Clinical trials
Cognitive Disorder clinical trials
Below are recruiting cognitive disorder clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 453 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07508215Recruiting
Bright light therapy for memory problems in depression
This study tests whether daily bright light therapy can improve thinking and memory in people with major depression. You would continue your regular antidepressant and add 30-60 minutes of light box use each morning.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–60 - NCT04463498Recruiting
Sleep school program for insomnia alongside mental health problems
This trial tests a group “sleep school” program to improve sleep when insomnia happens together with moderate to severe mental health symptoms. It may help you learn practical sleep strategies and improve sleep quality while you’re getting psychiatric care.
BergenAges 18–80 - NCT07708246Recruiting
Parent-led social skills program for children with autism
This trial tests whether a parent-led program can help children with autism improve social understanding. If you join, you will learn to use play-based activities at home with your child, with support from a clinician.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 4–8 - NCT07069517Recruiting
Fast treatment for insomnia, nightmares, and PTSD
This study tests a combined program to help active-duty military and veterans with PTSD, insomnia, and nightmares. It aims to see if a short treatment can improve sleep and reduce PTSD symptoms without starting new medications or other therapies.
Kileen, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT07503951Recruiting
Talking therapy for inpatients in psychiatric care
This trial tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) works for people staying in a psychiatric hospital. You should be staying for at least three days and able to talk through your thoughts and feelings.
StockholmAges Any age - NCT07486882Recruiting
Comparing two insomnia treatments: sound therapy vs. cognitive behavioral therapy
This study compares a new sound-based therapy (Acoustic Resonance Therapy) using a headband to standard cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. It aims to see which approach helps people with moderate-to-severe insomnia sleep better.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 22 years+ - NCT05565833RecruitingPhase 2
Online sleep program for insomnia and thinking problems
This Phase 2 study tests an internet-based sleep program to help older adults with insomnia and related thinking difficulties. It may help improve sleep and reduce how much tiredness and sleep disruption affect daily life.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 65 years+ - 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 - NCT07190404Recruiting
Thinking skills program for Parkinson's disease
This study tests a program to help people with Parkinson's disease who are noticing problems with their memory or thinking. The program teaches strategies to manage daily thinking challenges.
St Louis, MissouriAges 50 years+ - NCT07076342RecruitingPhase 4
Glutamate receptors and cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia
This study tests how a brain receptor called mGluR5 affects sleep and depression treatment. You may qualify if you have major depression with insomnia and are not currently on antidepressants.
Stony Brook, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06633263Enrolling by invitation
Combined therapy for depression and insomnia
This trial tests a combination of two behavioral therapies to improve both depression symptoms and sleep problems. It may help you if you have moderate depression and insomnia and can participate in French-language sessions.
LiègeAges 18–67 - NCT06400043Recruiting
Walking while thinking in kids with coordination disorder
This study looks at how walking and thinking at the same time (dual-tasking) affects children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). It may help understand why multitasking can be harder for some kids and lead to better support strategies.
Ghent, East-FlandersAges 7–17 - NCT06375265Recruiting
Sleep improvement program for older surgery patients
This trial tests a digital sleep improvement program for older adults who are about to have knee or hip replacement surgery. It aims to help you sleep better before and after surgery, which may improve your brain health and recovery.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 65 years+ - NCT05962424RecruitingPhase 1
Study of brain activity during thinking using electrode recordings
This Phase 1 study records electrical signals from the brain while you perform thinking tasks. The goal is to better understand how human brain circuits work during cognition, and the study may help future treatments.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05929703Recruiting
Caring for hospitalized older adults
This study tests a new approach to caring for older adults in the hospital to prevent confusion (delirium). It involves having a family member or care partner stay with the patient during the hospital stay.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 70 years+ - NCT07730957Recruiting
Music program to reduce care refusal in nursing home residents
This trial tests whether a structured music program can help reduce care refusal (like agitation or aggression during bathing) in nursing home residents with memory or thinking problems. Residents who show these behaviors may be eligible.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT01327690RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Group therapy for mental health in veterans and families
This early-stage study looks at mental health outcomes for active-duty service members, veterans, and their family members after participating in group therapy sessions. If you can follow instructions and complete consent forms, this trial may help researchers understand how group therapy affects well-being in these communities.
Santa Rosa, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT07532460Recruiting
Study of brain channels and memory in cocaine users
This research explores how certain brain chemicals (potassium channels) affect memory and thinking in people who use cocaine regularly. The study may help develop better treatments for cocaine use disorder and related thinking problems.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 20–50 - NCT07465081Recruiting
Ultra-processed food and behavior/cognition in children with ADHD or learning difficulties
This study looks at how eating a lot of ultra-processed foods (like sugary snacks, chips, and fast food) relates to behavior and thinking in children aged 10 to 15 who have ADHD or learning difficulties. It aims to understand if high consumption of these foods is linked to more behavioral issues or problems with attention and memory.
TaichungAges 10–15 - NCT06863909Enrolling by invitation
Journaling plus cognitive behavioral therapy for better results
This trial explores whether adding journaling to your regular cognitive behavioral therapy sessions helps you feel better more quickly. You keep seeing your therapist as usual, just add a few minutes of writing each day.
TübingenAges 18–65 - NCT07120711Recruiting
Sleep apnea, thinking, and mood study for kids and adults
This study looks at how sleep apnea affects thinking and mood by checking certain proteins in the body. They want to see if these proteins can help predict or explain changes in memory, focus, or emotions.
ShanghaiAges 5 years+ - NCT06951919Recruiting
HOBSCOTCH study for memory help in MS
This trial tests a program called HOBSCOTCH to help people with MS who have memory or thinking problems. It also includes a caregiver who supports them.
Lebanon, New HampshireAges 20–75 - NCT06191965RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
MitoQ supplement for early psychosis
This study tests whether a supplement called MitoQ can help people with early-stage psychosis by improving how their cells produce energy. If you are younger and have been treated for psychosis for less than 5 years, this trial may be an option for you.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–35 - NCT05543083Recruiting
Therapy plus exercise for teens at risk of type 2 diabetes
This trial tests whether a combination of coaching (cognitive-behavioral therapy) and exercise can improve mood and help teens who are at higher risk for type 2 diabetes. It may be especially helpful if you’re dealing with depression symptoms and a family history of type 2 diabetes.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 12–17
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cognitive disorder?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 453 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.