Clinical trials
Cognitive clinical trials
Below are recruiting cognitive clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 2,028 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05725668Recruiting
Dual-task exercise to help prevent falls in memory trouble
This study tests a type of exercise training (doing a physical task while also doing a thinking task) to help older adults with mild memory problems prevent falls. If you have fallen before or have trouble with balance, this program may help you improve safety and coordination.
Springfield, OregonAges 65–95 - NCT05734313Recruiting
Teletherapy CBT for anxiety and depression in people with diabetes
This trial tests a unified, talk-therapy program delivered by video (telemedicine) to help with anxiety and depressive symptoms. If you have type 1 diabetes and symptoms of anxiety or depression, it may help you learn coping skills and improve mood.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–64 - NCT05758987Recruiting
Online therapy for PTSD using a computer program
This trial studies a new blended, computer-assisted version of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy for people with PTSD. It may help reduce PTSD symptoms by delivering structured therapy using a computer and online sessions.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT05773872Recruiting
Testing social understanding in narcolepsy and hypersomnia
This study compares “social cognition” (how people recognize and understand others’ thoughts and feelings) in adults with narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia. It may help researchers better understand how these conditions can affect everyday social interactions.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT05785156Recruiting
Quick test study to predict stroke and memory disease outlook
This study tests quick new methods to measure “slowed actions” in people with stroke or memory-related brain conditions. The goal is to see whether these quick tests can help predict future outcomes and guide care.
AmiensAges 40–85 - NCT05791994Recruiting
Study tests visual stimulation to improve attention in mild memory issues
This study looks at whether repeated visual stimulation exercises can improve attention in people age 60+ with a specific type of mild cognitive impairment. A study team will also want you to have an informal caregiver to support participation.
AngersAges 60 years+ - NCT05795634Recruiting
Study stress effects in people at risk for Alzheimer’s
This study looks at how stress may affect thinking and memory in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who are at risk for Alzheimer’s disease. You may be asked to do thinking tests and also involve a knowledgeable person who can report on changes over time.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 60 years+ - NCT05811624Recruiting
Lifestyle program for weight and chronic low back pain
This trial studies whether a lifestyle change program (often diet and activity habits) can reduce long-lasting low back pain in overweight or obese adults. It also aims to see if people can keep their usual care while adding the lifestyle program.
BrusselsAges 18–65 - NCT05813392Recruiting
Digital CBT for insomnia in breast cancer survivors
This trial tests a phone-based program (digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia) to improve sleep and daytime functioning. It is for people with long-term insomnia who have finished breast cancer treatment and are currently stable.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05816304Recruiting
Digital CBT for insomnia in frontline health care workers
This study tests whether an online, structured “talk-therapy style” program (digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia) can improve sleep for frontline health care workers. If you have probable insomnia and can use a phone or computer, the program may help you sleep better without in-person visits.
Toronto, OntarioAges Any age - NCT05830942Recruiting
Training walks plus brain stimulation for thinking skills in older adults
This study tests whether a structured walking exercise, combined with brain stimulation and brain scans, can improve or slow decline in thinking skills. It’s aimed at older adults who notice memory or confusion getting worse.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 65 years+ - NCT05833529Recruiting
Therapy program for cocaine use in a residential setting
This trial tests an “innovative cognitive and behavioral” therapy approach to help people stop cocaine use or stay stopped. It is done while you’re in a residential hospital program, aiming to improve coping and reduce relapse.
Fort-de-FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT05840575Recruiting
Study of thinking changes in young people during cancer treatment
This study looks at how thinking and memory may change in children and young adults after a new cancer diagnosis, especially around chemotherapy. It may help doctors better understand and track brain-related side effects early.
CopenhagenAges 7–29 - NCT05877885Recruiting
Digital treatment for low motivation in older adults with depression
This study tests a digital therapy to improve apathy (feeling unmotivated or “checked out”) in people age 60+ who have depression. It also uses brain imaging (MRI) and questionnaires to see whether the treatment helps brain function linked to motivation.
Orlando, FloridaAges 60 years+ - NCT05881239Recruiting
Remote smell tests to track early Alzheimer’s health changes
This trial uses remote, at-home (or remote) smell-based testing to help researchers assess health in people with preclinical Alzheimer’s disease and in control participants. It may help by showing how well smell-related changes can signal disease status over time.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–100 - NCT05893524Recruiting
Dementia and walking study using simple movement tests
This study looks at how memory problems and walking/mobility are connected. It may help researchers understand better ways to assess dementia risk and mobility changes early.
Falun, Dalarna CountyAges 37–94 - NCT05895344Recruiting
Compare proton vs modern radiation effects on thinking
This study compares two types of radiation—proton therapy versus modern fractionated radiation—to see how they affect long-term thinking (cognitive function) and daily abilities in people with a specific skull-base tumor. It may help clarify which radiation approach best protects brain and nerve function over time.
CaenAges 18–70 - NCT05897619Recruiting
CBT skills app for pregnancy and postpartum stress and coping
This study tests whether a new phone app that teaches “cognitive behavioral therapy” (CBT) skills is helpful and easy to use for people who are pregnant or recently gave birth. It also checks safety and whether participants feel the app is acceptable to use over time.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05907265Recruiting
Virtual reality sessions to improve thinking after chemotherapy
This study tests whether immersive virtual reality training can improve thinking and concentration in adults who have had ongoing thinking problems after chemotherapy. It may help by using guided VR tasks that aim to support cognitive skills during recovery.
TerrassaAges 18–65 - NCT05907343Recruiting
Closed-loop brain stimulation for memory changes
This study tests a type of brain stimulation that adjusts based on your brain signals to see if it can help with cognitive decline or mild memory problems. You may be able to join if you are cognitively normal, or if you have mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and your brain imaging and stimulation setup is possible.
Austin, TexasAges 18–90 - NCT05921422Recruiting
Study of thinking skills in children with cerebral palsy
This study looks at how children’s and teens’ thinking and learning work in everyday school life. It may help researchers better understand strengths and challenges in cerebral palsy to improve support.
CopenhagenAges 11–15 - NCT05922137Recruiting
ORIENT diet for brain blood vessel narrowing
This trial studies whether a specific dietary program (the ORIENT diet) can improve brain-related thinking and memory in people with narrowed brain or neck arteries. You may be able to help test whether the diet is safe and beneficial alongside usual care, through repeated assessments over time.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 40 years+ - NCT05927974Recruiting
Brain mapping during surgery for hard-to-control epilepsy
This trial studies how the brain’s control networks work during a surgery-related procedure for people with epilepsy that hasn’t improved with usual treatments. If you qualify, you may do specific tasks while the team maps and measures brain activity to better understand and guide care.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT05959434RecruitingPhase 2
Therapy program to reduce drinking relapse and PTSD symptoms
This Phase 2 study tests a combined therapy approach for people who have both alcohol use disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It aims to help you process stressful memories and lower the chances of relapse back to heavy drinking.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cognitive?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,028 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.