Clinical trials
Brain Aging clinical trials
Below are recruiting brain aging clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 56 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT03954899Recruiting
Melatonin test for brain health in older adults
This study tests whether taking 5 mg of melatonin can improve thinking and brain health over time in older adults with early, mild symptoms. You may help researchers learn which brain changes and measures improve with melatonin.
Iowa City, IowaAges 56–85 - NCT06298474Recruiting
BRAIN App for dementia support
This study is testing a new app (BRAIN App) designed to help people with dementia stay connected and engaged. Researchers want to see if the app can be useful for older adults who can still communicate and have not had a recent fast decline in health.
Winchester, MassachusettsAges 65 years+ - NCT06906276Recruiting
Brain activity during walking in atypical Parkinson's
This study looks at brain activity while walking in people with atypical Parkinsonian syndromes like PSP or MSA. It may help understand how these conditions affect walking and balance.
Solna, SolnaAges Any age - NCT07202494Recruiting
Brain aging and resilience MRI study
This study uses powerful MRI scans to understand how the brain ages and why some people stay healthy while others develop neurological diseases like multiple sclerosis or Alzheimer's. It compares healthy volunteers to people with certain conditions, and all participants get a detailed brain MRI.
MarseilleAges 18–90 - NCT05910619Recruiting
Noninvasive brain stimulation to support memory and thinking
This study tests a noninvasive way of stimulating the brain to see if it can help older adults with typical age-related changes or mild memory problems. You may be invited if your screening tests and health history fit one of their target groups.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 65–84 - NCT05934188Recruiting
Study how gut signals relate to brain aging and diseases
This study looks at how the gut may influence the brain in normal aging and conditions like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and multiple sclerosis. It may help researchers understand new ways to measure or treat these brain changes over time.
Venice-Lido, VeniceAges 20–90 - NCT06721819RecruitingPhase 3
Sleep and brain training before heart surgery to prevent delirium
This study tests whether a combination of sleep therapy, brain games, and light exercise before heart surgery can help prevent confusion or disorientation (delirium) after the operation. Participants will be asked to use a tablet and fitness tracker daily for about an hour before their surgery.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 60 years+ - NCT05539378Enrolling by invitation
Study how sleep affects the brain’s self-cleaning process
This study looks at whether improving or tracking sleep changes how the brain “clears” waste. It may help researchers understand sleep’s role in brain health and how to support it.
ZurichAges 50–80 - NCT05040542Recruiting
Brain scans of social emotions in infants
This study uses brain testing (including MRI scanning) to better understand how young children’s brains support social emotions and communication. It may help researchers learn what brain patterns look like in typical early development.
Xiamen, FujianAges Up to 6 years - NCT07415707Recruiting
Reducing alcohol and taking probiotics for brain health in older adults
This study tests whether cutting back on alcohol and taking probiotics can improve memory and thinking in older adults who are heavy drinkers. If you are interested in drinking less, you may be able to join.
Miami, FloridaAges 65–84 - 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 - NCT04783103Recruiting
Brain scan study of stimulation for depression in older adults
This is a pilot study that uses brain imaging to see how a brain “neuromodulation” approach may affect depression in people age 65 and older. You would be screened for depression severity, medication history, and safety limits, and then be asked to keep your depression medicines stable during the study.
Jette, Brussels CapitalAges 65 years+ - NCT00950430Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Brain scan study for amyloid plaques in adults
This study uses brain imaging to look for amyloid plaques (abnormal protein deposits) as people age. It may help researchers better understand how these changes develop over time.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 30–100 - NCT05597124RecruitingPhase 2
Exercise program to improve brain health in older Black adults
This Phase 2 study tests whether a structured exercise program can improve brain health in adults age 60 and older who are less active and have early thinking/memory concerns. It may help maintain or improve thinking abilities over time, with medical supervision throughout the study.
Newark, New JerseyAges 60 years+ - NCT06556043Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve ankle control in adults with and without stroke
This study uses mild brain stimulation (tDCS) to see if it can help middle-aged and older adults—both healthy and those who have had a stroke—learn ankle movements better. It tests whether stimulating different brain regions can improve motor skills and brain connections.
TaipeiAges 40–80 - NCT05847985Recruiting
Noninvasive brain stimulation for thinking and language issues
This study tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation treatment can improve sentence understanding in people with Parkinson’s disease–related mild cognitive impairment or mild cognitive impairment from Lewy body disease. It also compares results with healthy volunteers who do not have Lewy body or other memory/brain disorders.
BrnoAges 60–80 - NCT06823193Recruiting
How self-processing impacts mental time travel
This study explores how thinking about yourself affects your ability to imagine past or future events. It may help researchers understand how the brain connects self-awareness to memory and planning.
Castel Goffredo, MantovaAges 40–80 - NCT06986096Recruiting
Brain health through diet and exercise
This study tests whether a healthy lifestyle program—combining nutrition advice and exercise training—can help protect brain health in people with early memory problems. It may be a good fit if you have mild cognitive concerns and are ready to make positive changes.
Bratislava, Bratislava RegionAges 60–80 - NCT07173543Recruiting
Type 2 Diabetes and Brain Health Study for Adults 60–85
This study looks at how type 2 diabetes affects blood flow in the brain and thinking ability. It compares people with diabetes to those without, and may help understand how to protect brain health.
Iowa City, IowaAges 60–85 - NCT07466290Recruiting
L-serine with strength training for seniors
This trial tests whether taking a supplement called L-serine along with a strength training program can improve muscle strength and function in older adults. It might help you stay strong and independent.
Vienna, State of ViennaAges 65–85 - 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+ - NCT07624630Recruiting
Brain Activity and Walking After Stroke
This study examines how your brain works when you walk and think at the same time after stroke. Researchers will use brain imaging to understand this process, which could help develop better rehabilitation strategies.
Solna, Stockholm CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT07042087Recruiting
Brain health lifestyle study: timed eating and mindfulness
This study tests whether a combination of time-restricted eating and mindfulness can help protect brain health in people with early memory concerns. It lasts 9 months and includes regular guidance and support.
BrnoAges 60–80 - NCT07388043Recruiting
AP-Brain for memory in older adults with memory concerns
This trial tests a supplement called AP-Brain to see if it helps with memory and thinking in healthy middle-aged and older adults who notice memory problems. You would take different doses of the supplement or a placebo for several weeks and complete memory tests.
London, OntarioAges 40–79
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for brain aging?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 56 recruiting brain aging 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 brain aging 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 brain aging 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.