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
- NCT07447284Recruiting
Improving sleep for African American couples with OSA
This study tests whether a couple-based approach helps African American patients with moderate to severe sleep apnea stick with CPAP therapy better. It is designed for patients and their bed partners who want to improve sleep health together.
Cleveland, OhioAges 30 years+ - NCT07431320Recruiting
Green-light test for concussion in football players
This trial tests a new way to check for concussions in football players. If you are a professional or youth football player in France, you may help standardize a quick sideline test to see if you are okay after a head hit.
PloemeurAges 16 years+ - NCT05965310Recruiting
Virtual psychology support for ACL repair recovery
This study tests a virtual (online) psychological program to help people recover after ACL ligament surgery. It focuses on first-time ACL repairs and aims to improve how patients cope during recovery.
Detroit, MichiganAges 13 years+ - NCT06365658Recruiting
Cognitive function in healthy adults
This study looks at how thinking and memory work in healthy adults and compares them to people with certain health conditions. As part of the control group, you will help researchers understand normal cognitive function.
Gdansk, Pomeranian VoivodeshipAges 18 years+ - NCT06870149Recruiting
Dance program to improve mobility in older adults at risk
This study tests whether a structured dance program (called GERAS DANCE) can help older adults who are frail or at risk of losing mobility. You would attend dance sessions at the YMCA twice a week, and researchers will see if it improves your walking and daily function.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 65–100 - NCT07783633Enrolling by invitation
Digital tools for mood disorders study
This study looks at whether using digital tools, like apps or online programs, can help people with mood disorders like depression or bipolar disorder. It aims to find markers that show who might benefit most from these tools.
Toronto, OntarioAges 16 years+ - NCT07622589Enrolling by invitation
How stress affects your body during market and news volatility
This study tracks how financial market changes, work stress, and news exposure affect your body's stress response using a wearable device and smartphone app. Researchers want to understand the connection between stress and physical health markers during uncertain times.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07118722Recruiting
Quiet focus: mindfulness for pain and depression
This study compares two programs—mindfulness-based therapy and a general health program—to see which better helps older Black adults manage long-term pain and mild depression. It aims to find new ways to improve well-being.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 50–120 - NCT07465081Recruiting
Ultra-processed food and behavior/cognition in children with ADHD or learning difficulties
This study looks at how eating a lot of ultra-processed foods (like sugary snacks, chips, and fast food) relates to behavior and thinking in children aged 10 to 15 who have ADHD or learning difficulties. It aims to understand if high consumption of these foods is linked to more behavioral issues or problems with attention and memory.
TaichungAges 10–15 - NCT07218757Recruiting
Trial of emotional awareness therapy for veterans with chronic pain
This study tests if a type of therapy that helps you understand and express emotions related to pain (called Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy) can reduce chronic pain in veterans. It is designed for veterans who have had muscle or joint pain for at least 3 months and rate their pain as moderate or greater.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07695246Recruiting
Sleep therapy with melatonin for older adults with insomnia
This study tests whether adding a melatonin supplement to a type of talk therapy for insomnia (called CBT-I) helps older adults sleep better. It aims to improve sleep quality and reduce insomnia symptoms.
Hong KongAges 60 years+ - NCT07755605Recruiting
Smartphone app training for social skills in schizophrenia
This trial tests a smartphone app designed to help people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder improve their social thinking and interactions. It may be a good option if you can use an app and are on stable medication.
SeoulAges 19–60 - NCT05236010Recruiting
Brain stimulation plus cognitive training for mild TBI memory and thinking
This trial studies whether brain stimulation through the scalp can improve cognitive (thinking and memory) training in people with chronic mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). Participants train on thinking tasks while receiving a targeted “control network neuromodulation” approach to see if it enhances training results.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–59 - NCT07658898Recruiting
Brain stimulation for negative and cognitive symptoms in schizophrenia
This study tests a new type of brain stimulation called temporal interference to see if it can help with negative symptoms (like lack of motivation or emotion) and cognitive symptoms (like trouble with memory or focus) in schizophrenia. It uses a special head device to target a specific brain area.
ShanghaiAges 18–65 - NCT04824248Recruiting
Weight-loss program for chronic low back pain
This trial studies whether weight loss can improve long-lasting, non-specific low back pain. It may help people whose back pain is partly related to extra weight by testing a structured approach over time.
BrusselsAges 18–65 - NCT03932773Recruiting
Check rTMS treatment for combat-related PTSD in veterans
This trial tests whether a non-drug brain stimulation treatment (rTMS) can reduce symptoms of PTSD in veterans who were exposed to post-9/11 combat trauma. It may help by improving PTSD symptoms, but you must meet safety rules—especially related to seizure risk.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18–60 - NCT06976216RecruitingPhase 3
Study of KarXT plus KarX-EC for Alzheimer's cognitive symptoms
This trial tests a new combination treatment (KarXT plus KarX-EC) to see if it can help with thinking and memory problems caused by Alzheimer's disease. It is for people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's who have a caregiver available.
Long Beach, CaliforniaAges 60–85 - NCT06788262Recruiting
Brain health study for female pro soccer players
This study looks at how heading the ball and minor head impacts might affect the brain and thinking skills in female professional soccer players, compared to tennis players. It aims to help understand any long-term effects of playing soccer.
StrasbourgAges 32–65 - NCT07699848Recruiting
Sitting actively versus passively: thinking and energy
This study compares two types of sitting to see how they affect your thinking and energy levels. It will help understand if moving while seated is better for your brain and how you feel.
Coral Gables, FloridaAges 18–70 - NCT07691866Recruiting
How sleep type affects balance and thinking
This study looks at how your natural sleep pattern (chronotype) might affect your balance and cognitive function. You will answer a questionnaire and do some simple tests.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–35 - NCT07774481Recruiting
Anxiety skills study for Ohio residents
This study tests an anxiety management program that you can use on your smartphone. It aims to help reduce anxiety symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06771856Recruiting
Stepped care for insomnia in chronic spinal pain
This trial tests a step-by-step approach to cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in people who also have chronic neck or back pain. It aims to see if treating sleep problems can help reduce pain and improve quality of life.
BrusselsAges 18–65 - NCT03407066Recruiting
Study of how people see, hear, think, and move
This study measures how the brain processes sight and other senses through tests done in a lab, online, or by off-site/genetic screening. It may help researchers understand normal perception and cognition, which can guide future treatments.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 13–65 - NCT07771699Recruiting
Brain stimulation for balance and thinking in older adults with glaucoma
This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique to see if it can improve balance and thinking in older adults with glaucoma. It involves a series of sessions where a mild electrical current is applied to the brain.
Kowloon, Hong KongAges 55 years+
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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.