Clinical trials
Cognitive Disorder clinical trials
Below are recruiting cognitive disorder clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 452 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07417826Recruiting
Therapy for suicide risk in eating disorders
This trial tests a therapy that combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with a digital tool to help women with eating disorders who have had recent suicidal thoughts or attempts. It aims to reduce suicide risk and improve mental health.
Sabadell, BarcelonaAges 18–65 - NCT06989125Recruiting
Online vs. video therapy for gambling disorder
This trial compares two types of cognitive behavioral therapy for gambling disorder: one you do online on your own schedule and one face-to-face with a therapist over video. The goal is to see which works better, so you can choose the option that fits your life.
Aarhus, DenmarkAges 18 years+ - NCT06777277Recruiting
Couple therapy for low sexual desire or arousal
This study tests a type of talk therapy for couples where one partner has a sexual interest/arousal disorder (low desire or difficulty getting aroused). The therapy helps partners work together to improve their sexual relationship.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT04911738Recruiting
Virtual reality glasses to improve balance after stroke
This trial studies whether virtual reality glasses training can improve balance and body alignment after a recent stroke. It will also compare how stroke participants with balance problems respond versus people without stroke.
GrenobleAges 18–80 - NCT06404684Recruiting
Psychological treatment for paraphilic disorders
This trial is testing a psychological treatment (cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT) for people with paraphilic disorders – conditions where someone has intense sexual urges or behaviors that are unusual or cause distress. The goal is to see if this therapy can help reduce risky behaviors and improve well-being.
Stockholm, Stockholm CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT06927362Recruiting
Exercise and balance training for seniors with memory issues
This study tests if combining two types of exercise (LSVT Big and dual-task training) can improve balance and thinking in older adults with mild to moderate memory loss. It may help you stay steady on your feet and manage everyday tasks more easily.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 65 years+ - NCT05943171Recruiting
App-based CBT for substance dependence and relationship aggression
This study tests an app-guided version of CBT (a structured talk-therapy approach) against standard CBT to help people with substance dependence and recent verbal aggression in an intimate relationship. You may be screened to see if you fit both the substance use and relationship aggression parts of the trial.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT07834567Recruiting
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder
This study tests whether an online mindfulness-based cognitive therapy program can help improve symptoms in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It also looks at how the brain and body respond to the treatment, aiming to find better ways to manage OCD.
BresciaAges 18–45 - NCT07760545Recruiting
Memory screening by video before surgery
This study tests whether doing a quick memory and thinking check over video call is as reliable as doing it in person. You would take part before your scheduled surgery to help improve how cognitive health is assessed.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 65 years+ - NCT05973110Recruiting
Virtual reality training to improve thinking in psychosis
This trial tests whether a virtual reality program can help people living with psychosis improve thinking and daily functioning. It may help if your symptoms are currently stable and you can safely use the VR equipment.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18–60 - NCT05254015Enrolling by invitation
Therapy for hoarding symptoms in adults 50+
This trial tests a combined therapy approach (cognitive rehabilitation plus exposure therapy) to reduce hoarding behaviors in older adults. You may benefit if your hoarding is your main diagnosis and your symptoms and medications are stable.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 50 years+ - NCT07309302Recruiting
Online brain training for PTSD: a remote study
This study tests whether online cognitive training can help people with PTSD. It is fully remote and requires a computer with a camera.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–45 - NCT06441864Recruiting
Behavioral treatment for nightmares in REM sleep behavior disorder
This study tests a behavioral therapy (non-drug treatment) for nightmares in people with REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD). It's designed for you and a family member who lives with you.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT07717853Recruiting
CO-OP therapy for kids with autism
This study tests a therapy called CO-OP that helps children with autism learn to plan and carry out everyday tasks like getting dressed or doing homework. We want to see if it helps kids become more independent.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 7–10 - NCT02752542RecruitingPhase 4
Personalized therapy and antidepressants for depression
This trial studies whether a personalized combination of talk therapy (CBT) and antidepressant medication works better for people with moderate to severe depression. It’s meant to match treatment choices to your situation and to see what helps most.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06678295Recruiting
CBT for social anxiety or body dysmorphic disorder
This study looks at how individual factors affect the success of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for social anxiety or body dysmorphic disorder. You'll have therapy sessions and brain scans to see what works best for people like you.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–45 - NCT05792930Recruiting
Therapy plus biofeedback for body-symptom distress
This study tests an integrated talk-therapy program that combines cognitive-behavioral therapy and biofeedback to help people whose symptoms are strongly felt in the body. It may help by teaching skills to reduce distress and improve how you manage symptoms.
YunlinAges 20–70 - NCT00018057RecruitingPhase 2
Brain study of pediatric anxiety disorders
This study looks at how the brain works in children and adults with anxiety disorders. It uses brain scans (fMRI) and other safe tests to understand anxiety better.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–65 - NCT07237009Recruiting
Personalized reminiscence therapy for memory loss
This trial tests a digital app that uses personal photos and memories to help people with early memory problems feel less depressed or apathetic. It's designed for seniors who have mild cognitive impairment or early dementia.
AngersAges 60 years+ - NCT06586164Recruiting
Rehabilitation research for veterans with serious mental illness
This study is testing a new rehabilitation program for veterans with serious mental illness, like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or PTSD. If you join, you will help researchers see if this program improves daily functioning and quality of life.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–83 - NCT06412315Recruiting
Brain scan study of emotion and a common antidepressant
This study uses a powerful MRI scanner to look at how a part of the brain called the amygdala responds to emotional tasks, and whether a common antidepressant called citalopram affects that response. It may help researchers understand how these treatments work for mental health conditions.
Oxford, OxfordshireAges 18–40 - NCT06286202Recruiting
Cognitive skills program for schizophrenia recovery
This trial tests a community-based program called INSPIRE that uses mental exercises and social coaching to help people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder improve their thinking skills and daily functioning. It is conducted in English and requires at least 10 years of English-language education.
SingaporeAges 21–60 - NCT07647380Recruiting
Brain Stimulation to Help Thinking in Schizophrenia
This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial electrical stimulation (TIS) to improve thinking and memory problems in people with schizophrenia. Researchers want to see if this treatment, combined with antipsychotic medications, can help you think more clearly and function better in daily life.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–50
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cognitive disorder?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 452 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.