Clinical trials
Cognition clinical trials
Below are recruiting cognition clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 2,028 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07448675Enrolling by invitation
Thinking and memory in untreated severe mental illness
This study looks at how severe mental illness affects thinking and memory in people who have never been treated. It may help researchers understand the early brain changes and find better ways to help.
TianjinAges 18–65 - NCT07302165Enrolling by invitation
Online tool to screen and prevent postpartum depression in parents-to-be
This trial tests a digital tool to find and help parents at risk for depression after childbirth. You may qualify if you have certain thinking patterns or risk factors during pregnancy.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT07245186Enrolling by invitation
Healthy living program for kidney decline
This study tests a program to help people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stay healthy through diet tracking and other proactive steps. It focuses on people whose kidney function has declined but who are not yet on dialysis.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–90 - NCT07238049Enrolling by invitation
Real-world dementia outcomes: an observational study
This study follows people with memory or thinking problems over time to learn more about how these conditions progress. It's an observational study, meaning no new treatments are tested—just information is collected from your regular care.
BangorAges 45 years+ - NCT07226908Enrolling by invitation
Brain electrode study for epilepsy and memory
This study places electrodes in the brain to learn how seizures spread and how memory works. It may help people with temporal lobe epilepsy understand their condition better and improve future treatments.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07207239Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression
This trial is testing a type of brain stimulation therapy called theta-burst rTMS to see if it helps with depression that hasn't improved with standard treatments. It also uses brain scans to predict who might respond best.
Budapest, Pest CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT07164768Enrolling by invitation
Thinking and mood in kids with type 1 diabetes
This study looks at how type 1 diabetes affects thinking skills and emotional health in children, teens, and young adults. Both the young person and one of their parents will answer questions together.
Pune, MaharashtraAges 10–21 - NCT07162467Enrolling by invitation
Exploring metabolism and thinking in schizophrenia
This trial looks at how a natural chemical pathway in the body might relate to thinking problems in people with schizophrenia. It compares healthy volunteers to people with schizophrenia to find biological clues.
TianjinAges 18–55 - NCT07091396Enrolling by invitation
Home brain stimulation to improve thinking and language
This trial tests a safe, mild electrical stimulation device (tDCS) that you can use at home. It may help improve your thinking or language after a stroke, brain tumor, or other brain condition.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 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 - NCT06972004Enrolling by invitation
Preventing loss of independence through exercise for veterans
This study tests a gentle exercise program for veterans living in VA community living centers. The program is designed to help residents with memory problems stay independent, move better, and feel better. Staff at the center will be trained to lead the classes.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06941740Enrolling by invitation
Blood sugar dips and thinking in early or late sleep types
This study looks at how low blood sugar after eating affects thinking and memory in people who are either early birds or night owls. It may help understand if sleep type changes how your brain handles blood sugar dips.
Paderborn, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18–25 - NCT06940687Enrolling by invitation
Live Music Benefits for Early Alzheimer's Patients and Caregivers
This study tests whether listening to live music can improve brain function and well-being for people with early Alzheimer's or mild dementia, and their caregivers. You and your loved one would wear sensors to measure brain and heart activity during music sessions.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 50–80 - NCT06916039Enrolling by invitation
Does breakfast type affect thinking in early or late risers?
This study tests how the glycemic index (how fast a food raises blood sugar) of breakfast affects memory and focus. It compares people who naturally wake early versus late, to see if the ideal breakfast depends on your body clock.
Paderborn, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18–25 - NCT06888700Enrolling by invitation
tDCS to improve social thinking in heroin recovery
This study uses a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS (transcranial direct current stimulation) to improve social thinking skills in people recovering from heroin addiction. It's for adults in early recovery who are in a rehabilitation center.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 30–60 - NCT06888219Enrolling by invitation
Acupuncture for Swallowing and Tube Removal After Brain Injury
This study tests if acupuncture on the ear and body can help people with severe brain injuries regain the ability to swallow safely and have their breathing tube removed. It's for patients who are at least 1 month but no more than 3 months after a stroke or brain bleed.
FlorenceAges 18 years+ - NCT06887491Enrolling by invitation
Dual-tasking (thinking + moving) program for children with Duchenne MD
This study tests whether a special program that combines thinking tasks (like counting or remembering) with physical activities can help boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy improve their thinking, movement, and ability to do everyday tasks independently.
Ankara, CankayaAges 6–12 - NCT06863909Enrolling by invitation
Journaling plus cognitive behavioral therapy for better results
This trial explores whether adding journaling to your regular cognitive behavioral therapy sessions helps you feel better more quickly. You keep seeing your therapist as usual, just add a few minutes of writing each day.
TübingenAges 18–65 - NCT06852521Enrolling by invitation
Understanding how we see visual features
This trial tests a theory about how our brains process visual features like color and shape. You'll likely do simple tasks on a computer screen while researchers measure your responses.
Santa Barbara, CaliforniaAges 18–55 - NCT06826157Enrolling by invitation
Brain Wave Patterns in Early Memory Loss and Dementia
This study uses an advanced EEG (electroencephalogram) to measure brain wave activity in people with early Alzheimer's, frontotemporal dementia, or Lewy body dementia. It aims to find patterns that could help doctors better understand the disease and predict how it might progress.
Milan, ItalyAges 50–85 - NCT06823921Enrolling by invitation
Exercise and thinking in Parkinson's disease
This study tests whether high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can improve thinking skills in people with Parkinson's. If you are willing to exercise in a group, this trial might help you understand the benefits of exercise.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 40 years+ - NCT06785766Enrolling by invitation
Yoga for PMS: Balance, focus, and body awareness
This trial tests whether yoga can help with PMS symptoms like poor balance, brain fog, and posture. It looks at how yoga might improve your body awareness and overall well-being during your menstrual cycle.
Siirt, Si̇i̇rtAges 18 years+ - NCT06755398Enrolling by invitation
Cognitive exercises after ACL knee surgery
This trial tests whether adding mentally challenging exercises to physical therapy helps improve balance, joint awareness, and reaction time after ACL reconstruction. It may be a good fit if you are at least 8 weeks post-surgery, have completed initial rehab, and meet specific recovery milestones.
AntalyaAges 20–40 - NCT06723015Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Tau PET in anti-amyloid therapy for Alzheimer's
This study uses brain scans to see how anti-amyloid treatments affect tau protein buildup in people with early Alzheimer's. If you have mild cognitive impairment or mild Alzheimer's, you may be eligible to help understand how these treatments work.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 50–90
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cognition?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,028 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.