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
- NCT06678295Recruiting
CBT for social anxiety or body dysmorphic disorder
This study looks at how individual factors affect the success of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for social anxiety or body dysmorphic disorder. You'll have therapy sessions and brain scans to see what works best for people like you.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–45 - NCT06669507Recruiting
Sleep clinic study on non-drug treatment options
This study looks at how people with certain sleep disorders respond to non-medication treatments. If you have trouble with your sleep-wake cycle and would like behavioral or lifestyle help instead of drugs, this trial might be for you.
TrondheimAges 18 years+ - NCT06677502Enrolling by invitation
Cerebrolysin for delirium in ICU patients
This trial tests a medicine called Cerebrolysin to see if it helps reduce confusion and agitation (delirium) in patients who are critically ill and being treated in the ICU. It may be an option for you if you are over 18 and have delirium symptoms.
Lubin, Lublin VoivodeshipAges 18–100 - NCT06436209Recruiting
Brain study on thinking and attention
This study uses brain scans to see how the front part of the brain controls attention and thinking. If you are right-handed and healthy, you may help researchers learn more about how the brain works.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18–35 - NCT06667661Recruiting
Mobile app to help preschoolers move, sleep, and use screens better
This study tests if a mobile app can help parents improve their preschooler's physical activity, sleep, and screen time habits. If your child meets zero or only one of these guidelines, the app might help.
Kansas City, KansasAges 3–4 - NCT06664229Recruiting
Dementia and fall prevention program for older adults
This study tests a pressure sensor-based program to help prevent dementia and falls in older adults. If you are 65 or older, can walk independently, and have no dementia or other conditions that affect thinking, you may be able to join.
Seoul, SeoulAges 65 years+ - NCT06656637Enrolling by invitation
Do memory drills help veterans remember things?
This study tests if doing short memory drills can help veterans with brain injuries or PTSD improve their ability to remember to do tasks. You'll practice on a tablet or computer and see if your memory gets better.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06088953Recruiting
Early hearing check for memory clinic patients
This study looks at how to detect hearing loss early in people with mild to moderate memory problems. It may help understand if hearing issues affect thinking skills.
LilleAges 50 years+ - NCT06635486Recruiting
Mental health support for Venezuelans in Lima
This study offers mental health support to Venezuelan adults living in Lima who are feeling anxious, depressed, or have experienced trauma. It will check if you have signs of depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress and provide help if you do.
LimaAges 18 years+ - NCT06633263Enrolling by invitation
Combined therapy for depression and insomnia
This trial tests a combination of two behavioral therapies to improve both depression symptoms and sleep problems. It may help you if you have moderate depression and insomnia and can participate in French-language sessions.
LiègeAges 18–67 - NCT06635577Enrolling by invitation
Improving how people compare proportions
This study tests a new way to help people compare proportions (like fractions or percentages) by modifying how we think about them. It may help understand how different age groups process these comparisons.
Piscataway, New JerseyAges 7–64 - NCT06640803Recruiting
Early psychosis risk stepped-care program
This study offers a step-by-step care program for teens and young adults at high risk for psychosis. It aims to provide the right level of support early on to prevent or reduce the severity of symptoms.
Elk Grove, CaliforniaAges 12–25 - NCT06639282RecruitingPhase 2
Testing siponimod for mild Alzheimer's dementia
This study tests if a medicine called siponimod, already used for multiple sclerosis, can help people with mild Alzheimer's dementia. You will take a pill daily and be monitored closely for safety and cognitive changes.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 50–85 - NCT06629064Recruiting
Memory training for PTSD symptoms
This study tests a computer-based memory training program for people with PTSD. It aims to see if this training can help reduce PTSD symptoms by improving how your brain processes memories. The study involves 8 remote sessions over 4 weeks and two MRI scans to look at brain changes.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06623682Recruiting
Online mental health support for university students
This trial tests a self-help program with support services for students in Hong Kong who are experiencing moderate to severe anxiety or depression. It aims to see if these tools can improve mental health.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06618872Recruiting
Comparing tau and amyloid PET scans for memory problems
This study compares two types of brain PET scans (tau and amyloid) to see which one better helps diagnose memory problems. You may be eligible if you have mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia and your doctor has already ordered an amyloid PET scan.
Geneva, Canton of GenevaAges 50–85 - NCT06615973Recruiting
Stroke recovery and social factors study
This study looks at how social factors (like where you live or your income) might affect thinking and memory after a stroke. If you had a stroke before and joined a related study, you may be able to join this one.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–99 - NCT06604000Recruiting
Goal management training for cognitive control after brain injury
This trial tests a training program called Goal Management Training (GMT) to help people who have had a brain injury improve their ability to plan, focus, and stay organized. If you have trouble with these skills and your injury happened at least a year ago, this training might help you get better at everyday tasks.
TrondheimAges 18–65 - NCT06607432Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for social thinking
This study tests a new, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called temporal interference stimulation to see if it can improve social cognition (how we understand and interact with others). It is for healthy adults who are not on psychiatric medications.
New York, New YorkAges 18–55 - NCT06604104Recruiting
Visual Frailty Study in Older Adults with AMD
This study looks at something called 'visual frailty' in older adults with advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD). It aims to develop a tool to better understand how vision loss affects daily life and overall health in people aged 60 and over.
Edinburgh, ScotlandAges 60 years+ - NCT06604520RecruitingPhase 2
Vortioxetine for mood and thinking in frontotemporal dementia
This trial tests if vortioxetine, an antidepressant, can improve mood symptoms (like depression or anxiety) and thinking abilities in people with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). It also includes healthy volunteers for comparison.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 45 years+ - NCT06546813Recruiting
Assistive technology in rehabilitation
This trial studies how assistive technologies (like devices for communication, computer use, or controlling your environment) help people during rehabilitation. If you need a prosthetic device or tool for these purposes, you may be able to join.
Milan, MIAges Any age - NCT06586164Recruiting
Rehabilitation research for veterans with serious mental illness
This study is testing a new rehabilitation program for veterans with serious mental illness, like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or PTSD. If you join, you will help researchers see if this program improves daily functioning and quality of life.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–83 - NCT06596746Recruiting
Tracking markers for neurodegenerative diseases
This study tracks changes in people with Parkinson's disease, other movement disorders, or cognitive decline to find better ways to measure disease progression.
Cassino, FrosinoneAges 10 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.