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
- NCT06871293Recruiting
Long Covid recovery: rehab with coaching
This study tests a program of rehab exercises and memory/thinking activities, along with coaching messages, to help people with Long Covid feel better and function in daily life. You may qualify if you had Covid, have high blood pressure or diabetes, and still have symptoms like fatigue or trouble thinking for at least 4 weeks.
Bogotá, Bogotá DCAges 18–80 - NCT06874764Enrolling by invitation
Training with a wireless system for thinking and reaction in MS
This study tests whether a special wireless reaction training system can help improve thinking and reaction speed in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). It compares this training to standard exercises to see which works better for your brain health.
Izmir, BornovaAges 18–55 - NCT06316557Recruiting
TMS for memory and thinking after stroke
This trial tests if a gentle brain stimulation treatment (TMS) can help improve memory and thinking after a recent stroke. It is for people who had their first stroke within the last two weeks and have mild cognitive difficulties.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT06392737Recruiting
AI-guided MRI vs routine MRI for prostate biopsy
This study tests whether an artificial intelligence tool for MRI can improve the results of targeted prostate biopsy, compared to the usual method. It could help diagnose prostate cancer more accurately with fewer needles.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 45–85 - NCT06859996Recruiting
Cognitive rehab study for memory and focus after mild brain injury
This study tests two different types of cognitive rehabilitation (education and problem-solving strategies) delivered via video appointments. It may help people with ongoing thinking and memory problems after a mild brain injury.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT04938362Recruiting
Study brain recovery after abscess using memory and brain scans
This study looks at how thinking and energy levels change after a brain abscess. It may help researchers understand what affects recovery and fatigue, using thinking tests and brain imaging/brain-wave checks.
OsloAges 16 years+ - NCT06854731Recruiting
Preventing falls in older adults with cognitive frailty
This trial studies a program to help older adults with mild memory problems and physical frailty reduce their risk of falling. It tests a home-based exercise and fall-prevention plan to improve strength and balance.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 65–89 - NCT06848140Recruiting
Brain stimulation for word-finding problems after TBI
This study tests whether non-invasive brain stimulation can help people with chronic traumatic brain injury (TBI) find words more easily. It involves sessions at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–85 - NCT06179680Recruiting
White matter changes in memory problems or Alzheimer's
This study uses brain MRI scans to look at white matter changes in people with memory problems (amnestic mild cognitive impairment) or Alzheimer's disease. It aims to understand how these changes relate to memory loss.
San Donato Milanese, MilanoAges 65 years+ - NCT06836440Recruiting
Do glasses help thinking in rural older adults?
This study tests whether giving glasses to older adults in rural areas can improve their thinking and memory. If you have vision problems that can be corrected with glasses, you may be able to join and help us find out if better sight helps your brain stay sharp.
Ya'an, SichuanAges 60–79 - NCT06840457Enrolling by invitation
Mobile app study for mental health treatment
This study tests a smartphone app to help people getting mental health services track their progress and get extra support. It uses activity trackers and a secure app to understand how daily life affects your mental health.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06836141Recruiting
Biomarkers for memory decline after brain hemorrhage
This study looks for biological signs that might predict memory problems after a brain bleed, which could help doctors provide better care.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–80 - NCT06828471Recruiting
Social skills training for Huntington's disease
This study tests a social cognition training program for people with Huntington's disease and their caregivers. It aims to help improve social understanding and interactions.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–65 - NCT06817694Recruiting
CBT for fear of cancer returning in BRCA1/2 women
This trial tests if cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce fear of cancer recurrence in women with BRCA1/2 mutations who have finished treatment for breast or ovarian cancer. It aims to help you cope with worries about cancer coming back.
Québec, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06825403Recruiting
Olfactory training for mild cognitive impairment
This trial tests whether daily scent training can help improve memory and thinking in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a condition that is more than normal aging but not dementia. You would smell different odors at home and track your progress.
New York, New YorkAges 55–89 - NCT06821568Recruiting
Home brain stimulation for memory and walking concerns
This study tests if a gentle brain-stimulation device used at home can help older adults who have both memory worries and slower walking. A study partner will help you use the device.
Roslindale, MassachusettsAges 65–90 - NCT06807892Recruiting
Comparing exercise games for thinking and movement in Huntington's disease
This study tests two different types of video game-based exercises to see which one better helps thinking skills, movement, and mood in people with Huntington's disease. You would play these games as part of your care, and the results may guide future therapy choices.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT06806176Recruiting
Study of CAT-GSH for returning patients
This trial is checking if a version of CBT-GSH (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Guided Self-Help) works well for people who've had it before and are coming back for help with anxiety or depression. You'd get the same kind of low-intensity support again.
Ashton-under-LyneAges 16 years+ - NCT06809192Recruiting
Cognitive behavioral therapy for multiple sclerosis fatigue
This study will test different parts of cognitive behavioral therapy to see which ones help with fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis. You will participate in sessions that may involve changing thoughts about fatigue, scheduling activities, or addressing related emotions like depression or anxiety.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT06807086Recruiting
Online talk therapy for insomnia in cancer survivors
This study tests if online therapy sessions can help cancer survivors with long-term sleep problems (insomnia). It is for people who have finished or are still in active cancer treatment, including those with stable metastatic cancer.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT06798636RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Psilocybin and mental imagery for young people who self-harm
This study tests whether a single dose of psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) combined with a mental imagery therapy can help reduce self-harm thoughts and behaviors in people ages 16–25. You would receive the drug in a safe clinic setting and complete several therapy sessions and questionnaires over a few weeks.
LondonAges 16–25 - NCT06799429Recruiting
Exercise program for people with memory challenges
This trial tests whether a structured exercise program can help people with mild to moderate memory or thinking problems. You'll work with a trainer to improve your fitness and brain health.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06799481Recruiting
Home-based exercise to help brain tumor survivors with thinking and memory
This study tests whether a virtual home-based exercise program can improve thinking and memory problems caused by brain tumor treatment in teens and young adults. It also looks at how exercise affects gut health.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 15–39 - NCT06772831Recruiting
Cognitive reappraisal training for borderline personality
This study tests a thinking strategy called 'cognitive reappraisal training' for people with borderline personality disorder (BPD). The goal is to see if this training helps manage emotions and symptoms related to BPD.
New York, New YorkAges 18–55
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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.