Clinical trials
Cognitive clinical trials
Below are recruiting cognitive clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 2,032 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06774508Recruiting
Exercise plus brain training for older adults at risk of falling
This study tests a program that combines high-intensity exercise with mental challenges to improve balance and mobility. It is designed for older adults who feel unsteady or have fallen recently.
UmeåAges 75 years+ - NCT07378332Enrolling by invitation
Memory study using brain stimulation
This trial uses brain stimulation to study how memory works. It may help people undergoing epilepsy monitoring learn more about their memory.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05357456Recruiting
Study of brain and memory changes in cortisol-producing adrenal conditions
This study tracks thinking and brain changes over time in people with adrenal findings that produce too much cortisol (a stress hormone) on their own. It may help doctors understand how different treatments or watchful waiting affect the brain and cognition.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 20–65 - NCT07294001Recruiting
Shame-focused therapy for reducing suicide risk in teens
This trial tests a type of therapy called shame-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (talk therapy) to reduce suicide risk in teens. It is designed for adolescents who feel intense shame and have recently thought about or attempted suicide.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 13–18 - NCT06807892Recruiting
Comparing exercise games for thinking and movement in Huntington's disease
This study tests two different types of video game-based exercises to see which one better helps thinking skills, movement, and mood in people with Huntington's disease. You would play these games as part of your care, and the results may guide future therapy choices.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT05734768Recruiting
Study of anxiety and depression in parents after preterm birth
This study compares how parents feel (anxiety and depression symptoms) after having a baby born preterm versus a full-term baby. It also looks at early “building blocks” of thinking and social development in the child.
ReimsAges 18 years+ - NCT07140744Recruiting
Blood test for early Alzheimer's detection in memory clinics
This study looks at whether a new blood test for Alzheimer's-related proteins (p-tau217) can help doctors diagnose memory problems earlier and more accurately. It is for people who have recently noticed cognitive issues but haven't yet been diagnosed or treated.
New York, New YorkAges 50 years+ - NCT03886025Recruiting
tDCS brain stimulation plus cognitive training and decision practice
This trial studies whether a noninvasive brain stimulation method (tDCS) combined with thinking and decision-making practice can improve how people perform on cognitive tasks. It is aimed at healthy adults, and it may help researchers understand who could benefit from these approaches.
Kingston, OntarioAges 18–40 - NCT06828471Recruiting
Social skills training for Huntington's disease
This study tests a social cognition training program for people with Huntington's disease and their caregivers. It aims to help improve social understanding and interactions.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–65 - NCT06528379Recruiting
Physical activity to prevent thinking decline in older adults
This study tests whether a physical activity program can help prevent memory loss and disability in older Greek adults who have noticed some decline in their thinking. You can join if you have mild memory concerns but no dementia and are healthy enough to be active.
Pátrai, AchaiaAges 50 years+ - NCT07208630Recruiting
Mobilization therapy for seniors' movement and thinking
This trial tests a hands-on therapy called instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization to see if it improves how well you move and think. It may help seniors who struggle with balance or memory.
GizaAges 65–75 - NCT07208734Enrolling by invitation
Personalized brain stimulation for memory loss in older adults
This trial tests a personalized brain stimulation treatment for older adults with mild memory or thinking problems caused by Alzheimer's disease. It aims to see if tailored stimulation can improve cognitive function.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 50–90 - NCT07208279Recruiting
Cognitive Vitality Study: Can Axolt help memory?
This clinical trial is testing whether a special dietary supplement called Axolt can help keep your memory and thinking sharp as you get older. It is for healthy adults 55 and older who live independently and have no major memory problems.
West Palm Beach, FloridaAges 55 years+ - NCT06798636RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Psilocybin and mental imagery for young people who self-harm
This study tests whether a single dose of psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) combined with a mental imagery therapy can help reduce self-harm thoughts and behaviors in people ages 16–25. You would receive the drug in a safe clinic setting and complete several therapy sessions and questionnaires over a few weeks.
LondonAges 16–25 - NCT07183033Enrolling by invitation
VR brain training for older adults with mild memory and health issues
This trial uses virtual reality exercises to see if they can help improve brain function in older adults who have some memory concerns and physical frailty. Researchers want to know if a fun, interactive VR program can strengthen connections in the brain and improve daily life.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 60 years+ - NCT07163013Recruiting
Digital therapy for teens with depression
This trial tests a digital therapy (a phone- or computer-based program) that teaches you skills to manage depression. It is designed for Chinese-speaking teens who have moderate to severe depression and are not currently receiving other treatment.
ChongqingAges 12–18 - NCT07119788Recruiting
Haskap berry supplement for cognitive health
This study tests whether a supplement made from haskap berries can help improve cognitive health in older adults. If you are 50 or older, eat few fruits and vegetables, and are generally healthy, you may be able to join.
ReadingAges 50 years+ - NCT07074704Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation to improve symptoms and thinking in schizophrenia
This study tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp (transcranial alternating current stimulation, or tACS) can help reduce negative symptoms and improve thinking in people with long-term schizophrenia. It is for patients who have been hospitalized for over six months and are on stable medication.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT06582901Recruiting
Support for youth at clinical high risk for psychosis in Tunisia
This study tests a support program for young people in Tunisia who show early signs of possible psychosis. It aims to help them before more serious symptoms develop.
TunisAges 14–28 - NCT06967922Recruiting
Cognitive behavior therapy for acute insomnia
This trial tests if a specific type of talking therapy called analytic-integrative cognitive behavioral therapy can help people with new-onset insomnia (trouble sleeping for less than 3 months). It aims to improve sleep quality and reduce stress related to sleep problems.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT07590999Recruiting
Probiotics and Menopause Symptoms: A Research Study
This study tests whether taking a probiotic supplement helps with hot flushes, mood changes, and other symptoms of perimenopause (the years around menopause). Researchers believe gut health may play a role in these symptoms.
Oxford, EnglandAges 45–60 - NCT06906328Recruiting
ADHD and addiction: can cognitive training help?
This study tests whether adding a cognitive remediation program to methylphenidate (a medication for ADHD) improves treatment response in adults who have both ADHD and a substance use or behavioral addiction. It aims to help patients manage symptoms better over the short and medium term.
Brest, Brittany RegionAges 18–99 - NCT05736471Recruiting
Online survey study of thinking and emotions
This study tests how people’s thinking patterns and feelings change during online tasks and surveys. It may help researchers understand how cognition (thinking) and mood (feelings) are connected.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06900452Recruiting
Pistachio breakfast and brain function in older adults
This study tests whether eating a pistachio-rich breakfast can improve memory and thinking in healthy older adults. If you qualify, you'll eat special breakfast meals and do some computer-based thinking tasks to measure how your brain performs.
Reading, BerkshireAges 65–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cognitive?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,032 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.