Clinical trials
Cognitive clinical trials
Below are recruiting cognitive clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,978 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07081269Recruiting
Fitness and thinking skills in Alzheimer's risk
This study looks at how physical fitness relates to thinking skills (like planning and focus) in people who may be at risk for Alzheimer's. You would do some simple fitness tests and thinking tasks to help researchers understand if staying fit can protect your brain.
TaipeiAges 50–70 - NCT06081218Recruiting
Exercise and brain function in cannabis users
This study looks at how a single session of exercise affects brain function and memory in regular cannabis users compared to non-users. You will exercise on a bike or watch a movie, and then do memory tests and a blood draw.
LilleAges 18–35 - NCT06868979Recruiting
Eye imaging for X-linked disorders
This study uses special eye imaging to look at changes in the brain and eyes of people with creatine transporter deficiency (a condition that affects brain energy) or fragile X syndrome. It aims to find a way to see these brain changes without needing a biopsy or spinal tap.
BronAges 5–60 - NCT06981598Recruiting
Preventing mental health issues with unit-based support
This trial studies how having behavioral health technicians (mental health support people) work directly in military units can help prevent psychological problems. It is for service members who are currently seeing one of these technicians, or for the technicians themselves who are embedded in a unit.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07068971Enrolling by invitation
Sleep well at night for advanced cancer patients
This study tests a sleep program for people with advanced cancer who have trouble sleeping. It aims to help you sleep better at night.
DublinAges 18 years+ - NCT07071181Recruiting
Milk-based drinks for better sleep and health
This trial tests whether drinking a milk-based drink every day for four weeks can improve gut health, sleep quality, and heart health. It may be a good option if you have trouble sleeping and are overweight.
Leeds, West YorkshireAges 40–70 - NCT07074028Recruiting
Tracking muscle changes in ICU patients with sepsis
This study is for people in the ICU with sepsis who need a breathing machine for a long time. It monitors muscle changes during recovery to understand how sepsis affects muscles.
Saint-BrieucAges 18 years+ - NCT07589790Recruiting
Virtual Reality and Mindfulness for Chronic Low Back Pain
This study tests whether virtual reality combined with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy can help reduce chronic low back pain lasting 3+ months. The trial aims to see if this newer approach eases pain and improves quality of life.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 20–70 - NCT07058688RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new drug for Alzheimer's (NTRX-07)
This study tests an experimental drug for Alzheimer's called NTRX-07. It aims to see if it can slow memory decline for people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's.
BrnoAges 65–80 - NCT07060144Recruiting
CPT therapy for PTSD during pregnancy
This trial tests if Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), a type of talk therapy, can help pregnant women with PTSD. It aims to reduce PTSD symptoms and improve well-being.
Austin, TexasAges 18–46 - NCT07064551Recruiting
Combining medical and community support for depression
This study tests a new way of combining medical care with community support for middle-aged and older adults who have depression and are waiting for mental health services. The goal is to see if this team approach can help improve mood and well-being while you wait.
Hong KongAges 45 years+ - NCT07062406Recruiting
Insomnia treatment to improve diabetes care
This trial tests if treating insomnia can help improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes. If you have trouble sleeping and your diabetes is not well controlled, this study may offer help.
Zachary, LouisianaAges 40 years+ - NCT07057245Recruiting
Protein supplement and brain function in older adults
This study tests whether taking a daily protein supplement can improve how your brain works. It is for healthy older adults (ages 60–75) who are overweight but do not have diabetes or take certain medications.
Maastricht, LimburgAges 60–75 - NCT05696704Recruiting
Telehealth program to support mental health in family caregivers
This study tests a video/phone-based program to help reduce anxiety and depression symptoms in people caring for a family member or friend with dementia. It may help caregivers feel better and cope more effectively while caring for someone they love.
Lubbock, TexasAges 18–120 - NCT05224414Recruiting
Study of how thinking styles may affect OCD treatment response
This study looks at how your interpretation of unclear situations may influence how well OCD treatment works. You’ll likely complete a computer task to understand thinking patterns and response to the main OCD study protocol.
Belmont, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07046429Recruiting
Melatonin for sleep and brain health in cirrhosis
This study tests whether melatonin (a natural sleep hormone) can improve sleep and thinking abilities in people with cirrhosis and liver-related brain fog. It aims to see if better sleep leads to clearer thinking.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07052916Recruiting
Music therapy for thinking and memory after blood cancer
This study tests whether music therapy can help blood cancer survivors who have trouble with thinking, memory, or concentration. It is for people with lymphoma, leukemia, or myeloma whose disease is stable or in remission.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07051655Recruiting
Ketone drink for thinking and memory
This study tests whether a drink containing ketones (a natural energy source for the brain) can improve thinking and memory. It involves three groups: people with obesity, lean people, and athletes.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 19–55 - NCT07048561Recruiting
Fitness and thinking skills in older adults
This study looks at how physical fitness connects to thinking skills like planning and memory in older adults. If you join, you will complete fitness tests and thinking tasks to help researchers understand this link.
TaipeiAges 65 years+ - NCT07034794Recruiting
Lysoveta for memory in healthy adults with mild memory concerns
This study tests whether a supplement called Lysoveta can help with memory and thinking in healthy adults who have mild memory problems. You would take the supplement or a placebo daily for several weeks and visit a clinic for memory tests and questionnaires.
London, OntarioAges 50–75 - NCT07039500Recruiting
Severe sleep apnea's impact on hearing and thinking
This study looks at how severe sleep apnea affects your brain's ability to process sounds and think clearly. You will have hearing tests and an EEG, which is a safe brainwave recording, to see if treating sleep apnea can help your hearing and thinking.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 20–60 - NCT07042633Recruiting
Gamma brain waves and memory in small vessel disease study
This study looks at how brain waves in certain areas may affect memory in people with cerebral small vessel disease. It uses EEG, a safe way to measure brain activity, along with imaging and thinking tests, to understand why some people have memory trouble.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 55–75 - NCT07040748Recruiting
Virtual reality training to boost thinking skills
This trial tests if immersive virtual reality exercises can improve thinking and memory in adults with metabolic syndrome. It may help if you have noticed some cognitive changes and want to try a non-drug approach.
TerrassaAges 45–70 - NCT07037017Recruiting
CBT's effects on brain and body in anorexia
This trial studies how cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) affects brain activity, stress responses, and attention in people with restrictive-type anorexia nervosa. It may help you understand if this type of therapy changes how your brain works.
IstanbulAges 18–35
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cognitive?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,978 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.