Clinical trials
Cognitive Training clinical trials
Below are recruiting cognitive training clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 292 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04997577Recruiting
Study of speech listening with high mental effort
This study tests how well you can understand speech when the task is mentally demanding. It may help researchers understand hearing and brain processing in older adults.
College Park, MarylandAges 65–85 - NCT06650527Recruiting
Empathy training for dementia caregivers
This study tests a cognitive empathy training program for people caring for a family member with dementia. The training is designed to help caregivers better understand their loved one's perspective and reduce stress. You may benefit if you live with the person you care for and feel burdened by your caregiving role.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 50 years+ - NCT07506408Recruiting
Online listening training for adults with hearing difficulties
This study tests two types of online listening exercises that may help improve how well you understand speech in noise, even for people who normally use hearing aids. You'll practice from home and researchers will check if it helps your hearing, thinking, and everyday conversations.
Nottingham, NottinghamshireAges 18 years+ - NCT07428837Recruiting
Brain and body exercises vs. Pilates for balance in Down syndrome
This study compares two types of exercise programs to see which one helps kids with Down syndrome improve their balance and stability. One program combines thinking and movement tasks, while the other uses Pilates exercises.
IslamabadAges 8–13 - NCT07637331Recruiting
Breathing Exercises and Brain Performance Study
This study tests whether special breathing muscle exercises can improve thinking and memory in healthy young adults. Researchers will track how the training affects your brain performance over time.
Bloomington, IndianaAges 18–40 - NCT07517237Recruiting
Brain Stimulation and Cognitive Training for Memory and Thinking
This study tests whether a small device that stimulates a nerve in your ear (combined with computerized brain exercises) can help improve memory, attention, and thinking abilities in adults experiencing cognitive changes. You'll use the device at home with an app on your phone or tablet.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 45–80 - NCT06672367Recruiting
Balance and gaze exercises for brain health in older adults
This study looks at whether adding gaze stability exercises (eye and head movements) to balance training can improve thinking, balance, and walking steadiness in older adults with mild memory problems. It may help those who can follow simple instructions and join in physical activity.
IslamabadAges 55 years+ - NCT07733726Enrolling by invitation
Dual-Task Mouth and Memory Training for Oral Frailty
This study tests a program that combines mouth exercises with memory tasks to see if it can improve both chewing, swallowing, and thinking skills in people who have oral frailty and some memory decline.
KowloonAges 50 years+ - NCT06473987Recruiting
Virtual reality training for better walking after brain injury
This trial tests a virtual reality program that combines thinking and walking exercises to help improve your balance and walking speed. It may be a good fit if you have a traumatic brain injury and walk more slowly than usual.
West Orange, New JerseyAges 18–65 - NCT05864274Recruiting
Cognitive training for people on chemotherapy
This trial studies a phone or tablet brain-training program to help with “cancer-related cognitive impairment,” or thinking and memory problems that can happen during chemotherapy. If you’re newly diagnosed with certain gynecologic cancers and are receiving chemotherapy, this may help you see whether the training improves cognitive symptoms.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–90 - NCT07729969Recruiting
Digital brain training for cancer survivors
This study tests a digital program to help with memory and thinking problems that some people experience after cancer treatment. It is designed for survivors who finished chemotherapy recently and have access to a computer or tablet at home.
Bilbao, BizkaiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07074639Recruiting
Brain and body training with video games for frail older adults
This trial tests a fun home-based video game program that combines thinking exercises with physical movements to help older adults who are frail. The goal is to see if this training can improve physical and mental function.
ZurichAges 50 years+ - NCT07248566Recruiting
Brain and body training for children with cerebral palsy
This study tests a therapy that combines thinking, sensing, and movement exercises for children with cerebral palsy. It aims to improve motor skills and daily function.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 6–12 - NCT05377125Recruiting
Training brain skills to reduce urges in OCD spectrum
This study tests a training program meant to improve “response inhibition,” the brain’s ability to pause before acting on unwanted urges. It may help people with OCD-spectrum conditions like obsessive-compulsive disorder, trichotillomania (hair pulling), or skin picking by targeting brain control of impulses.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18–60 - NCT06981351Recruiting
Matching addiction treatment to thinking skills in prison
This trial tests whether matching treatment to specific thinking and learning problems can help people in prison who have struggled with drugs or alcohol. If you join, you may get a program designed just for your needs.
Albuquerque, New MexicoAges 18–55 - NCT06746909Recruiting
Brain inflammation and imaging in older adults at risk for dementia
This study looks at how changes in the brain (like inflammation) relate to thinking and memory decline in older adults. It uses brain scans and computer tools to find early signs of dementia risk, with the goal of better preventing memory loss.
PisaAges 65–89 - NCT07609030Recruiting
Brain Training During CAR-T Cell Cancer Treatment
This study tests whether special brain exercises can help protect thinking and memory skills during CAR-T cell therapy—a newer cancer treatment for certain blood cancers. Researchers want to see if training your brain during treatment reduces side effects on memory and mental function.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06927362Recruiting
Exercise and balance training for seniors with memory issues
This study tests if combining two types of exercise (LSVT Big and dual-task training) can improve balance and thinking in older adults with mild to moderate memory loss. It may help you stay steady on your feet and manage everyday tasks more easily.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 65 years+ - NCT05661448Recruiting
Online cognitive health program for people with psychosis
This study tests an online, group-based program aimed at supporting thinking and memory (“cognitive health”) for people living with psychosis. It may help by teaching strategies and monitoring progress, while keeping participation safe through clinician judgment and emergency planning.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07641569Recruiting
Dual-Task Training Methods for Parkinson's Disease
This study compares two different training approaches that combine cognitive (thinking) and physical exercises to help improve balance, walking, and daily functioning in people with Parkinson's disease. The goal is to find which method works better for maintaining independence and preventing falls.
Ankara, KeçiörenAges 40 years+ - NCT06677359Recruiting
Creatine and exercise for older adults
This study tests whether a creatine supplement, taken with or without a gentle exercise program, can help older adults stay stronger and more independent. It's designed for people aged 75 and older who can still walk.
Pamplona, NavarreAges 75 years+ - NCT06086379Enrolling by invitation
Cognitive rehab therapy for COVID-related thinking problems in Veterans
This study tests a cognitive rehabilitation therapy designed to help Veterans who have memory and thinking problems after COVID-19. It aims to improve daily mental function and quality of life.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05491538Recruiting
Work skills training for Veterans living with serious mental illness
This study tests whether a social-skills training program designed for work goals is doable and helpful for Veterans with serious mental illness. It focuses on improving work-related coping and interactions while you receive supported services through the VA.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06498011Recruiting
Training to improve arm and hand function after stroke
This study tests a new type of training that combines thinking, feeling, and moving to help improve arm and hand function after a stroke.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cognitive training?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 292 recruiting cognitive training 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 training 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 training 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.