Clinical trials
Cognition clinical trials
Below are recruiting cognition clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 2,029 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06873841Recruiting
Cognitive therapy with or without biofeedback for tics in teens and young adults
This trial tests a talking therapy that helps manage tics by changing thoughts and feelings. Some people also get biofeedback, which uses sensors to help control body responses. Researchers want to see which approach works better for reducing tics in teens and young adults with Tourette's syndrome or bothersome tics.
Montreal, QuebecAges 14–21 - NCT06927362Recruiting
Exercise and balance training for seniors with memory issues
This study tests if combining two types of exercise (LSVT Big and dual-task training) can improve balance and thinking in older adults with mild to moderate memory loss. It may help you stay steady on your feet and manage everyday tasks more easily.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 65 years+ - NCT06928298Recruiting
A cognitive screening study for Spanish speakers aged 60+
This study tests a new, easy-to-use cognitive screening tool on an iPad for older adults who speak Spanish. It aims to help primary care doctors detect thinking or memory changes early.
Austin, TexasAges 60 years+ - NCT06936397Recruiting
Cognitive therapy for schizophrenia: Brain changes and emotions
This trial tests a cognitive training program for people with schizophrenia to see if it improves thinking and emotional control, and how it affects brain activity measured by EEG.
IstanbulAges 18–55 - NCT06941155Recruiting
Game-based app to retrain OCD thoughts: a trial
This study tests a fun, game-like mobile app that helps retrain your brain's automatic reactions to reduce OCD symptoms. You would use the app from home for 4 weeks, and it's designed to be a safe, easy addition to your routine.
IzmirAges 18 years+ - NCT06955494Recruiting
Smartphone brain training for memory and hearing
This study tests whether a brain-training program done on a smartphone can improve hearing, thinking, and quality of life in people with mild memory problems and hearing loss. You and a family caregiver will use the program together.
Hong KongAges 60 years+ - NCT06968299Recruiting
Probiotic supplement for memory, sleep, and mood
This study tests a special probiotic supplement (ExoBDNF) to see if it can improve memory, thinking, sleep, and mood in healthy adults. You may be able to join if you are generally healthy and not taking probiotics.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06989125Recruiting
Online vs. video therapy for gambling disorder
This trial compares two types of cognitive behavioral therapy for gambling disorder: one you do online on your own schedule and one face-to-face with a therapist over video. The goal is to see which works better, so you can choose the option that fits your life.
Aarhus, DenmarkAges 18 years+ - NCT06993207Recruiting
Home brain monitoring study for cognitive decline
This study uses a special EEG headband to monitor brain activity at home in older adults. It aims to understand cognitive decline, including Alzheimer's and mild memory problems, and compare results with healthy volunteers.
Zaragoza, ZaragozaAges 60 years+ - NCT07011680Recruiting
Dairy Extract for Memory Support in Older Adults
This study tests whether a special dairy extract (phospholipid-rich) can help support memory in people aged 55-85 who notice some forgetfulness but do not have dementia. You will be asked to take the extract daily and have periodic memory assessments.
YangsanAges 55–85 - NCT07048340Recruiting
Therapy for insomnia in kids aged 7-11
This trial tests if a type of talk therapy (cognitive-behavioral therapy) can help children ages 7 to 11 who have trouble sleeping. It aims to improve their sleep without using medicine.
Tel Aviv, IsraelAges 7–11 - NCT07068620Recruiting
Cognitive deficits in small vessel brain disease study
This study looks at thinking and memory problems in people with cerebral small vessel disease. It uses computer tests and may include a type of brain stimulation to understand how the brain works and find better ways to help.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT07073781Recruiting
Probiotics for Brain & Blood Sugar in Overweight Young Adults
This study tests whether taking a probiotic (a 'good bacteria' supplement) can help brain function (thinking, memory) and improve blood sugar control in overweight adults who have higher-than-normal blood sugar. If you're between 18-40, overweight, and don't have diabetes, you may be able to join.
Leeds, Greater ManchesterAges 18–40 - NCT07125209Recruiting
Chemotherapy and thinking for ovarian cancer
This study looks at how chemotherapy given before surgery for ovarian cancer may affect thinking and memory. It helps doctors understand the cognitive side effects of treatment so they can better support patients.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT07135336Recruiting
Cognitive decline after surgery in older adults with memory problems
This study looks at how surgery and anesthesia affect memory and thinking in older adults who already have mild memory problems. It compares patients having elective non-cardiac surgery with a similar group who are not having surgery, to see if the surgery itself causes more confusion or memory decline.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 60 years+ - NCT07190404Recruiting
Thinking skills program for Parkinson's disease
This study tests a program to help people with Parkinson's disease who are noticing problems with their memory or thinking. The program teaches strategies to manage daily thinking challenges.
St Louis, MissouriAges 50 years+ - NCT07201844Recruiting
Does patient choice improve online anxiety treatment?
This trial tests whether letting patients choose their own treatment approach within an online therapy program helps them more for generalized anxiety disorder. You'd receive 10 weeks of internet-delivered cognitive behavior therapy (iCBT) from home.
Stockholm, SverigeAges 18 years+ - NCT07207993Recruiting
AI fitness wearables for older adults with mild memory concerns
This study tests if using an AI-powered fitness wearable and app can help older adults living alone who have mild memory problems stay active. It aims to see if the technology improves health and well-being.
Knoxville, TennesseeAges 65 years+ - NCT07212504Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve memory in older adults with mild memory problems
This study tests a new type of brain stimulation called accelerated neuromodulation, aimed at improving memory and thinking in older adults with mild memory issues. It uses magnetic pulses to gently stimulate a part of the brain linked to memory.
Toronto, OntarioAges 55–85 - NCT07225868Recruiting
Coaching to boost cognitive rehab in MS
This trial tests if coaching in goal-directed behavior can improve cognitive rehabilitation for people with relapsing-remitting or secondary progressive MS. It aims to help patients better manage daily tasks and thinking challenges.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT07226674Recruiting
Study of gut health and plant nutrients for brain health
This trial tests whether a natural plant compound can help support memory and thinking in people at higher risk for Alzheimer's disease. You may qualify if you are over 50, overweight, eat a typical Western diet, and have a family history of Alzheimer's.
ColeraineAges 50 years+ - NCT07232823Recruiting
Short therapy for OCD adapted to local culture
This trial tests a brief, culture-friendly version of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). If you have OCD, with or without depression or anxiety, this treatment may help reduce your symptoms.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–65 - NCT07245134Recruiting
Virtual Reality Therapy for OCD in Hospital
This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) therapy can help people with OCD feel better. You will try a VR program designed to reduce obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors while staying in a hospital setting.
KlecanyAges 17–55 - NCT07680517Recruiting
Short PTSD treatment for military personnel
This study tests if a short, intensive PTSD treatment can help reduce psychological and cognitive symptoms. It is for current military personnel with PTSD or symptoms that are close to meeting the full diagnosis.
Fayetteville, North CarolinaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cognition?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,029 recruiting cognition 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 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 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.