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
- NCT04182087Recruiting
Testing thinking skills after a localized brain injury
This trial studies how your thinking and memory abilities work after a single, localized brain injury seen on MRI. It involves cognitive (thinking) tasks to assess changes and may help researchers understand brain function after injury.
GrenobleAges 18–70 - NCT06335836Recruiting
Social connections and brain health in memory decline
This study looks at how being socially isolated or socially active affects memory and brain health in people who feel their thinking is getting worse. You may join if you notice a slow decline in memory or thinking, but otherwise have normal test results.
Nanjing, China, JiangsuAges 45–85 - NCT06051240RecruitingPhase 2
Lithium to prevent thinking problems after brain radiation
This study tests if the drug lithium can help prevent memory and thinking problems that sometimes happen after brain radiation for a brain tumor. You may qualify if you are under 18 when treated and had radiation within the last 7 years.
Solna, Stockholm CountyAges 5 years+ - NCT06346535Recruiting
PrimeCog: New thinking tests for recent depression or stress diagnosis
This trial studies new digital tests that could help doctors in primary care detect cognitive (thinking) problems in people recently diagnosed with depression or stress-related disorders. The goal is to find reliable early signs of cognitive changes so treatment can be better tailored.
Linköping, Östergötland CountyAges 18–65 - NCT06467253Recruiting
Brain stimulation plus memory training for mild memory loss
This study tests two gentle brain stimulation methods combined with memory training for people with mild memory loss. It aims to help improve thinking and memory skills over 8 weeks at a psychiatric hospital in Mexico City.
Mexico CityAges 55–85 - NCT07829380Recruiting
Heart and brain health study
This study looks at how heart health and brain health are connected. It may help improve thinking and memory in people with mild memory problems.
SingaporeAges 21–99 - NCT07818876Recruiting
Computer training to help teens with anxiety
This study tests a computer-based training program that aims to change how anxious teens interpret situations. It could help reduce anxiety by retraining the brain's automatic responses.
Denver, ColoradoAges 10–17 - NCT07795723Recruiting
Biopsy method comparison for diagnosing prostate cancer
This study compares two ways of doing prostate biopsies (sampling tissue from the prostate) to see if one is better. It is for men who have a suspicious MRI finding on one side of the prostate and have not had a biopsy before. Participation may help determine which method is more accurate and could influence future care.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 19 years+ - NCT04114994Recruiting
Memory testing study for adults 50 and older
This study checks how people’s thinking and memory change over time using a specific cognitive test. It may help researchers understand patterns of memory change and supports future research on brain health.
Miami, FloridaAges 50 years+ - NCT07786532Recruiting
Sports-based cognitive therapy for children's attention and memory
This study tests a sports-based cognitive therapy program for children aged 8-12 with mild attention or behavioral issues. It aims to improve their attention and memory through structured sports activities.
Chak Six Hundred Twenty-four, KpkAges 8–12 - NCT05449119Recruiting
Study links gut health, diet, and thinking and movement in seniors
This study looks at how differences in gut bacteria and nutrition may relate to changes in thinking and movement in people over 75 who have a reduced appetite (“small eaters”). It may help doctors better understand what could be contributing to these problems and how nutrition might play a role.
DijonAges 75 years+ - NCT07775079Recruiting
Comparing exercise training approaches for older adults with mild memory problems
This study tests two different ways of combining physical and mental exercises to see which helps older adults with mild to moderate memory problems improve their thinking and daily function better.
Islamabad, IslamabadAges 4.6 years–7.1 years - NCT07760545Recruiting
Memory screening by video before surgery
This study tests whether doing a quick memory and thinking check over video call is as reliable as doing it in person. You would take part before your scheduled surgery to help improve how cognitive health is assessed.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 65 years+ - NCT06442943Recruiting
Digital brain training for people at risk of dementia
This trial tests a digital program designed to improve memory and thinking skills in people who are at high risk for dementia but do not yet have dementia.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 55 years+ - NCT07749105Recruiting
Cognitive strategies for first-episode psychosis to improve work and school
This study tests a cognitive self-management program to help young people with first-episode psychosis improve their thinking skills and achieve work or school goals. It may help you get back to school or work.
Big Spring, TexasAges 15–32 - NCT07735078Recruiting
Smart balance and thinking exercise for older adults
This study tests a smart digital tool that combines balance and thinking exercises to help older adults stay steady and prevent falls. If you are 55+ and can walk a short distance, you may be able to join.
Taipei, TaipeiAges 55 years+ - NCT07719387Enrolling by invitation
Vagus nerve stimulation to boost thinking and learning after stroke
This study tests if vagus nerve stimulation, delivered through an implanted device, can help improve thinking and learning in people who have had a stroke. You would use the device at home for six weeks.
Stony Brook, New YorkAges 22 years+ - NCT07717567Recruiting
Blood tests to diagnose and predict Alzheimer's disease
This study is testing whether a simple blood test can help diagnose Alzheimer's disease and predict how the disease will progress. If you have memory or thinking problems that have been getting worse, you may be able to join.
Milan, MilanoAges 40 years+ - NCT07698132Recruiting
Psychotherapy for binge eating disorder
This trial tests three levels of psychotherapy (high, medium, and low intensity) to find which works best for binge eating disorder. It aims to help you stop binge episodes and improve your relationship with food.
Ballerup Municipality, Capital RegionAges 18–65 - NCT07680517Recruiting
Short PTSD treatment for military personnel
This study tests if a short, intensive PTSD treatment can help reduce psychological and cognitive symptoms. It is for current military personnel with PTSD or symptoms that are close to meeting the full diagnosis.
Fayetteville, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07672938Recruiting
Olive supplement and Mediterranean diet for mild memory loss
This trial tests whether a dietary supplement made from olive polyphenols, combined with following a Mediterranean diet, can help protect thinking and memory in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). It may be a good fit if you have early memory changes and want to try a nutrition-based approach.
Thessaloniki, Central MacedoniaAges 50–85 - NCT06672367Recruiting
Balance and gaze exercises for brain health in older adults
This study looks at whether adding gaze stability exercises (eye and head movements) to balance training can improve thinking, balance, and walking steadiness in older adults with mild memory problems. It may help those who can follow simple instructions and join in physical activity.
IslamabadAges 55 years+ - NCT07639203Recruiting
Brain training app for healthy aging
This trial tests a digital brain-training program designed to improve thinking skills like planning and memory in healthy older adults. It may help you stay sharp as you age.
Rovereto, TrentoAges 65–75 - NCT07637357Recruiting
How anesthesia affects thinking after weight-loss surgery
This study looks at how different types of anesthesia used during sleeve gastrectomy (a weight-loss surgery) may affect your memory and thinking skills after the operation. Researchers want to understand which anesthesia approach is safest for your brain.
Istanbul, SancaktepeAges 18–65
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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.