Clinical trials
Cognitive Abilities clinical trials
Below are recruiting cognitive abilities clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 23 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07208630Recruiting
Mobilization therapy for seniors' movement and thinking
This trial tests a hands-on therapy called instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization to see if it improves how well you move and think. It may help seniors who struggle with balance or memory.
GizaAges 65–75 - NCT06746844Enrolling by invitation
Memory and thinking study for adults ages 45 to 95
This study looks at a new way to measure thinking and memory changes using a computer task. It might help people who have noticed memory problems or who want to track their brain health.
Buenos Aires City, Buenos AiresAges 45–95 - NCT07585864Recruiting
Home Activity Monitoring for Older Women
This study uses sensors in your home to track how you perform everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning. Researchers want to better understand how older adults stay active and independent in their daily lives.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 75 years+ - NCT04754906Recruiting
Study how thinking abilities affect planning movement
This study looks at how well people can plan and control movements, and whether thinking ability affects that process. It compares healthy younger adults, healthy older adults, and older adults with mild cognitive problems.
DijonAges 18 years+ - NCT06588894Recruiting
Motor imagery and body awareness in type 2 diabetes
This study looks at how well people with type 2 diabetes can imagine movements, sense their body, and think clearly. It aims to understand how these abilities are affected by diabetes.
Kütahya, CentralAges 18–65 - NCT06871384Recruiting
Red wine diet for brain and body health in early elderly
This study tests whether a special diet including red wine can help improve thinking and movement in people aged 60–74. If you join, you would drink red wine as part of the diet and have your memory and physical abilities checked over time.
Logroño, SpainAges 60–74 - NCT07757529Recruiting
Sage extract for thinking and memory in middle-aged adults
This study tests whether a daily sage extract supplement can improve thinking, focus, and memory in healthy middle-aged adults. If it works, it could offer a natural way to support brain health.
College Station, TexasAges 40–60 - NCT06989697RecruitingPhase 3
Cilostazol and ginkgo for memory in older adults with diabetes
This trial tests whether a combination of cilostazol (a blood flow medication) and ginkgo (a herbal supplement) can help protect memory and thinking skills in people over 60 with type 2 diabetes. You may join if your memory is slightly below normal but not severely impaired.
Seongnam-siAges 60 years+ - NCT06690892Recruiting
How eating beef affects brain health in young adults
This study looks at how eating beef affects thinking and brain health in young adults. You will eat beef daily and have brain scans to see if there are changes in memory or focus.
Lincoln, NebraskaAges 19–24 - NCT05814094Recruiting
Testing a red blood transfusion approach during ECMO
This study looks at whether giving red blood cell transfusions in a specific way is practical and safe for people receiving ECMO (a heart-lung support machine). It’s mainly a feasibility study, meaning the goal is to see if the plan can be carried out smoothly and safely.
Camperdown, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT04165746Recruiting
Early care program for very young children in foster systems
This study looks at how an early support program affects the development of infants who are newly entering institutional care or foster care in the São Paulo area. It may help families and caregivers support healthy growth during a critical first period.
São Paulo, São PauloAges Up to 2 years - NCT07593677Recruiting
Text Messages to Help You Move More
This study tests whether personalized text messages can motivate adults to exercise more. You'll receive encouraging texts over 6 months and track your activity to see if texting helps you stay active.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 40 years+ - NCT04280458Recruiting
Intensive movement and thinking rehab for children with severe disabilities
This trial tests an intensive rehabilitation program to improve both movement abilities and daily function in children with severe, long-term disability due to early brain injury. It may help children gain better adaptive skills and independence through structured therapy.
Hyères, VarAges 4–13 - NCT03574207Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for memory in certain adults
This study tests a targeted, non-surgical brain stimulation method to help people with memory, especially remembering facts over time. It compares healthy adults and adults with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI), using sessions plus brain scans and memory testing.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 19 years+ - NCT07453537Recruiting
Cranberries and stress in healthy multitasking adults
This study tests whether cranberry polyphenols help healthy adults handle stress better during multitasking. You eat a cranberry snack and do computer tasks while your stress is measured.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 30–55 - NCT06588920Recruiting
Brain activity, thinking, and walking study for Parkinson's
This study looks at how brain activity relates to thinking and walking in people with Parkinson's disease. It may help understand the connections between these functions.
TaipeiAges 40–80 - NCT07460258Recruiting
How medical students' reading habits affect writing skills
This study looks at how medical students' reading patterns influence their thinking and writing. It aims to find better ways to learn.
Wuhan, HubeiAges Any age - NCT07167732Recruiting
CTNNB1 Syndrome Natural History Study
This study follows people with CTNNB1 syndrome over time to better understand the condition. It does not test any new treatment—just collects information to help future research.
SydneyAges Any age - NCT05826548Recruiting
Telerehabilitation program for memory, Parkinson’s, and stroke needs
This trial studies a home-based exercise and training program delivered by telerehabilitation (remote care) for people with mild cognitive impairment, Parkinson’s disease, or stroke. It may help improve day-to-day thinking and movement skills by supporting you with structured practice from home.
Lido, VeneziaAges 18–85 - 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+ - NCT06685380Recruiting
Cognitive Control During Sleep: Self-Awakening Study
This study looks at how our brains control waking up on purpose during sleep. It may help people who can train themselves to wake up at specific times.
Milan, ItalyAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT06579950Recruiting
Cool roofs and health study
This study tests whether a special cool roof coating can lower indoor temperatures and improve health. You may be eligible if you live in a home with a stable, safe roof.
OuagadougouAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cognitive abilities?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 23 recruiting cognitive abilities 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 cognitive abilities 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 cognitive abilities 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.