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
- NCT07379138Recruiting
Talk therapy for distress in advanced melanoma
This study is testing whether a type of talk therapy (cognitive behavioral therapy) can help improve quality of life, including mental health, for people recently diagnosed with advanced melanoma. It is designed to understand and reduce cancer-related distress.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06789250Recruiting
Online therapy for mental health and alcohol use issues
This trial tests an internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy program designed for people who struggle with both mental health symptoms (like depression or anxiety) and problematic alcohol use. The goal is to see if this approach can help improve both issues at the same time, conveniently from home.
LinköpingAges 18 years+ - NCT07365696Recruiting
Fatigue and brain fog after stem cell transplant
This trial looks at the causes of fatigue and cognitive problems (like memory or concentration issues) after a stem cell transplant. It uses old PET scans to study possible damage in the brain.
StockholmAges 20–75 - NCT07364318Recruiting
Thinking and memory in sleep apnea
This study looks at how thinking and memory are affected in people with newly diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea (a condition where breathing stops briefly during sleep). It aims to understand the impact of sleep apnea on brain function.
BratislavaAges 18–65 - NCT06845722Recruiting
Balance and cognitive training for multiple sclerosis
This trial tests whether combining balance exercises with brain-training activities can help improve walking and thinking in people with multiple sclerosis. It is for people aged 40–55 who have mild cognitive problems and balance issues.
LahoreAges 40–55 - NCT07355348Recruiting
Cognitive support program for brain metastases
This study is testing a program to provide step-by-step cognitive support for adults whose cancer has spread to the brain. It aims to help people think more clearly and manage any memory or attention problems.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07351214Enrolling by invitation
Mindfulness support for weight regain after slimming surgery
This trial tests if motivational interviewing combined with mindfulness can help patients manage weight regain after weight loss surgery. You may qualify if you regained weight at least 6 months after surgery.
AnkaraAges Any age - NCT07347574Recruiting
Early Alzheimer's detection study in Hong Kong communities
This study aims to find early signs of Alzheimer's in the community through blood tests and assessments. It's for people who can think clearly and agree to participate without major health issues.
Hong KongAges 60–75 - NCT07332624Enrolling by invitation
Therapy via text for mild memory problems and mood changes
This study tests if acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) delivered through instant messaging can help older adults with mild memory issues manage emotional or behavioral symptoms like anxiety, depression, or agitation.
Hong KongAges 50 years+ - NCT06867692Recruiting
Aerobic exercise for kids with mild cognitive impairment
This trial tests if aerobic exercise helps kids with mild cognitive impairment do better at two tasks at once and improve their motor skills. It could help your child think and move more easily.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 7–12 - NCT07316543Recruiting
Cognitive rehab for veterans with PNES
This study tests a cognitive rehabilitation program designed to help veterans with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) who are having trouble with thinking and memory. The program is done remotely from home using a computer and internet.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT06870136Recruiting
Lion's Mane supplement for memory and focus
This study tests a Lion's Mane supplement to see if it helps with memory, focus, and overall thinking. If you are between 40 and 75 and have mild concerns about your thinking, you may be able to take part.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 40–75 - NCT07315724Recruiting
Block training for brain and hand health in older adults
This trial tests whether a technology-assisted block training program can improve thinking skills, hand coordination, and grip strength in older adults living in the community. It may help keep your mind and hands active as you age.
Yilan, TaiwanAges 65 years+ - NCT06495190Recruiting
Blueberries, exercise, and memory in older adults
This study tests whether eating blueberries and doing regular exercise can help with mild memory decline. You will be assigned to one of four groups (blueberries + walking, blueberries + stretching, or similar combos) for 12 weeks.
Kannapolis, North CarolinaAges 65–85 - NCT06709898Recruiting
Returning to work after a stroke
This study looks at how job accommodations can help people return to work after a stroke. It focuses on those who had a stroke within the last year and have some thinking or emotional symptoms.
Helsinki, UusimaaAges 18–68 - NCT07306741Recruiting
Cognitive and fusion prostate biopsy study
This trial compares two ways to guide a prostate biopsy for men with abnormal MRI findings. It may help if you have never had a prostate biopsy and have certain PSA levels.
Shibīn al KawmAges Any age - NCT07309302Recruiting
Online brain training for PTSD: a remote study
This study tests whether online cognitive training can help people with PTSD. It is fully remote and requires a computer with a camera.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–45 - NCT07298876Enrolling by invitation
Ultrasound for memory and sleep in early Alzheimer's
This study tests if a gentle ultrasound treatment to the brain can help improve memory and sleep quality in people with very early Alzheimer's disease. If you have mild memory issues and trouble sleeping, this low-intensity approach might be a safe option to explore.
Hong Kong, Tai Po DistrictAges 60–85 - NCT07296133Recruiting
GAMES brain training for mild cognitive impairment
This study tests whether a computer-based program called GAMES can help people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) improve their thinking and memory skills.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 50–85 - NCT07287852Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Ginkgo biloba extract for mild cognitive impairment
This trial tests whether a specific ginkgo biloba extract (EGb761) can improve thinking and memory in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). It also looks at changes in blood markers related to the condition.
JerusalemAges 65 years+ - NCT07295652Recruiting
Understanding thinking problems in brain disorders
This study looks at how psychiatric and neurological conditions affect thinking and memory skills. By comparing patients with healthy volunteers, researchers hope to better understand these cognitive problems and find new ways to help.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT07294001Recruiting
Shame-focused therapy for reducing suicide risk in teens
This trial tests a type of therapy called shame-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (talk therapy) to reduce suicide risk in teens. It is designed for adolescents who feel intense shame and have recently thought about or attempted suicide.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 13–18 - 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+ - NCT07284446Recruiting
Depression, memory, and outcomes in heart failure patients
This study looks at how depression and memory problems affect recovery in people hospitalized with worsening chronic heart failure. It aims to find better ways to support patients during their hospital stay.
KaunasAges 18–85
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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.