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
- NCT07483047Recruiting
Predicting memory changes after heart surgery in older adults
This study looks at older adults having heart surgery to find out who might have trouble thinking or remembering afterward. Researchers hope to build a tool to predict this risk so doctors can help sooner.
ShanghaiAges 65 years+ - NCT07483151Recruiting
Heart Surgery and Thinking Changes Study
This study looks at how changes in blood flow (called venous congestion) after heart surgery might affect thinking and memory. It aims to find out if there is a link between how blood returns to the heart and brain function after surgery.
Yangzhou, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT07485387Recruiting
Korean cognitive aging study using smartphone app
This study looks at how thinking and memory change as people get older. It uses a smartphone app to track these changes over time in healthy older adults living in South Korea.
Seoul, Select One...Ages 60 years+ - NCT07486882Recruiting
Comparing two insomnia treatments: sound therapy vs. cognitive behavioral therapy
This study compares a new sound-based therapy (Acoustic Resonance Therapy) using a headband to standard cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. It aims to see which approach helps people with moderate-to-severe insomnia sleep better.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 22 years+ - NCT07497334Recruiting
Combined therapy for older adults with mild thinking and mobility issues
This study tests a program that combines mental exercises, physical training, and brain stimulation to help older adults with mild thinking and mobility problems stay independent. It aims to improve walking, memory, and daily function.
Hong KongAges 60–90 - NCT07503951Recruiting
Talking therapy for inpatients in psychiatric care
This trial tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) works for people staying in a psychiatric hospital. You should be staying for at least three days and able to talk through your thoughts and feelings.
StockholmAges Any age - NCT07506408Recruiting
Online listening training for adults with hearing difficulties
This study tests two types of online listening exercises that may help improve how well you understand speech in noise, even for people who normally use hearing aids. You'll practice from home and researchers will check if it helps your hearing, thinking, and everyday conversations.
Nottingham, NottinghamshireAges 18 years+ - NCT07507084Recruiting
Exercise with cognitive tasks for walking and balance in MS
This study combines exercise with a thinking activity to see if it improves walking, balance, and thinking skills in people with multiple sclerosis. It compares two types of exercise training to find which is more helpful for daily life.
Kütahya, MerkezAges 18–65 - NCT07512362RecruitingPhase 2
Stem cells and antibodies for early Alzheimer's disease
This study tests whether human stem cells, combined with your existing Alzheimer's medication (Leqembi or Kisunla), can help slow memory loss and improve daily functioning in people with mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer's. You would receive a stem cell infusion as an add-on to your current treatment.
Miami, FloridaAges 55–90 - NCT07512739Recruiting
Sitting Tai Chi for Stroke Survivors With Cognitive Changes
This study tests whether a sitting tai chi program can help people who've had a stroke and are experiencing memory or thinking problems. You would learn tai chi movements while sitting, with your caregiver also participating in the program.
Kunming, YunnanAges 18 years+ - NCT07546864Recruiting
Mirror Therapy vs. Daily Activity Training After Stroke
This study compares two rehabilitation approaches—mirror therapy (using a mirror to help retrain your affected side) and cognitive orientation to daily tasks—for people recovering from stroke. The goal is to see which method helps improve arm, hand, and leg function better.
Bayburt, MerkezAges 18 years+ - NCT07560696Recruiting
Web-based therapy for thinking and speech after illness
This study tests whether patients recovering from serious illness in the ICU or stroke ward can use a web-based platform called Cognishine to help rebuild their thinking skills and speech ability. The goal is to see if this online approach works well and is practical for patients receiving support from therapists.
LiverpoolAges 18 years+ - NCT07563244Recruiting
Computer Brain Training for Confusion in Older Adults
This study tests whether using a computer program to do brain exercises can help older adults recover from delirium—a state of confusion that sometimes happens after hospitalization. The goal is to see if this mental stimulation helps people think more clearly and recover faster.
Reus, TarragonaAges 60 years+ - NCT07570719Recruiting
Community screening for early Alzheimer's disease signs
This study screens people aged 60–80 for early signs of Alzheimer's disease in a community setting. Researchers will ask you questions and may perform brain imaging to understand who might benefit from early detection and treatment.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 60–80 - NCT07571122Recruiting
Brain Training to Help Heel Pain and Balance
This study tests whether cognitive training (exercises that challenge your thinking and memory) combined with physical exercises can reduce heel pain, improve balance, and strengthen foot function in people with plantar fasciitis. The goal is to see if training your brain alongside your body helps more than physical therapy alone.
CairoAges 18–60 - NCT07576686Recruiting
AI-assisted therapy for depression and anxiety
This trial tests a computer-guided cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)—a proven talk therapy approach—to help treat mild depression and anxiety. The program runs for 10 weeks with weekly sessions, and AI helps guide your therapist or the process itself.
NišAges 18 years+ - NCT07578896Recruiting
Balance Board Training for Children with Cognitive and Motor Delays
This study tests whether practicing on a special wobbling balance board can help improve how children with cognitive delays move and coordinate their bodies. The goal is to see if this type of training strengthens balance, coordination, and motor skills.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 6–10 - NCT07603102Recruiting
Mindfulness and Walking Training for Memory After Stroke
This study tests whether combining mindfulness meditation with balance and walking exercises can help improve memory and thinking skills in people who had a stroke. The trial focuses on people with mild cognitive impairment—difficulty thinking clearly—after stroke recovery.
NanjingAges 55 years+ - NCT07610109Recruiting
Community Support Programs for Brain Health in Older Adults
This study tests whether community activities and support programs help older adults keep their thinking skills sharp and improve their quality of life. You would attend programs at a life center and complete some simple assessments.
Istanbul, BagcılarAges 60 years+ - NCT07615647Recruiting
Video Game Therapy for Memory and Mood in Older Adults
This study tests whether playing specially designed video games can help older adults with memory problems think more clearly and feel better emotionally. Researchers want to see if gaming is a fun way to support brain health.
Madrid, MadridAges 65 years+ - NCT07629349Recruiting
Understanding Lewy Body Dementia Symptoms and Progression
This study follows people with dementia with Lewy bodies to understand how the disease develops and changes over time. Researchers will track your symptoms and use blood tests and brain imaging to learn more about what causes this type of dementia.
StockholmAges Any age - NCT07633626Recruiting
Vortioxetine for thinking problems from ALK lung cancer treatment
This trial tests whether a medication called vortioxetine can help improve memory, focus, and thinking problems caused by lorlatinib, a drug used to treat ALK-positive lung cancer. You would take vortioxetine alongside your current cancer treatment to see if it helps your brain function.
BogotáAges 18 years+ - NCT07638007Recruiting
How targeted therapy affects thinking and memory in blood cancer
This study examines whether a new type of cancer medication affects thinking, memory, and focus in people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) or chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Researchers will compare people starting this medication with healthy volunteers to understand any changes.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07651787Recruiting
Light Therapy for Early Memory Problems
This study tests whether light therapy can help improve thinking and memory in older adults with mild cognitive changes. Researchers will use light exposure to see if it supports brain health in people with signs of blood vessel disease in the brain.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 55–95
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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.