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
- NCT06412315Recruiting
Brain scan and citalopram study for healthy volunteers
This study uses a powerful 7T MRI scanner to look at a part of the brain called the amygdala, and tests how the drug citalopram affects brain activity during emotional tasks. It may help researchers understand more about mood disorders.
Oxford, OxfordshireAges 18–40 - NCT06417086Recruiting
Acupuncture for Alzheimer's in gene carriers and non-carriers
This trial tests whether acupuncture can help people with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will compare results in people who carry the APOE e4 gene and those who don't, to see if the treatment works differently.
ShanghaiAges 50–80 - NCT06419101Recruiting
Finding early signs of memory loss in China
This trial looks for new ways to diagnose memory and thinking problems earlier. It involves a memory test, brain scan, and blood draw to find markers that could help identify cognitive disorders.
BeijingAges 40–90 - NCT06423547Recruiting
Predicting confusion after surgery in older adults
This study looks at older patients (65 and older) who have had surgery and anesthesia. It aims to find who is at risk for confusion (delirium) and memory problems afterward. The goal is to help doctors prevent these issues.
BeijingAges 65–100 - NCT06427265Recruiting
Recovery after ICU: a long-term study
This study follows people after they leave the ICU to see how they recover over time. It uses computer programs to find patterns and create early warning tools to help doctors spot problems sooner.
Guiyang, GuizhouAges 18–100 - NCT06429124Recruiting
Time-restricted eating for mild cognitive impairment
This trial tests whether a time-restricted eating schedule (eating only during certain hours of the day) can help people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or early Alzheimer’s disease. It is a lifestyle study that can be done mostly from home with a computer or smartphone.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 55–89 - NCT06429774Recruiting
Comparing hospital treatments for traumatic brain injury
This study compares how well different hospital teams work together to treat people with traumatic brain injury. It aims to find the best care approach to help patients recover.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 1–89 - NCT06429956Recruiting
Combined online therapy for anxiety and depression
This trial tests a new type of therapy that combines different treatment methods for anxiety and depression. It is completely online, so you can join from home, and it aims to help you feel better by tailoring the therapy to your needs.
AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT06432985Recruiting
Smoking Cessation Program for Veterans with Cancer
This study tests a video-based program to help Veterans who smoke and are being treated for cancer or lung cancer screening to quit. If you're a VA patient in San Francisco and currently smoke, you may be able to join.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06435520RecruitingPhase 4
Helping people stop sleep medications in primary care
This trial helps people who have been using sleep medications for a long time and want to stop. You will work with your primary care doctor to gradually reduce the medication and learn ways to sleep better without pills.
Denver, ColoradoAges 21 years+ - NCT06441136Recruiting
Study on age-related voice changes and social life
This trial studies how age-related voice changes (presbyphonia) affect social interactions and daily life. You may be eligible if you have thinning of the vocal cords and can complete voice assessments and questionnaires.
Iowa City, IowaAges 65 years+ - NCT06441864Recruiting
Behavioral treatment for nightmares in REM sleep behavior disorder
This study tests a behavioral therapy (non-drug treatment) for nightmares in people with REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD). It's designed for you and a family member who lives with you.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT06444685Recruiting
Table Tennis for Parkinson's Disease
This trial tests whether playing table tennis can help people with Parkinson's disease improve their movement and quality of life. If you join, you'll play table tennis regularly, and researchers will see how it affects you.
LleidaAges 40–80 - NCT06444841Recruiting
Memory aids for mild memory loss
This study tests whether using a paper-based or smartphone-based memory support system helps people with mild memory problems remember daily tasks. You and a family member or friend will both participate.
Austin, TexasAges 50 years+ - NCT06450977Recruiting
MIND diet study for people with multiple sclerosis
This study tests whether the MIND diet (a combination of the Mediterranean and DASH diets) can help people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Participants will receive meals and be monitored remotely, so you can take part from home.
Urbana, IllinoisAges 18–64 - NCT06453980Recruiting
Brain plasticity study in mild memory loss
This study looks at how the brain changes in people with mild memory problems. It uses brain scans and a gentle, non-invasive electrical stimulation to see if we can improve brain function.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 60 years+ - NCT06454344Recruiting
Sleep and childhood experiences study in young adults
This study looks at how sleep is affected by tough childhood experiences. It tests whether changing sleep patterns can help young adults who have had these experiences and currently have poor sleep.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–29 - NCT06454695Recruiting
Treating depression by reducing negative future images
This study tests a new way to treat major depression by helping people change distressing mental pictures they have about the future. It might be a good fit if you have a few specific negative images that bother you.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT06458335Recruiting
Treating opioid use and loneliness
This study tests a program to help people with opioid use disorder who also feel lonely. It aims to see if treating both together can improve your health and wellbeing.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06462703Recruiting
Tablet app for cognitive problems after brain injury
This study tests a tablet app designed to help with thinking and memory problems caused by a brain injury. You would use the app at home to practice attention, memory, and other mental skills.
ViennaAges 18 years+ - NCT06465823RecruitingPhase 2
Bumetanide for thinking skills in Down syndrome
This trial tests whether a medication called bumetanide can improve thinking and learning skills in teenagers with Down syndrome. It is a 10-week study that compares bumetanide to a placebo (a pill with no medicine).
RomeAges 10–17 - NCT06467539RecruitingPhase 2
New combination treatment for early Alzheimer's or memory loss
This trial tests a new combination treatment (DAOIB and an antioxidant) for people with early Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment. It aims to see if the treatment can help slow or improve memory and thinking problems.
Kaohsiung CityAges 50–90 - NCT06468176Recruiting
Remote program for memory and thinking after brain tumor
This study tests a remote program to help with memory and thinking problems caused by a grade 2 or 3 brain tumor. It is for people who have had surgery and are at least 6 months past any radiation or chemotherapy.
Montpellier, HéraultAges 18 years+ - NCT06469515Recruiting
Thinking recovery after heart surgery in older adults
This study looks at how older adults recover their thinking and memory skills after heart surgery. You may be asked to do simple computer or paper tests to see how your brain heals.
GothenburgAges 65 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.