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
- NCT07119827Recruiting
Personality traits and recovery after brain injury
This study looks at how your personality might affect recovery after a serious brain injury or stroke. You and a family member will answer a short personality questionnaire to see if certain traits are linked to better recovery.
Verona, VRAges 18–80 - NCT07118722Recruiting
Quiet focus: mindfulness for pain and depression
This study compares two programs—mindfulness-based therapy and a general health program—to see which better helps older Black adults manage long-term pain and mild depression. It aims to find new ways to improve well-being.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 50–120 - NCT07120347Recruiting
Remote sensors to study daily activities in older adults with mild memory loss
This study uses remote sensors (like motion detectors) to see how older adults with mild memory or thinking problems go about their daily lives. It may help researchers learn how to better support people with early dementia.
Columbia, MissouriAges 50 years+ - NCT07120074Recruiting
Exercise for balance and thinking in adults
This study tests whether doing two tasks at once during exercise can improve balance and thinking. It looks at how your current physical activity level affects these benefits.
Istanbul, MALTEPEAges 1.7 years–4.2 years - NCT07121166Recruiting
Family therapy by video for schizophrenia
This trial tests a family therapy program delivered through video calls to help people with schizophrenia and their families. You would join group sessions with other families to learn ways to support each other and reduce stress.
Chai WanAges 18–64 - NCT07125378RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Exercise program for older adults with memory decline
This six-week exercise program helps older adults with mild memory or thinking problems and trouble walking stay independent and safe at home. You will work with a trainer and wear an activity tracker to track your progress.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 65–90 - NCT07110896Recruiting
Can a probiotic reduce stress and sharpen focus in older adults?
This study tests a probiotic supplement called Humiome® Post LB to see if it can help reduce feelings of stress and anxiety and improve memory in adults aged 50-75. You may join if you are generally healthy, have noticed some mild memory slips, and are willing to keep your current diet and routines.
ParisAges 50–75 - NCT07115238RecruitingPhase 3
PET imaging study for normal aging, MCI, and Alzheimer's
This trial tests a new PET imaging agent (18F-XTR006) to see how well it shows brain changes related to Alzheimer's disease. It may help diagnose MCI (mild cognitive impairment) or Alzheimer's earlier by comparing images in healthy people and those with memory problems.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 50 years+ - NCT07110207Recruiting
Taste changes in frontotemporal dementia
This study looks at how frontotemporal dementia affects your sense of taste by measuring the brain's response to different tastes. Participants will undergo a taste test while their brain activity is recorded.
DijonAges 18 years+ - NCT07111169Recruiting
Brain stimulation and attention in depression study
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (called iTBS) can improve attention problems in people with major depression. If you have depression and trouble focusing, this trial might help understand a new treatment option.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–55 - NCT07111286Recruiting
Imagining movements to help chronic low back pain
This trial tests whether imagining movements (motor imagery) can help improve daily function and reduce pain in people with chronic low back pain. You will participate in a rehabilitation program, and if you are in the motor imagery group, you will also practice mentally rehearsing specific movements.
DijonAges 18 years+ - NCT07106593Recruiting
Talk therapy for PTSD and tinnitus after concussion
This study tests a type of talk therapy for people with both PTSD and chronic tinnitus that started after a mild head injury. The therapy aims to help reduce symptoms of both conditions together.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07115108Recruiting
High-energy feeding for growth and brain development in infants with heart disease
This study tests a special high-energy formula for babies with congenital heart disease who are at nutritional risk. It aims to see if this feeding helps them grow and develop better before and after heart surgery.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges birth–6 months - NCT07112521Recruiting
Brain stimulation for thinking problems after breast cancer
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS can help with thinking and memory problems after breast cancer treatment. It compares women with and without obesity to see if the treatment works differently.
Helsinki, UusimaaAges 18 years+ - NCT07109245RecruitingPhase 4
Do antipsychotics block insulin action in the brain?
This study tests whether a single dose of a common antipsychotic medication affects how the brain responds to insulin, which could help explain weight gain and metabolic side effects. Healthy young adults will receive either the antipsychotic or a placebo, then have their brain activity measured with an MRI.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–35 - NCT07109505Recruiting
Nutrition to support recovery after surgery for older adults
This study tests a special nutrition shake to help older adults recover after major hip, knee, or abdominal surgery. If you're 70 or older and having a planned surgery, drinking this shake might support your healing.
Lebanon, New HampshireAges 70 years+ - NCT06532500Recruiting
CBT therapy for teen mood and anxiety
This study tests whether cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) — a talk therapy that helps you change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors — can improve mood and anxiety in teens. If you're between 14 and 19 and have a mood or anxiety disorder, this therapy might be a good fit.
Toronto, OntarioAges 14–19 - NCT06778096Recruiting
Online therapy for anxiety and depression in new moms
This trial tests an online therapy program for new moms who feel anxious or depressed. It uses cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) through a computer or tablet to help you manage your mood.
Châteauguay, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06968039Recruiting
Personalized brain stimulation for cognitive issues in demyelinating diseases
This trial tests a personalized form of electrical brain stimulation to improve cognitive problems like memory and thinking speed in people with conditions that damage the protective coating around nerves. It aims to see if this treatment can help with day-to-day thinking challenges.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT02752542RecruitingPhase 4
Personalized therapy and antidepressants for depression
This trial studies whether a personalized combination of talk therapy (CBT) and antidepressant medication works better for people with moderate to severe depression. It’s meant to match treatment choices to your situation and to see what helps most.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07099651Recruiting
Social understanding in spinocerebellar ataxia
This study looks at how people with certain genetic types of spinocerebellar ataxia (a condition that affects movement and coordination) understand social situations. It aims to see if there are differences in social thinking compared to people without the condition.
AngersAges 18–100 - NCT07101107Recruiting
Understanding social and brain responses in bipolar depression
This study looks at how people with bipolar depression and healthy volunteers process social situations and how their bodies respond. It may help researchers find better ways to support people with bipolar disorder.
Innsbruck, TyrolAges 18–65 - NCT07101302Recruiting
App-based insomnia help for cancer survivors
This trial tests a smartphone app designed to help cancer survivors improve their sleep. If you have trouble sleeping and live in Canada, this app-based program could help you manage insomnia without needing to visit a clinic.
St. John's, Newfoundland and LabradorAges 18 years+ - NCT07102927Recruiting
Virtual reality training for stroke patients with neglect
This trial tests whether virtual reality exercises can help people with right-brain stroke overcome 'neglect' (trouble noticing things on their left side). It aims to improve daily function and quality of life.
SeoulAges 19–99
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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.