Clinical trials
Cognition Disorder clinical trials
Below are recruiting cognition disorder clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 451 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06767137Recruiting
Comparing two therapies for insomnia
This study compares two types of talk therapy — BRT (a brief version) and CBT-I (the standard approach) — to see which works better for people with insomnia. You would attend sessions and learn techniques to improve your sleep.
Bern, Canton of BernAges 18–80 - NCT05132517Recruiting
Magnesium to support thinking after stroke
This trial studies whether magnesium can help improve or protect thinking skills after a stroke. It may be offered to people who did not already have memory or thinking problems before their stroke.
Hessisch Oldendorf, Lower SaxonyAges 18 years+ - NCT05877885Recruiting
Digital treatment for low motivation in older adults with depression
This study tests a digital therapy to improve apathy (feeling unmotivated or “checked out”) in people age 60+ who have depression. It also uses brain imaging (MRI) and questionnaires to see whether the treatment helps brain function linked to motivation.
Orlando, FloridaAges 60 years+ - NCT06831708Recruiting
Comparing two types of talk therapy for generalized anxiety
This trial compares two short-term therapies—psychoanalytic and cognitive behavioral—for people with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). It aims to see which approach works better over 12 weekly sessions.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT07402356Recruiting
Virtual reality eye test for thinking problems
This study uses virtual reality and eye-tracking (pupillometry) to measure thinking and memory problems in people with Alzheimer's, mild cognitive impairment, or depression. It aims to find better ways to detect and track cognitive changes using a simple, non-invasive procedure.
München, BavariaAges 18–80 - NCT06517589Recruiting
A new talk therapy for hard-to-treat anxiety and depression
This study tests a new type of talk therapy called 'process-based therapy' for people whose anxiety or depression has not gotten better with at least two prior treatments. The goal is to see if this approach can help when standard treatments have not worked.
Frankfurt am Main, HesseAges 18–65 - NCT04061135Recruiting
Study brain and movement patterns in Parkinson’s or tremor
This study looks at brain signals, thinking, and movement behaviors in people who have Parkinson’s disease or essential tremor and are being considered for deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery. It may help researchers better understand how DBS affects the brain and day-to-day function.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT05577585Recruiting
Ketamine treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms
This study tests whether ketamine can reduce obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms and how it affects stress and thinking. It also compares ketamine to usual care to see if benefits and side effects differ.
Vienna, State of ViennaAges 18 years+ - NCT05616559Recruiting
Precision-guided treatment for single-episode depression
This study tests a more personalized approach to treating depression in people who have had one episode. It uses questionnaires and brain scans (for some participants) to help decide which treatment approach may work best.
CopenhagenAges 18–65 - NCT07408934Enrolling by invitation
Group therapy for feeling safer with psychosis
This trial tests a group therapy program called the Feeling Safe Programme for people with psychosis. It aims to help you learn new ways to cope with your symptoms and feel safer. It meets once a week for 75 minutes.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07721701Recruiting
Digital Dementia Registry for Bavaria
This study follows people with mild cognitive impairment or dementia and their family caregivers over time. It aims to learn more about how these conditions progress and how to improve care, especially for those living in Bavaria.
AschaffenburgAges Any age - NCT06102941Recruiting
Cognitive training for OCD in kids aged 8 to 12
This study tests a cognitive training program to help young children with OCD. It's designed for kids whose OCD is their main problem and who are not currently on medication or in other therapy.
New York, New YorkAges 8–12 - NCT02695953Enrolling by invitation
Study brain changes after trauma-focused therapy for PTSD
This study looks at how the brain works and how it changes after Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for people with PTSD. You might help researchers learn why this therapy helps and who may benefit most.
Belmont, MassachusettsAges 18–55 - NCT06096740Recruiting
Talking therapy for PTSD and its effects on the brain
This study looks at how a specific type of talk therapy affects the way your brain processes rewards. You'd join a group that either starts therapy right away or waits a bit before starting. Your brain activity will be scanned with an MRI to see changes.
Austin, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT06674603Enrolling by invitation
Cognitive recovery after ICU delirium
This study follows patients who experienced delirium in the ICU to track how their thinking and memory recover over time, and what factors might help or hinder that recovery.
Guiyang, GuizhouAges 18 years+ - NCT06604845Enrolling by invitation
ADHD group therapy: CBT vs. activity groups
This study compares two types of group therapy for adults with ADHD: one using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and another involving structured activities. It aims to find which approach best helps with ADHD symptoms.
GothenburgAges 18 years+ - NCT07056894Recruiting
Cognitive training for substance use in early psychosis
This study tests a computer-based cognitive training program to help people with early psychosis reduce their alcohol and cannabis use. The program is designed to improve thinking skills and may make it easier to cut back on substance use.
St. John's, Newfoundland and LabradorAges 16–30 - NCT07086014Recruiting
Brain response to methamphetamine cues in men
This study uses brain scans to see how men with methamphetamine use disorder react to images or reminders of the drug. It aims to understand cravings and brain activity, which could help improve treatments.
New York, New YorkAges 18–60 - NCT07379723Recruiting
Brief therapy for Functional Cognitive Disorder: a feasibility study
This study tests a brief psychological therapy for people with Functional Cognitive Disorder (difficulties with memory or thinking that aren't linked to a brain disease). The goal is to see if this approach can help manage symptoms and if it is possible to run a larger trial.
LondonAges 18–65 - NCT07091877Recruiting
Cocaine use and brain response study
This study looks at how cravings for cocaine change over time in people who have recently stopped using. Researchers will measure brain activity to understand this process better.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT07425119Recruiting
Quit smoking trial for people who smoke a little each day
This study tests a text message program to help people who smoke 1-10 cigarettes most days but not daily quit. It uses cues and reminders sent to your phone to support your quit attempt.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05224414Recruiting
Study of how thinking styles may affect OCD treatment response
This study looks at how your interpretation of unclear situations may influence how well OCD treatment works. You’ll likely complete a computer task to understand thinking patterns and response to the main OCD study protocol.
Belmont, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05365347Recruiting
Program to reduce risky alcohol use in early psychosis
This study tests an intervention aimed at helping people with early psychosis who also drink in a risky way. It may help reduce problematic drinking during a critical early period of illness.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 16–35 - NCT05481749Recruiting
Neuropsychology testing for adults 80+ in Garraf
This study checks how older adults think and remember using a set of neuropsychological tests. It mainly looks at people age 80 and up living in the Garraf area who can travel to a study center.
Sant Pere de Ribes, BarcelonaAges 80 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cognition disorder?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 451 recruiting cognition disorder 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 cognition disorder 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 cognition disorder 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.