Clinical trials
Cognitive Change clinical trials
Below are recruiting cognitive change clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 73 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - NCT06600100Recruiting
Inhibitory control training for weight management
This trial tests an online training program designed to improve your ability to resist cravings and make healthier choices. It may help you lose weight by strengthening the part of your brain that controls impulses.
GranadaAges 18–60 - NCT04107285Recruiting
Study brain changes in people with lymphoma after CAR T
This study looks at how thinking and brain function change over time in people with lymphoma who receive CAR T therapy. It may help doctors understand side effects and better support patients during and after treatment.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05917262Recruiting
Mindfulness breathing vs heart-rate training after shoulder surgery pain
This trial compares two non-drug techniques—mindful breathing and heart-rate (HR) biofeedback—to see which helps reduce pain after shoulder surgery. You may be able to join if you have ongoing shoulder pain after surgery and haven’t been using these practices very often.
TaoyuanAges 18 years+ - NCT05194930Recruiting
Insomnia treatment study for Veterans with PTSD symptoms
This study tests treatments to help Veterans who have both PTSD symptoms and trouble sleeping (insomnia). You may be invited to try study procedures to see what helps insomnia and whether it also improves sleep-related well-being.
Sepulveda, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07021053Recruiting
Online therapy for alcohol use: a Canadian study
This trial tests an internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy program for people who drink more than they'd like. It aims to see how your daily actions and decisions affect your drinking habits and help you make changes.
Regina, SaskatchewanAges 18 years+ - NCT07511270Recruiting
Predicting thinking skills from speech using AI
This study uses an AI tool to analyze short stories you tell aloud, to see if it can predict your thinking and memory test scores. It may help develop a simpler way to check cognitive health.
TaoyuanAges 50 years+ - NCT06835556Recruiting
Studying paranoia changes with talk therapy
This trial tests how a type of talk therapy affects paranoia in people with schizophrenia or related conditions. It aims to understand if daily changes in paranoia can improve with treatment.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–65 - NCT06467539RecruitingPhase 2
New combination treatment for early Alzheimer's or memory loss
This trial tests a new combination treatment (DAOIB and an antioxidant) for people with early Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment. It aims to see if the treatment can help slow or improve memory and thinking problems.
Kaohsiung CityAges 50–90 - NCT06286774Recruiting
Sleep and alcohol treatment study
This study tests whether improving sleep through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT-I) can help reduce heavy drinking in people with both alcohol use disorder and insomnia. It might be a good fit if you have trouble sleeping and drink heavily.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18–49 - NCT06392945Recruiting
Walking and thinking training with music for chronic stroke recovery
This trial tests whether adding a rhythmic beat (like a metronome or music) to walking while doing thinking tasks can improve walking after a stroke. It is for people who had a stroke more than 6 months ago and can already walk a short distance.
TaipeiAges 20–85 - NCT04106713Recruiting
Understanding change across different psychotherapies for anxiety and depression
This study looks at how people change during different types of psychotherapy for anxiety and depression. It aims to understand which treatments work best for different people.
Singapore, SingaporeAges 18–99 - NCT07740967Recruiting
Collagen and omega supplements for middle-aged women
This study tests whether daily collagen and omega-3 supplements can improve health in healthy middle-aged women. You would take the supplements for a period and have your health measured.
LoughboroughAges 35–65 - NCT07293494Recruiting
Spaceflight stress and brain changes study
This study looks at how the stress of spaceflight affects the brain and behavior. You will complete tasks and have MRI scans while staying in a controlled environment, including some sleep disruption and alcohol consumption.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 21–60 - NCT06715995Recruiting
Light stimulation's effect on brain waves in healthy older adults
This trial tests if a special light (gamma light) can change brain wave patterns in healthy adults over 55. It aims to understand how light might help keep the brain sharp.
Taoyuan, GuishanAges 55 years+ - NCT07729930Recruiting
Creatine supplement study for healthy middle-aged women
This study is testing a creatine supplement (a substance that may help with energy and muscle function) in healthy middle-aged women. You may join if you are between 35 and 65, a non-smoker, and have a certain activity level.
LoughboroughAges 35–65 - NCT06632899Recruiting
Health program for older adults with memory concerns
This study tests a health program designed to help older adults stay active and think clearly. It focuses on people who may have some memory problems but do not have dementia.
Taoyuan, 龜山區Ages 60 years+ - NCT05448768Enrolling by invitation
Testing brain stimulation in people with mild memory problems
This study tests a brain stimulation approach (TBS) to see if it can improve thinking and memory in people with mild cognitive impairment. It may also explore why it works by looking at brain-related measurements after TBS.
TaoyuanAges 50–90 - NCT07087951Recruiting
Sound therapy for memory loss in older adults
This study tests whether listening to a special sound (gamma-frequency tones) can help slow down memory loss in older adults. It's for people who have mild memory problems but not dementia or other brain disorders.
Taoyuan, GuishanAges 60 years+ - NCT07402681Recruiting
Tracking change in teens after trauma with weekly therapy
This study tests a type of talk therapy (TF-CBT) for teens who have been through trauma and still have upsetting symptoms like nightmares, flashbacks, or strong anxiety. It focuses on tracking how symptoms change over time and offers weekly sessions with a supportive adult.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 12–18 - NCT06897670Recruiting
Brain blood flow patterns in mood and memory disorders
This study uses a headband with light sensors (fNIRS) to measure blood flow in the brain while you do thinking tasks. It aims to understand differences in brain activity for people with depression, bipolar disorder, or mild memory loss.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT05353504Recruiting
Testing how gut changes affect food choices
This study looks at whether interventions that change your gut bacteria can change how you decide what to eat. It may help researchers understand the gut–brain link behind eating behavior.
LeipzigAges 18–60 - NCT07033468Recruiting
Virtual reality cognitive training for mild to moderate dementia
This study tests whether using a full-immersive virtual reality program can help improve thinking and memory skills in people with mild or moderate dementia. It aims to see if this type of training is both possible and helpful.
New Taipei CityAges 55 years+ - NCT04042532Enrolling by invitation
Theta-burst brain stimulation for younger-onset Alzheimer’s
This trial tests whether a form of brain stimulation (theta-burst stimulation) can improve thinking and memory in people with younger-onset Alzheimer’s. It also compares results with people without dementia who meet similar age and health requirements.
Taoyuan, GuishanAges 50–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cognitive change?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 73 recruiting cognitive change 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 change 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 change 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.