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
- NCT02740634Recruiting
Brain imaging study for Alzheimer's disease
This study uses brain scans to understand Alzheimer's disease and related conditions that affect memory, language, or vision. It looks at how changes in the brain happen over time in people with these diagnoses.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 21–80 - 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 - NCT07457138Recruiting
Brain health study for people with memory worries
This study looks at people who are worried about their memory or thinking skills, even if tests show no problems. It aims to understand brain health over time in a Lombardy clinic.
Costa Masnaga, LombardyAges 18 years+ - NCT07576686Recruiting
AI-assisted therapy for depression and anxiety
This trial tests a computer-guided cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)—a proven talk therapy approach—to help treat mild depression and anxiety. The program runs for 10 weeks with weekly sessions, and AI helps guide your therapist or the process itself.
NišAges 18 years+ - NCT05609916Recruiting
CBT therapy to help kids stop OCD medicine
This trial studies whether adding structured talk therapy (CBT) can help some children with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) reduce and potentially stop their OCD medicine. It’s designed for kids who are still having meaningful symptoms despite being on an OCD medication long enough.
Houston, TexasAges 7–17 - NCT06901128Recruiting
Video vs. in-person talk therapy for teens with social anxiety
This study compares talking therapy (cognitive therapy) for social anxiety given through video calls versus in-person office visits. It aims to help teens feel less anxious and more confident in social situations.
Ottestad, InnlandetAges 14–18 - NCT06661460Recruiting
Online therapy for youths with anxiety disorders
This study tests an online cognitive behavioral therapy program for children and teens (8 to 17 years old) who have specific anxiety disorders. It aims to help reduce anxiety symptoms by providing therapy through a smartphone, tablet, or computer, with support from a caregiver.
Kalmar, Region Kalmar LänAges 8–17 - NCT07490717Enrolling by invitation
Treating PTSD and opioid use in jails
This study tests new ways to screen and treat people in jail who have both post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and opioid use disorder. It aims to help participants with therapy while incarcerated and after release.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT05587127Recruiting
CBT therapy for eating anxiety in functional stomach pain
This trial tests an “exposure-based” type of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people with functional dyspepsia (stomach discomfort after eating) who avoid or restrict food. The goal is to reduce food fear and improve eating and weight, after other medical causes have been ruled out.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06740331Recruiting
Thinking and memory study for mood disorders
This study looks at how people with bipolar disorder or depression process social situations, memory, and thinking. It compares patients, their relatives, and healthy volunteers to better understand these conditions.
ReimsAges 18–65 - NCT06546917Recruiting
Cognitive training trial for mild depression with brain scans
This trial tests a computer-based cognitive training program (bWell-D) to see if it can improve thinking skills like memory and focus in people with mild depression. You will also have an MRI brain scan to see how the training affects your brain.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 19–55 - NCT05129150Recruiting
Assessing brain function with an ultrasound in a day hospital
This trial studies brain function in people who are already going to a day hospital for memory and thinking assessments. It may help researchers better understand cognitive problems and improve how they are evaluated. You would likely be asked to complete an ultrasound exam of the brain and allow your information to be used for the study.
ToursAges Any age - NCT05600946Recruiting
Study of body differences in creatine transporter deficiency
This study looks at physical and body features in people with creatine transporter deficiency caused by a specific gene change (SLC6A8). It may help doctors better understand the condition and how it shows up, which can improve future care.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2–40 - NCT06995443Recruiting
Can light therapy help 'chemo brain' after breast cancer?
This study tests whether a special light therapy (photobiomodulation) can help improve the 'chemo brain' – memory and thinking problems – that some women experience after breast cancer chemotherapy. If you've had memory issues since chemo and finished treatment within the past year, you may be able to join.
ValenciennesAges Any age - NCT07121270Recruiting
Sleep treatment after trauma in the ER
This study tests a sleep-focused treatment for people who have experienced a violent trauma (like an assault) in the past few days and are at risk for mental health problems. The goal is to help improve sleep and reduce distress after a traumatic event.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07268079Recruiting
Testing a VR app for brain and thinking skills
This study is testing a virtual reality app called VIRADIA to see if it can help check brain and thinking skills. Doctors are looking for people with and without a neurological condition like Parkinson's or multiple sclerosis to take part.
Nitra, Nitra RegionAges 18–80 - NCT06967922Recruiting
Cognitive behavior therapy for acute insomnia
This trial tests if a specific type of talking therapy called analytic-integrative cognitive behavioral therapy can help people with new-onset insomnia (trouble sleeping for less than 3 months). It aims to improve sleep quality and reduce stress related to sleep problems.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT05858346Recruiting
Therapy for social anxiety in Veterans with trauma symptoms
This study compares two kinds of treatment for social anxiety disorder to see which one works better for Veterans. It focuses on people who also have significant posttraumatic stress symptoms (trauma-related symptoms).
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–80 - NCT06000475Recruiting
Memory boosting therapy for PTSD in veterans
This trial is testing a type of therapy called Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD, along with memory exercises to help enhance the therapy's effects. It is for veterans who have PTSD and want to see if adding memory training can improve their treatment.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 60 years+ - NCT04610697Recruiting
Cognitive training for people in forensic mental health care
This trial studies whether a structured “cognitive remediation” program (training thinking skills) can help people receiving care on a forensic treatment unit. It may benefit those who want support improving attention, memory, or problem-solving as part of their treatment.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18–55 - NCT06256380Recruiting
Comparing two therapies for teens with eating disorders
This trial compares two proven therapies for teenagers with eating disorders: one that focuses on the whole family (FBT) and another that works with the teen individually (CBT-E). It aims to find which approach works best for different teens.
BergenAges 12–18 - NCT07201844Recruiting
Does patient choice improve online anxiety treatment?
This trial tests whether letting patients choose their own treatment approach within an online therapy program helps them more for generalized anxiety disorder. You'd receive 10 weeks of internet-delivered cognitive behavior therapy (iCBT) from home.
Stockholm, SverigeAges 18 years+ - NCT07220694Recruiting
Sabroxy supplement for memory and insulin resistance
This study tests whether a supplement called Sabroxy can improve insulin resistance and memory in adults with mild cognitive impairment and insulin resistance. It may help if you have early memory problems and your blood sugar is slightly higher than normal.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 40–80 - NCT07232823Recruiting
Short therapy for OCD adapted to local culture
This trial tests a brief, culture-friendly version of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). If you have OCD, with or without depression or anxiety, this treatment may help reduce your symptoms.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–65
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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.
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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.