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
- NCT06813612Recruiting
Play therapy for kids with specific epilepsy types
This trial tests if a play-based cognitive behavioral therapy can help children ages 6 to 10 with certain types of epilepsy. It may offer a new way to support their emotional and behavioral well-being.
PaviaAges 6–10 - NCT07424365Recruiting
Vagus nerve stimulation for thinking skills in health and Parkinson's
This study explores whether vagus nerve stimulation (a gentle electrical pulse that travels through a nerve in your ear) can boost thinking and decision-making skills in healthy people and those with Parkinson's disease. It involves a noninvasive device that stimulates the ear, and you may participate if you meet certain health criteria.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–65 - NCT07423767Recruiting
Counseling before ACL surgery to reduce fear and improve recovery
This study tests whether a short counseling program before ACL surgery can help reduce fear of movement and improve recovery. If you are preparing for your first ACL reconstruction, this program may help you feel more confident and get back to activities sooner.
Beijing, None SelectedAges 18–45 - NCT07420426Recruiting
Smartphone therapy for memory and mood problems
This trial tests a therapy program delivered by text or voice message on your smartphone. It's designed to help people with mild memory problems manage mood or behavior changes.
Hong KongAges 50 years+ - NCT07418008Recruiting
Thinking and memory study for people with liver cirrhosis
This study is creating a new test to measure thinking and memory problems in people with liver cirrhosis. It may help doctors find these problems earlier.
Ambāla, HaryanaAges 18–75 - NCT07419633Recruiting
Study on supplements to improve strength and thinking in older adults
This trial tests if two supplements, HMB and 2-HOBA, taken alone or together, can help improve muscle strength and mental function in healthy adults over 65. The goal is to see if these supplements can improve overall quality of life.
Montreal, QuebecAges 65 years+ - NCT07422220Recruiting
Walnuts and brain health: a long-term study
This study tests whether eating walnuts every day for a long time can help keep your brain healthy as you age. It is for middle-aged and older adults who carry extra weight around their belly but are otherwise generally healthy.
Maastricht, LimburgAges 45–75 - NCT05893524Recruiting
Dementia and walking study using simple movement tests
This study looks at how memory problems and walking/mobility are connected. It may help researchers understand better ways to assess dementia risk and mobility changes early.
Falun, Dalarna CountyAges 37–94 - NCT06286722Recruiting
Better rehab for seniors with hip fracture and memory issues
This trial tests a new rehab program for older adults who recently broke a hip and also have mild to moderate memory problems. The program aims to help them recover better after surgery.
FrederiksbergAges 65 years+ - NCT06777277Recruiting
Couple therapy for low sexual desire or arousal
This study tests a type of talk therapy for couples where one partner has a sexual interest/arousal disorder (low desire or difficulty getting aroused). The therapy helps partners work together to improve their sexual relationship.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07413562Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for memory problems after brain injury
This trial tests whether stimulating a nerve in the wrist (median nerve) can help improve thinking and memory problems in people who have had a recent traumatic brain injury. It is for adults with moderate injuries who have trouble with memory and thinking.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–64 - 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+ - 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 - NCT07395960RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Metformin for older adults with mild memory loss and higher weight
This trial tests if metformin can help older adults (60-75) who are overweight and have mild memory problems. It aims to see if the drug can slow down or improve memory issues.
ShanghaiAges 60–75 - NCT07392723RecruitingPhase 2
Flaxseed nutrition to protect memory in APOE4 adults
This study tests a special flaxseed-based nutrition drink to see if it can slow memory loss in older adults who have the APOE4 gene and mild cognitive impairment (early memory trouble). If you qualify, you'll take the drink daily for a year and have memory tests and brain scans.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 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 - NCT06024473Recruiting
Brain stimulation and virtual reality for memory loss
This study uses a combination of brain stimulation (rTMS) and virtual reality exercises to help improve memory and thinking. It is for people aged 55 and older who have Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), a condition that can affect memory but is not dementia.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 55 years+ - NCT07383311Recruiting
Natural supplements for memory and sleep
This study tests whether certain natural compounds (autophagy enhancers) can improve sleep in people with age-related memory concerns, including those with mild cognitive impairment and those with only subjective declines.
Greifswald, Mecklenburg-VorpommernAges 55–75 - NCT07387783Recruiting
Sleep quality and thinking skills in adults study
This study looks at how sleep affects thinking abilities like memory and focus in healthy adults aged 18 to 35. You will wear a sleep tracker for five nights and complete a thinking test.
IstanbulAges 18–35 - NCT07384143Recruiting
Robotic arm rehab for cognitive recovery after stroke
This study tests whether robot-assisted arm exercises can help people recover both arm movement and thinking skills. It may be an option if you have arm weakness after a stroke or other neurological condition.
Messina, MaineAges 18–75 - NCT07382323Recruiting
Comparing two talk therapies for anxiety and PTSD
This trial tests two types of therapy — metacognitive therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy — to see which works better for people with certain anxiety disorders or PTSD. You would be randomly assigned to one of the treatments and attend regular sessions.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT07385105Recruiting
CBT for insomnia after mild brain injury
This study tests whether a type of talk therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia can help people with mild traumatic brain injury sleep better. It focuses on those who have had sleep problems for over a month.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18–60 - NCT04935619Recruiting
Testing cannabis abstinence effects in depression symptoms
This study looks at how stopping cannabis for a period of time may affect depression symptoms and thinking/memory. You might benefit by getting close monitoring of mood and cognition while researchers compare changes during cannabis abstinence.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–55 - NCT07378332Enrolling by invitation
Memory study using brain stimulation
This trial uses brain stimulation to study how memory works. It may help people undergoing epilepsy monitoring learn more about their memory.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+
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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.