Clinical trials
Cognition clinical trials
Below are recruiting cognition clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 2,028 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06876597Recruiting
Robotic arm therapy for stroke recovery
This trial tests a robotic arm system that combines movement and thinking tasks to help people recover arm function after a first stroke. It is for people aged 40–80 who had a stroke within the last 2 weeks to 6 months and have some arm weakness but not too severe.
FuzhouAges 40–80 - NCT06881693Recruiting
Online CBT for depression and anxiety in new parents
This study tests an internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program for parents who are expecting or have a new baby (up to 2 years old) and are struggling with depression or anxiety. It's designed to help you learn skills you can use at home, on your own schedule.
Regina, SaskatchewanAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT06891677Recruiting
Online therapy and education for COPD
This trial tests a program you can do from home on your computer. It combines talk therapy and education to help you manage your COPD symptoms and feel better.
Norrköping, Östergötland CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT06897670Recruiting
Brain blood flow patterns in mood and memory disorders
This study uses a headband with light sensors (fNIRS) to measure blood flow in the brain while you do thinking tasks. It aims to understand differences in brain activity for people with depression, bipolar disorder, or mild memory loss.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 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 - 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+ - NCT06906276Recruiting
Brain activity during walking in atypical Parkinson's
This study looks at brain activity while walking in people with atypical Parkinsonian syndromes like PSP or MSA. It may help understand how these conditions affect walking and balance.
Solna, SolnaAges Any age - NCT06908486Recruiting
Cognitive training for pain in type 2 diabetes
This study tests a computer-based training program that may help people with type 2 diabetes and ongoing pain think about pain in a less negative way. You can do it from home on your computer over 3 months.
Camperdown, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT06923423Recruiting
Cognitive processing therapy for drug use and trauma in prison
This study tests if a type of therapy called cognitive processing therapy (CPT) can help people in prison who have both a drug use problem and trauma-related stress. If you qualify, you would receive CPT and be compared to those getting usual care.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT06925867Recruiting
Music therapy for PTSD
This study tests if listening to specially changed music can help people with PTSD get more benefit from a type of talk therapy called cognitive processing therapy (CPT). The therapy is daily for two weeks.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06930846Recruiting
Brain cancer cognitive training study
This study tests a home-based program called HOBSCOTCH-CA to help with memory and thinking problems after brain cancer treatment. The program uses phone and internet sessions to teach self-management skills.
Lebanon, New HampshireAges 18 years+ - NCT06931730Recruiting
Exercise and cognitive training for overweight individuals
This trial tests a program that combines exercise, cognitive training, and social activities to help people with overweight or obesity manage their energy balance. It may improve overall health and weight control.
Rome, ItalyAges 6–11 - NCT06937892Recruiting
Metacognitive therapy vs. Cognitive therapy for anxiety
This study compares two different types of therapy for anxiety disorders: metacognitive therapy (which focuses on how you think about your thoughts) versus cognitive-behavioral therapy (which works on changing thoughts and behaviors). It may help you find which approach works best for you.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT06938555Recruiting
Can extending nightly fasting improve sleep and thinking in breast cancer survivors?
This study tests whether eating all your meals within a shorter window each day (prolonged nightly fasting) can help improve sleep and thinking skills in breast cancer survivors who have memory or concentration problems.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06939465Recruiting
Cognitive therapy for throat and chest symptoms
This trial tests if a cognitive-behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy that helps change thoughts and habits) can improve chronic throat and chest symptoms like heartburn, reflux, lump in throat, or trouble swallowing. It is for people who have these symptoms without a known structural problem in the esophagus.
Hualien CityAges 18–75 - NCT06941428Recruiting
Redesigning trauma therapy for schools
This study is redesigning a trauma-focused therapy (TF-CBT) for schools. It tests a new version of the therapy to help students aged 7–19 who have experienced trauma and still feel upset by it.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 7 years+ - NCT06941701Recruiting
Fatigue's effect on thinking and movement together
This study looks at how being physically tired affects your ability to think and perform tasks at the same time. It may help understand why dual-tasking gets harder when you're fatigued.
IslamabadAges 18–30 - NCT06941714Recruiting
How thinking hard affects balance in young adults
This trial looks at how doing mental tasks (cognitive load) affects your balance and stability. You stand and maybe do a simple thinking exercise while your balance is measured, to see if mental effort makes it harder to stay steady.
IslamabadAges 18–30 - NCT06942429Recruiting
Comparing stepped vs. tailored care for youth anxiety
This study compares two ways of delivering cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to children and teens with anxiety. Participants will receive a treatment plan that is either stepped (starting with simpler options and increasing if needed) or stratified (matched to their specific needs from the start).
LundAges 8–17 - NCT06942858Recruiting
Boosting therapy for anorexia with brain stimulation
This trial tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) can help cognitive-behavioral therapy work better for people with anorexia nervosa. It aims to improve outcomes by targeting brain areas linked to thinking and behavior.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–35 - NCT06947876Recruiting
PUFFINS brain health study for adults 50+
This study looks at how small blood vessel changes in the brain (called 'small vessel disease') affect thinking and memory over time. It may help us understand how to keep brains healthy as we age. If you are 50 or older and do not have any memory concerns, you might be able to join.
AberdeenAges 50 years+ - NCT06948149Recruiting
Creatine and exercise for older adults with mild memory loss
This study tests whether taking creatine supplements combined with resistance training can help older adults with mild memory problems. You would exercise 3 times a week and take a daily supplement for 6 months.
London, OntarioAges 60 years+ - NCT06949696Recruiting
Dual-task training and cognitive rehab for MS patients
This study tests whether combining physical and mental exercises can improve walking and thinking for people with multiple sclerosis. It may help if you have mild disability and haven't had a recent relapse.
MersinAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cognition?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,028 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.