Clinical trials
Cognitive clinical trials
Below are recruiting cognitive clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 2,029 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07382323Recruiting
Comparing two talk therapies for anxiety and PTSD
This trial tests two types of therapy — metacognitive therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy — to see which works better for people with certain anxiety disorders or PTSD. You would be randomly assigned to one of the treatments and attend regular sessions.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT07042074Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality for needle fear in teens
This trial tests if using augmented reality or virtual reality during talk therapy helps teenagers ages 11 to 17 who are afraid of needles. The goal is to see if these technologies can make therapy more effective and less scary.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 11–17 - NCT06704334RecruitingPhase 4
Ginkgo and Huperzine with electrical stimulation for brain injury cognitive problems
This study tests whether a combination of Ginkgo Leaf Dropping Pills, Huperzine A injection, and median nerve electrical stimulation can improve cognitive function in people who have thinking or memory problems after a brain injury. The trial aims to see if this treatment is safe and effective compared to standard care.
Ganzhou, JiangxiAges 18–80 - NCT07768540Recruiting
Trauma counseling for school students
This study tests a school-based counseling program that helps teenagers cope with traumatic experiences. It aims to reduce stress and improve mental health for students who have been through a difficult event.
IslamabadAges 10–16 - NCT07567885Recruiting
Brief therapy to prevent suicide attempts in hospital
This study tests whether a short, focused therapy called Cognitive Behaviour Therapy can help prevent future suicide attempts in people admitted to a psychiatric hospital. You would receive this therapy while staying in the hospital after a recent suicide attempt or suicidal crisis.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT07087951Recruiting
Sound therapy for memory loss in older adults
This study tests whether listening to a special sound (gamma-frequency tones) can help slow down memory loss in older adults. It's for people who have mild memory problems but not dementia or other brain disorders.
Taoyuan, GuishanAges 60 years+ - 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 - NCT07764679RecruitingPhase 3
Brain scan to detect Alzheimer's plaques
This study tests a new PET brain scan that uses a special dye to show amyloid plaques, which are linked to Alzheimer's disease. It may help doctors see if your memory problems are caused by Alzheimer's or something else.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 40 years+ - NCT07220798Recruiting
A program to support caregivers of people with heart failure and memory problems
This study tests a program to help caregivers of people with heart failure and memory problems take better care of themselves, so they can feel better and support their loved one more effectively.
New York, New YorkAges 18–101 - NCT07408934Enrolling by invitation
Group therapy for feeling safer with psychosis
This trial tests a group therapy program called the Feeling Safe Programme for people with psychosis. It aims to help you learn new ways to cope with your symptoms and feel safer. It meets once a week for 75 minutes.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07623811Recruiting
Essential oils for memory and thinking support
This study tests whether certain essential oil products—applied to your skin or inhaled—can help with memory and mental clarity. Researchers will ask you to visit their facility in Utah for one appointment to try the products and complete some thinking tests.
Pleasant Grove, UtahAges 18–64 - NCT07757542RecruitingPhase 2
Hydrogen gas for mild cognitive impairment
This trial tests whether breathing in a small amount of hydrogen gas is safe and might help people with mild cognitive impairment. It aims to see if this simple approach could support brain health.
Ostrava, Moravian-Silesian RegionAges 50–80 - NCT07757529Recruiting
Sage extract for thinking and memory in middle-aged adults
This study tests whether a daily sage extract supplement can improve thinking, focus, and memory in healthy middle-aged adults. If it works, it could offer a natural way to support brain health.
College Station, TexasAges 40–60 - NCT05195398Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve thinking after stroke
This study tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation treatment can improve thinking and memory problems after an acute ischemic stroke. It also uses brain scans to better understand how the treatment may help.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT06726616Recruiting
Physical and cognitive aging study for older adults
This study looks at how physical and cognitive abilities change as we age. It's for older adults who are generally healthy and want to help researchers understand aging better.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 55–85 - NCT06690892Recruiting
How eating beef affects brain health in young adults
This study looks at how eating beef affects thinking and brain health in young adults. You will eat beef daily and have brain scans to see if there are changes in memory or focus.
Lincoln, NebraskaAges 19–24 - NCT06349213Recruiting
Understanding how our brain experiences time
This study uses brain scans and simple tasks to explore how young and older adults perceive time. It aims to uncover the mental and brain processes behind our sense of time.
CaenAges 20–85 - NCT06077695Recruiting
Memory training after head injury
This study tests a computer-based training program to help improve working memory after a moderate or severe head injury. It is designed for people who still have memory problems at least 3 months after their injury.
ToulouseAges 18–60 - NCT06626061Enrolling by invitation
Online or in-person program to reduce healthcare worker burnout
This study tests a program (CBSM) to help reduce burnout and stress for healthcare workers. It compares attending sessions in person versus online, to see which works better for you.
Chambéry, FranceAges Any age - NCT06338774Recruiting
Can cognitive training boost physical activity in midlife adults?
This study tests whether combining cognitive training with aerobic exercise can help 'low active' adults aged 40–65 become more physically active. Participants will do both brain games and exercise to see if this combo improves adherence.
Iowa City, IowaAges 40–65 - NCT05090267Recruiting
Gut-brain treatments for alcohol use and memory changes
This study tests whether gut-brain–targeted treatments (including probiotics and stimulation of a nerve) can improve thinking and inflammation-related health in people who use alcohol. You may be able to join if you have memory/thinking problems and meet specific medical limits, including HIV immune system levels.
Coral Gables, FloridaAges 35–70 - NCT04700878Recruiting
Compassion course study for healthcare workers under stress
This trial tests whether a digital “compassion” training course can reduce stress in people who work directly with patients. You may be offered the course (or not, depending on random assignment) to see if it improves how you feel at work.
Vaxjo, Kronoberg CountyAges 20 years+ - NCT07750223Recruiting
Hesperidin for memory and thinking in older adults
This study tests whether a natural supplement called hesperidin (found in citrus fruits) can support brain health in older adults who are overweight or obese. It may help with memory and thinking.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 55–75 - NCT04106713Recruiting
Understanding change across different psychotherapies for anxiety and depression
This study looks at how people change during different types of psychotherapy for anxiety and depression. It aims to understand which treatments work best for different people.
Singapore, SingaporeAges 18–99
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cognitive?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,029 recruiting cognitive 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 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 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.