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
- NCT07648498Recruiting
Handgrip exercise for blood pressure and brain health in older adults
This study tests a simple handgrip exercise program (squeezing a device) done in the community to see if it can help lower blood pressure and improve thinking/memory in older adults. It is open only to people already at the Physical Activity Centre of Excellence at McMaster University.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 65 years+ - NCT06290024Recruiting
Nerve pain study: tracking long-term symptoms
This study follows people with nerve pain over time to learn more about their condition. You will not receive a new treatment, but your data will help doctors understand neuropathic pain better.
Shanghai, YangpuAges 18–85 - NCT07641075Recruiting
High-Dose Vitamin D Effects in Experienced Athletes
This study tests whether high-dose vitamin D supplements improve athletic performance, brain function, and body composition in experienced athletes. Researchers will measure hormones, muscle strength, thinking ability, and muscle mass over time.
Katowice, Mikołowska 72aAges 17–60 - NCT06711432Recruiting
Blood Pressure Management During Tumor Surgery and Brain Function
This trial compares different blood pressure management strategies during abdominal tumor surgery to see which one better protects cognitive function (thinking, memory, and clarity). It is for patients who have multiple stroke risk factors and are undergoing a lengthy surgery.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 40–85 - NCT07581587Recruiting
Breathing Exercises and Brain Function in Heart Failure
This study tests whether special breathing exercises—done alone or while doing a mental task—can improve memory and thinking skills in people with heart failure. Researchers want to see if training your breathing muscles helps your brain work better.
Istanbul, FatihAges 40 years+ - NCT04717388Recruiting
Study brain and feelings in people with tinnitus
This study looks at how tinnitus affects the brain, thinking, and emotional well-being. It compares people with chronic tinnitus to people without tinnitus (including a group related to a specific type of epilepsy surgery).
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT07554833Recruiting
Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Motor and Memory Skills
This study tests whether repeated magnetic stimulation (rTMS) of the brain can help improve movement and thinking problems in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers will measure how the treatment affects your motor control and cognitive function over the study period.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 50–90 - NCT07543562RecruitingPhase 3
Selenium supplement for heart failure patients
This study tests whether taking selenium (a mineral supplement) helps heart failure patients feel better and live longer. Researchers will follow patients over time to see if selenium reduces symptoms and hospital visits.
OsloAges 18 years+ - NCT07543094Enrolling by invitation
Brain Stimulation for Early Alzheimer's Memory and Thinking
This study tests whether a special type of brain stimulation called temporal interference stimulation can improve memory and thinking skills in people with early-stage Alzheimer's disease. The treatment uses electrical stimulation to target specific brain areas without surgery.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 50–75 - NCT07546409Recruiting
Do ketones help thinking in older adults with prediabetes?
This study looks at whether a supplement called ketones can improve thinking and memory in older adults who have prediabetes but not diabetes or memory problems. You will take the supplement, have brain scans, and complete thinking tests.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 60–75 - NCT07485816Enrolling by invitation
Heart-brain oxygen and thinking changes in heart failure
This study looks at how well your heart and brain work together to use oxygen, and how that relates to changes in thinking and memory for people with heart failure.
Kunming, YunnanAges 18–70 - NCT07489105Recruiting
Yoga for better thinking with heart failure
This trial tests if a yoga program can help improve memory and thinking in people with heart failure. It's designed for adults 55 and older who are not already doing yoga and are able to take part in gentle physical activity.
Auburn, AlabamaAges 55 years+ - NCT06709963Recruiting
Brain stimulation for older adults with chronic back or knee pain
This study tests a type of brain stimulation called intermittent theta burst stimulation to see if it can reduce pain and improve thinking in older adults with long-term back or knee pain. The treatment involves a non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate the brain.
Hong KongAges 60–85 - NCT07472101Recruiting
Balance and cognitive exercises at home for older adults
This study tests whether home-based balance and thinking exercises done via video calls can improve balance, reduce fall risk, and boost brain function and sleep quality in older adults.
Zonguldak, KozluAges 65–74 - NCT07478146Recruiting
Aerobic exercise for brain and movement in Parkinson's
This study tests whether moderate aerobic exercise (like brisk walking or cycling) can improve thinking, memory, and walking ability in people with Parkinson's disease. It also looks at how exercise affects blood flow in the brain.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 40 years+ - 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 - NCT07430150Recruiting
Long-term effects of oxygen therapy on thinking after brain injury
This study checks if hyperbaric oxygen therapy (breathing pure oxygen in a special chamber) has lasting benefits for thinking skills in people who have had a traumatic brain injury.
ZrifinAges 18 years+ - NCT07392944Recruiting
Exercise program for older adults in nursing homes
This trial tests a multicomponent exercise program for older adults living in nursing homes. The goal is to see if it improves physical function, thinking skills, and reduces falls risk.
PortoAges 65 years+ - NCT07379723Recruiting
Brief therapy for Functional Cognitive Disorder: a feasibility study
This study tests a brief psychological therapy for people with Functional Cognitive Disorder (difficulties with memory or thinking that aren't linked to a brain disease). The goal is to see if this approach can help manage symptoms and if it is possible to run a larger trial.
LondonAges 18–65 - NCT07378787Recruiting
Time-restricted eating and low glycemic diet for menopause
This study tests if combining time-restricted eating with a low glycemic index diet can improve memory, slow aging, and boost metabolism in women going through perimenopause or menopause. It aims to see if this eating pattern helps with brain health and body changes during this life stage.
ZagrebAges 45–75 - NCT06844279Recruiting
Anesthesia depth monitoring for recovery after spinal surgery in older adults
This study tests whether carefully monitoring how deep your anesthesia is during spinal surgery can help older adults recover better and think more clearly afterward.
AnkaraAges 65 years+ - NCT07343895Recruiting
Atrial fibrillation screening in people with high NT-proBNP
This study is checking people over 40 who have a higher-than-average heart stress marker (NT-proBNP) to see if they have undiagnosed atrial fibrillation. You'll use a smartphone to track your heart rhythm at home.
TromsøAges 40 years+ - NCT07312435Recruiting
B vitamins and Omega-3s for brain health in older adults
This trial tests whether taking B vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids can slow brain shrinkage in older adults. It may help those with low vitamin levels keep their memory sharp.
OsloAges 65 years+ - NCT07275372Recruiting
Virtual humans help nursing students learn cognitive tests
This trial tests if virtual humans can help nursing students learn to assess cognitive function using the SPMSQ test. It may improve how future nurses evaluate memory and thinking.
Taipei, TaiwanAges 18–65
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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.