Clinical trials
Cognition clinical trials
Below are recruiting cognition clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 2,031 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - 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+ - NCT07036328Recruiting
Magnetic brain stimulation to slow memory loss in Alzheimer's
This study tests whether a noninvasive magnetic brain stimulation treatment can slow down cognitive decline in people with early Alzheimer's disease. You'll receive daily sessions over several weeks, and the goal is to see if it helps preserve memory and thinking skills.
AmsterdamAges 50–85 - NCT07036705Recruiting
Sauna blanket and app for better sleep in insomnia
This study tests whether using a heated sauna blanket before bed, along with a mind-body app, can help adults with insomnia fall asleep faster and sleep better. You would use the blanket at home for a few weeks and answer questions about your sleep.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07037017Recruiting
CBT's effects on brain and body in anorexia
This trial studies how cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) affects brain activity, stress responses, and attention in people with restrictive-type anorexia nervosa. It may help you understand if this type of therapy changes how your brain works.
IstanbulAges 18–35 - NCT07039500Recruiting
Severe sleep apnea's impact on hearing and thinking
This study looks at how severe sleep apnea affects your brain's ability to process sounds and think clearly. You will have hearing tests and an EEG, which is a safe brainwave recording, to see if treating sleep apnea can help your hearing and thinking.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 20–60 - NCT07040748Recruiting
Virtual reality training to boost thinking skills
This trial tests if immersive virtual reality exercises can improve thinking and memory in adults with metabolic syndrome. It may help if you have noticed some cognitive changes and want to try a non-drug approach.
TerrassaAges 45–70 - NCT07041502Recruiting
Aut-CARE: Helping young autistic adults think and feel better
This study tests an online program for young adults (16-30) with autism to help them think more clearly, solve problems, and manage emotions. It's designed for people without intellectual disability who already attend services at the Friends Foundation.
Barcelona, CataloniaAges 16–30 - NCT07044596Recruiting
Non-invasive brain stimulation to slow cognitive decline
This study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive electrical stimulation can help slow memory loss or thinking problems. It is looking for healthy volunteers and people who have had a mild traumatic brain injury within the past year.
Madison, WisconsinAges 20–85 - NCT07048561Recruiting
Fitness and thinking skills in older adults
This study looks at how physical fitness connects to thinking skills like planning and memory in older adults. If you join, you will complete fitness tests and thinking tasks to help researchers understand this link.
TaipeiAges 65 years+ - NCT07052916Recruiting
Music therapy for thinking and memory after blood cancer
This study tests whether music therapy can help blood cancer survivors who have trouble with thinking, memory, or concentration. It is for people with lymphoma, leukemia, or myeloma whose disease is stable or in remission.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07055204Recruiting
Music-based cognitive training for schizophrenia
This study tests a special music-based training program that uses rhythm, voice, and body movements to help with thinking and memory skills in people with schizophrenia. It might improve how your brain processes information.
BayonneAges 18–60 - 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+ - NCT07058688RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new drug for Alzheimer's (NTRX-07)
This study tests an experimental drug for Alzheimer's called NTRX-07. It aims to see if it can slow memory decline for people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's.
BrnoAges 65–80 - NCT07060144Recruiting
CPT therapy for PTSD during pregnancy
This trial tests if Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), a type of talk therapy, can help pregnant women with PTSD. It aims to reduce PTSD symptoms and improve well-being.
Austin, TexasAges 18–46 - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT07083154RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a dual-action drug for diabetes and early memory loss
This study tests if a new type of diabetes drug that targets two natural hormones can help people with type 2 diabetes who also have early memory problems. If you have type 2 diabetes and mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia, this trial may offer a potential treatment option.
Changsha, HunanAges 50–75 - 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+ - 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+ - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cognition?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,031 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.