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
- NCT06725953Recruiting
Remote exercise program for cancer survivors with or without diabetes
This study tests a 12-week home-based physical activity program to see if it helps cancer survivors who had chemotherapy and now have memory or thinking problems. It includes both survivors with type 2 diabetes and those without.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 18 years+ - NCT07689747Recruiting
Brain training and ankle tests for athletes with weak ankles
This study tests if adding a special computer-based brain training activity to regular ankle function tests can help teenage and young adult athletes who have ongoing ankle problems. If you are a licensed football, basketball, or volleyball player aged 16–25 with chronic ankle instability for at least a year, you may be eligible.
Istanbul, SarıyerAges 16–25 - NCT05699226Recruiting
Testing whether adjusting ECT treatment helps depression outcomes
This study tests a way of adjusting (titrating) ECT treatment to improve outcomes in people with major depression or bipolar II. It’s mainly for those who already need ECT with right-side electrode placement.
Albuquerque, New MexicoAges 50 years+ - NCT05880719Recruiting
Music-based computer program for memory after first psychosis
This study tests whether using a computer-based music program can help improve memory and thinking in young people who have had their first episode of psychosis. Participants will work in small groups with the program to see if it helps their cognitive skills.
CaenAges 18–30 - NCT07464886RecruitingPhase 3
NAC and mindfulness therapy for depression in youth
This study tests whether a supplement called N-acetylcysteine (NAC) combined with a type of therapy called Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) can help improve depression in teenagers and young adults. It looks at how these treatments affect brain chemicals and may reduce symptoms.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 15–24 - NCT04107285Recruiting
Study brain changes in people with lymphoma after CAR T
This study looks at how thinking and brain function change over time in people with lymphoma who receive CAR T therapy. It may help doctors understand side effects and better support patients during and after treatment.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05972265Recruiting
Exercise for memory and thinking after childhood trauma
This study tests if exercise can help improve memory, attention, and thinking in adults aged 40–60 who experienced child abuse or neglect and have concerns about their cognitive function. You'll need to be a native English speaker, generally healthy, and not currently very active.
Austin, TexasAges 40–60 - NCT07033468Recruiting
Virtual reality cognitive training for mild to moderate dementia
This study tests whether using a full-immersive virtual reality program can help improve thinking and memory skills in people with mild or moderate dementia. It aims to see if this type of training is both possible and helpful.
New Taipei CityAges 55 years+ - NCT07465081Recruiting
Ultra-processed food, behavior, and thinking in teens
This study looks at how eating a lot of ultra-processed foods affects behavior, attention, and thinking in kids 10-15 years old. It may help understand if diet is linked to issues like ADHD or learning problems.
TaichungAges 10–15 - NCT06624904RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Losartan and social processing study
This study tests whether a blood pressure medication called losartan can affect how people process social situations. It may help researchers understand social behavior better.
Oxford, OxfordshireAges 18–50 - NCT07133529Recruiting
Food choices and decision-making in healthy women
This study looks at how we make decisions about food. It is designed for healthy women who have never been pregnant and who do not use hormonal birth control.
Nuthetal, BrandenburgAges 18–35 - NCT07389213Recruiting
Can brain stimulation and hearing aids slow memory loss in older adults with hearing loss?
This trial tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (rTMS) combined with hearing aids can help slow down thinking and memory decline in older adults who have age-related hearing loss.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 50–85 - NCT07397858Recruiting
Brain stimulation for depression in young people
This study tests if a type of brain stimulation called Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) can help treat depression in people aged 15 to 25. It involves a quick, non-invasive treatment that uses magnetic pulses to the head, and researchers want to see how it affects thinking and mood.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 15–25 - NCT07415707Recruiting
Reducing alcohol and taking probiotics for brain health in older adults
This study tests whether cutting back on alcohol and taking probiotics can improve memory and thinking in older adults who are heavy drinkers. If you are interested in drinking less, you may be able to join.
Miami, FloridaAges 65–84 - NCT07202000RecruitingPhase 2
Exercise and a drug to reduce inflammation for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
This trial tests whether combining exercise with a medication that blocks a protein called activin can reduce inflammation, improve heart function, and help with thinking in people with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).
Boston, MassachusettsAges 40 years+ - NCT07454473RecruitingPhase 4
Edaravone and Dexborneol for chemo-related memory loss
This trial tests if a sublingual tablet can help people who have memory and thinking problems related to chemotherapy. If you have had certain types of chemotherapy and now notice trouble with your memory or concentration, this treatment might help improve your symptoms.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 35–80 - NCT07402681Recruiting
Tracking change in teens after trauma with weekly therapy
This study tests a type of talk therapy (TF-CBT) for teens who have been through trauma and still have upsetting symptoms like nightmares, flashbacks, or strong anxiety. It focuses on tracking how symptoms change over time and offers weekly sessions with a supportive adult.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 12–18 - NCT07401212Recruiting
Fiber-boosting program for parents of preschoolers
This study tests a program to help parents add more fiber to their preschooler's diet. It may be a good fit if your child eats less fiber than recommended and is generally healthy.
Reading, BerkshireAges 3–5 - NCT06414278Recruiting
Spotting early thinking and memory changes with immunotherapy
This study looks at how a special type of immunotherapy called CAR-T therapy might affect your thinking skills, memory, and ability to focus. By checking on patients early and often, the team hopes to find simple ways to detect and manage these side effects sooner.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07379723Recruiting
Brief therapy for Functional Cognitive Disorder: a feasibility study
This study tests a brief psychological therapy for people with Functional Cognitive Disorder (difficulties with memory or thinking that aren't linked to a brain disease). The goal is to see if this approach can help manage symptoms and if it is possible to run a larger trial.
LondonAges 18–65 - NCT05931289RecruitingPhase 2
Therapy plus brain scans after a recent suicide crisis
This Phase 2 study tests suicide-safety treatments given after a recent suicidal crisis or suicide attempt. It may help by reducing risk and understanding brain changes with follow-up brain scan visits.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06400121RecruitingPhase 2
Apimostinel plus brain training for depression
This study tests if a new drug called apimostinel, combined with computer-based brain training exercises, can improve depression symptoms. It may help people with major depression who also have negative thoughts about themselves.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–60 - NCT07356336Recruiting
Talking therapy for dementia behavior symptoms in nursing homes
This study tests a non-drug therapy that helps caregivers understand and respond to challenging behaviors in people with dementia. It is designed for nursing home residents who have symptoms like agitation, depression, or sleep problems.
Tienen, Vlaams-BrabantAges 60 years+ - NCT06896825Recruiting
Staying active with social support and stress relief
This study tests whether a program that combines social support and stress management can help older adults who live alone become more physically active. You'll use a smartphone to track your activity and get support from others.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 60 years+
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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.