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
- 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 - NCT06832839Recruiting
Cognitive impairment in moyamoya disease study
This study looks at why some people with moyamoya disease have trouble with thinking and memory. It may help find better ways to understand and treat these problems.
Beijing, ChinaAges 18–60 - NCT06021197RecruitingPhase 2
NMDA-enhancing treatment for cognitive symptoms in schizophrenia
This study tests a new treatment that may help with thinking and memory problems in people with schizophrenia. It is for people whose schizophrenia symptoms are stable and who are already on a steady medication.
TaichungAges 18–65 - NCT07388641Recruiting
Helping homeless-experienced veterans find work or training
This study helps veterans who have experienced homelessness and are now in stable housing reach their work, school, or training goals. It tests ways to improve community integration.
West Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07381504Recruiting
Aerobic exercise for sleep in children with autism
This study tests whether regular aerobic exercise, like running or jumping, can help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) sleep better. If your child has trouble sleeping and is between 3 and 11 years old, they may be able to join.
TaipeiAges 3–11 - NCT07382999Recruiting
Gluten-free diet and thinking skills in teens with celiac disease
This study looks at how well teenagers with celiac disease can do two things at once, like thinking and moving, and whether sticking to a gluten-free diet helps. You will be compared to healthy teens to see if there are differences.
MalatyaAges 8–18 - NCT07382557Recruiting
Lung cancer screening decision aid for high-risk patients
This study tests a tool to help people decide about lung cancer screening. It is for current or former smokers who have a family history of smoking and lung cancer.
Houston, TexasAges 50–80 - NCT07383324Recruiting
Heat stress study for people with schizophrenia
This study looks at how people with and without schizophrenia respond to heat stress. It aims to understand how heat affects the body, which may help improve safety and care during hot weather.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18–85 - 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 - NCT06255535Recruiting
Brain-guided brain stimulation for autism
This study tests if a type of brain stimulation (rTMS) guided by brain scans can improve thinking and behavior in people with autism who also have intellectual disability. It aims to help with social communication and daily function.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 6–30 - NCT06608797Recruiting
Computer-based cognitive training for multiple sclerosis patients
This study tests whether a computer-based cognitive training program is helpful and practical for people with multiple sclerosis who live in the community. It focuses on those who have some memory or learning difficulties.
East Hanover, New JerseyAges 19–65 - NCT07379606Recruiting
Exercise and cyclic sighing for stress and cognition
This study looks at how moderate exercise and a special breathing technique called cyclic sighing affect stress, thinking, and body signals in healthy young adults. It may help you learn simple ways to manage stress and improve focus.
Poznan, WielkopolskaAges 18–35 - NCT07378787Recruiting
Time-restricted eating and low glycemic diet for menopause
This study tests if combining time-restricted eating with a low glycemic index diet can improve memory, slow aging, and boost metabolism in women going through perimenopause or menopause. It aims to see if this eating pattern helps with brain health and body changes during this life stage.
ZagrebAges 45–75 - NCT07377682Recruiting
Trazodone for depression with mild memory problems
This study tests how well the antidepressant trazodone works in older adults with major depression and mild cognitive impairment (early memory or thinking problems). It looks at real-world results in people starting this treatment.
Lodz, PolandAges 55 years+ - NCT06766526Recruiting
Online support for emotional adjustment after prostate cancer
This trial tests an online support program to help men cope with emotional distress after prostate cancer. You participate from home using a computer or smartphone.
LinköpingAges 18 years+ - NCT07364929Recruiting
Glaucoma and its effects on sleep, mood, and thinking
This study looks at how glaucoma affects your body's natural light sensing, which can impact sleep, alertness, mood, and memory. Researchers compare people with glaucoma to healthy volunteers to understand these effects better.
SingaporeAges 45–75 - 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+ - NCT07353424Recruiting
Salicornia extract for memory after a small stroke
This study tests whether a polyphenol-rich extract from a salt-tolerant plant called Salicornia can slow memory decline in people who have had a lacunar stroke. It compares the extract to the usual care you would receive.
SevilleAges 40–90 - NCT07356687Recruiting
Transcranial magnetic stimulation with walking training for stroke recovery
This trial studies whether combining brain stimulation (rTMS) with walking and thinking exercises helps improve walking and memory after a stroke. It is for people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago and can walk on their own for at least 1 minute.
Hong Kong, HongKongAges 50 years+ - NCT06850597RecruitingPhase 2
Testing dimethyl fumarate for early Alzheimer's disease
This study tests a drug called dimethyl fumarate to see if it can help people with early Alzheimer's disease. It may slow down memory loss and thinking problems.
Lodz, Łódź VoivodeshipAges 55–90 - NCT06844279Recruiting
Anesthesia depth monitoring for recovery after spinal surgery in older adults
This study tests whether carefully monitoring how deep your anesthesia is during spinal surgery can help older adults recover better and think more clearly afterward.
AnkaraAges 65 years+ - NCT06843161Recruiting
Robot program to help older adults be more active
This study tests if a robot can help older adults become more physically active. If you join, you would interact with a robot that encourages and guides you to move more each day.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 60 years+ - NCT07349550Recruiting
Cognitive function, mental health, and work
This trial explores how thinking skills (like memory and focus) relate to common mental health challenges and work life. It aims to find better ways to support people with depression or anxiety who are at risk of needing sick leave.
OsloAges 18–65 - NCT07348406RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Snacks and brain health for older adults
This trial is testing whether eating nuts can help brain health in adults over 50. You will be randomly assigned to add nuts to your diet or not, and researchers will check for changes in thinking and memory.
Lubbock, TexasAges 50 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.