Clinical trials
Cognitive Functioning clinical trials
Below are recruiting cognitive functioning 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
- NCT07877376Recruiting
How thinking problems affect pain in breast cancer survivors
This study looks at whether mild memory or thinking issues after breast cancer treatment are linked to ongoing pain. If you join, you will help doctors understand this connection, which may lead to better pain care.
Boulogne-Billancourt, IDEAges 35–65 - NCT07074704Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation to improve symptoms and thinking in schizophrenia
This study tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp (transcranial alternating current stimulation, or tACS) can help reduce negative symptoms and improve thinking in people with long-term schizophrenia. It is for patients who have been hospitalized for over six months and are on stable medication.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT07134699Recruiting
Back pain's effect on thinking in older adults
This study looks at how long-term lower back pain affects thinking skills like memory and attention in adults aged 60 to 85. Participants must speak Cantonese, be right-handed, and have normal thinking abilities. The study uses email or text for some tasks.
Hong KongAges 60–85 - NCT06013579Recruiting
Exercise study for older adults with HIV
This study tests whether high-intensity exercise can help improve thinking and memory, and build lasting exercise habits, in older adults living with HIV who feel tired and are not very active.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 50–80 - NCT03094312Recruiting
Check how a seizure-brain procedure affects thinking after surgery
This study looks at whether a special brain-recording procedure for difficult-to-control seizures changes a person’s memory, thinking, or other brain skills afterward. It may help doctors understand risks and plan care for people undergoing the procedure.
BronAges 18–65 - NCT02543424Recruiting
Testing movement and thinking in brain-injury and cerebral palsy
This study looks at how people’s arm/hand movement and attention-thinking skills work after brain injury or cerebral palsy. You might be invited to tasks and simple instructions to help researchers understand function and possible support strategies.
Ottignies, Brabant WallonAges 5 years+ - NCT06874764Enrolling by invitation
Training with a wireless system for thinking and reaction in MS
This study tests whether a special wireless reaction training system can help improve thinking and reaction speed in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). It compares this training to standard exercises to see which works better for your brain health.
Izmir, BornovaAges 18–55 - NCT07048561Recruiting
Fitness and thinking skills in older adults
This study looks at how physical fitness connects to thinking skills like planning and memory in older adults. If you join, you will complete fitness tests and thinking tasks to help researchers understand this link.
TaipeiAges 65 years+ - NCT03137095Recruiting
Study how chemotherapy affects brain function in breast cancer
This study looks at changes in thinking and brain function in people with early to locally advanced breast cancer before and during chemotherapy. You may also be offered a brain MRI in a separate optional part of the research to learn more about brain changes.
Rochester, New YorkAges 21 years+ - NCT06227962Enrolling by invitation
Thinking and quality of life in retinoblastoma survivors
This study looks at how retinoblastoma and its treatment affect thinking skills and quality of life over time. It may help doctors better support survivors and their families.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 6 months–35 years - NCT07315724Recruiting
Block training for brain and hand health in older adults
This trial tests whether a technology-assisted block training program can improve thinking skills, hand coordination, and grip strength in older adults living in the community. It may help keep your mind and hands active as you age.
Yilan, TaiwanAges 65 years+ - NCT05445180Recruiting
Brain scan study of thinking in cannabis users with psychosis
This study uses brain imaging to understand how thinking works in people who use cannabis, comparing those with psychosis to people without psychosis. It may help researchers learn what brain patterns relate to thinking difficulties and how cannabis use fits in.
Montreal, QuebecAges 16–80 - NCT07633626Recruiting
Vortioxetine for thinking problems from ALK lung cancer treatment
This trial tests whether a medication called vortioxetine can help improve memory, focus, and thinking problems caused by lorlatinib, a drug used to treat ALK-positive lung cancer. You would take vortioxetine alongside your current cancer treatment to see if it helps your brain function.
BogotáAges 18 years+ - NCT05009433Recruiting
Exercise plans in pregnancy and afterward for mom and baby health
This study compares two types of exercise—short, intense intervals versus moderate steady activity—during pregnancy and looks at effects on mothers and children. It also checks how participants do on health, fitness, and well-being tests before, during, and after pregnancy.
Gdansk, Pomeranian VoivodeshipAges 18–45 - NCT05322824Recruiting
Study for adults with narrowed brain or neck arteries
This study enrolls people age 40 or older who have at least 50% narrowing in one brain or neck (carotid) artery. It collects clinical information to better understand this condition and how patients are doing over time.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 40 years+ - NCT05621278Recruiting
School study of mental and physical well-being from kids to adults
This study follows students from middle school through high school and asks their parents and teachers questions about mental well-being and physical (body-related) health. It may help researchers understand what supports healthy development over time.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 9–65 - NCT06496412Recruiting
Fecal transplant for brain health in type 1 diabetes
This trial tests whether transplanting healthy bacteria into your gut can improve memory and thinking skills in people with long-term type 1 diabetes. If you have had type 1 diabetes for 10 years or more, this study may help find a new way to protect your brain.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–60 - NCT07768423Recruiting
Omega-3 supplements and red blood cell health in soccer players
This study looks at how taking omega-3 supplements (from fish oil) affects the red blood cells of soccer players. It might help improve their overall health and performance.
Katowice, Mikolowska 72aAges 16–35 - NCT07755605Recruiting
Smartphone app training for social skills in schizophrenia
This trial tests a smartphone app designed to help people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder improve their social thinking and interactions. It may be a good option if you can use an app and are on stable medication.
SeoulAges 19–60 - NCT03614962Recruiting
Warmth and TENS to improve thinking in dementia
This study tests whether using a warmth treatment and a gentle electrical nerve-stimulation device (TENS) can improve thinking and memory in people with mild to moderate dementia. It may help by supporting brain and nerve function, alongside your usual care.
Hong KongAges 65 years+ - NCT06627140Recruiting
Preterm birth, parent stress, and child mental health
This study follows up on families who were already in an earlier research project about preterm birth. It looks at how parents' stress during pregnancy and after birth might affect their child's mental health as they grow up.
Frankfurt am Main, HesseAges Any age - NCT07728240Recruiting
Diet, health, and exercise study
This study looks at how your diet and health affect your body's response to exercise. You'll do some thinking tests, record what you eat, and ride a bike at a moderate pace.
River Falls, WisconsinAges 18–60 - NCT06639139Recruiting
Remote group therapy for adults with ADHD
This trial tests a remote group program that helps adults with ADHD improve thinking and daily functioning skills. It might be a good fit if you are looking for practical strategies to manage your ADHD.
JerusalemAges 18–60 - NCT07691866Recruiting
How sleep type affects balance and thinking
This study looks at how your natural sleep pattern (chronotype) might affect your balance and cognitive function. You will answer a questionnaire and do some simple tests.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–35
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cognitive functioning?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 315 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.