Clinical trials
Cognitive Deficit clinical trials
Below are recruiting cognitive deficit clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 43 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07731334Recruiting
Memory problems in non-neurology rehab patients
This study looks at how common mild cognitive impairment and dementia are in people staying in rehabilitation units for heart, lung, or orthopedic problems. It aims to understand memory and thinking issues that may be overlooked in these settings.
Florence, FIAges 45 years+ - NCT06820125Recruiting
Combined cognitive and motor rehab for MS
This trial compares cognitive rehab alone versus cognitive plus motor rehab using high-tech tools for people with multiple sclerosis who have mild thinking problems and some walking difficulty. It aims to see if adding movement exercises improves outcomes more than cognitive training alone.
Verona, veronaAges 18 years+ - NCT05201534Recruiting
Math and thinking skills training for school-age children
This trial studies interventions to improve math and cognitive (thinking) skills in elementary school children. It includes both children with math learning difficulties and typically developing children, using tests and MRI brain scans for those who can participate.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 6–12 - NCT05802680Recruiting
Near-infrared light study for brain effects in adults
This study tests how non-invasive near-infrared light may affect brain function. You may be able to join if you’re an adult, since there are no other listed eligibility restrictions.
Austin, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04759326Recruiting
Hippotherapy after stroke to improve movement and function
This trial studies whether therapy using a horse (hippotherapy) can help adults who still have stroke-related physical difficulties more than 3 months after their stroke. It aims to improve daily function and movement when standard recovery has not been enough.
La CanourgueAges 18 years+ - NCT05099874Recruiting
Computer training to improve attention in sickle cell disease
This trial tests whether a computer-based “attention control” training program can improve attention and daily functioning in children with sickle cell disease. To join, you must meet certain criteria and also pass an initial attention screening test during the study.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 8–16 - NCT05859126Enrolling by invitation
Choline supplement study on teens’ learning and thinking
This study follows children of mothers who previously took a choline supplement, and it tests how those children think and learn when they reach age 13. It looks at whether earlier choline intake during pregnancy is linked to better or different thinking skills in adolescence.
Ithaca, New YorkAges 13–13 - NCT06728774Recruiting
Cognitive rehab for veterans with depression and memory problems
This trial tests a cognitive rehabilitation program for veterans who have depression (MDD) and are experiencing trouble with memory, attention, or thinking. The goal is to see if the program can improve these cognitive issues.
Portland, OregonAges 18 years+ - NCT03036319Recruiting
Neurorehabilitation study for thinking and memory changes
This study looks at neurorehabilitation approaches for people age 50 and older who report trouble with thinking or memory. It may help researchers understand how to support cognitive functioning during recovery or daily life.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 50 years+ - NCT06339268Recruiting
Brain and body training to prevent confusion after lung surgery
This study tests whether special physical and brain exercises before and after lung surgery can help older adults (ages 60+) avoid confusion or memory problems. Participants will use a tablet or phone to follow the program.
BelgradeAges 60 years+ - NCT07111169Recruiting
Brain stimulation and attention in depression study
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (called iTBS) can improve attention problems in people with major depression. If you have depression and trouble focusing, this trial might help understand a new treatment option.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–55 - NCT03094312Recruiting
Check how a seizure-brain procedure affects thinking after surgery
This study looks at whether a special brain-recording procedure for difficult-to-control seizures changes a person’s memory, thinking, or other brain skills afterward. It may help doctors understand risks and plan care for people undergoing the procedure.
BronAges 18–65 - NCT06278532Recruiting
Validating psychosis assessment tools in Lithuanian
This trial tests whether three psychiatric questionnaires work well for people with schizophrenia or related disorders. If you are between 18 and 65 and have one of these diagnoses, joining may help improve care for others like you.
KaunasAges 18–65 - NCT06981351Recruiting
Matching addiction treatment to thinking skills in prison
This trial tests whether matching treatment to specific thinking and learning problems can help people in prison who have struggled with drugs or alcohol. If you join, you may get a program designed just for your needs.
Albuquerque, New MexicoAges 18–55 - NCT07068620Recruiting
Cognitive deficits in small vessel brain disease study
This study looks at thinking and memory problems in people with cerebral small vessel disease. It uses computer tests and may include a type of brain stimulation to understand how the brain works and find better ways to help.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT07009223Recruiting
Lifestyle changes to prevent memory issues in depression
This study tests whether healthy lifestyle changes—like diet, exercise, or stress management—can help prevent memory and thinking problems in people with depression. It aims to find ways to protect your brain health as you age.
BresciaAges 50–80 - NCT05958381Recruiting
Brain stimulation for memory problems in relapsing MS
This trial studies a noninvasive brain stimulation treatment to improve memory (specifically memory recall) in people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). It may help if your memory testing shows a “retrieval” problem, and if you’re able to follow the study treatment and safety requirements.
Richardson, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT04419272RecruitingPhase 4
Methylphenidate for thinking problems in adults with focal seizures
This trial studies whether methylphenidate (a stimulant medicine) can improve thinking and memory problems related to epilepsy. You may be kept on your usual seizure medicines, and your thinking will be tested over about 16 weeks.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05185128Recruiting
Social skills training and brain imaging in teens with autism
This study looks at how social thinking and social skills training affect the brain in teens with autism, compared with teens with other severe mental health conditions and typically developing teens. It may help researchers understand what drives social difficulties and what could improve social functioning.
Loma Linda, CaliforniaAges 12–18 - NCT05268887Recruiting
Light, sound, and touch therapy for Parkinson’s symptoms
This trial tests whether high-frequency light, sound, and gentle touch can improve movement and thinking problems in people with Parkinson’s disease. You may help the researchers learn if this kind of stimulation is safe and beneficial alongside your usual Parkinson’s medications.
Cambridge, MassachusettsAges 45–90 - NCT05528939Recruiting
Training attention skills for children after cancer
This trial tests a computer-based “attention-control training” program to see if it’s doable and helpful for children who finished treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia or a brain tumor. It also looks at how acceptable the program is for both kids and caregivers.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 8–16 - NCT06501495Recruiting
Brain waves and memory in aging and Alzheimer's
This study looks at how brain waves (EEG) change during normal aging and early Alzheimer's disease. It compares three groups: people with early-stage Alzheimer's, healthy older adults, and healthy young adults. The goal is to understand how memory and thinking problems relate to slow brain wave activity.
ParisAges 18–85 - NCT06615115Recruiting
Focus instructions for balance in Parkinson's rehab
This study looks at whether different types of instructions (like focusing on your movements) can help improve balance for people with Parkinson's. It might help you move better and feel more steady.
IstanbulAges 50–70 - NCT06818864RecruitingPhase 1
Deep brain stimulation for memory after brain injury
This trial tests if deep brain stimulation (DBS) can improve memory and thinking for people who have had a traumatic brain injury. DBS uses a small device placed in the brain to send gentle electrical pulses.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cognitive deficit?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 43 recruiting cognitive deficit 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 deficit 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 deficit 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.