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
- NCT05528939Recruiting
Training attention skills for children after cancer
This trial tests a computer-based “attention-control training” program to see if it’s doable and helpful for children who finished treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia or a brain tumor. It also looks at how acceptable the program is for both kids and caregivers.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 8–16 - NCT07496918RecruitingPhase 2
Brain effects of light and sound stimulation at 40 Hz
This study tests whether special lights and sounds (at a specific 'gamma' frequency) can safely affect brain activity. It is an early trial looking at how the brain responds to these gentle sensory stimulations.
Cambridge, MassachusettsAges 18–100 - NCT07492537Recruiting
Helping with low mood after your first heart attack
This trial is for people who have just had their first heart attack and may be feeling some low mood or sadness. It aims to understand and help with these feelings early on, before they become a bigger problem.
Roma, ItaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT07494149Recruiting
Group exercise program to prevent memory and movement decline
This trial tests if a group-based exercise program can help prevent declines in thinking and physical abilities in older adults. It may be a good fit if you are at least 50, can walk on your own, and want to stay active.
Bergamo, BergamoAges 50 years+ - NCT07490717Enrolling by invitation
Treating PTSD and opioid use in jails
This study tests new ways to screen and treat people in jail who have both post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and opioid use disorder. It aims to help participants with therapy while incarcerated and after release.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07485816Enrolling by invitation
Heart-brain oxygen and thinking changes in heart failure
This study looks at how well your heart and brain work together to use oxygen, and how that relates to changes in thinking and memory for people with heart failure.
Kunming, YunnanAges 18–70 - NCT07489105Recruiting
Yoga for better thinking with heart failure
This trial tests if a yoga program can help improve memory and thinking in people with heart failure. It's designed for adults 55 and older who are not already doing yoga and are able to take part in gentle physical activity.
Auburn, AlabamaAges 55 years+ - NCT07485725Recruiting
Digital tools study for health decisions
This study tests if digital tools can help older adults make better healthcare decisions. You’ll use a website to search for health information and share your thoughts in interviews.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 60 years+ - NCT06709963Recruiting
Brain stimulation for older adults with chronic back or knee pain
This study tests a type of brain stimulation called intermittent theta burst stimulation to see if it can reduce pain and improve thinking in older adults with long-term back or knee pain. The treatment involves a non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate the brain.
Hong KongAges 60–85 - NCT07477470Recruiting
Fiber supplement for stress and mood
This study tests whether a daily fiber supplement can improve mood, memory, and gut health in stressed adults. It lasts a few weeks and involves questionnaires and samples.
LondonAges 18–50 - NCT07472101Recruiting
Balance and cognitive exercises at home for older adults
This study tests whether home-based balance and thinking exercises done via video calls can improve balance, reduce fall risk, and boost brain function and sleep quality in older adults.
Zonguldak, KozluAges 65–74 - NCT07476092Recruiting
Digital games for thinking and visual skills
This study tests whether playing specially designed digital games can improve visual and thinking skills in young adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. It is run by Koç University and takes place at EÇADEM, a center that supports people with special needs.
Istanbul, TürkiyeAges 18–35 - NCT07472426Recruiting
Creatine for brain and kidney health after exercise in heat
This study tests if taking creatine supplements can protect your brain and kidneys during intense exercise in hot conditions. You'll exercise and have your thinking and kidney function checked afterward.
Cedar Falls, IowaAges 18–45 - NCT07478146Recruiting
Aerobic exercise for brain and movement in Parkinson's
This study tests whether moderate aerobic exercise (like brisk walking or cycling) can improve thinking, memory, and walking ability in people with Parkinson's disease. It also looks at how exercise affects blood flow in the brain.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 40 years+ - NCT06782074Recruiting
Epilepsy's impact on thinking and emotions in teens
This study looks at how idiopathic generalized epilepsy affects thinking skills and emotions in adolescents aged 11 to 18. It aims to better understand these effects to improve care.
PaviaAges 11–17 - NCT07465497Enrolling by invitation
Preventing Chemo Brain with Prebiotics and Synbiotics
This trial tests whether taking a special blend of prebiotics and synbiotics (friendly bacteria and food for them) can help prevent or reduce memory and thinking problems that sometimes happen during chemotherapy for breast cancer.
Zapopan, JaliscoAges 18 years+ - NCT07463703Recruiting
Accelerated TMS for PTSD
This trial tests an accelerated form of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) given daily for five days to treat PTSD. It may be an option for adults with moderate to severe PTSD who cannot get enough relief from standard treatments.
Provo, UtahAges 18–65 - NCT07465081Recruiting
Ultra-processed food and behavior/cognition in children with ADHD or learning difficulties
This study looks at how eating a lot of ultra-processed foods (like sugary snacks, chips, and fast food) relates to behavior and thinking in children aged 10 to 15 who have ADHD or learning difficulties. It aims to understand if high consumption of these foods is linked to more behavioral issues or problems with attention and memory.
TaichungAges 10–15 - NCT07466394Recruiting
Early detection of thinking problems study
This study tests a new way to find early signs of memory or thinking problems in older adults. It could help identify people who might benefit from earlier support or treatment.
MünchenAges 60 years+ - NCT07465354Recruiting
Summer program for teens with OCD in Iceland
This study is a summer treatment program for teenagers in Iceland who have OCD. It provides therapy and support to help teens manage their OCD symptoms.
ReykjavikAges 12–18 - NCT07466732Enrolling by invitationEarly Phase 1
Caffeine and morning mental and physical performance in men
This study tests whether taking caffeine in the morning can help young men with weight-training experience think more clearly and perform better during repeated sprints. You will be asked to complete cognitive and exercise tests after taking either caffeine or a placebo.
Liverpool, MerseysideAges 18–35 - NCT07469566Recruiting
Studying the natural course of 7q11.23 microduplication syndrome
This study follows people with a rare genetic condition called 7q11.23 microduplication over time to understand how it affects development, learning, and health. Participants will have interviews, thinking and memory tests, and an MRI brain scan.
BronAges 5–50 - NCT07468279Recruiting
How brain stimulation affects memory
This study uses a non-invasive brain stimulation technique to explore how brain rhythms affect memory. You will attend sessions where you perform memory tasks while your brain activity is recorded via EEG. The goal is to understand and potentially improve memory functions.
Miami, FloridaAges 18–59 - 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
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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.