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
- NCT07329647Recruiting
Brain nutrition study for cognitive decline
This trial tests whether a nitrate-rich food supplement can improve blood flow in the brain and help thinking and memory. It is for people with small vessel disease in the brain or diabetes who are at risk for cognitive decline.
CoimbraAges 18 years+ - NCT07329673Recruiting
Testing QbMobile app for ADHD-like symptoms
This trial uses an iPhone app called QbMobile to help tell the difference between ADHD and other conditions like autism, depression, bipolar disorder, or anxiety. It may help people who are not currently being treated for these conditions.
Miami, FloridaAges 6–60 - NCT07334977RecruitingPhase 2
Brain and spinal cord stimulation after stroke or injury
This trial tests whether stimulating the brain and spinal cord together can help people recovering from stroke or spinal cord injury. It also includes a healthy control group for comparison.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT07342075Recruiting
Registry Study of Small Vessel Disease in the Brain
This study tracks people with cerebral small vessel disease (changes in the brain's tiny blood vessels) to learn more about how the condition progresses. It may be a good fit if you are 50 or older and have had an MRI showing these changes.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 50 years+ - NCT07342218Recruiting
Digital substance use treatment for federal parolees
This trial tests digital tools for people with substance use problems who are living in halfway houses or community correctional centres after serving a federal prison sentence. The tools are designed to help with recovery and re-entry.
Brantford, OntarioAges 18–55 - NCT07343895Recruiting
Atrial fibrillation screening in people with high NT-proBNP
This study is checking people over 40 who have a higher-than-average heart stress marker (NT-proBNP) to see if they have undiagnosed atrial fibrillation. You'll use a smartphone to track your heart rhythm at home.
TromsøAges 40 years+ - NCT07349550Recruiting
Cognitive function, mental health, and work
This trial explores how thinking skills (like memory and focus) relate to common mental health challenges and work life. It aims to find better ways to support people with depression or anxiety who are at risk of needing sick leave.
OsloAges 18–65 - NCT07349706Recruiting
Breathing exercise for dementia risk reduction
This trial tests a simple breathing exercise done for about 5–10 minutes each day for 8 weeks. It aims to see if this exercise can reduce your risk of dementia. If you are between 60 and 80 years old and have at least one risk factor for dementia, this study may be a fit for you.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 60–80 - NCT07353424Recruiting
Salicornia extract for memory after a small stroke
This study tests whether a polyphenol-rich extract from a salt-tolerant plant called Salicornia can slow memory decline in people who have had a lacunar stroke. It compares the extract to the usual care you would receive.
SevilleAges 40–90 - NCT07356687Recruiting
Transcranial magnetic stimulation with walking training for stroke recovery
This trial studies whether combining brain stimulation (rTMS) with walking and thinking exercises helps improve walking and memory after a stroke. It is for people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago and can walk on their own for at least 1 minute.
Hong Kong, HongKongAges 50 years+ - NCT07364929Recruiting
Glaucoma and its effects on sleep, mood, and thinking
This study looks at how glaucoma affects your body's natural light sensing, which can impact sleep, alertness, mood, and memory. Researchers compare people with glaucoma to healthy volunteers to understand these effects better.
SingaporeAges 45–75 - NCT07377682Recruiting
Trazodone for depression with mild memory problems
This study tests how well the antidepressant trazodone works in older adults with major depression and mild cognitive impairment (early memory or thinking problems). It looks at real-world results in people starting this treatment.
Lodz, PolandAges 55 years+ - NCT07378787Recruiting
Time-restricted eating and low glycemic diet for menopause
This study tests if combining time-restricted eating with a low glycemic index diet can improve memory, slow aging, and boost metabolism in women going through perimenopause or menopause. It aims to see if this eating pattern helps with brain health and body changes during this life stage.
ZagrebAges 45–75 - NCT07381504Recruiting
Aerobic exercise for sleep in children with autism
This study tests whether regular aerobic exercise, like running or jumping, can help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) sleep better. If your child has trouble sleeping and is between 3 and 11 years old, they may be able to join.
TaipeiAges 3–11 - NCT07382557Recruiting
Lung cancer screening decision aid for high-risk patients
This study tests a tool to help people decide about lung cancer screening. It is for current or former smokers who have a family history of smoking and lung cancer.
Houston, TexasAges 50–80 - NCT07383324Recruiting
Heat stress study for people with schizophrenia
This study looks at how people with and without schizophrenia respond to heat stress. It aims to understand how heat affects the body, which may help improve safety and care during hot weather.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18–85 - NCT07391540Recruiting
Internet therapy for financial stress
This trial tests an internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) program for people feeling mild to moderate psychological symptoms because of money worries. It aims to see if online treatment can help reduce these symptoms.
Linköping, Östergötland CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT07392515Recruiting
Digital rehab for hip fracture recovery in older adults
This trial tests whether a digital rehabilitation program can help older adults recover their thinking and movement skills after hip fracture surgery. It uses sensors and digital tools to guide therapy, making it easier to do from a rehabilitation ward.
Messina, ItalyAges 65–89 - NCT07392944Recruiting
Exercise program for older adults in nursing homes
This trial tests a multicomponent exercise program for older adults living in nursing homes. The goal is to see if it improves physical function, thinking skills, and reduces falls risk.
PortoAges 65 years+ - NCT07396532Recruiting
iPad messages to prevent delirium after hip fracture surgery
This trial tests if audio-recorded messages played on an iPad can help prevent confusion (delirium) after hip fracture surgery in older adults. It is for people aged 60 and older who do not have a history of memory or thinking problems.
SingaporeAges 60 years+ - NCT00768820RecruitingPhase 4
Study brain and mental health in people with 22q11 deletion
This trial looks at how thinking and mental health (psychiatric symptoms) show up in people who have a specific chromosome deletion. It may help researchers understand patterns in this condition and improve future care.
Petah TikvaAges Any age - NCT00041600Recruiting
Brain Development and Genetic Study for Family Members
This research study investigates how genetic factors affect brain development and function in families where members have brain malformations, intellectual disability, or autism. Researchers hope to identify genetic causes that could lead to better understanding and future treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT01327690RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Group therapy for mental health in veterans and families
This early-stage study looks at mental health outcomes for active-duty service members, veterans, and their family members after participating in group therapy sessions. If you can follow instructions and complete consent forms, this trial may help researchers understand how group therapy affects well-being in these communities.
Santa Rosa, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT00981396RecruitingEarly Phase 1
EFT therapy to help smokers who struggle to quit
This early-stage study tests Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a gentle talking-and-tapping method, for people who feel very anxious about quitting and still have strong cravings. It may help improve confidence and reduce the emotional triggers that make quitting harder.
Ormskirk, LancashireAges 12–99
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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.