Clinical trials
Cognition clinical trials
Below are recruiting cognition clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,978 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07232823Recruiting
Short therapy for OCD adapted to local culture
This trial tests a brief, culture-friendly version of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). If you have OCD, with or without depression or anxiety, this treatment may help reduce your symptoms.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–65 - NCT07225868Recruiting
Coaching to boost cognitive rehab in MS
This trial tests if coaching in goal-directed behavior can improve cognitive rehabilitation for people with relapsing-remitting or secondary progressive MS. It aims to help patients better manage daily tasks and thinking challenges.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT07226674Recruiting
Study of gut health and plant nutrients for brain health
This trial tests whether a natural plant compound can help support memory and thinking in people at higher risk for Alzheimer's disease. You may qualify if you are over 50, overweight, eat a typical Western diet, and have a family history of Alzheimer's.
ColeraineAges 50 years+ - NCT07223905Recruiting
Cognitive and walking training for memory and mobility risk
This study tests a combined brain and walking exercise program for older adults who have normal thinking but show early signs of thinking or memory problems and slower walking. The goal is to see if this training can improve memory and movement, and potentially prevent further decline.
Kansas City, KansasAges 65 years+ - NCT07226128Recruiting
Can therapy help HIV patients with depression and insulin resistance?
This study tests if cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy) can improve how your body handles sugar (insulin resistance) for people living with HIV who also have depression. You may join if you have HIV, are on stable HIV meds, feel depressed, and do not have diabetes.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT07212504Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve memory in older adults with mild memory problems
This study tests a new type of brain stimulation called accelerated neuromodulation, aimed at improving memory and thinking in older adults with mild memory issues. It uses magnetic pulses to gently stimulate a part of the brain linked to memory.
Toronto, OntarioAges 55–85 - NCT07213232Enrolling by invitation
Balance and thinking training for Parkinson's
This study tests if combining balance and walking exercises with thinking tasks can improve movement and daily life in people with Parkinson's disease. It is for those in early to moderate stages who can participate in physical and cognitive training.
Ankara, ÜniversitelerAges 40 years+ - NCT06010511Recruiting
White matter changes and brain fluid study in older adults
This study uses special MRI scans to look at white matter changes in the brain (often linked to memory problems). It may help doctors understand more about these changes in older adults visiting memory or geriatric clinics.
LeidenAges 65 years+ - NCT07209683Recruiting
Near-infrared light therapy for brain function in adults
This study tests whether shining a special near-infrared light on the head can improve how well your brain works and how clearly you think. It is for healthy younger and older adults who want to help find new ways to support brain health.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 21–85 - NCT07207993Recruiting
AI fitness wearables for older adults with mild memory concerns
This study tests if using an AI-powered fitness wearable and app can help older adults living alone who have mild memory problems stay active. It aims to see if the technology improves health and well-being.
Knoxville, TennesseeAges 65 years+ - NCT06936397Recruiting
Cognitive therapy for schizophrenia: Brain changes and emotions
This trial tests a cognitive training program for people with schizophrenia to see if it improves thinking and emotional control, and how it affects brain activity measured by EEG.
IstanbulAges 18–55 - NCT07201844Recruiting
Does patient choice improve online anxiety treatment?
This trial tests whether letting patients choose their own treatment approach within an online therapy program helps them more for generalized anxiety disorder. You'd receive 10 weeks of internet-delivered cognitive behavior therapy (iCBT) from home.
Stockholm, SverigeAges 18 years+ - NCT06339268Recruiting
Brain and body training to prevent confusion after lung surgery
This study tests whether special physical and brain exercises before and after lung surgery can help older adults (ages 60+) avoid confusion or memory problems. Participants will use a tablet or phone to follow the program.
BelgradeAges 60 years+ - NCT07190404Recruiting
Thinking skills program for Parkinson's disease
This study tests a program to help people with Parkinson's disease who are noticing problems with their memory or thinking. The program teaches strategies to manage daily thinking challenges.
St Louis, MissouriAges 50 years+ - NCT06598163Recruiting
Cognitive training app for mild memory problems
This trial tests a mobile app called Five Lives MED to see if it can improve thinking and memory in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). You can join if you have MCI and are 50 or older.
Paris, Île-de-France RegionAges 50 years+ - NCT05815329Recruiting
Study of changes in people who feel their thinking is getting worse
This study looks at how people’s thoughts and memory feel to them when they report subjective cognitive decline, using questionnaires and assessments. It may help researchers understand this early “thinking feels worse” stage and what it looks like in real life.
Montescano, PaviaAges 55 years+ - NCT07130669RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Memory and thinking study for older adults
This trial tests a program to help maintain or improve memory and thinking skills in older adults. You may join if you are 60-89, speak English, and live at home or in an assisted-living facility.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 60–89 - NCT07135336Recruiting
Cognitive decline after surgery in older adults with memory problems
This study looks at how surgery and anesthesia affect memory and thinking in older adults who already have mild memory problems. It compares patients having elective non-cardiac surgery with a similar group who are not having surgery, to see if the surgery itself causes more confusion or memory decline.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 60 years+ - NCT07125209Recruiting
Chemotherapy and thinking for ovarian cancer
This study looks at how chemotherapy given before surgery for ovarian cancer may affect thinking and memory. It helps doctors understand the cognitive side effects of treatment so they can better support patients.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT06941155Recruiting
Game-based app to retrain OCD thoughts: a trial
This study tests a fun, game-like mobile app that helps retrain your brain's automatic reactions to reduce OCD symptoms. You would use the app from home for 4 weeks, and it's designed to be a safe, easy addition to your routine.
IzmirAges 18 years+ - NCT07085663Recruiting
Exergame brain and body training for adults 50-60 in China
This study tests whether combining exercise video games with memory and thinking tasks can help middle-aged adults who feel their memory is getting worse. It aims to see if this type of training can improve both physical and mental function.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 50–60 - NCT04800588Recruiting
Computer tests to study early Alzheimer’s changes
This study uses computer and touch-screen tasks to measure thinking changes in people who may be in the early, symptom-free stage of Alzheimer’s disease. It aims to understand how these brain-related changes show up on testing, which could help future detection or tracking.
Berkeley, CaliforniaAges 18–89 - NCT07073781Recruiting
Probiotics for Brain & Blood Sugar in Overweight Young Adults
This study tests whether taking a probiotic (a 'good bacteria' supplement) can help brain function (thinking, memory) and improve blood sugar control in overweight adults who have higher-than-normal blood sugar. If you're between 18-40, overweight, and don't have diabetes, you may be able to join.
Leeds, Greater ManchesterAges 18–40 - NCT07068620Recruiting
Cognitive deficits in small vessel brain disease study
This study looks at thinking and memory problems in people with cerebral small vessel disease. It uses computer tests and may include a type of brain stimulation to understand how the brain works and find better ways to help.
BordeauxAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cognition?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,978 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.