Clinical trials
Cognitive Functioning clinical trials
Below are recruiting cognitive functioning clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 334 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - 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+ - NCT06753578Recruiting
Cognitive training for seniors with mild memory loss
This trial tests a new cognitive training program designed to improve quality of life and thinking skills in older adults living in care facilities who have mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The program uses acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help participants adapt to memory challenges.
Santander, CantabriaAges 65 years+ - NCT07590999Recruiting
Probiotics and Menopause Symptoms: A Research Study
This study tests whether taking a probiotic supplement helps with hot flushes, mood changes, and other symptoms of perimenopause (the years around menopause). Researchers believe gut health may play a role in these symptoms.
Oxford, EnglandAges 45–60 - NCT06900452Recruiting
Pistachio breakfast and brain function in older adults
This study tests whether eating a pistachio-rich breakfast can improve memory and thinking in healthy older adults. If you qualify, you'll eat special breakfast meals and do some computer-based thinking tasks to measure how your brain performs.
Reading, BerkshireAges 65–80 - NCT06583785Recruiting
Black rice and brain health in older adults
This study tests whether eating black rice can help with memory, thinking, and overall health in older adults. The researchers want to see if black rice reduces inflammation and improves blood vessel function, which can benefit the brain and body.
Reading, UKAges 50–80 - NCT07713641Recruiting
Testing gut bacteria's effect on brain function and inflammation
This trial looks at whether short-chain fatty acids (substances made by gut bacteria) can reduce inflammation and improve thinking skills (executive function). You'll receive an injection that causes mild, temporary inflammation (like a bad cold) and complete cognitive tasks.
LeuvenAges 18–45 - NCT06219304Recruiting
High intensity training for multiple sclerosis
This trial tests whether high intensity exercise can improve both movement and thinking in people with multiple sclerosis. It might help if you can walk but need some support for balance.
Milan, MIAges 18 years+ - NCT06836440Recruiting
Do glasses help thinking in rural older adults?
This study tests whether giving glasses to older adults in rural areas can improve their thinking and memory. If you have vision problems that can be corrected with glasses, you may be able to join and help us find out if better sight helps your brain stay sharp.
Ya'an, SichuanAges 60–79 - NCT06962722Recruiting
Arm training to boost thinking in healthy older adults
This study tests whether a gentle arm movement training program can help keep your thinking skills sharp as you age. It's for healthy older adults who have no memory, heart, or other major health problems.
Derby, DerbyshireAges 65–85 - NCT07334392Recruiting
Exercise program for mild memory problems
This trial tests if a supervised exercise program can improve thinking skills and daily function in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). It may help slow memory decline and keep you independent longer.
PátraiAges 50 years+ - NCT05655390Recruiting
Study after a suicide attempt testing a new treatment link
This study looks at how well an approach helps people after a suicide attempt, and how certain measurements in the body and thinking relate to outcomes. You may be able to join if you’re an adult and can safely complete the study assessments.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06879821Recruiting
High-Intensity Exercise for Parkinson's: Brain and Body
This trial tests whether a high-intensity functional training program (a mix of strength, balance, and endurance exercises) can improve both physical movement and thinking skills in people with early-stage Parkinson's disease. You may qualify if you are in the early stages, exercise regularly, and can walk independently.
Valencia, ValenciaAges 40–80 - NCT06347315Recruiting
Studying a nutritional drink for mild memory loss in older adults
This study tests whether a special drink containing medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs, a type of fat) and B vitamins can help support memory and thinking in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). You would take the drink daily for 18 months and have regular check-ins including memory tests.
BronAges 60 years+ - NCT06876090Recruiting
Sarcopenia study in women with gestational diabetes
This trial looks at muscle health (sarcopenia) in women who had gestational diabetes during pregnancy. It aims to understand how gestational diabetes might affect muscle mass and function.
ViennaAges 35 years+ - NCT07531888Enrolling by invitation
Brain Stimulation to Improve Memory in Older Adults
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (tDCS) can help improve memory and thinking skills in people aged 60–75 who have noticed mild memory problems. You'll receive either real or sham (placebo) stimulation and undergo cognitive training over several weeks.
Pachuca, HidalgoAges 60–75 - NCT06727773RecruitingPhase 2
Memantine and exercise to protect thinking during chemo for breast cancer
This study tests whether a medicine called memantine combined with a structured exercise program can help protect your thinking and memory during chemotherapy for breast cancer. It may also help understand how these treatments work in the body.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05615610Recruiting
Electrical stimulation therapy for brain and arm recovery after stroke
This trial tests whether painless electrical nerve stimulation placed on the skin can improve thinking (cognitive function) and arm movement in people living with long-term stroke. If you qualify, you may receive this non-drug therapy and be assessed for changes in memory/thinking and upper-limb movement.
Hong KongAges 50–80 - NCT07538453Recruiting
Movement Breaks and Thinking Skills in School Children
This study looks at whether short movement breaks during school help kids in grades 5–6 think better and focus more. Researchers want to understand how physical activity affects learning and mental skills.
Castellon, CastellónAges 11–12 - NCT07063381Enrolling by invitation
Low-frequency stimulation for cognition in atrial fibrillation
This study tests whether low-frequency electrical stimulation can help improve thinking and memory in people with permanent atrial fibrillation and cognitive impairment. Participants will receive the stimulation and have their cognitive function checked over six months.
MoscowAges 60–90 - NCT06089096Recruiting
Sleep apnea and memory in people with mild memory problems
This study looks at whether sleep apnea (pauses in breathing during sleep) is linked to thinking and memory in people who have mild memory problems. You will do a home sleep test and take memory tests to help researchers find this connection.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06897670Recruiting
Brain blood flow patterns in mood and memory disorders
This study uses a headband with light sensors (fNIRS) to measure blood flow in the brain while you do thinking tasks. It aims to understand differences in brain activity for people with depression, bipolar disorder, or mild memory loss.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT02290834Recruiting
Studying brain and thinking changes after chemotherapy in older breast cancer patients
This study looks at how chemotherapy may affect memory and thinking, using thinking tests and possibly brain imaging. It compares older breast cancer patients who do and do not get chemotherapy, plus a group of healthy older adults.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 60 years+ - NCT07073781Recruiting
Probiotics for Brain & Blood Sugar in Overweight Young Adults
This study tests whether taking a probiotic (a 'good bacteria' supplement) can help brain function (thinking, memory) and improve blood sugar control in overweight adults who have higher-than-normal blood sugar. If you're between 18-40, overweight, and don't have diabetes, you may be able to join.
Leeds, Greater ManchesterAges 18–40
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cognitive functioning?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 334 recruiting cognitive functioning 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 functioning 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 functioning 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.