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
- NCT06588894Recruiting
Motor imagery and body awareness in type 2 diabetes
This study looks at how well people with type 2 diabetes can imagine movements, sense their body, and think clearly. It aims to understand how these abilities are affected by diabetes.
Kütahya, CentralAges 18–65 - NCT06588920Recruiting
Brain activity, thinking, and walking study for Parkinson's
This study looks at how brain activity relates to thinking and walking in people with Parkinson's disease. It may help understand the connections between these functions.
TaipeiAges 40–80 - NCT06597305Enrolling by invitation
CBT for adults with anorexia nervosa
This trial tests a 20-session cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) designed specifically for adults with anorexia nervosa. You will attend regular therapy sessions and complete questionnaires to see if this treatment helps improve your eating habits and overall well-being.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06570213RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Neck injection plus talk therapy for PTSD
This study tests whether a combination of a neck injection (stellate ganglion block) and a talk therapy called Cognitive Processing Therapy helps treat PTSD better than either alone. Participants will get two injections two weeks apart, plus a week of daily therapy sessions.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06582901Recruiting
Support for youth at clinical high risk for psychosis in Tunisia
This study tests a support program for young people in Tunisia who show early signs of possible psychosis. It aims to help them before more serious symptoms develop.
TunisAges 14–28 - NCT06579664Recruiting
Brain stimulation for memory loss from small vessel disease
This trial tests whether a type of non-invasive brain stimulation called intermittent theta burst stimulation can improve memory and thinking in people whose cognitive problems are caused by cerebral small vessel disease (damage to the small blood vessels in the brain). You may qualify if you have mild memory or thinking issues that have lasted at least three months.
BeijingAges 45–80 - NCT06535516Recruiting
Supporting youth and families after tough experiences
This study tests a program to help youth ages 10-15 who have faced child maltreatment, like abuse or neglect. It aims to build resilience in both the youth and their family.
Rochester, New YorkAges 10–15 - NCT06546917Recruiting
Cognitive training trial for mild depression with brain scans
This trial tests a computer-based cognitive training program (bWell-D) to see if it can improve thinking skills like memory and focus in people with mild depression. You will also have an MRI brain scan to see how the training affects your brain.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 19–55 - NCT06547099Recruiting
Understanding new blood markers in memory loss and dementia
This study is looking for older adults (60+) to help researchers better understand how to detect and track memory changes and dementia. Participants will provide blood samples and other health information over time to identify new markers that might help with early diagnosis.
St Louis, MissouriAges 60 years+ - NCT06518824Recruiting
Theta brain stimulation to boost thinking in Parkinson's
This study tests whether a special pattern of deep brain stimulation (called theta bursts) can improve thinking and memory in people with Parkinson's disease. It's for patients who already have a DBS device in their brain that is at least 3 months old.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18–80 - NCT06526078Recruiting
Combining brain training with ketamine for depression
This study tests if adding computer-based cognitive training to ketamine treatment can improve mood in people with depression that hasn't responded to other treatments. It aims to see if the combination works better than ketamine alone.
Oakland, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT06516874Recruiting
Trauma-focused therapy for PTSD in adults
This study tests a therapy called trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) for adults with PTSD or complex PTSD. It aims to see if this approach can help people who have been through traumatic events feel better.
Curicó, Maule RegionAges 18–64 - NCT06517901Recruiting
Comparing two MRI-guided biopsy methods for prostate cancer
This trial compares two ways to use MRI images during a prostate biopsy to see which finds cancer better. It looks at 'fusion' biopsy (where a computer combines MRI with live ultrasound) versus 'cognitive' biopsy (where the doctor mentally matches the MRI to the ultrasound).
Burlington, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06511518Recruiting
Talking therapy for fatigue in advanced cancer
This study tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy, a type of talking therapy, can help reduce severe fatigue in people with advanced solid tumors or gliomas who are receiving or have completed palliative treatment. The goal is to see if this approach improves energy levels and quality of life.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT06164028Recruiting
Understanding how caregivers and clinicians describe pain in young children
This study interviews caregivers and clinicians to understand how they describe acute pain in babies and toddlers under 2. The goal is to improve pain assessment tools.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06312956Recruiting
Sleep Apnea and Ventilotherapy: A Study Before and After Treatment
This trial studies how sleep apnea affects the body and brain before and after starting treatment with a breathing device (ventilotherapy). It aims to understand the benefits of early treatment for people with obstructive sleep apnea.
Piancavallo, VCOAges 20–60 - NCT06484244Recruiting
Walking and balance in memory loss
This study looks at how older adults with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease adapt their walking. It aims to understand walking and balance to help people stay mobile and safe longer.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 50–90 - NCT06466460Recruiting
Interactive bike for quality of life in memory loss
This study tests if using a special interactive stationary bike can improve quality of life for older adults with memory or thinking problems who live in nursing homes. You would be asked to pedal the bike a few times, and the program makes it fun and engaging.
ÖrebroAges 65 years+ - NCT06465381Recruiting
Suicide prevention program for teens in Mozambique schools
This trial tests a safety planning and therapy program to help teens with suicidal thoughts. It is for students in certain schools in Mozambique.
BeiraAges Any age - NCT06451874Recruiting
Exercise for older veterans with memory and walking concerns
This study tests whether personalized exercise programs can help older veterans who walk slowly and have mild memory or thinking concerns. The goal is to improve your physical and mental function.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 65 years+ - NCT06452147Recruiting
Anesthesia types for preventing confusion after hip surgery in older adults
This study looks at different ways to give anesthesia during hip surgery to help older patients think and remember better afterward. It may help prevent confusion or memory problems that sometimes happen after surgery.
Dongyang, ZhejiangAges 65 years+ - NCT06434571RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing two sleep treatments for people with MS
This trial tests if talking with a sleep coach by video is better than a web-based program for improving sleep, reducing fatigue, and protecting the brain in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Both treatments focus on changing thoughts and habits around sleep.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18–65 - NCT06434168Enrolling by invitation
Yoga for brain health in heart failure
This study tests whether yoga can help improve memory and thinking for people with heart failure who also have mild memory problems. It aims to see if a gentle yoga program can support both heart and brain health.
Auburn, AlabamaAges 55–70 - NCT06403345Recruiting
Green activity program for memory challenges
This study tests a green activity program for people with memory challenges. You and a friend or family member will take part in outdoor activities to see if they help with thinking and well-being.
Bloomington, IndianaAges 45 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.