Clinical trials
Cognitive clinical trials
Below are recruiting cognitive clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 2,033 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT02543424Recruiting
Testing movement and thinking in brain-injury and cerebral palsy
This study looks at how people’s arm/hand movement and attention-thinking skills work after brain injury or cerebral palsy. You might be invited to tasks and simple instructions to help researchers understand function and possible support strategies.
Ottignies, Brabant WallonAges 5 years+ - NCT02747771Recruiting
Group therapy to reduce hair pulling behavior
This trial tests whether cognitive behavioral group therapy can help reduce hair pulling in people with trichotillomania. You may be offered group sessions that teach skills to understand and change hair-pulling habits.
OsloAges 16–67 - NCT03094312Recruiting
Check how a seizure-brain procedure affects thinking after surgery
This study looks at whether a special brain-recording procedure for difficult-to-control seizures changes a person’s memory, thinking, or other brain skills afterward. It may help doctors understand risks and plan care for people undergoing the procedure.
BronAges 18–65 - NCT03036319Recruiting
Neurorehabilitation study for thinking and memory changes
This study looks at neurorehabilitation approaches for people age 50 and older who report trouble with thinking or memory. It may help researchers understand how to support cognitive functioning during recovery or daily life.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 50 years+ - NCT02914951Enrolling by invitation
Therapy to reduce irritability in children with autism
This trial studies whether cognitive-behavioral therapy (a structured talk therapy) can reduce irritability and anger outbursts in children with autism. It may help improve day-to-day behavior by teaching coping skills and reducing problem reactions.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 8–16 - NCT07402356Recruiting
Virtual reality eye test for thinking problems
This study uses virtual reality and eye-tracking (pupillometry) to measure thinking and memory problems in people with Alzheimer's, mild cognitive impairment, or depression. It aims to find better ways to detect and track cognitive changes using a simple, non-invasive procedure.
München, BavariaAges 18–80 - NCT07413562Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for memory problems after brain injury
This trial tests whether stimulating a nerve in the wrist (median nerve) can help improve thinking and memory problems in people who have had a recent traumatic brain injury. It is for adults with moderate injuries who have trouble with memory and thinking.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–64 - NCT07418008Recruiting
Thinking and memory study for people with liver cirrhosis
This study is creating a new test to measure thinking and memory problems in people with liver cirrhosis. It may help doctors find these problems earlier.
Ambāla, HaryanaAges 18–75 - NCT07420426Recruiting
Smartphone therapy for memory and mood problems
This trial tests a therapy program delivered by text or voice message on your smartphone. It's designed to help people with mild memory problems manage mood or behavior changes.
Hong KongAges 50 years+ - NCT07423767Recruiting
Counseling before ACL surgery to reduce fear and improve recovery
This study tests whether a short counseling program before ACL surgery can help reduce fear of movement and improve recovery. If you are preparing for your first ACL reconstruction, this program may help you feel more confident and get back to activities sooner.
Beijing, None SelectedAges 18–45 - NCT07424365Recruiting
Vagus nerve stimulation for thinking skills in health and Parkinson's
This study explores whether vagus nerve stimulation (a gentle electrical pulse that travels through a nerve in your ear) can boost thinking and decision-making skills in healthy people and those with Parkinson's disease. It involves a noninvasive device that stimulates the ear, and you may participate if you meet certain health criteria.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–65 - NCT07425951Recruiting
Using storybooks to help young children with emotions
This study tests whether reading storybooks that teach cognitive-behavioral skills can help young children with emotional difficulties. It involves parents and children in kindergarten (K1 or K2) in Singapore.
SingaporeAges 4–6 - NCT07427758Recruiting
Cognitive behavioral therapy for fear of movement after hip replacement
This trial tests whether a special type of talk therapy (cognitive behavioral therapy) can help reduce fear of moving your hip and improve recovery after your first hip replacement surgery. It may be a good fit if you are nervous about moving your new hip and want extra support.
Giza, Giza GovernorateAges 18–80 - 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 - NCT07452367Recruiting
Bentall surgery study: optic nerve and thinking ability
This study checks if swelling of the optic nerve sheath during heart surgery with a bypass machine is linked to changes in thinking ability after the operation. It may help understand why some people have mental fogginess after surgery.
Bursa, YıldırımAges 18–80 - NCT07452939Recruiting
Brain stimulation to help memory after ICU delirium
This study tests if a noninvasive brain stimulation technique called theta burst stimulation can improve thinking and memory problems that can happen after a stay in the ICU with delirium. It may help people who are still having cognitive issues a few months after leaving the hospital.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 50–75 - NCT07457138Recruiting
Brain health study for people with memory worries
This study looks at people who are worried about their memory or thinking skills, even if tests show no problems. It aims to understand brain health over time in a Lombardy clinic.
Costa Masnaga, LombardyAges 18 years+ - NCT07464613Recruiting
Social thinking in severe alcohol use disorder
This study looks at how people with severe alcohol use disorder process social information, like understanding others' emotions or intentions. It uses brain imaging (MRI) and tests on a smartphone. The goal is to learn more about social cognition in recovery.
Reims, ReimsAges 18–65 - NCT07465107Recruiting
Motor and cognitive exercise in Parkinson's
This study tests whether combining motor (physical movement) exercises with cognitive (thinking) exercises can help people with Parkinson's disease. It may improve both movement and thinking skills.
Copenhagen NVAges 18 years+ - NCT07465991Recruiting
Online insomnia therapy for fibromyalgia and activity
This study tests if an online therapy program for insomnia (using cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT) can help people with fibromyalgia sleep better and be more physically active. If you have fibromyalgia and trouble sleeping, this treatment may improve your pain and daily function.
OxfordAges 18 years+ - NCT07466290Recruiting
L-serine with strength training for seniors
This trial tests whether taking a supplement called L-serine along with a strength training program can improve muscle strength and function in older adults. It might help you stay strong and independent.
Vienna, State of ViennaAges 65–85 - NCT07477184Recruiting
Sleep app study for California firefighters
This trial tests a smartphone app designed to help firefighters sleep better, think more clearly, and feel better overall. You might join to improve your sleep and health through a simple program on your iPhone or iPad.
San Luis Obispo, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07478510Recruiting
Cognitive evaluation for eating disorders
This study looks at thinking skills in people with certain eating disorders. It aims to understand how the brain works in these conditions, which may help improve future treatments.
Pavia, PVAges 14–65 - NCT07479927Recruiting
Online brain training and mindfulness for kids after leukemia treatment
This study tests if a computer-based training program focusing on thinking skills and mindfulness can help children and teens who have had leukemia treatment. It may help improve memory, attention, and emotional well-being.
Madrid, MadridAges 8–18
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cognitive?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,033 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.