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Older People clinical trials and research

• 13Clinical trials
• 25NIH research projects
• 10Countries

Newest Older People clinical trials

All recruiting trials (13)

• Graded Cognitive Load and How It Affects Mobility in Older Adults

  This study tests how different levels of mental demand during movement affect how well people aged 60 and up can walk and move safely.

  Recruiting Cairo University · Banhā, Qalyubia Governorate · NCT07814053

• Dialysis method comparison for people aged 85 and older

  This test will compare hemodiafiltration and high-flux hemodialysis to see which gives shorter recovery time and less fatigue for people aged 85 and older.

  Recruiting at 4 sites AUB Santé · Bretagne and 3 other locations · NCT07278973

• Using technology and robotics to help older adults with mild cognitive impairment

  This study is testing whether using a tablet with brain games and a social robot can help older adults with mild cognitive impairment feel better and slow down their memory decline.

  Recruiting Istituto Nazionale di Ricovero e Cura per Anziani · Ancona · NCT06984367

• Trazodone for insomnia in adults 65 and older

  This trial will test whether taking low-dose trazodone at bedtime helps reduce insomnia symptoms in adults aged 65 and older compared with a placebo.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) · Montreal, Quebec · NCT06983080

• Examining underprescription in elderly patients

  This study looks at whether older patients are getting the medications they need during doctor visits and hospital stays to see how it affects their health.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Istituto Nazionale di Ricovero e Cura per Anziani · Ancona and 1 other locations · NCT06904638

• A program to assess and promote health in older adults

  This study is testing a new program where university students work with older adults to check their health and promote better living, helping both groups learn from each other.

  Recruiting University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia · Vic, Barcelona · NCT06890325

• Evaluating the effects of walking on pain in older adults

  This study tests if short walks can help reduce pain in older adults who have musculoskeletal pain compared to just sitting.

  Recruiting Indiana University · Indianapolis, Indiana · NCT06886906

• Personalized care plan to prevent functional decline in elderly diabetics

  This study tests if a personalized care plan can help older people with diabetes stay active and healthy compared to regular care.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University of Cagliari · Cagliari, Cagliari and 1 other locations · NCT06842459

• Improving independence for older adults in residential care

  This study is testing a new program to see if it can help older adults in care facilities become more independent and improve their quality of life compared to standard care.

  Recruiting Region Örebro County · Örebro, Örebro County · NCT06793501

• Improving medication prescribing for older nursing home residents

  This study tests if training healthcare workers to better manage medications can help older nursing home residents with serious illnesses receive care that matches their comfort and quality of life goals.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc · Apeldoorn, Gelderland and 6 other locations · NCT06731361

• Geriatric assessment for older patients after ICU discharge

  This study tests if giving older patients a check-up after leaving the ICU can help them recover better and improve their quality of life.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Strasbourg, France · Strasbourg · NCT06513130

• Carbon ion radiotherapy for elderly patients with advanced lung cancer

  This study is testing if carbon ion radiotherapy can help older patients with advanced lung cancer feel better and live longer while looking at any side effects.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center · Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · NCT06311981

• Comparing two treatment options for older patients with advanced rectal cancer

  This study is testing whether short course radiotherapy or total neoadjuvant therapy works better for older patients with advanced rectal cancer.

  Recruiting at 15 sites Jules Bordet Institute · Antwerp, Antwerpen and 18 other locations · NCT06052332

NIH-funded research (25)

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.

• Adapting a mobile health tool to boost HIV outcomes for older adults with HIV in Ukraine

  A mobile health platform called PositiveLinks would be adapted for older adults with HIV in Ukraine to help them stay engaged in care and improve treatment success.

  NIH research Yale University · New Haven, United States · NIH-11623580

• Adapting mHealth to help older people with HIV stay in care in Ukraine

  A patient-friendly plan to adapt a smartphone-based support tool to help older adults living with HIV in Ukraine stay adherent to treatment and connected to care.

  NIH research Yale University · New Haven, United States · NIH-11608506

• Health insurance transitions for older adults with HIV on Medicare

  Older adults with HIV face complex Medicare coverage that can affect access to HIV treatment and care.

  NIH research Medical College of Wisconsin · Milwaukee, United States · NIH-11479146

• Glycemic control and frailty risk in older adults at risk for type 2 diabetes: how local heat therapy may help

  Aging adults at risk for type 2 diabetes may benefit from a local heat therapy approach to improve blood sugar control and reduce frailty risk.

  NIH research Texas Tech University · Lubbock, United States · NIH-11385312

• Brain changes in older people with HIV and how it affects the brain’s HIV reservoir

  This project studies how HIV affects the brain in older adults living with HIV and looks for biomarkers that signal inflammation and brain changes.

  NIH research Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, United States · NIH-11382080

• Palliative care tools to support kidney-treatment choices for older adults with advanced CKD

  A palliative-care program helps people aged 75 and older with advanced kidney disease make informed dialysis choices that fit their values and quality of life.

  NIH research University of Rochester · Rochester, United States · NIH-11335691

• High-Intensity Exercise to Protect Cognition and Build Exercise Habits in Older Adults Living with HIV

  A funded program tests whether 4 months of HIIT can help older people with HIV improve cognitive function and stick with regular exercise better than standard moderate exercise.

  NIH research University of Alabama at Birmingham · Birmingham, United States · NIH-11332468

• Adapting Do More, Feel Better to support older people living with HIV

  A peer-led, activity-focused program called Do More, Feel Better will be offered to older adults with HIV to help reduce depression and increase social activity.

  NIH research University of Washington · Seattle, United States · NIH-11327157

• Medicaid records to understand cancer in older people with HIV

  This project uses Medicaid and clinical data to learn how cancer affects older people living with HIV and how access to care shapes their long-term health.

  NIH research Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, United States · NIH-11252008

• Mobile app support for older adults with HIV in Ukraine

  We will adapt and try a smartphone app to help older Ukrainians living with HIV stay on treatment, track mood and meds, and connect with peers.

  NIH research Yale University · New Haven, United States · NIH-11194452

• Local heat therapy to improve blood sugar control and reduce frailty risk in older adults with prediabetes

  This project tests whether applying local heat to muscles can help older adults with prediabetes improve blood sugar control and reduce muscle weakness linked to frailty.

  NIH research Texas Tech University · Lubbock, United States · NIH-11140391

• Tai Chi/Qigong for Older Adults Living with HIV

  This opportunity explores if a remote Tai Chi/Qigong program can help older people living with HIV feel better and manage symptoms of depression.

  NIH research Florida International University · Miami, United States · NIH-11134589

• Improving kidney treatment decisions for older adults with advanced kidney disease

  This study is all about helping older adults, especially those 75 and older, understand their kidney treatment choices, like dialysis or other options, by providing support and guidance to make sure their preferences and quality of life are taken into account.

  NIH research University of Rochester · Rochester, United States · NIH-11103391

• Investigating cancer outcomes in older people living with HIV using Medicaid data

  This study looks at how getting healthcare affects cancer survival for older people living with HIV, aiming to find ways to help them live longer and healthier lives.

  NIH research Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, United States · NIH-11100318

• Exploring how loneliness and environments affect cognition in older adults with HIV

  This study is looking at how social and physical surroundings, feelings of loneliness, and brain health are connected for older adults living with HIV, and it aims to find ways to improve their well-being by listening to their experiences.

  NIH research Northeastern University · Boston, United States · NIH-11085600

• High-intensity exercise to improve cognitive function in older adults with HIV

  This study is looking at how high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can help older adults with HIV boost their thinking skills and stick to a regular exercise routine, by comparing it to moderate exercise over four months and using text messages to keep everyone motivated.

  NIH research University of Alabama at Birmingham · Birmingham, United States · NIH-11081685

• Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Medicare Choices for Older Adults with Alzheimer’s and Dementia

  This grant looks at how race and ethnicity affect the health insurance choices and care experiences of older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias on Medicare.

  NIH research University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, United States · NIH-11079546

• Improving HIV care for older adults in Ukraine using mobile health technology

  This study is working to improve a helpful mobile app for older people living with HIV in Ukraine, making it easier for them to get the care they need and connect with others, while also tackling issues like stigma and loneliness.

  NIH research Yale University · New Haven, United States · NIH-11060333

• Using mindfulness to lower heart disease risk in older people living with HIV

  This study is exploring how mindfulness practices can help older adults living with HIV lower their risk of heart disease by improving their emotional well-being and encouraging healthier habits.

  NIH research Massachusetts General Hospital · Boston, United States · NIH-10996584

• Remote Tai Chi and Qigong for older adults living with HIV

  This study is looking at whether practicing Tai Chi and Qigong online can help older adults living with HIV feel less depressed and improve their overall well-being, while also seeing how gender might play a role in the results.

  NIH research Florida International University · Miami, United States · NIH-10923509

• Using mindfulness to lower heart disease risk in older adults with HIV

  This study is looking at how mindfulness techniques can help older people living with HIV feel less stressed and lower their risk of heart disease, and it aims to find effective ways to improve their overall health.

  NIH research Massachusetts General Hospital · Boston, United States · NIH-10920485

• Examining health care choices and disparities among older adults with Alzheimer's and related dementia

  This study looks at how older adults with Alzheimer's and related dementia, especially Black and Hispanic individuals, choose their Medicare plans and the challenges they face, with the goal of improving health care options and support for these communities.

  NIH research University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, United States · NIH-10896460

• Impact of local heat therapy on glycemic control and frailty in older adults at risk for type 2 diabetes

  This study is looking at how using local heat therapy can help older adults at risk for type 2 diabetes feel stronger and healthier, especially by improving their muscle health and blood sugar control, and it may include some fun, quick exercise sessions too!

  NIH research Texas Tech University · Lubbock, United States · NIH-10770256

• How aging affects energy use and fatigue in older adults with HIV

  This study looks at how getting older affects energy use and exercise ability in older adults with HIV, aiming to understand how muscle function and other factors like inflammation might be linked to tiredness and weakness, all to help improve their quality of life.

  NIH research Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, United States · NIH-10623185

• Investigating the link between T-cell telomere length and COVID-19 severity in older adults

  This study is looking at how aging affects the immune system in older adults with COVID-19, specifically checking if shorter T-cell telomeres are linked to more serious illness, to help us understand why older people might get sicker from the virus.

  NIH research Rbhs-New Jersey Medical School · Newark, United States · NIH-10490491

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Quick answers

How many Older People clinical trials are recruiting right now?

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

Where are these trials running?

In 10 countries. The most sites are in Italy (3 trials), France (2 trials), Belgium (1 trial), Sweden (1 trial), Canada (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 2: 2. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

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