Clinical trials
Cognitive Performance clinical trials
Below are recruiting cognitive performance clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 67 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07400432Enrolling by invitation
Exercise type and brain performance in active adults
This study compares the short-term effects of two types of exercise—moderate-intensity continuous exercise and high-intensity interval training (HIIT)—on thinking skills and how your body responds during and after exercise.
Buraidah, Al-Qassim RegionAges 18–30 - NCT07568158Recruiting
How Anesthesia Nurses Handle Multiple Tasks During Surgery
This study looks at how anesthesia nurses manage their workload during different stages of surgery. Researchers will observe and measure how busy nurses feel while they care for patients under anesthesia, which could help improve training and safety in operating rooms.
Barcelona, CataloniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07388043Recruiting
AP-Brain for memory in older adults with memory concerns
This trial tests a supplement called AP-Brain to see if it helps with memory and thinking in healthy middle-aged and older adults who notice memory problems. You would take different doses of the supplement or a placebo for several weeks and complete memory tests.
London, OntarioAges 40–79 - NCT07680517Recruiting
Short PTSD treatment for military personnel
This study tests if a short, intensive PTSD treatment can help reduce psychological and cognitive symptoms. It is for current military personnel with PTSD or symptoms that are close to meeting the full diagnosis.
Fayetteville, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05556655Recruiting
Brain stimulation and how it changes memory task performance
This study tests how a brain stimulation method affects how well you do thinking and memory tasks. You would complete cognitive testing before and after the stimulation, and the researchers look at whether your performance changes.
Fort Collins, ColoradoAges 18–65 - NCT06672952Recruiting
Citrus compound for exercise, blood flow, and stress in overweight adults
This study looks at whether a natural citrus compound called glucosyl-hesperidin (CitraPeak) can boost your exercise performance, improve blood flow, reduce stress, and sharpen thinking. Researchers want to see if it works differently for people who are moderately overweight or mildly obese.
Saint Charles, MissouriAges 18–50 - NCT07319117Recruiting
Can a nutritional drink help your brain under stress?
This study tests whether a special nutritional drink can help your brain work better when you're under stress. If you're a healthy woman in her 40s or 50s who drinks coffee daily, you may be able to join.
Leeds, West YorkshireAges 40–60 - NCT07422220Recruiting
Walnuts and brain health: a long-term study
This study tests whether eating walnuts every day for a long time can help keep your brain healthy as you age. It is for middle-aged and older adults who carry extra weight around their belly but are otherwise generally healthy.
Maastricht, LimburgAges 45–75 - NCT05428228Recruiting
Hydration drink study in healthy adults
This study tests two new hydration drink formulas to see how well they rehydrate healthy adults. It’s mainly about measuring how your body responds after drinking the study products during visits.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 18–35 - NCT05540613Recruiting
Tai Chi versus exercise to help thinking in mild memory loss
This study compares Tai Chi with conventional exercise to improve thinking and memory in older adults who have mild cognitive impairment. If you qualify, you may be asked to do a supervised exercise program and be tested on thinking abilities over time.
Hong KongAges 50 years+ - NCT06127511Recruiting
Peanut study for brain health and weight in teens
This trial tests whether eating peanuts every day helps thinking, learning, and memory and manages weight and inflammation in young teens.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 10–12 - NCT06027554RecruitingPhase 2
MitoQ for frailty, walking, memory, and blood flow in older adults
This trial tests whether a supplement called MitoQ can improve blood vessel health, walking speed, and thinking skills in older adults who are frail or have mild memory problems. It aims to see if MitoQ helps maintain independence and quality of life.
Farmington, ConnecticutAges 65–80 - NCT07466290Recruiting
L-serine with strength training for seniors
This trial tests whether taking a supplement called L-serine along with a strength training program can improve muscle strength and function in older adults. It might help you stay strong and independent.
Vienna, State of ViennaAges 65–85 - NCT04856410Enrolling by invitation
Spaceflight cognitive testing using MRI brain scans
This study looks at how long-duration space travel affects thinking skills, especially memory and spatial navigation, and what changes happen in the brain. It compares astronauts with healthy volunteer “astronaut surrogates” and uses MRI scans to measure brain function.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - NCT05653141Recruiting
Study for thinking problems after a first stroke
This trial looks at treatments or approaches to improve thinking and memory problems after a first stroke. You may be eligible if your stroke was in the front part of the brain, confirmed by MRI, and you enroll within 10 days.
BernAges 18 years+ - NCT07588997Recruiting
Brain Training After Aneurysm Bleeding to Improve Thinking and Movement
This study tests whether combining thinking exercises with physical movements can help people recover better after a brain aneurysm ruptures and bleeds. You'd start the training early in your recovery (2-7 days after treatment) to see if it helps your memory, attention, and ability to move.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07546864Recruiting
Mirror Therapy vs. Daily Activity Training After Stroke
This study compares two rehabilitation approaches—mirror therapy (using a mirror to help retrain your affected side) and cognitive orientation to daily tasks—for people recovering from stroke. The goal is to see which method helps improve arm, hand, and leg function better.
Bayburt, MerkezAges 18 years+ - NCT07511270Recruiting
Predicting thinking skills from speech using AI
This study uses an AI tool to analyze short stories you tell aloud, to see if it can predict your thinking and memory test scores. It may help develop a simpler way to check cognitive health.
TaoyuanAges 50 years+ - NCT06340282Recruiting
Virtual reality and exercise for older hospital patients
This trial tests if combining immersive virtual reality with physical exercise can improve thinking and physical function in older adults during a hospital stay. It may help patients stay mentally and physically active while in the hospital.
Pamplona, NavarreAges 75 years+ - NCT06941701Recruiting
Fatigue's effect on thinking and movement together
This study looks at how being physically tired affects your ability to think and perform tasks at the same time. It may help understand why dual-tasking gets harder when you're fatigued.
IslamabadAges 18–30 - 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 - NCT07329673Recruiting
Testing QbMobile app for ADHD-like symptoms
This trial uses an iPhone app called QbMobile to help tell the difference between ADHD and other conditions like autism, depression, bipolar disorder, or anxiety. It may help people who are not currently being treated for these conditions.
Miami, FloridaAges 6–60 - 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 - NCT05232383Recruiting
Testing how light at night affects sleep, alertness, and mood
This study looks at how exposure to artificial light changes sleep, daytime alertness, thinking skills, mood, and the body’s daily (circadian) rhythm. You may be asked to follow a strict sleep schedule and avoid certain substances so researchers can measure changes.
StrasbourgAges 18–40
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Cognitive Performance trials by state
Studies with a site anywhere in these states.
Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cognitive performance?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 67 recruiting cognitive performance 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 performance 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 performance 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.