Clinical trials
Cognition clinical trials
Below are recruiting cognition clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 2,032 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06690892Recruiting
How eating beef affects brain health in young adults
This study looks at how eating beef affects thinking and brain health in young adults. You will eat beef daily and have brain scans to see if there are changes in memory or focus.
Lincoln, NebraskaAges 19–24 - NCT06349213Recruiting
Understanding how our brain experiences time
This study uses brain scans and simple tasks to explore how young and older adults perceive time. It aims to uncover the mental and brain processes behind our sense of time.
CaenAges 20–85 - NCT06077695Recruiting
Memory training after head injury
This study tests a computer-based training program to help improve working memory after a moderate or severe head injury. It is designed for people who still have memory problems at least 3 months after their injury.
ToulouseAges 18–60 - NCT06626061Enrolling by invitation
Online or in-person program to reduce healthcare worker burnout
This study tests a program (CBSM) to help reduce burnout and stress for healthcare workers. It compares attending sessions in person versus online, to see which works better for you.
Chambéry, FranceAges Any age - NCT06338774Recruiting
Can cognitive training boost physical activity in midlife adults?
This study tests whether combining cognitive training with aerobic exercise can help 'low active' adults aged 40–65 become more physically active. Participants will do both brain games and exercise to see if this combo improves adherence.
Iowa City, IowaAges 40–65 - NCT05090267Recruiting
Gut-brain treatments for alcohol use and memory changes
This study tests whether gut-brain–targeted treatments (including probiotics and stimulation of a nerve) can improve thinking and inflammation-related health in people who use alcohol. You may be able to join if you have memory/thinking problems and meet specific medical limits, including HIV immune system levels.
Coral Gables, FloridaAges 35–70 - NCT04700878Recruiting
Compassion course study for healthcare workers under stress
This trial tests whether a digital “compassion” training course can reduce stress in people who work directly with patients. You may be offered the course (or not, depending on random assignment) to see if it improves how you feel at work.
Vaxjo, Kronoberg CountyAges 20 years+ - NCT07750223Recruiting
Hesperidin for memory and thinking in older adults
This study tests whether a natural supplement called hesperidin (found in citrus fruits) can support brain health in older adults who are overweight or obese. It may help with memory and thinking.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 55–75 - NCT04106713Recruiting
Understanding change across different psychotherapies for anxiety and depression
This study looks at how people change during different types of psychotherapy for anxiety and depression. It aims to understand which treatments work best for different people.
Singapore, SingaporeAges 18–99 - NCT07227987Recruiting
Cognitive rehab for anger in Veterans with TBI and PTSD
This study tests a cognitive rehabilitation program to help Veterans with TBI and PTSD manage anger. You and a trusted support person will participate together to learn skills to reduce anger and improve thinking.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06836141Recruiting
Biomarkers for memory decline after brain hemorrhage
This study looks for biological signs that might predict memory problems after a brain bleed, which could help doctors provide better care.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–80 - NCT06840457Enrolling by invitation
Mobile app study for mental health treatment
This study tests a smartphone app to help people getting mental health services track their progress and get extra support. It uses activity trackers and a secure app to understand how daily life affects your mental health.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06680336Recruiting
Cognitive Recovery After Stroke-Related Confusion
This study tests whether a special program can help your thinking and memory recover after a stroke that caused confusion (delirium). You may be able to join if you had a recent ischemic stroke, are 60 or older, and do not have dementia or a severe language problem.
TübingenAges 60 years+ - NCT06619769Recruiting
Online program for sexual health after gynecologic cancer
This trial tests an online program called eSense to help with sexual concerns after gynecologic cancer. It might help if you have had gynecologic cancer and are bothered by sexual difficulties.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 19 years+ - NCT06408415Recruiting
Brain cell study during surgery for higher thinking
This study looks at how healthy brain cells work during thinking tasks. If you're having brain surgery for certain conditions, doctors may record tiny electrical signals from your brain cells to understand memory and decision-making better.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT06340282Recruiting
Virtual reality and exercise for older hospital patients
This trial tests if combining immersive virtual reality with physical exercise can improve thinking and physical function in older adults during a hospital stay. It may help patients stay mentally and physically active while in the hospital.
Pamplona, NavarreAges 75 years+ - NCT06465381Recruiting
Suicide prevention program for teens in Mozambique schools
This trial tests a safety planning and therapy program to help teens with suicidal thoughts. It is for students in certain schools in Mozambique.
BeiraAges Any age - NCT06292637Recruiting
Faith-focused counseling for depression in African Americans
This study tests whether adding a faith-based support group to a counseling program helps African American adults with depression feel better. You would join group sessions that combine talking through your thoughts (cognitive behavioral therapy) with fellowship and spiritual support.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT05859126Enrolling by invitation
Choline supplement study on teens’ learning and thinking
This study follows children of mothers who previously took a choline supplement, and it tests how those children think and learn when they reach age 13. It looks at whether earlier choline intake during pregnancy is linked to better or different thinking skills in adolescence.
Ithaca, New YorkAges 13–13 - NCT05792930Recruiting
Therapy plus biofeedback for body-symptom distress
This study tests an integrated talk-therapy program that combines cognitive-behavioral therapy and biofeedback to help people whose symptoms are strongly felt in the body. It may help by teaching skills to reduce distress and improve how you manage symptoms.
YunlinAges 20–70 - NCT05676255RecruitingPhase 2
SUPORT study for breast cancer survivors and their partners
This Phase 2 study looks at an online program for breast cancer survivors and their supportive partners who live together. The goal is to see whether the program helps survivors and partners during survivorship and adjustment after treatment.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05556655Recruiting
Brain stimulation and how it changes memory task performance
This study tests how a brain stimulation method affects how well you do thinking and memory tasks. You would complete cognitive testing before and after the stimulation, and the researchers look at whether your performance changes.
Fort Collins, ColoradoAges 18–65 - NCT05194254Recruiting
MRI eye-tracking study for social thinking in autistic children
This study uses MRI to measure how children’s eyes track during tasks, aiming to better understand social thinking in autism. It includes both autistic participants and children with very low autism scores to compare results.
Amiens, PicardieAges 10–20 - NCT04997577Recruiting
Study of speech listening with high mental effort
This study tests how well you can understand speech when the task is mentally demanding. It may help researchers understand hearing and brain processing in older adults.
College Park, MarylandAges 65–85
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cognition?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,032 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.