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
- NCT07212166Recruiting
Questionnaires for teens and young adults with cancer
This study asks teens and young adults with cancer to fill out questionnaires about their experience. The answers may help improve care and support for people their age.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 15–39 - NCT07214415RecruitingPhase 2
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for veterans with brain injury or mental health issues
This trial tests whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy (breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber) can improve thinking, mood, and quality of life in veterans with mild traumatic brain injury, PTSD, anxiety, or depression. You must have already tried at least one evidence-based therapy like CBT or EMDR.
Boise, IdahoAges 18–75 - NCT07217912RecruitingPhase 2
Study of daridorexant to prevent confusion after heart surgery
This trial tests whether a sleep medication called daridorexant can help prevent delirium (sudden confusion) in older adults after heart surgery. You must be 60 or older and having a specific type of heart operation.
Rochester, New YorkAges 60 years+ - NCT07220265Recruiting
PKU carriers: How high phenylalanine affects the brain
This study looks at how carrying one copy of the PKU gene might affect thinking and brain health in adults. It will help researchers understand if mild changes in a substance called phenylalanine can impact memory, focus, and brain scans.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18–60 - NCT07220512Recruiting
Exercise help for ovarian, fallopian, or endometrial cancer
This trial tests a special exercise program during chemotherapy before surgery. It may help patients with certain gynecologic cancers get stronger and better prepared for treatment.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 55 years+ - NCT07212673Recruiting
Online therapy for binge eating disorder
This study tests a digital program that combines cognitive-behavioral therapy with mindfulness training to help people with binge eating disorder. It may help reduce binge eating episodes and improve your relationship with food.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18–70 - NCT07218965Recruiting
Farm family connection study for lonely adults
This study tests if a program that helps build strong relationships can reduce loneliness in adults living in farming areas. You might be eligible if you feel lonely and live in an agricultural community.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07218471Recruiting
Cannabis reduction study for heavy users
This study tests if helping people reduce heavy cannabis use improves daily life. It's for adults with cannabis use disorder who want to cut back.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07220655Recruiting
How focused ultrasound affects thinking and brain activity
This trial uses low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) and brain scans to see how it affects thinking. It may help researchers find new ways to treat brain conditions.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06779149Recruiting
Comparing therapy and medication for chronic insomnia
This trial compares two treatments for chronic insomnia: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT-I) and a medication called lemborexant. It aims to find which works better for different types of insomnia. You may qualify if you have ongoing trouble sleeping and are not taking other sleep aids.
Québec, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06250842Recruiting
Benzodiazepine impact on brain function study
This study uses brain scans to understand how long-term benzodiazepine use affects thinking and memory. It compares people who have taken benzodiazepines for at least 3 months with those who have not.
Dalian, LiaoningAges 18–80 - NCT06924307Recruiting
Parent-Child thinking skills program for ages 2-5
This trial tests a program for parents and their young children (ages 2-5) to help improve the child's thinking and self-control skills. It's designed for children without major physical or developmental challenges.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 2–5 - NCT07207122Recruiting
Focused ultrasound for Parkinson's cognitive symptoms
This trial tests whether a non-invasive ultrasound treatment, called transcranial focused ultrasound stimulation (tFUS), can improve movement and thinking in people with Parkinson's disease. It may be an option for those whose symptoms are not well controlled by medication alone.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 22–80 - NCT07211269Recruiting
Brain training study for healthy volunteers
This study uses real-time brain scans (fMRI) to see how people's thinking skills affect their ability to learn to control their own brain activity. It is for healthy individuals who want to help researchers understand brain training.
Chengdu, ChengduAges 18–35 - NCT07207239Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression
This trial is testing a type of brain stimulation therapy called theta-burst rTMS to see if it helps with depression that hasn't improved with standard treatments. It also uses brain scans to predict who might respond best.
Budapest, Pest CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT07208916Recruiting
Can eating grapes boost strength and thinking in older women?
This study tests whether eating grapes daily can help improve muscle strength and memory in healthy women aged 65 and older. If you join, you will need to follow a special diet that limits certain foods and supplements.
Springfield, MassachusettsAges 65 years+ - NCT06933667Recruiting
Brain health and wellness study for adults 50+
This study looks at brain health and wellness programs for people aged 50 and older. It may help you stay mentally sharp and active.
Toronto, OntarioAges 50 years+ - NCT06937554Recruiting
Function and nutrition in fit leukemia patients
This trial looks at how exercise and nutrition affect fit adult leukemia patients during intensive chemotherapy. It aims to understand how to best support your recovery and well-being.
Rome, RMAges 18–70 - NCT07194590RecruitingPhase 2
Equol and blood vessel health in women with kidney disease
This trial tests whether a supplement called equol, made from soy, can improve blood vessel function in postmenopausal women with moderate to advanced chronic kidney disease. Participants take equol or a placebo for several weeks to see if it helps their heart health.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 50 years+ - NCT07196423Recruiting
Early psychosis cognition study
This study explores how thinking and memory work in people who have experienced early psychosis. It involves computer tasks, brain scans, and a type of brain stimulation to better understand cognition. The study has two parts: one for people currently in early psychosis and one for people who have had psychosis at any point.
Nottingham, NottinghamshireAges 18–55 - NCT07193732Enrolling by invitation
Islamic chair-work for grieving Muslims
This trial tests a culturally adapted therapy for Muslims who lost a loved one 6 months to 5 years ago and still feel unresolved tension with that person. The therapy uses chair-work exercises grounded in Islamic principles to help process grief.
Istanbul, BaşakşehirAges 18 years+ - NCT07193823Recruiting
Sexual function study for women with MS
This study looks at sexual health in women with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. It aims to understand how MS might affect sexual function and to find ways to help.
Izmir, BornovaAges 25–50 - 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+ - NCT06207942Recruiting
Extended follow-up for cardiac arrest survivors and caregivers
This study follows up on survivors of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest who were already in the STEPCARE trial. It also looks at the well-being of their main caregiver (like a family member or close friend) to see how everyone is doing over time.
BrisbaneAges 18 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.