Clinical trials
Cognition clinical trials
Below are recruiting cognition clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 2,036 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06711952Recruiting
German study of a new memory questionnaire
This study tests a new questionnaire designed to help doctors better understand early memory or thinking problems. It takes place at a memory clinic in Munich and is for people who are already coming in for dementia testing.
München, BavariaAges 50 years+ - NCT06727773RecruitingPhase 2
Memantine and exercise to protect thinking during chemo for breast cancer
This study tests whether a medicine called memantine combined with a structured exercise program can help protect your thinking and memory during chemotherapy for breast cancer. It may also help understand how these treatments work in the body.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06853405Recruiting
Nutrition program to prevent memory decline
This study tests whether nutrition-based changes can help prevent memory loss and thinking problems in people who are at higher risk for dementia. To join, you need to be between 55 and 85, have at least 4 years of schooling, and have an elevated dementia risk score.
Porto, PortugalAges 55–85 - NCT07242495Recruiting
Virtual reality with exercise for memory in older adults
This trial tests whether using 360-degree virtual reality videos during aerobic exercise can improve thinking and memory in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. It's a chance to try a new approach that combines exercise and immersive technology.
IslamabadAges 60 years+ - NCT07250789Recruiting
Brain Care Study: Screen and help for thinking decline in type 2 diabetes
This study screens older adults with type 2 diabetes for early signs of memory or thinking problems, and offers a program to help keep the brain healthy. It aims to find out if a combination of lifestyle changes, mental exercises, and medical support can slow cognitive decline.
CopenhagenAges 65 years+ - NCT06524388Enrolling by invitation
Cognitive training study for older adults with diabetes
This study tests if a special computer-based brain training program can help improve thinking and memory in older adults with diabetes who are at risk for dementia. It might help keep your mind sharp as you age.
BeijingAges 60 years+ - NCT07764250Recruiting
Standing with distraction: balance and memory training for older adults
This study compares two types of balance and mobility training for older adults with mild to moderate memory or thinking problems. The training involves doing mental tasks while standing or walking, which may help improve both physical and cognitive function.
Islamabad, CapitalAges 55–90 - NCT06837246Recruiting
Nutritional supplement study for cognitive health in adults
This study tests whether a nutritional supplement taken as 3 capsules daily for 12 weeks can improve cognitive function. It is designed for generally healthy adults who do not have certain medical conditions or take certain medications.
Addison, IllinoisAges 25–65 - NCT07239310Recruiting
Device to improve memory and thinking in early Alzheimer's
This study tests a device called Neuclare that aims to temporarily boost memory and thinking skills in people with mild cognitive impairment or very early Alzheimer's disease. It could offer a non-drug way to help with daily mental tasks.
Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-doAges 55–90 - NCT06375681Recruiting
Brain training study for younger and older adults
This study compares different types of memory and thinking exercises in younger and older healthy adults. It tests whether a specific computer-based training program can improve mental abilities like attention and problem-solving.
Riverside, CaliforniaAges 18–85 - NCT07496255Recruiting
Virtual reality for memory help after ICU confusion
This trial tests whether using virtual reality (VR) can help older adults recover their thinking and memory after a serious illness and confusion in the ICU. You may be eligible if you are 50 or older, spent time on a breathing machine, and had delirium in the ICU.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 50 years+ - NCT07287527Recruiting
Light therapy for memory and brain health
This study tests whether a type of light therapy called photobiomodulation can improve brain connections and thinking abilities in people with mild memory problems.
IstanbulAges 55 years+ - NCT07087236Enrolling by invitation
How sitting and light activity affect your brain
This study looks at how different levels of sitting and light activity—from being still to moving a bit—affect your thinking and brain state. It includes both children and adults, with or without health conditions like obesity.
Viña del MarAges 5 years+ - NCT06506877Enrolling by invitation
A tool to screen for cognitive risk in primary care
This study is testing a new tool to help primary care providers spot early signs of thinking or memory problems in older adults. If you are a provider who sees patients aged 60 and up and can prescribe medicine, you may be able to join.
Cleveland, OhioAges Any age - NCT06493669Recruiting
Immune cells, muscle, and memory in aging
This study looks at how certain immune cells (Treg cells) in your body relate to your muscle strength and thinking skills as you age. It may help researchers understand how to keep older adults' minds sharp.
Zhuhai, GuangdongAges 40–90 - NCT07735910Recruiting
Binaural beats for memory in older adults with mild cognitive impairment
This trial tests whether listening to special sounds called binaural beats can help older adults with mild memory or thinking problems improve their cognitive function. If you live in a nursing home and have mild cognitive impairment (not dementia), you may be able to join.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 60 years+ - NCT07736885Recruiting
Hand stimulation for thinking problems after stroke
This study tests a gentle, painless electrical stimulation on specific points on the hands to see if it helps improve thinking and memory after a stroke. It is for people who have had a stroke in the last 2 weeks to 6 months and are noticing some cognitive changes.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 35–80 - NCT07719712Recruiting
Thinking and confusion after prostate surgery in older adults
This study looks at how older adults' thinking and memory may change after a common prostate surgery, and whether some patients become confused or delirious afterward. It may help doctors understand who is at risk for these problems.
MuğlaAges 65 years+ - NCT07243600Recruiting
Brain Training for Memory in Mild Cognitive Impairment
This study tests a computer-based brain-training program designed to improve memory and thinking skills in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). It aims to see if these exercises can help keep the brain healthy and slow down memory decline.
Montreal, QuebecAges 65 years+ - NCT07718321Recruiting
StimolIrpinia for brain injury rehab: a feasibility trial
This trial tests a new cognitive rehab tool called StimolIrpinia for people recovering from a serious brain injury. It aims to see if the tool is acceptable and helpful for improving thinking and memory.
Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi, AVAges 18–75 - NCT07710807Recruiting
Comparing two prostate biopsy methods
This trial compares two ways to take a prostate biopsy (through the rectum or through the skin between the scrotum and anus) to see which is more accurate. Men with suspicious MRI findings (PI-RADS 3, 4, or 5) who haven't had prostate cancer before may be eligible.
Ankara, YenimahalleAges 50–75 - NCT03402919Recruiting
Brain and memory study for people with thinking changes
This study looks at memory and thinking changes using questionnaires, memory testing, and brain scans. It may help researchers better understand neurodegeneration and dementia and how these problems show up over time.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 50–90 - NCT03848312RecruitingPhase 3
Preventing Alzheimer’s with brain training for older adults
This Phase 3 study tests whether structured computer brain-training can help prevent Alzheimer’s-related thinking problems. You may be more likely to benefit if your thinking is currently normal, and you can safely do the computer exercises every schedule the study requires.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 65 years+ - NCT03851523Recruiting
Tracking memory changes in people with early Alzheimer’s symptoms
This study follows people over time to better understand how memory and thinking complaints progress in early Alzheimer’s disease (from “subjective cognitive decline” to mild cognitive problems). It may help researchers understand who is likely to decline and how symptoms change, which could support future treatments.
Barcelona, CataloniaAges 45 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cognition?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,036 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.