Clinical trials
Cognition clinical trials
Below are recruiting cognition clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,981 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07652775Recruiting
Brain stimulation and exercise for memory and mood
This study tests whether combining rTMS (a non‑invasive brain stimulation) with aerobic exercise can improve memory, thinking, and mood in older adults who have mild memory problems and depression. It may offer a safe, drug‑free way to help both brain health and emotional well‑being.
Taipei, Taipei CityAges 65–90 - NCT07647380Recruiting
Brain Stimulation to Help Thinking in Schizophrenia
This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial electrical stimulation (TIS) to improve thinking and memory problems in people with schizophrenia. Researchers want to see if this treatment, combined with antipsychotic medications, can help you think more clearly and function better in daily life.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–50 - NCT07651787Recruiting
Light Therapy for Early Memory Problems
This study tests whether light therapy can help improve thinking and memory in older adults with mild cognitive changes. Researchers will use light exposure to see if it supports brain health in people with signs of blood vessel disease in the brain.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 55–95 - NCT06686186Recruiting
Hainan Community Memory Study
This study follows older adults in Hainan who live in the community. The goal is to understand thinking and memory changes over time.
Haikou, HainanAges 60–120 - NCT07644156Enrolling by invitation
Exercise and Memory in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Decline
This study tests whether regular physical exercise can improve memory and thinking skills in people 65 and older who have mild cognitive impairment. Researchers want to see if staying active helps protect brain function.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 65–95 - NCT07638007Recruiting
How targeted therapy affects thinking and memory in blood cancer
This study examines whether a new type of cancer medication affects thinking, memory, and focus in people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) or chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Researchers will compare people starting this medication with healthy volunteers to understand any changes.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07639606Recruiting
Mobile therapy app for mood after recent stroke
This study tests whether using a smartphone or tablet app for cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy you do on your device) can help with anxiety and depression in the first month after a stroke. The goal is to see if this convenient, at-home approach improves how you feel during early recovery.
New York, New YorkAges 18–79 - NCT07641335Recruiting
Caffeine's Effects on Chess Playing and Thinking Skills
This study tests whether caffeine helps professional chess players think more clearly and play better. Researchers will measure your chess performance and mental focus after you take caffeine or a placebo.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18–50 - NCT06691347Recruiting
Trauma treatment for adults with PTSD in Norway
This study tests if a type of therapy for trauma (EMDR or trauma-focused therapy) helps people with PTSD. It is for adults in Norway who have not had these treatments before.
Drammen, AkershusAges 18 years+ - NCT07636694Recruiting
Brain Stimulation and Thinking Pattern Training for Depression
This study tests whether combining two treatments—magnetic brain stimulation (rTMS) and a computer program that helps retrain thought patterns—can reduce depression symptoms. You'll receive these treatments either together or one after the other to see which approach works best.
Quarry Bay, Hong Kong IslandAges Any age - NCT07629856Recruiting
Dual-Task Training to Improve Balance After Stroke
This study tests whether doing balance exercises while performing mental tasks together can help stroke survivors improve their stability and walking ability. Many stroke patients struggle with balance, and this training aims to help them regain confidence and reduce fall risk.
Chak One Hundred Fifty-seven, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–75 - NCT07633626Recruiting
Vortioxetine for thinking problems from ALK lung cancer treatment
This trial tests whether a medication called vortioxetine can help improve memory, focus, and thinking problems caused by lorlatinib, a drug used to treat ALK-positive lung cancer. You would take vortioxetine alongside your current cancer treatment to see if it helps your brain function.
BogotáAges 18 years+ - NCT07635940Recruiting
Brain Stimulation and Social Thinking in Young Adults
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can improve how people understand social situations and process information. Researchers will use MRI scans to see how the brain changes during the treatment.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–60 - NCT07629349Recruiting
Understanding Lewy Body Dementia Symptoms and Progression
This study follows people with dementia with Lewy bodies to understand how the disease develops and changes over time. Researchers will track your symptoms and use blood tests and brain imaging to learn more about what causes this type of dementia.
StockholmAges Any age - NCT05982158Recruiting
Talking to an Avatar vs. Talk Therapy for Hearing Voices
This trial compares a new therapy where you talk to a computer avatar that represents the voice you hear, with standard cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help reduce the distress from hearing voices. You must have been hearing voices for at least a year, and they should be upsetting or negative.
Hawthorn, VictoriaAges 18 years+ - NCT07612449Recruiting
Percepta for Cognitive Optimization
This study tests whether Percepta, combined with wearable ring tracking, can help improve memory and thinking skills in people with mild cognitive concerns. You'll use an Oura Ring to track health data and complete app-based surveys to see if the treatment helps your cognitive function.
Wilmington, DelawareAges 40–85 - NCT06473987Recruiting
Virtual reality training for better walking after brain injury
This trial tests a virtual reality program that combines thinking and walking exercises to help improve your balance and walking speed. It may be a good fit if you have a traumatic brain injury and walk more slowly than usual.
West Orange, New JerseyAges 18–65 - NCT07610109Recruiting
Community Support Programs for Brain Health in Older Adults
This study tests whether community activities and support programs help older adults keep their thinking skills sharp and improve their quality of life. You would attend programs at a life center and complete some simple assessments.
Istanbul, BagcılarAges 60 years+ - NCT07608796RecruitingPhase 2
JAK inhibitor for depression in male football players
This study tests a new medication (a JAK inhibitor) that may reduce brain inflammation and improve depression and thinking in male football players. It aims to see if this treatment helps with mood and cognitive function.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 30–55 - NCT06715995Recruiting
Light stimulation's effect on brain waves in healthy older adults
This trial tests if a special light (gamma light) can change brain wave patterns in healthy adults over 55. It aims to understand how light might help keep the brain sharp.
Taoyuan, GuishanAges 55 years+ - NCT07603102Recruiting
Mindfulness and Walking Training for Memory After Stroke
This study tests whether combining mindfulness meditation with balance and walking exercises can help improve memory and thinking skills in people who had a stroke. The trial focuses on people with mild cognitive impairment—difficulty thinking clearly—after stroke recovery.
NanjingAges 55 years+ - NCT04556227Recruiting
Exercise and memory training after ICU delirium
This study tests whether combining gentle cycling while lying down with tablet-based memory exercises can improve recovery after ICU delirium. It may help people regain thinking and comfort after a hospital stay.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 45–64 - NCT07589595RecruitingPhase 2
Donanemab for Early Cognitive Decline with Lewy Bodies
This study tests donanemab, an investigational drug designed to target amyloid proteins in the brain that may contribute to cognitive decline in people with early dementia with Lewy bodies. The trial aims to see if this treatment can slow cognitive decline and help preserve thinking and memory.
Chandler, ArizonaAges 55–85 - NCT07590999Recruiting
Probiotics and Menopause Symptoms: A Research Study
This study tests whether taking a probiotic supplement helps with hot flushes, mood changes, and other symptoms of perimenopause (the years around menopause). Researchers believe gut health may play a role in these symptoms.
Oxford, EnglandAges 45–60
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cognition?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,981 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.