Clinical trials
Cognitive Function clinical trials
Below are recruiting cognitive function clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 315 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06497816Recruiting
COPD Study: Health, Thinking, and Physical Abilities
This study looks at how health knowledge, physical abilities, thinking skills, and daily habits affect quality of life in people with COPD. It aims to find ways to better support patients.
Ankara, AnkaraAges 40 years+ - NCT06470516Recruiting
Brain stimulation for cognitive issues in schizophrenia
This study tests a type of brain stimulation called high-definition transcranial alternating current stimulation (hi-tACS) to see if it can improve thinking and memory in people with schizophrenia. If you are a right-handed adult with stable schizophrenia, you may be able to join.
Hanzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT06365658Recruiting
Cognitive function in healthy adults
This study looks at how thinking and memory work in healthy adults and compares them to people with certain health conditions. As part of the control group, you will help researchers understand normal cognitive function.
Gdansk, Pomeranian VoivodeshipAges 18 years+ - NCT06325150RecruitingPhase 1
How light glasses affect thinking in class
This study tests whether wearing special light-enriched glasses in class can help college students think more clearly and feel less tired. You will either wear the glasses or be in a control group, and you'll report your fatigue and take some cognitive tests.
East Lansing, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06081218Recruiting
Exercise and brain function in cannabis users
This study looks at how a single session of exercise affects brain function and memory in regular cannabis users compared to non-users. You will exercise on a bike or watch a movie, and then do memory tests and a blood draw.
LilleAges 18–35 - NCT05880719Recruiting
Music-based computer program for memory after first psychosis
This study tests whether using a computer-based music program can help improve memory and thinking in young people who have had their first episode of psychosis. Participants will work in small groups with the program to see if it helps their cognitive skills.
CaenAges 18–30 - NCT05558709Recruiting
Test for thinking and behavior skills in neurodegenerative disease
This trial checks a new kind of paper-and-pen (or computer-based) test to better measure thinking and social/behavior skills in people with certain brain diseases. It may help researchers improve how these skills are tracked and understood over time.
ParisAges 18–90 - NCT05563805Recruiting
Virtual reality adventure training for movement and fitness
This study uses a virtual reality “adventure” game that gets you moving to train exercise skills and coordination. It’s designed for U.S. military veterans who can walk on their own and don’t have certain vision, balance, or medical limits.
Arlington, TexasAges 18–45 - NCT04898790Recruiting
Testing ways to improve thinking after bone marrow transplant
This study looks at whether a physical activity program and related study measures can improve thinking and memory in older adults around the time of a stem cell transplant. If you qualify and participate, the team will compare outcomes between groups to see what approach works best.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 19 years+ - NCT04653012Recruiting
Testing brain-activity recordings in people with drug-resistant epilepsy
This study looks at brain activity using electrodes placed inside the brain in people with focal, drug-resistant epilepsy before surgery. It may help doctors better map where seizures start and improve planning for treatment.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT04495660Recruiting
Brain and hearing testing after cochlear implants in children
This study uses a non-painful brain-light monitor to check how hearing and thinking skills change after a cochlear implant in deaf children. It also compares results with children who have normal hearing.
ToulouseAges 10 months–7 years - NCT04042532Enrolling by invitation
Theta-burst brain stimulation for younger-onset Alzheimer’s
This trial tests whether a form of brain stimulation (theta-burst stimulation) can improve thinking and memory in people with younger-onset Alzheimer’s. It also compares results with people without dementia who meet similar age and health requirements.
Taoyuan, GuishanAges 50–75 - NCT03546387Recruiting
Anesthesia and brain thinking changes in children with retinoblastoma
This study looks at whether having anesthesia more than once (for eye/surgery treatment) affects children’s thinking and learning. It may help doctors plan safer care and better follow-up for children with retinoblastoma.
New York, New YorkAges 6–17 - 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 - NCT05655325Recruiting
Exercise program to improve thinking in older adults with mild memory trouble
This study tests whether a supervised exercise plan can improve executive thinking (like planning and task control) in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Researchers also look for brain changes using an MRI.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 55 years+ - NCT06248723Recruiting
Preventing memory decline in older adults with lifestyle changes
This study tests a personalized program of lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, brain training, etc.) to see if it can prevent memory loss and keep older adults independent. You may qualify if you are 60+, have mild frailty, and have certain risk factors for dementia.
MonzaAges 60 years+ - NCT05339438Recruiting
Brain scan mapping before epilepsy surgery
This study uses a special MRI scan to map parts of the front-temporal brain in people with drug-resistant epilepsy who may need surgery. The goal is to better plan surgery by showing which brain areas are involved.
NancyAges 18 years+ - NCT05062369Recruiting
Brain stimulation plus training to support alcohol abstinence
This study tests whether a combination of brain stimulation (tDCS) and cognitive training can help people with alcohol use disorder stay abstinent. You may be included if you are currently not drinking and can commit to the program timeline.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–65 - NCT06937554Recruiting
Function and nutrition in fit leukemia patients
This trial looks at how exercise and nutrition affect fit adult leukemia patients during intensive chemotherapy. It aims to understand how to best support your recovery and well-being.
Rome, RMAges 18–70 - NCT06735599Recruiting
Wild blueberries for blood pressure health
This study tests whether eating wild blueberries can improve your gut, brain, and heart health if you have high blood pressure. You'll eat blueberries daily for several weeks and have checkups to see how your body responds.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 45–65 - NCT05895344Recruiting
Compare proton vs modern radiation effects on thinking
This study compares two types of radiation—proton therapy versus modern fractionated radiation—to see how they affect long-term thinking (cognitive function) and daily abilities in people with a specific skull-base tumor. It may help clarify which radiation approach best protects brain and nerve function over time.
CaenAges 18–70 - NCT05619068Recruiting
Study tracking outcomes in Moyamoya disease
This study looks at how Moyamoya disease changes over time and what predicts outcomes. It uses approved brain imaging and, likely, thinking/memory tests to understand prognosis.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 10–60 - NCT06345625Recruiting
Balance and walking with head movement in older adults
This study looks at how older adults keep their balance and walk when their head is moving. You may be asked to stand or walk while your head gently moves, so researchers can understand how your body reacts.
AntwerpAges 65–100 - NCT04616300Recruiting
Exercise program to support brain function during breast cancer chemo
This trial studies whether a structured exercise program can help protect or improve thinking and memory in people with breast cancer while they are starting chemotherapy after surgery. It may help with “chemo brain” by targeting brain function during treatment.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cognitive function?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 315 recruiting cognitive function 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 function 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 function 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.