 60 and up with xerostomia.

  Recruiting Mbd Marketing Sdn. Bhd. · Kubang Kerian, Kelantan · NCT06984848

• Understanding how nutrition affects older hospitalized patients' recovery and survival

  This study looks at how good nutrition can help older patients in the hospital recover faster and live longer after being treated for serious illnesses.

  Recruiting Bispebjerg Hospital · Copenhagen · NCT06946537

• Program to help older adults living alone recover from limb injuries

  This study tests a new program led by nurse practitioners to help older adults living alone recover from limb injuries and improve their overall health and well-being.

  Recruiting Kaohsiung Medical University · Kaohsiung City, Kaohsiung · NCT06902636

• Multisensory-Rhythmic Intervention for Elderly Rehabilitation

  This study is testing a new way to help older adults improve their movement and stay independent by using virtual reality and rhythmic activities.

  Recruiting National Cheng-Kung University Hospital · Tainan · NCT06151626

• Investigating dizziness and muscle weakness in older colorectal cancer patients during chemotherapy

  This study is testing whether a special exercise program and health check-ups can help older colorectal cancer patients feel less dizzy and improve their balance during chemotherapy.

  Recruiting Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet · Copenhagen and 1 other locations · NCT05710809

NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 56)

Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.

• HOME: Smart, compassionate AI helpers for aging at home

  A research project is developing an AI-powered, multimodal system to help older adults stay safe and healthy at home while supporting busy caregivers.

  NIH research University of California, Merced · Merced, United States · NIH-11579078

• KDARC: Building a research backbone to study aging and kidney disease

  Aimed at creating a dedicated infrastructure to advance aging-related kidney disease research so clinicians can better care for older adults.

  NIH research New York University School of Medicine · New York, United States · NIH-11537509

• Geriatric assessments to guide cancer care for older adults with advanced cancer

  A study tests a geriatric assessment–based approach to tailor cancer treatment in older adults with advanced cancer to reduce side effects and keep patients at home longer.

  NIH research University of Rochester · Rochester, United States · NIH-11452992

• Biological mechanisms behind worsening brain decline after older adults’ mild brain injury

  This research looks at why some older adults experience dementia-like decline after a mild traumatic brain injury and how it links to Alzheimer’s disease.

  NIH research Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11450413

• Alcohol use and aging problems among people with HIV in disadvantaged groups

  This project looks at how unhealthy drinking affects aging-related health problems in people with HIV who are in marginalized communities and how neighborhood disadvantage might change those effects.

  NIH research Yale University · New Haven, United States · NIH-11418019

• Innovative immune therapy with antibiotics to treat deadly inflammation in sepsis and ARDS in older adults

  A new approach combines an antibiotic strategy with a special immune-based treatment to help older patients who have sepsis or ARDS from severe bacterial infection.

  NIH research Bioprovar Corporation · Houston, United States · NIH-11417998

• Geriatric Health in People with HIV: How common are aging-related problems and who should be screened in the U.S.

  This NIH grant explores how common aging-related issues appear in people living with HIV aged 50 and older and how best to screen for them.

  NIH research University of Chicago · Chicago, United States · NIH-11411888

• Expanding a network to improve care for older adults in the ER

  A nationwide network is expanding to study and improve how emergency departments care for older patients and people living with dementia.

  NIH research New York University School of Medicine · New York, United States · NIH-11401874

• Geriatric Oncology Research Infrastructure to Improve Clinical Care

  A program to boost national research resources that help doctors study aging and cancer together to improve care for older adults with cancer.

  NIH research Beckman Research Institute/city of Hope · Duarte, United States · NIH-11400036

• Better emergency room care for people living with dementia

  This project builds a national network to help emergency departments more reliably identify and care for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

  NIH research New York University School of Medicine · New York, United States · NIH-11397946

• miRAD biodosimetry tool to triage radiological exposure in children and older adults

  A quick blood test called miRAD could help doctors decide on the right medical steps within hours after a radiological incident, especially for kids and seniors.

  NIH research Ohio State University · Columbus, UNITED STATES · NIH-11382917

• Tai Chi for Pain and Balance in Older Adults

  A long-term Tai Chi program is being tested to help older adults with chronic multisite pain feel less pain and improve thinking, walking, and balance, potentially reducing falls.

  NIH research University of Massachusetts Boston · Boston, United States · NIH-11381607

• Cannabis use and HIV: how pot may affect aging and HIV outcomes

  A big study will look at how cannabis use and cannabis use disorder affect older people with HIV, including how it relates to aging problems and HIV treatment success.

  NIH research Boston University Medical Campus · Boston, United States · NIH-11371946

• A new immune-blocking therapy plus antibiotics for severe sepsis and ARDS in older adults

  This project is trying a treatment that restores a natural TREM1 blocker together with antibiotics to help older adults with life-threatening bacterial sepsis or ARDS.

  NIH research Bioprovar Corporation · Houston, United States · NIH-11370765

• Perioperative geriatric care to improve cancer surgery outcomes

  A multi-center trial tests a geriatric-focused perioperative program to help older adults recover better after major cancer surgery.

  NIH research Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Nashville, United States · NIH-11365342

• Preserving geriatric muscle with an osteoporosis medication

  A study tests whether a drug already approved for osteoporosis can help older adults maintain muscle strength and mobility to prevent falls.

  NIH research University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, United States · NIH-11335601

• Improving pain management for older adults using personalized patient profiles

  This study is all about helping older adults, especially veterans, manage their pain better by creating personalized profiles that reflect their unique experiences, so they can receive more effective and tailored treatment.

  NIH research VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System · Salt Lake City, United States · NIH-11312738

• Predicting which older adults may return to the emergency room soon after discharge

  This project builds a computer tool to predict which older adults are likely to return to the emergency department and be admitted within 72 hours after discharge.

  NIH research Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · New York, United States · NIH-11311862

• Improving pain management for older adults using personalized patient profiles

  This study is all about helping older adults, especially those 65 and up, manage their chronic pain better by using information they provide to create personalized care plans, making sure their needs are met while also keeping them safe from opioid addiction.

  NIH research VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System · Salt Lake City, United States · NIH-11310729

• How doctors, hospitals, and nursing homes affect time spent at home for people with Alzheimer's

  This project looks at how clinician training, hospital practices, and skilled-nursing facility care relate to how many days people with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias can remain at home.

  NIH research Cedars-Sinai Medical Center · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11308712

• How aging, physical function, and health markers relate to recovery after colorectal cancer

  It looks at whether physical function, a short geriatric checklist, and pre-surgery blood markers of aging predict surgery complications and quality of life for older adults with colorectal cancer.

  NIH research Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah · Salt Lake City, United States · NIH-11306683

• Cognitive rehab and exposure therapy for hoarding in older adults

  A therapy program helps older adults with hoarding disorder reduce clutter and distress using cognitive training and exposure techniques.

  NIH research University of California, San Diego · La Jolla, United States · NIH-11304475

• Screening older adults with HIV for age-related health issues

  This study is all about helping older adults with HIV by making sure their doctors can better spot and manage issues like memory or physical challenges, so they can get the best care possible.

  NIH research Albert Einstein College of Medicine · Bronx, United States · NIH-11303020

• BRIDGE: Diabetes Prevention for Older Adults

  This project compares a telehealth version and an in-person lifestyle program to help older adults with prediabetes lose weight and lower their chance of developing diabetes.

  NIH research New York University School of Medicine · New York, United States · NIH-11237590

• GEDA: Does geriatric ED accreditation improve care for older adults with dementia?

  This project looks at whether EDs with geriatric accreditation provide better care and outcomes for people living with dementia who visit the emergency department.

  NIH research Massachusetts General Hospital · Boston, United States · NIH-11202628

• TREM1-targeted immune therapy to lower gut inflammation in older adults with ulcerative colitis

  This project is developing a treatment that blocks the TREM1 inflammation pathway to reduce colon inflammation in older adults with ulcerative colitis.

  NIH research Bioprovar Corporation · Houston, United States · NIH-11195660

• Geriatric care for adults on dialysis

  This project adds quick geriatric screening and tailored care into dialysis clinics for older adults to help improve quality of life and reduce hospital visits.

  NIH research Duke University · Durham, United States · NIH-11179437

• Expanding a network to improve emergency care for older adults and people with dementia

  This project builds a linked network of hospitals and shared data to improve emergency department care for older adults and people living with dementia.

  NIH research New York University School of Medicine · New York, United States · NIH-11177776

• Understanding how healthcare factors affect home time for people with Alzheimer's disease.

  This study looks at how different healthcare services, like doctors and nursing homes, affect how much time people with Alzheimer's and related dementias can spend at home, with the goal of finding ways to improve their care and keep them comfortable at home longer.

  NIH research Cedars-Sinai Medical Center · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11174483

• Improving emergency care for older adults with dementia

  This study is looking at how to make emergency departments better for older adults with Alzheimer's and similar conditions, so they can get the right care and avoid unnecessary hospital stays.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11135892

• Understanding how aging affects treatment outcomes in older adults with colorectal cancer

  This study is looking at how getting older affects the success of treatments for older adults with colorectal cancer, so we can better personalize care and improve their quality of life.

  NIH research University of Utah · Salt Lake City, United States · NIH-11132889

• Understanding the Long-Term Effects of Electroconvulsive Therapy for Dementia Symptoms

  This project looks at how electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) might help adults with dementia manage challenging symptoms and improve their long-term well-being.

  NIH research University of Connecticut Sch of Med/dnt · Farmington, United States · NIH-11109681

• Using an osteoporosis medication to help older adults maintain muscle health

  This study is looking at whether Denosumab, a medication for osteoporosis, can help older adults keep their muscles strong and stay active, which may lower their chances of falling or getting hurt.

  NIH research University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, United States · NIH-11087486

• Understanding how depression affects memory in older adults

  This research helps us understand how stress impacts mood and memory changes in older adults with depression.

  NIH research University of Connecticut Sch of Med/dnt · Farmington, United States · NIH-11079573

• Predicting hospital readmissions for older adults after emergency department visits

  This study is working on a smart tool that helps doctors figure out which older patients might need to return to the emergency room soon after leaving the hospital, so they can get the right care and support to stay healthy.

  NIH research Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · New York, United States · NIH-11056123

• Investigating fall injuries and their long-term effects in older adults

  This study looks at how non-fracture fall injuries affect older adults over the past 20 years, aiming to understand what causes these injuries and how they impact future health, hospital visits, and overall well-being.

  NIH research University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, United States · NIH-11007157

• Helping older adults with hoarding disorder through cognitive rehabilitation and exposure therapy

  This study is looking for older adults with hoarding disorder to try out some friendly therapy techniques that can help them feel less anxious about letting go of things and make better decisions about their belongings, all with the goal of improving their daily lives.

  NIH research University of California, San Diego · La Jolla, United States · NIH-11001529

• Improving emergency care for older patients and those with dementia

  This study is working to improve emergency care for older adults and people with dementia by creating a strong support system that shares the best ways to help them in hospitals, so they can receive better treatment and feel more comfortable during emergencies.

  NIH research New York University School of Medicine · New York, United States · NIH-10993719

• Helping older adults prevent diabetes through tailored programs

  This study is looking at the best way to help older adults prevent diabetes by comparing a program they can join online with one they attend in person, and it’s for people aged 65 and older who want to lose weight and stay healthy over the next year.

  NIH research New York University School of Medicine · New York, United States · NIH-10992118

• Understanding how aging affects skin cancer development from UV exposure

  This study is looking at how getting older affects the skin of veterans and why they might be more likely to develop certain skin cancers from sun exposure, with the goal of finding better ways to prevent and treat these cancers in older adults.

  NIH research Dayton VA Medical Center · Dayton, United States · NIH-10980526

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How many Geriatric clinical trials are recruiting right now?

10, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 7 countries. The most sites are in Turkey (Türkiye) (2 trials), Denmark (2 trials), Taiwan (2 trials), Canada (1 trial), Malaysia (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

How do I join one?

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