FDA Seeks Older Adults for Panel Discussion on Medical Device Clinical Studies

Are you 65 or older? Have you had any experience with medical device clinical studies over the past 5 years?

If so, the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) is looking for individuals to share their experiences during a virtual town hall for CDRH employees! The town hall will take place on Thursday, September 4th, 2025, 11AM – 1PM EST.

What’s this event about?

The FDA wants to spotlight the voices of older adults to better understand older adults’ experiences with medical device clinical studies, including studies for [condition specific] devices.

Who is the FDA seeking to participate?

The FDA is looking for participants 65 years of age or older who, over the last 5 years,:

· Joined and completed a medical device clinical study,

· Started a study, but didn’t finish,

· Were invited to participate in a study, but chose not to enroll, or

· Wanted to participate in a study, but couldn’t enroll.

What to expect if selected?

Participating in the town hall is a 5-hour commitment, including preparation time and the 2-hour virtual town hall event.

During the event, you will:

· Share your experience with medical devices and clinical studies

· Help the FDA understand barriers to participation of older adults in medical device clinical studies

· Offer suggestions to help improve access and participation of older adults in medical device clinical studies

· Answer questions and engage with FDA attendees


Interested in participating? Please email Anaja Pinnock-Williams at anaja.pinnock-williams@fda.hhs.gov before Friday, July 25, 2025.


anaja.pinnock-williams@fda.hhs.gov