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
- NCT06889818Recruiting
Alzheimer's treatment and diagnostics registry study
This study creates a registry for people who are using newly approved Alzheimer's medications. It tracks how these treatments work over time and may help researchers learn more about diagnosing and treating Alzheimer's.
IncheonAges 19 years+ - NCT07272174Recruiting
Exercise during perimenopause to boost thinking and memory
This trial tests whether a strength-training program can help improve memory and thinking for women going through perimenopause. If you are between 40 and 55, still have your uterus, and notice changes in your memory, you may be able to join.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 40–55 - NCT07273175Enrolling by invitation
Can brain stimulation improve thinking in schizophrenia?
This study tests if a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can help improve cognitive functions like memory and attention in people with schizophrenia. If you are between 18 and 65, have a schizophrenia diagnosis, and are mentally stable, you may be eligible.
Lodz, Łódź VoivodeshipAges 18–65 - NCT07274722Recruiting
How losing control affects thinking in anorexia
This study looks at how feeling a lack of control might change the way people with anorexia nervosa think and process information. It may help doctors better understand the disorder and improve treatment.
PoitiersAges 18 years+ - NCT07263022RecruitingPhase 3
Cognitive Training for Early Psychosis Study
This study tests whether a cognitive training program can help young adults with recent psychosis improve their thinking and memory skills. It involves brain scans and cognitive exercises.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–35 - NCT07268079Recruiting
Testing a VR app for brain and thinking skills
This study is testing a virtual reality app called VIRADIA to see if it can help check brain and thinking skills. Doctors are looking for people with and without a neurological condition like Parkinson's or multiple sclerosis to take part.
Nitra, Nitra RegionAges 18–80 - NCT07267416Recruiting
Monitoring to prevent confusion after heart surgery
This trial uses brain monitoring during heart surgery to try to prevent post-surgery confusion or memory problems. It may help if you are having valve repair or bypass surgery.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - NCT06901128Recruiting
Video vs. in-person talk therapy for teens with social anxiety
This study compares talking therapy (cognitive therapy) for social anxiety given through video calls versus in-person office visits. It aims to help teens feel less anxious and more confident in social situations.
Ottestad, InnlandetAges 14–18 - NCT07250061Recruiting
Self-help PTSD program for women veterans
This study tests a self-guided program to help women veterans with PTSD. You would work through coping skills on your own, with support from a group of other women veterans.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07248566Recruiting
Brain and body training for children with cerebral palsy
This study tests a therapy that combines thinking, sensing, and movement exercises for children with cerebral palsy. It aims to improve motor skills and daily function.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 6–12 - NCT07240792Recruiting
CBT for rural high school students with stress or mood issues
This study provides free cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) sessions led by college students to help rural high school students manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress. It aims to see if this type of talk therapy can improve emotional well-being.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 13–18 - NCT05527080Recruiting
Study brain and movement development in healthy infants
This study looks at how infants’ movement (motility) and early thinking (cognition) develop over time. It may help researchers better understand normal development in healthy babies.
HelsinkiAges 5 months–2.2 years - NCT07236190RecruitingPhase 2
Testing NPC-1 for people with Alzheimer's signs
This study tests whether a medicine called NPC-1 can help people with mild memory or thinking problems or early-stage Alzheimer's. It looks at a blood marker to see if the treatment may slow down the disease.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 55 years+ - NCT07238192Recruiting
Testing a therapy to reduce suicide risk in veterans with PTSD
This trial is testing whether a therapy called Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), given in an intensive format, can reduce suicide risk in veterans and active duty service members with PTSD. It aims to see if this approach is more effective than standard care at preventing suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
Fort Hood, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07236216Recruiting
Brain stimulation with walking training for stroke recovery
This study tests if combining brain stimulation (tES) with a walking training program can improve thinking, movement, and brain activity in stroke survivors. You may benefit if you have some walking ability and no major health risks.
Nakhon PathomAges 18–80 - NCT07231497RecruitingPhase 3
Cognitive training for early psychosis
This study tests whether a medication called modafinil can help improve thinking skills in people who have early psychosis. Participants will also do computer-based cognitive exercises. The goal is to see if combining the medication with training boosts memory, attention, and problem-solving.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–35 - NCT07225400Recruiting
Brain training for navigation in mild memory loss
This trial tests a new way to help people with mild memory problems improve their sense of direction and navigation. You will be asked to do tasks while wearing a special cap that records brain activity, to see how your brain responds to spatial challenges.
Manhattan, New YorkAges 65 years+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT07220798Recruiting
A program to support caregivers of people with heart failure and memory problems
This study tests a program to help caregivers of people with heart failure and memory problems take better care of themselves, so they can feel better and support their loved one more effectively.
New York, New YorkAges 18–101 - NCT07213700Recruiting
Alzheimer's disease long-term study
This study follows people with Alzheimer's disease over time to learn more about the condition and improve future care. It is an observational study, meaning participants receive their usual care while researchers collect information.
MelbourneAges 18 years+ - NCT07217652Recruiting
Brain study on mental flexibility
This study uses MRI scans to understand how a part of the brain called the mediodorsal thalamus helps you switch between tasks and adapt to new situations. It aims to learn more about cognitive flexibility in healthy adults.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–35 - NCT05460143Recruiting
Optical brain scanning to study memory and thinking
This study uses brain “optical” and possibly MRI scans to understand how thinking and memory work in people with Lewy body dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or mild memory problems. It may help researchers find better ways to measure brain changes and cognition over time.
CambridgeAges 18 years+ - NCT06902181Recruiting
Inhaling an essential oil for mild memory loss
This trial tests whether inhaling a special essential oil (CXMCI-01) can help people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) — a condition where you have more memory problems than normal for your age. The study aims to see if the oil is safe and might improve memory and thinking.
TaichungAges 50 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.