Clinical trials
Cognitive Disorder clinical trials
Below are recruiting cognitive disorder clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 451 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06880159Recruiting
Brain stimulation for children with autism
This trial tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp (transcranial direct current stimulation) can help children with autism spectrum disorder. The goal is to see if this non-invasive brain stimulation can improve symptoms.
Hung Hom, KowloonAges 8–12 - NCT07189442Recruiting
L-theanine and paraxanthine for focus in adults with ADHD or autism
This trial tests two natural compounds to see if they help improve thinking and focus in adults with ADHD or autism. You'll take the supplements or a placebo and do some tasks while having brain scans.
Lubbock, TexasAges Any age - NCT07485387Recruiting
Korean cognitive aging study using smartphone app
This study looks at how thinking and memory change as people get older. It uses a smartphone app to track these changes over time in healthy older adults living in South Korea.
Seoul, Select One...Ages 60 years+ - NCT07342218Recruiting
Digital substance use treatment for federal parolees
This trial tests digital tools for people with substance use problems who are living in halfway houses or community correctional centres after serving a federal prison sentence. The tools are designed to help with recovery and re-entry.
Brantford, OntarioAges 18–55 - NCT05836207Recruiting
Rewards for quitting cannabis in young adults
This study tests whether offering rewards can help young adults stop using cannabis. You would attend a treatment clinic and provide supervised urine tests twice each week while aiming to quit.
AmsterdamAges 16–22 - NCT05723588RecruitingPhase 2
TMS brain stimulation to help veterans quit smoking with PTSD
This Phase 2 study tests whether targeted brain stimulation (TMS) can improve smoking quit outcomes in Veterans who also have PTSD. It also uses brain imaging (MRI) to understand what changes in the brain may help people quit.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18–75 - NCT05924425RecruitingPhase 4
Daridorexant for insomnia in early memory decline
This trial tests whether daridorexant can improve sleep in people who have mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer’s disease and struggle with insomnia. It may help by improving how long and how well you sleep, with monitoring of sleep patterns and memory-related measures.
MontpellierAges 60–85 - NCT06073886RecruitingPhase 2
Better brain stimulation for long-lasting concussion symptoms
This trial tests whether personalized brain stimulation can help people who have ongoing symptoms more than 20 on a standard concussion scale, such as headaches, dizziness, or trouble concentrating, after a mild head injury in the past year.
Westwood, Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06136546RecruitingPhase 2
Infliximab for depression with cognitive problems
This trial tests if a medicine called infliximab, given through an IV, can help improve thinking and memory problems in people with moderate to severe depression who also have high inflammation levels. It aims to see if lowering inflammation can ease both mood and cognitive symptoms.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 25–50 - NCT06482749Recruiting
Magnetic brain stimulation for better recovery after surgery
This study tests whether magnetic brain stimulation before and after surgery can help older adults with mild memory or thinking problems recover their thinking abilities faster. You would receive either real or sham stimulation for a few days around your surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 65 years+ - NCT06541834Recruiting
Predicting diabetes eye nerve problems with retina scans
This study uses artificial intelligence to analyze retinal images and predict the risk of nerve-related problems caused by diabetes. It may help identify those at risk before symptoms appear.
MilanAges 45 years+ - NCT07381504Recruiting
Aerobic exercise for sleep in children with autism
This study tests whether regular aerobic exercise, like running or jumping, can help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) sleep better. If your child has trouble sleeping and is between 3 and 11 years old, they may be able to join.
TaipeiAges 3–11 - NCT07245186Enrolling by invitation
Healthy living program for kidney decline
This study tests a program to help people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stay healthy through diet tracking and other proactive steps. It focuses on people whose kidney function has declined but who are not yet on dialysis.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–90 - NCT07073521Recruiting
Cognitive therapy for adjusting to vision loss
This study tests new ways to help people adjust to vision loss using thinking and coping strategies. If you are an adult with vision loss and willing to share feedback, this may be a good fit.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06186830Recruiting
Questionnaire for jaw and face pain
This study tests a special questionnaire (BETY-BQ) to see how well it measures the impact of jaw and face pain in people with temporomandibular disorders. It helps doctors better understand your symptoms and guide treatment.
Karabük, Karabük ProvinceAges 18–64 - NCT06966921Recruiting
Brain stimulation for thinking, mood, and sleep in mental illness
This trial tests if a gentle electrical device placed on your head (cranial electrotherapy) can improve thinking, mood, and sleep for people living with chronic mental health conditions. It's a non-invasive approach that might help with anxiety or depression without medication side effects.
Nantou CityAges 20–75 - NCT06088303Recruiting
Improving PTSD treatment through better communication
This study tests if improving how you talk with your doctor can make PTSD treatment work better. You can join if you have PTSD and have been on stable medications for at least 4 weeks.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06604000Recruiting
Goal management training for cognitive control after brain injury
This trial tests a training program called Goal Management Training (GMT) to help people who have had a brain injury improve their ability to plan, focus, and stay organized. If you have trouble with these skills and your injury happened at least a year ago, this training might help you get better at everyday tasks.
TrondheimAges 18–65 - NCT06868979Recruiting
Eye imaging for X-linked disorders
This study uses special eye imaging to look at changes in the brain and eyes of people with creatine transporter deficiency (a condition that affects brain energy) or fragile X syndrome. It aims to find a way to see these brain changes without needing a biopsy or spinal tap.
BronAges 5–60 - NCT07268768Recruiting
Personality, thinking, and sensitivity in headache
This study looks at how personality, thinking skills, and heightened nerve sensitivity are connected in people with headache. It aims to better understand these relationships to improve care.
Messina, SicilyAges 18–60 - NCT07569471Recruiting
Group compassion therapy for psychosis beliefs
This study tests a new group-based therapy that combines compassion-focused techniques with cognitive behavioral therapy to help people with schizophrenia or related conditions change their beliefs about their psychosis. The goal is to reduce distress and improve how you cope with symptoms.
Scarborough Village, OntarioAges 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 - NCT07041502Recruiting
Aut-CARE: Helping young autistic adults think and feel better
This study tests an online program for young adults (16-30) with autism to help them think more clearly, solve problems, and manage emotions. It's designed for people without intellectual disability who already attend services at the Friends Foundation.
Barcelona, CataloniaAges 16–30 - NCT06717165Recruiting
Brain stimulation with talk therapy for OCD
This study tests if adding a gentle brain stimulation technique (tACS) to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help reduce OCD symptoms more than CBT alone. It is for adults with OCD who have not completed a full course of CBT before.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–60
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cognitive disorder?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 451 recruiting cognitive disorder 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 disorder 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 disorder 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.