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
- NCT05333627Recruiting
Online therapy program trial for student depression or anxiety
This trial tests an internet-based therapy program to help students with depression or anxiety. If you qualify, you’ll complete online sessions and assessments to see whether the program helps with symptoms and how long you prefer to use it.
Regina, SaskatchewanAges 18 years+ - NCT05336084Recruiting
Study how sleep timing affects mood and thinking in teens
This study looks at how your body clock and sleep “pressure” affect reward feelings and thinking control. It may help researchers understand teen sleep patterns and how they connect to brain and behavior.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 13–18 - NCT05339438Recruiting
Brain scan mapping before epilepsy surgery
This study uses a special MRI scan to map parts of the front-temporal brain in people with drug-resistant epilepsy who may need surgery. The goal is to better plan surgery by showing which brain areas are involved.
NancyAges 18 years+ - NCT05340881Recruiting
Light exposure program for young survivors of childhood brain tumors
This trial studies whether a structured light-exposure routine can improve symptoms like fatigue and how survivors feel day to day. It is aimed at children and teens who have recovered from a non–high-risk type of brain tumor and have mild to moderate fatigue.
Houston, TexasAges 10–18 - NCT05353504Recruiting
Testing how gut changes affect food choices
This study looks at whether interventions that change your gut bacteria can change how you decide what to eat. It may help researchers understand the gut–brain link behind eating behavior.
LeipzigAges 18–60 - NCT05356611Recruiting
Study for depression and mild memory thinking problems
This trial tests a program aimed at helping older adults with depression who also have mild thinking and memory difficulties. You may be asked to complete study sessions and tracking, with support for depression symptoms and thinking function.
Las Vegas, NevadaAges 60 years+ - NCT05365347Recruiting
Program to reduce risky alcohol use in early psychosis
This study tests an intervention aimed at helping people with early psychosis who also drink in a risky way. It may help reduce problematic drinking during a critical early period of illness.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 16–35 - NCT05369195Recruiting
Protecting the brain during a heart procedure for atrial fibrillation
This trial studies a way to help protect the brain during a catheter procedure that closes the left atrial appendage (a small heart pouch) in people with atrial fibrillation. It may help lower the risk of stroke-related brain injury for patients who can’t safely take blood thinners.
KatowiceAges 18 years+ - NCT05372159Recruiting
Memory and aging study for adults age 50 and older
This study looks at memory and thinking in adults as they age. You may be placed in a group with mild cognitive changes or in a group with no cognitive problems, and you will be asked to complete study visits and testing (including an MRI if you’re able).
Nashville, TennesseeAges 60 years+ - NCT05380050Recruiting
Telehealth vs in-person skills training for brain injury and PTSD
This study compares a combined skills program delivered by video/phone (telehealth) versus meeting in person. It aims to improve attention and coping skills for veterans who have both mild brain injury and PTSD.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 30–55 - NCT05384158Recruiting
Testing a computer game for low mood, low pleasure, or anxiety
This trial looks at how a computer-based task performs when someone is dealing with depression-like symptoms, such as low mood, low interest/pleasure, or anxiety that affects daily functioning. You might find it helpful if you fit their symptom and safety requirements and are comfortable with computer tasks and (for some parts) MRI scanning.
Roanoke, VirginiaAges 25–50 - NCT05388214Recruiting
Exercise and memory rehab for older cancer survivors
This trial tests whether a supervised exercise and brain-training program can improve memory and thinking skills in older people after cancer treatment. It may help if you’re noticing thinking or memory problems since finishing curative cancer care.
Rochester, New YorkAges 60 years+ - NCT05389787Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve thinking in schizophrenia
This pilot study tests whether stimulating the cerebellum (a part of the brain) using TMS can improve brain function and thinking in people with schizophrenia. If you qualify, you may receive TMS and undergo brain/cognitive assessments to see whether it helps.
New York, New YorkAges 18–60 - NCT05394363Recruiting
Victoria children birth-cohort study with parent/guardian consent
This study follows children born in a specific 2-year window and their parents or guardians over time. It helps researchers understand how children and families change as they grow, which can guide future health supports in Victoria.
Parkville, VictoriaAges 1 day+ - NCT05399745Recruiting
Study of biliary atresia in children with heart disease
This trial is studying children who have biliary atresia, a serious liver problem, including some who also have tetralogy of Fallot (a congenital heart condition). It also includes healthy children for comparison, and may help researchers understand the illness and treatments better.
CopenhagenAges birth–18 years - NCT05407857Recruiting
Study to help prevent memory decline in adults over 60
This study looks for ways to lower the risk of developing dementia and improve thinking skills in people over 60. You may be eligible if you do not have dementia but have early warning signs of memory or thinking changes.
New Taipei CityAges 60–90 - NCT05414357Recruiting
Sleep problems study in breast cancer and effects on thinking
This study looks at how sleep problems affect thinking and daily quality of life in people treated for early breast cancer. It may help researchers understand which sleep issues to target to improve well-being during or after treatment.
CaenAges 45–65 - NCT05428228Recruiting
Hydration drink study in healthy adults
This study tests two new hydration drink formulas to see how well they rehydrate healthy adults. It’s mainly about measuring how your body responds after drinking the study products during visits.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 18–35 - NCT05435222Recruiting
Male-only therapy program for major depression
This study tests a counseling/psychotherapy program designed specifically for men with major depression. If you qualify, you may be offered this structured therapy and followed to see whether it helps depressive symptoms.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 25–50 - NCT05456503RecruitingPhase 3
PET scan study of tau buildup in memory and brain disorders
This Phase 3 study uses a PET/CT scan to measure whether a brain protein called tau (and related disease patterns) builds up in different dementia conditions. The goal is to better match which disorders have which brain changes and how they progress.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05457725Recruiting
Study how aging affects learning to trust and distrust
This study looks at how thinking and learning processes change with age, especially around deciding what to trust. You may be asked to complete computer tasks and brief memory/thinking tests to understand these changes.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–100 - NCT05458323Recruiting
Vision testing and glasses change to improve thinking
This study checks whether better distance and near vision (through eye exams and correct glasses) can improve thinking and memory. You may be randomly assigned to receive eye care, and your ability to see and think will be measured.
Hyderabad, TelanganaAges 60 years+ - NCT05461092RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Nerve blocks to improve pain control after spinal fusion
This early-stage study tests whether a regional nerve block can improve pain control and recovery for older adults having elective lumbar spinal fusion. If you qualify, you may receive a special pain-control injection during surgery to reduce opioid needs and improve recovery comfort.
Iowa City, IowaAges 65 years+ - NCT05481749Recruiting
Neuropsychology testing for adults 80+ in Garraf
This study checks how older adults think and remember using a set of neuropsychological tests. It mainly looks at people age 80 and up living in the Garraf area who can travel to a study center.
Sant Pere de Ribes, BarcelonaAges 80 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.