Clinical trials
Cognitive Aging clinical trials
Below are recruiting cognitive aging clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 162 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07244536Recruiting
Exercise and brain training for better quality of life
This trial tests if combining physical exercise with cognitive (brain) training can improve quality of life in older adults. It may help you stay active and sharp as you age.
FerraraAges 70 years+ - NCT07646782Recruiting
Human Observatory Study: Aging and Longevity Research
This study observes how people age over time to better understand what helps people live longer and healthier lives. You'll share health information through surveys or online screening, and researchers will track changes in your health and wellbeing.
Boulder, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06792877Recruiting
Mindfulness for thinking in early Alzheimer's
This study tests if mindfulness training can help protect thinking and memory in early-stage Alzheimer's disease. It compares mindfulness to other activities to see if it slows down memory loss.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 50–100 - NCT06507189Recruiting
How exercise affects older adults: a study
This study looks at how different older adults respond to exercise. It will help researchers understand why some people benefit more than others. You will be asked to do supervised exercise sessions and tests over about 6 months.
Pensacola, FloridaAges 60 years+ - NCT06709898Recruiting
Returning to work after a stroke
This study looks at how job accommodations can help people return to work after a stroke. It focuses on those who had a stroke within the last year and have some thinking or emotional symptoms.
Helsinki, UusimaaAges 18–68 - NCT06906276Recruiting
Brain activity during walking in atypical Parkinson's
This study looks at brain activity while walking in people with atypical Parkinsonian syndromes like PSP or MSA. It may help understand how these conditions affect walking and balance.
Solna, SolnaAges Any age - NCT07260903Recruiting
Can light therapy help balance and thinking in adults over 60?
This trial tests whether shining a special light on the forehead (called photobiomodulation) can improve balance and memory in healthy adults aged 60 to 80. It's a small study to see if the approach is safe and feasible.
Preston, LancashireAges 60–80 - NCT04956549Recruiting
Exercise program for early memory loss in African Americans
This study tests whether a structured exercise program can lower Alzheimer’s risk in older African American adults who have mild cognitive impairment (MCI). You’ll be placed by chance into an exercise group or a comparison group and attend group sessions for about a year.
Baton Rouge, LouisianaAges 60 years+ - NCT05394363Recruiting
Victoria children birth-cohort study with parent/guardian consent
This study follows children born in a specific 2-year window and their parents or guardians over time. It helps researchers understand how children and families change as they grow, which can guide future health supports in Victoria.
Parkville, VictoriaAges 1 day+ - NCT06870149Recruiting
Dance program to improve mobility in older adults at risk
This study tests whether a structured dance program (called GERAS DANCE) can help older adults who are frail or at risk of losing mobility. You would attend dance sessions at the YMCA twice a week, and researchers will see if it improves your walking and daily function.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 65–100 - NCT07392723RecruitingPhase 2
Flaxseed nutrition to protect memory in APOE4 adults
This study tests a special flaxseed-based nutrition drink to see if it can slow memory loss in older adults who have the APOE4 gene and mild cognitive impairment (early memory trouble). If you qualify, you'll take the drink daily for a year and have memory tests and brain scans.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 60 years+ - NCT06246929Recruiting
Healthy aging for Black adults with chronic pain and memory concerns
This study tests a program to help Black adults aged 50+ manage chronic pain and early memory changes. It compares two approaches to see which works better for improving daily life and thinking skills.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 50 years+ - NCT04400617Recruiting
Improving sleep in assisted-living residents
This study looks at sleep quality in people living in assisted-living. It aims to see what changes (or routines) may improve sleep, especially in residents who are physically independent.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 50 years+ - NCT06879431Recruiting
Sleep help before heart surgery for young children
This study tests if helping babies and toddlers with sleep problems sleep better before heart surgery can lower the risk of confusion or agitation after surgery. It is for children aged 0 to 3 years who have trouble sleeping and are scheduled for heart surgery.
BeijingAges 6–12 - NCT06746909Recruiting
Brain inflammation and imaging in older adults at risk for dementia
This study looks at how changes in the brain (like inflammation) relate to thinking and memory decline in older adults. It uses brain scans and computer tools to find early signs of dementia risk, with the goal of better preventing memory loss.
PisaAges 65–89 - NCT06721819RecruitingPhase 3
Sleep and brain training before heart surgery to prevent delirium
This study tests whether a combination of sleep therapy, brain games, and light exercise before heart surgery can help prevent confusion or disorientation (delirium) after the operation. Participants will be asked to use a tablet and fitness tracker daily for about an hour before their surgery.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 60 years+ - NCT06032377Recruiting
Online therapy for sleep and brain health in older adults
This study tests an online talk therapy program (CBT) to help older adults with both sleep troubles and mild memory or thinking concerns. It's done from home, and aims to improve sleep and brain health.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 60–99 - NCT07753421Enrolling by invitation
Health and function in older adults
This study looks at how memory, walking speed, and breathing muscle strength are related in older adults. It aims to understand these factors better to help maintain independence and quality of life.
IstanbulAges 60 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cognitive aging?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 162 recruiting cognitive aging 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 aging 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 aging 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.