Clinical trials
Cognition Disorder clinical trials
Below are recruiting cognition disorder clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 452 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT07087951Recruiting
Sound therapy for memory loss in older adults
This study tests whether listening to a special sound (gamma-frequency tones) can help slow down memory loss in older adults. It's for people who have mild memory problems but not dementia or other brain disorders.
Taoyuan, GuishanAges 60 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 - NCT07695246Recruiting
Sleep therapy with melatonin for older adults with insomnia
This study tests whether adding a melatonin supplement to a type of talk therapy for insomnia (called CBT-I) helps older adults sleep better. It aims to improve sleep quality and reduce insomnia symptoms.
Hong KongAges 60 years+ - NCT06419101Recruiting
Finding early signs of memory loss in China
This trial looks for new ways to diagnose memory and thinking problems earlier. It involves a memory test, brain scan, and blood draw to find markers that could help identify cognitive disorders.
BeijingAges 40–90 - NCT06181513RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Probiotics for mild Alzheimer's disease
This study tests whether daily probiotics (beneficial bacteria) can help people with mild Alzheimer's disease. It's an early-phase trial to see if probiotics are safe and might improve thinking and memory.
NicosiaAges 65–85 - 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+ - 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 - NCT07314892Recruiting
Psychiatric health and symptom severity in GvHD patients
This study looks at how graft-versus-host disease (a complication after a bone marrow transplant) affects mental health and symptom severity. It aims to understand the connection so that doctors can better support patients.
Gdansk, Pomeranian VoivodeshipAges 18–75 - NCT06779149Recruiting
Comparing therapy and medication for chronic insomnia
This trial compares two treatments for chronic insomnia: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT-I) and a medication called lemborexant. It aims to find which works better for different types of insomnia. You may qualify if you have ongoing trouble sleeping and are not taking other sleep aids.
Québec, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT07147621Recruiting
Chemotherapy and thinking changes in blood cancer treatment
This study looks at whether chemotherapy for blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma can affect thinking, memory, or concentration. It compares patients to a close family member or friend to see if any changes are related to the treatment.
Angers, Maine et LoireAges 18 years+ - NCT07111169Recruiting
Brain stimulation and attention in depression study
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (called iTBS) can improve attention problems in people with major depression. If you have depression and trouble focusing, this trial might help understand a new treatment option.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–55 - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cognition disorder?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 452 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.