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
- 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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 - NCT07304843RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing golexanolone for fatigue and brain fog in PBC
This study tests an experimental drug called golexanolone to see if it can help with fatigue and thinking problems in people with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). It involves taking two different doses of the drug and checking how you feel and think over time.
DüsseldorfAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - NCT07384143Recruiting
Robotic arm rehab for cognitive recovery after stroke
This study tests whether robot-assisted arm exercises can help people recover both arm movement and thinking skills. It may be an option if you have arm weakness after a stroke or other neurological condition.
Messina, MaineAges 18–75 - NCT07385105Recruiting
CBT for insomnia after mild brain injury
This study tests whether a type of talk therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia can help people with mild traumatic brain injury sleep better. It focuses on those who have had sleep problems for over a month.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18–60 - NCT07387783Recruiting
Sleep quality and thinking skills in adults study
This study looks at how sleep affects thinking abilities like memory and focus in healthy adults aged 18 to 35. You will wear a sleep tracker for five nights and complete a thinking test.
IstanbulAges 18–35 - NCT07392723RecruitingPhase 2
Flaxseed nutrition to protect memory in APOE4 adults
This study tests a special flaxseed-based nutrition drink to see if it can slow memory loss in older adults who have the APOE4 gene and mild cognitive impairment (early memory trouble). If you qualify, you'll take the drink daily for a year and have memory tests and brain scans.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 60 years+ - NCT07395960RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Metformin for older adults with mild memory loss and higher weight
This trial tests if metformin can help older adults (60-75) who are overweight and have mild memory problems. It aims to see if the drug can slow down or improve memory issues.
ShanghaiAges 60–75 - NCT02543424Recruiting
Testing movement and thinking in brain-injury and cerebral palsy
This study looks at how people’s arm/hand movement and attention-thinking skills work after brain injury or cerebral palsy. You might be invited to tasks and simple instructions to help researchers understand function and possible support strategies.
Ottignies, Brabant WallonAges 5 years+ - NCT02747771Recruiting
Group therapy to reduce hair pulling behavior
This trial tests whether cognitive behavioral group therapy can help reduce hair pulling in people with trichotillomania. You may be offered group sessions that teach skills to understand and change hair-pulling habits.
OsloAges 16–67 - NCT03094312Recruiting
Check how a seizure-brain procedure affects thinking after surgery
This study looks at whether a special brain-recording procedure for difficult-to-control seizures changes a person’s memory, thinking, or other brain skills afterward. It may help doctors understand risks and plan care for people undergoing the procedure.
BronAges 18–65 - NCT03036319Recruiting
Neurorehabilitation study for thinking and memory changes
This study looks at neurorehabilitation approaches for people age 50 and older who report trouble with thinking or memory. It may help researchers understand how to support cognitive functioning during recovery or daily life.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 50 years+ - NCT02914951Enrolling by invitation
Therapy to reduce irritability in children with autism
This trial studies whether cognitive-behavioral therapy (a structured talk therapy) can reduce irritability and anger outbursts in children with autism. It may help improve day-to-day behavior by teaching coping skills and reducing problem reactions.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 8–16 - NCT07402356Recruiting
Virtual reality eye test for thinking problems
This study uses virtual reality and eye-tracking (pupillometry) to measure thinking and memory problems in people with Alzheimer's, mild cognitive impairment, or depression. It aims to find better ways to detect and track cognitive changes using a simple, non-invasive procedure.
München, BavariaAges 18–80
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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.