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
- NCT06961916Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve connections in schizophrenia
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS can improve brain connections in people with schizophrenia. It involves two types of MRI scans and several TMS sessions to see if it can help with thinking and symptoms.
Houston, TexasAges 18–60 - NCT07158853RecruitingPhase 1
Brain stimulation and training for opioid use disorder
This trial combines a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS with thinking exercises to see if it helps people with opioid use disorder who are already on medication. It aims to improve treatment outcomes
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07302165Enrolling by invitation
Online tool to screen and prevent postpartum depression in parents-to-be
This trial tests a digital tool to find and help parents at risk for depression after childbirth. You may qualify if you have certain thinking patterns or risk factors during pregnancy.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT07351214Enrolling by invitation
Mindfulness support for weight regain after slimming surgery
This trial tests if motivational interviewing combined with mindfulness can help patients manage weight regain after weight loss surgery. You may qualify if you regained weight at least 6 months after surgery.
AnkaraAges Any age - NCT06948149Recruiting
Creatine and exercise for older adults with mild memory loss
This study tests whether taking creatine supplements combined with resistance training can help older adults with mild memory problems. You would exercise 3 times a week and take a daily supplement for 6 months.
London, OntarioAges 60 years+ - NCT00018057RecruitingPhase 2
Brain study of pediatric anxiety disorders
This study looks at how the brain works in children and adults with anxiety disorders. It uses brain scans (fMRI) and other safe tests to understand anxiety better.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–65 - NCT07309302Recruiting
Online brain training for PTSD: a remote study
This study tests whether online cognitive training can help people with PTSD. It is fully remote and requires a computer with a camera.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–45 - NCT06102941Recruiting
Cognitive training for OCD in kids aged 8 to 12
This study tests a cognitive training program to help young children with OCD. It's designed for kids whose OCD is their main problem and who are not currently on medication or in other therapy.
New York, New YorkAges 8–12 - NCT06629064Recruiting
Memory training for PTSD symptoms
This study tests a computer-based memory training program for people with PTSD. It aims to see if this training can help reduce PTSD symptoms by improving how your brain processes memories. The study involves 8 remote sessions over 4 weeks and two MRI scans to look at brain changes.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06265506Recruiting
Virtual Reward Program for Cutting Back on Heavy Drinking
This study tests a virtual program that rewards you for reducing heavy drinking. You'd use a phone app, check in via Zoom, and get a glimpse into your drinking patterns through a blood test. It might be a good fit if you want to cut back on heavy drinking without going to an in-person clinic.
Spokane, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT06563310Recruiting
Brain Training for Anxiety Using Neurofeedback
This study tests whether a brain-training technique called neurofeedback can help people with certain anxiety disorders learn to change how they think about upsetting situations. Participants will do thinking exercises while an MRI machine measures their brain activity, which helps them see if they are using the right coping strategies.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18–24 - NCT07084025Recruiting
Thinking skills training at home after stroke
This study tests a home-based thinking and memory training program for people who have had a stroke. You and your caregiver will learn strategies to help with daily tasks like cooking, money management, or remembering appointments.
ToulouseAges 18 years+ - NCT07318480Recruiting
tDCS for Cocaine Use Disorder
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation method called tDCS can help reduce cocaine use. You would receive several sessions of mild electrical current applied to your scalp, which may help control cravings and improve your ability to stay abstinent.
New York, New YorkAges 18–60 - NCT07342218Recruiting
Digital substance use treatment for federal parolees
This trial tests digital tools for people with substance use problems who are living in halfway houses or community correctional centres after serving a federal prison sentence. The tools are designed to help with recovery and re-entry.
Brantford, OntarioAges 18–55 - NCT07381504Recruiting
Aerobic exercise for sleep in children with autism
This study tests whether regular aerobic exercise, like running or jumping, can help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) sleep better. If your child has trouble sleeping and is between 3 and 11 years old, they may be able to join.
TaipeiAges 3–11 - 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+ - NCT07272174Recruiting
Exercise during perimenopause to boost thinking and memory
This trial tests whether a strength-training program can help improve memory and thinking for women going through perimenopause. If you are between 40 and 55, still have your uterus, and notice changes in your memory, you may be able to join.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 40–55 - NCT04938349Recruiting
Dual-task training for memory and balance in older adults
This trial tests a type of training that challenges you to do two tasks at once to help with thinking and movement. It is for people over 55 who may have mild memory problems but do not have major brain, heart, or lung conditions.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 55 years+ - NCT06621550Recruiting
High-intensity interval training for brain health in young adults
This trial tests whether short bursts of intense exercise, called high-intensity interval training (HIIT), can improve memory and thinking skills in healthy young adults. If you are between 18 and 40 and can safely do vigorous exercise, you may be able to join.
Hung HomAges 18–40 - NCT06648707Recruiting
Thinking and moving: a study for older adults
This study tests if combining physical and mental exercises can help prevent memory loss in older adults. If you are 65 or older and can join activities at a community center, this might be for you.
Hong KongAges 65 years+ - NCT06206200Recruiting
Thinking and moving after ACL surgery
This study looks at how doing a thinking task at the same time as a walking or balance task affects recovery in people who have had ACL reconstruction surgery. It may help you understand what to expect during later stages of rehab.
Roeselare, West-VlaanderenAges 18–40 - NCT07125378RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Exercise program for older adults with memory decline
This six-week exercise program helps older adults with mild memory or thinking problems and trouble walking stay independent and safe at home. You will work with a trainer and wear an activity tracker to track your progress.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 65–90 - NCT06829303Recruiting
Brain training for social skills in autism
This study tests a brain-computer interface training program designed to help people with autism better understand social cues and monitor their own mistakes. The goal is to improve social thinking and self-awareness through non-invasive brain training.
CoimbraAges 16–55 - NCT06981598Recruiting
Preventing mental health issues with unit-based support
This trial studies how having behavioral health technicians (mental health support people) work directly in military units can help prevent psychological problems. It is for service members who are currently seeing one of these technicians, or for the technicians themselves who are embedded in a unit.
New York, New YorkAges 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.