Clinical trials
Cognitive Ability, General clinical trials
Below are recruiting cognitive ability, general clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 25 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - 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+ - NCT06837246Recruiting
Nutritional supplement study for cognitive health in adults
This study tests whether a nutritional supplement taken as 3 capsules daily for 12 weeks can improve cognitive function. It is designed for generally healthy adults who do not have certain medical conditions or take certain medications.
Addison, IllinoisAges 25–65 - NCT05877885Recruiting
Digital treatment for low motivation in older adults with depression
This study tests a digital therapy to improve apathy (feeling unmotivated or “checked out”) in people age 60+ who have depression. It also uses brain imaging (MRI) and questionnaires to see whether the treatment helps brain function linked to motivation.
Orlando, FloridaAges 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+ - NCT06831708Recruiting
Comparing two types of talk therapy for generalized anxiety
This trial compares two short-term therapies—psychoanalytic and cognitive behavioral—for people with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). It aims to see which approach works better over 12 weekly sessions.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT07119515Recruiting
Comparing online vs. in-person therapy for anxiety
This study compares two ways of receiving cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for generalized anxiety disorder: over video calls (teletherapy) or in person. It aims to see if online therapy works just as well as face-to-face sessions.
Faisalabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–45 - NCT07382323Recruiting
Comparing two talk therapies for anxiety and PTSD
This trial tests two types of therapy — metacognitive therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy — to see which works better for people with certain anxiety disorders or PTSD. You would be randomly assigned to one of the treatments and attend regular sessions.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT06839079Recruiting
Brain training for trauma survivors with head injury
This study tests a cognitive rehabilitation program for people with traumatic brain injury who have also experienced war, violence, or other trauma. It aims to improve memory and thinking skills using exercises and strategies.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT05117255Recruiting
Online therapy study for anxiety in residential alcohol treatment
This study tests an internet-based, interactive version of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety symptoms. It’s designed for people getting mainly alcohol-focused treatment in a residential program, to see if the online approach works and is feasible for you.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–65 - NCT04731519Recruiting
Group treatment to help Veterans after a recent suicidal crisis
This trial studies a “recovery-oriented” group therapy for Veterans who had a suicide attempt or started planning within the last year. It aims to help reduce risk and improve coping and recovery after a post-acute suicidal episode.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06937892Recruiting
Metacognitive therapy vs. Cognitive therapy for anxiety
This study compares two different types of therapy for anxiety disorders: metacognitive therapy (which focuses on how you think about your thoughts) versus cognitive-behavioral therapy (which works on changing thoughts and behaviors). It may help you find which approach works best for you.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT06942429Recruiting
Comparing stepped vs. tailored care for youth anxiety
This study compares two ways of delivering cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to children and teens with anxiety. Participants will receive a treatment plan that is either stepped (starting with simpler options and increasing if needed) or stratified (matched to their specific needs from the start).
LundAges 8–17 - 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 - NCT07236190RecruitingPhase 2
Testing NPC-1 for people with Alzheimer's signs
This study tests whether a medicine called NPC-1 can help people with mild memory or thinking problems or early-stage Alzheimer's. It looks at a blood marker to see if the treatment may slow down the disease.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 55 years+ - NCT02290834Recruiting
Studying brain and thinking changes after chemotherapy in older breast cancer patients
This study looks at how chemotherapy may affect memory and thinking, using thinking tests and possibly brain imaging. It compares older breast cancer patients who do and do not get chemotherapy, plus a group of healthy older adults.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 60 years+ - NCT07752160Recruiting
AI study assistant for medical students
This study is testing an AI-powered study assistant to help medical students learn. It aims to see if this tool can improve the learning experience and outcomes.
Yiwu, ZhejiangAges 16–25 - NCT06817395Recruiting
Thinking and memory in chronic ITP
This study looks at whether chronic or persistent immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) affects thinking and memory. If you have had low platelet counts for 3 months or more and have been treated for ITP, you may help researchers understand how the condition can impact the brain.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06563310Recruiting
Brain Training for Anxiety Using Neurofeedback
This study tests whether a brain-training technique called neurofeedback can help people with certain anxiety disorders learn to change how they think about upsetting situations. Participants will do thinking exercises while an MRI machine measures their brain activity, which helps them see if they are using the right coping strategies.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18–24 - NCT05699525Recruiting
Personalized app for cognitive behavioral therapy for young adults
This trial tests a mobile app that delivers personalized cognitive behavioral therapy (a structured talk-therapy approach that helps change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors). It may help reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder for people who fit the study’s timing and safety requirements.
New York, New YorkAges 18–25 - NCT06898177Recruiting
Mobile app for ARFID therapy
This study tests a mobile app that provides cognitive-behavioral therapy for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). It aims to help people who have trouble eating enough or a limited variety of foods, and can be done from home using a smartphone.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–55
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cognitive ability, general?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 25 recruiting cognitive ability, general 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 ability, general 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 ability, general 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.