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
- NCT07033923Recruiting
Brain study of mood changes in depression and bipolar disorder
This study uses a mobile app and brain scans to understand day-to-day mood changes in people with depression or bipolar disorder. It may help doctors learn how to better predict and treat these conditions.
Paris, ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT07028333Recruiting
Dual-task exercises for children with mild mental retardation
This trial tests whether doing two tasks at once (like walking while counting) helps children with mild mental retardation improve their thinking and movement skills. It can help families find new ways to support their child's development.
IstanbulAges 8–12 - NCT07025317Recruiting
Study on concussions and brain training in older adults
This study looks at how repeated concussions affect the brain as we age. It tests a computer-based brain training program and uses MRI scans to see if training can help improve thinking and memory.
Victoria, British ColumbiaAges 60 years+ - NCT06265506Recruiting
Virtual Reward Program for Cutting Back on Heavy Drinking
This study tests a virtual program that rewards you for reducing heavy drinking. You'd use a phone app, check in via Zoom, and get a glimpse into your drinking patterns through a blood test. It might be a good fit if you want to cut back on heavy drinking without going to an in-person clinic.
Spokane, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT06500910Recruiting
Exercise for heart and brain health in premature children
This study tests whether a supervised exercise program can help children born prematurely (before 32 weeks) improve their heart health and thinking skills. It's designed for children ages 6 to 12 who are otherwise healthy and not receiving special education for attention problems.
Basel, Canton of Basel-CityAges 6–12 - NCT06757842Recruiting
Mindfulness program for students with depression
This study tests an 8-week mindfulness program (MBCT) designed to help undergraduate students with mild to moderate depression. If you're a student at Universidad de los Andes, 18 or older, and have some symptoms of depression (but not severe), this program could teach you skills to feel better.
Santiago, Santiago MetropolitanAges 18–30 - NCT07023523Recruiting
Controlling brain activity for chronic pain
This study tests if people with fibromyalgia can learn to control their own brain activity using real-time feedback from an MRI machine to reduce pain. It is designed to help those with long-term chronic pain find new ways to manage it.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT07021001Recruiting
School program to prevent mental health issues in teens
This study tests a school program to help teens build emotional skills and prevent mental health problems. It is open to all students in certain grades, with no health exclusions.
CoimbraAges 11–18 - NCT07021053Recruiting
Online therapy for alcohol use: a Canadian study
This trial tests an internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy program for people who drink more than they'd like. It aims to see how your daily actions and decisions affect your drinking habits and help you make changes.
Regina, SaskatchewanAges 18 years+ - NCT07018986Recruiting
MIND Diet Study for breast cancer-related memory problems
This study tests whether the MIND diet (a brain-healthy eating plan) can improve memory, thinking, and other cognitive problems that many breast cancer survivors experience after treatment.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05814094Recruiting
Testing a red blood transfusion approach during ECMO
This study looks at whether giving red blood cell transfusions in a specific way is practical and safe for people receiving ECMO (a heart-lung support machine). It’s mainly a feasibility study, meaning the goal is to see if the plan can be carried out smoothly and safely.
Camperdown, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT07011602Recruiting
Child Activity and Nutrition Study
This study helps kids ages 6-11 who face economic or educational challenges build healthier habits. It combines physical activity and nutrition guidance to support overall well-being.
Bloomington, IllinoisAges 6–11 - NCT07012993RecruitingPhase 2
Very low dose PET brain scan study
This study tests whether using a very low dose of radiation for a brain PET scan can still give clear images. If you are eligible, you will get a type of radioactive tracer that helps show amyloid plaques in the brain, often used in Alzheimer's research.
Englewood, New JerseyAges 18–120 - NCT07006935Recruiting
Clubhouse program effects on recovery and brain health
This study looks at how Clubhouse programs (a type of community-based support) affect thinking and brain health in people with schizophrenia or related conditions. It compares Clubhouse participation to usual care. If eligible, you would complete thinking tests and possibly an MRI brain scan.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18–50 - NCT07008105Recruiting
One session therapy for chronic pain
This study tests whether a single 90-minute online session can help people with chronic pain feel better. If you live with ongoing pain and want to try a brief psychological approach without medication, you may be a good fit.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07009158RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Ketamine plus therapy for pain and PTSD
This trial tests if ketamine combined with talk therapy helps people with both chronic pain and PTSD. Participants receive ketamine through an IV in group therapy sessions over several weeks, with the goal of reducing pain and PTSD symptoms.
Kingston, OntarioAges 18–64 - NCT07010315Recruiting
Educational tool for liver cancer prevention
This trial tests an educational tool designed to help people learn about preventing liver cancer. It is for adults who are patients at the HOPE Clinic and can use a smartphone or computer.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06879431Recruiting
Sleep help before heart surgery for young children
This study tests if helping babies and toddlers with sleep problems sleep better before heart surgery can lower the risk of confusion or agitation after surgery. It is for children aged 0 to 3 years who have trouble sleeping and are scheduled for heart surgery.
BeijingAges 6–12 - NCT06999954Recruiting
Global survey for Shwachman-Diamond syndrome and related conditions
This trial is a global survey and registry for people with Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome and related inherited blood disorders. It aims to connect patients, families, and researchers to better understand these conditions and improve care.
Woburn, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT06817642Recruiting
Language recovery in stroke patients in intensive care
This study tests a new language assessment tool to predict how well stroke patients may recover their ability to speak and understand language. It may help identify who could benefit from early speech therapy.
CréteilAges 18–85 - NCT06991166Recruiting
A therapy study for new mothers with depression whose baby is in the NICU
This study tests a new talk therapy program to help new mothers with depression whose babies are in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). You may join if you gave birth in the last year and have signs of depression, like a diagnosis or certain feelings.
Hackensack, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06984757Enrolling by invitation
Brain waves and thinking in Parkinson's disease
This study looks at how brain activity relates to thinking and memory in people with Parkinson's disease, including those with and without cognitive issues, and those with deep brain stimulation. It uses EEG (a non-invasive brain wave recording) and sometimes mild brain stimulation (TMS or tACS) to understand these connections better.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–99 - NCT06976203RecruitingPhase 3
Testing karxt for thinking problems in alzheimer's
This trial tests if a combination medicine, KarXT plus KarX-EC, can help with thinking and memory problems in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. It aims to see if the treatment is safe and effective.
Fullerton, CaliforniaAges 60–85 - NCT06976216RecruitingPhase 3
Study of KarXT plus KarX-EC for Alzheimer's cognitive symptoms
This trial tests a new combination treatment (KarXT plus KarX-EC) to see if it can help with thinking and memory problems caused by Alzheimer's disease. It is for people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's who have a caregiver available.
Long Beach, CaliforniaAges 60–85
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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.