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
- NCT05002309RecruitingPhase 2
Pausing depression treatment early to see if it helps
This Phase 2 study tests whether stopping treatment early affects depression outcomes in teens and young adults. It is mainly for people recently diagnosed with depression who need treatment but can participate in psychological therapy.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 12–25 - NCT06652828Recruiting
Treadmill training to prevent falls in older adults
This study tests a special treadmill training that gently pushes you off balance to help you learn to catch yourself and prevent falls. It is for older adults who are at high risk of falling.
Heidelberg, Baden-WurttembergAges 70 years+ - NCT07087873Recruiting
Testing brain stimulation for memory problems in inflammatory diseases
This trial tests if a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp can improve memory and thinking in people with certain inflammatory conditions that affect the brain and spinal cord.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–60 - NCT07089303Recruiting
Alzheimer's brain imaging study (AD-MINER)
This study uses advanced brain imaging to learn more about Alzheimer's disease. It looks at people with normal memory, mild memory problems, or Alzheimer's dementia to find better ways to diagnose and track the disease.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 55–90 - NCT07095062Recruiting
EEG brain mapping study for Friedreich's ataxia
This study uses an EEG (a painless test that records your brain's electrical activity) to map the brain connections in people with Friedreich's ataxia. It aims to better understand how the condition affects the brain.
Conegliano, TrevisoAges 8–60 - NCT07091149Recruiting
Digital insomnia treatment for children ages 6–12
This study tests a digital cognitive behavioral therapy program (NiteCAPP Jr) for children ages 6–12 who have insomnia. It aims to see if the program is feasible, acceptable, and helpful for improving sleep and daytime function.
Tampa, FloridaAges 6–12 - NCT07086014Recruiting
Brain response to methamphetamine cues in men
This study uses brain scans to see how men with methamphetamine use disorder react to images or reminders of the drug. It aims to understand cravings and brain activity, which could help improve treatments.
New York, New YorkAges 18–60 - NCT07091877Recruiting
Cocaine use and brain response study
This study looks at how cravings for cocaine change over time in people who have recently stopped using. Researchers will measure brain activity to understand this process better.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT04700826RecruitingPhase 4
Preventing stroke, death, and memory decline in atrial fibrillation
This trial looks at ways to help people with atrial fibrillation lower their risk of stroke, premature death, and worsening memory. It may help by identifying which prevention approach works best for a broader community of patients.
Birmingham, West MidlandsAges 55–73 - NCT07083089Recruiting
Hearing and thinking in early Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
This trial studies how hearing relates to early memory and movement problems in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. It may help find new ways to detect and track these conditions.
MontpellierAges 50–85 - NCT07076342RecruitingPhase 4
Glutamate receptors and cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia
This study tests how a brain receptor called mGluR5 affects sleep and depression treatment. You may qualify if you have major depression with insomnia and are not currently on antidepressants.
Stony Brook, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07084701Recruiting
Lymphatic drainage for memory in sleep-deprived college students
This study tests if a gentle, non-invasive neck and head massage technique, called lymphatic drainage, can help improve memory and thinking in college students who are not sleeping enough. It is a preliminary study to see if the idea works.
TianjinAges 18 years+ - NCT07081269Recruiting
Fitness and thinking skills in Alzheimer's risk
This study looks at how physical fitness relates to thinking skills (like planning and focus) in people who may be at risk for Alzheimer's. You would do some simple fitness tests and thinking tasks to help researchers understand if staying fit can protect your brain.
TaipeiAges 50–70 - NCT07084025Recruiting
Thinking skills training at home after stroke
This study tests a home-based thinking and memory training program for people who have had a stroke. You and your caregiver will learn strategies to help with daily tasks like cooking, money management, or remembering appointments.
ToulouseAges 18 years+ - NCT06981312Recruiting
Internet therapy for teens with chronic pain
This study tests two online treatments for teenagers with chronic pain: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and pain education. It aims to see if these programs help reduce pain and improve daily life, and parents join a separate support program.
VallentunaAges 13–19 - NCT04911738Recruiting
Virtual reality glasses to improve balance after stroke
This trial studies whether virtual reality glasses training can improve balance and body alignment after a recent stroke. It will also compare how stroke participants with balance problems respond versus people without stroke.
GrenobleAges 18–80 - NCT05676918Recruiting
Postpartum well-being study for mothers in the past year
This study looks at mothers’ well-being after having a baby, to understand what affects mental and emotional health after childbirth. It may help improve support for mothers during the postnatal period.
Madrid, Pozuelo de AlarcónAges 18 years+ - NCT06417086Recruiting
Acupuncture for Alzheimer's in gene carriers and non-carriers
This trial tests whether acupuncture can help people with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will compare results in people who carry the APOE e4 gene and those who don't, to see if the treatment works differently.
ShanghaiAges 50–80 - NCT06983119Recruiting
Finding early signs of memory loss in Pavia
This study looks for early thinking and memory changes in people 50 and older who haven't been diagnosed with cognitive decline. You'll complete a quick assessment to see if further checkups might help.
Pavia, PaviaAges 18 years+ - NCT07074028Recruiting
Tracking muscle changes in ICU patients with sepsis
This study is for people in the ICU with sepsis who need a breathing machine for a long time. It monitors muscle changes during recovery to understand how sepsis affects muscles.
Saint-BrieucAges 18 years+ - NCT07068971Enrolling by invitation
Sleep well at night for advanced cancer patients
This study tests a sleep program for people with advanced cancer who have trouble sleeping. It aims to help you sleep better at night.
DublinAges 18 years+ - NCT07071181Recruiting
Milk-based drinks for better sleep and health
This trial tests whether drinking a milk-based drink every day for four weeks can improve gut health, sleep quality, and heart health. It may be a good option if you have trouble sleeping and are overweight.
Leeds, West YorkshireAges 40–70 - NCT07055633Recruiting
Improving cognitive rehab for veterans with concussion and PTSD
This trial tests a program to help veterans with memory, attention, or thinking problems after a mild concussion (mTBI) and with PTSD. It also looks at depression and sleep issues. The goal is to improve thinking and daily life.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06969040Recruiting
CBT plus brain stimulation for chronic insomnia
This trial tests if adding a gentle brain stimulation technique (transcranial alternating current) to standard cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) improves sleep in people with long-term insomnia. It aims to find a better treatment option for those who haven't responded to other therapies.
BeijingAges 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.