Clinical trials
Cognitive clinical trials
Below are recruiting cognitive clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,981 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06591780Recruiting
Biofeedback to improve walking for diabetic nerve damage
This study tests a special biofeedback system to help people with diabetic nerve damage walk better. You'll use sensors during treadmill walking to see if real-time feedback can improve your stride and balance.
Pensacola, FloridaAges 45–90 - NCT06584110Recruiting
Buddy-up exercise program for dementia and caregiver
This study tests a buddy-up program where a person with mild to early moderate dementia and their family caregiver do physical activities together using video calls. It aims to see if exercising together helps both their health and well-being.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06597981Recruiting
Sport stacking program for mild dementia and caregivers
This trial tests a fun sport stacking activity for people with mild dementia and their family caregivers. It aims to improve well-being and connection through a simple, home-based program.
ChongqingAges 18 years+ - NCT06597591Recruiting
Virtual reality training to improve self-control in memory loss patients
This study tests whether a virtual reality training game can help improve your ability to stop yourself or control impulses, which can be affected in early memory problems. You will use a VR headset to practice these skills in a safe, fun environment.
NiceAges 60 years+ - NCT06599307RecruitingPhase 2
Rituximab for thinking and hand function in advanced MS
This trial tests whether the drug rituximab can help people with secondary progressive MS keep their thinking and hand abilities from getting worse. It is for people with more advanced disability.
Giza, Giza GovernorateAges 18 years+ - NCT06584422Recruiting
Online program for depression in older adults
This study tests an online program called Empower@Home that helps older adults with symptoms of depression. It compares the program to usual care to see if it improves mood and well-being.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 50 years+ - NCT06570889RecruitingPhase 3
Vitamin D in pregnancy to prevent early childhood asthma
This trial tests if taking extra vitamin D during pregnancy can prevent asthma in young children. It is for pregnant women in Denmark who already have certain healthy fat levels in their blood.
Gentofte MunicipalityAges 18–45 - NCT06582615Recruiting
MIND diet for better brain health during breast cancer treatment
This study tests whether a special diet (called the MIND diet) can help with thinking and memory in women being treated for triple negative breast cancer. Participants will receive nutrition coaching and support to see if it improves brain function.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 40–65 - NCT06568419Recruiting
Online therapy for mental health and work
This trial tests an online program to help people on sick leave due to anxiety or depression return to work. You would receive therapy through a secure website while staying with your regular mental health care team.
Oslo, BærumAges 18–65 - NCT06579950Recruiting
Cool roofs and health study
This study tests whether a special cool roof coating can lower indoor temperatures and improve health. You may be eligible if you live in a home with a stable, safe roof.
OuagadougouAges 18 years+ - NCT06580561Recruiting
Exercise and insomnia treatment for knee pain
This study combines a gentle exercise program with a treatment for insomnia to see if it helps older adults with knee osteoarthritis feel less pain and sleep better. You will attend group exercise classes and receive sleep coaching.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 50 years+ - NCT06580002RecruitingPhase 2
Can Riluzole Help with Chemo Brain? A Pilot Study
This study tests if a medicine called riluzole (currently used for ALS) can help with 'chemo brain' – memory and thinking problems after cancer treatment. It is for people who feel their mental sharpness has declined after breast cancer therapy, certain chemotherapies, or brain radiation.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06572332Enrolling by invitation
Brain scan study for sleep in older Chinese adults
This study uses brain scans to understand sleep problems in older Chinese adults. If you are 60+ and have trouble sleeping, you may help researchers find better ways to improve sleep.
Hong KongAges 50–90 - NCT06563310Recruiting
Brain Training for Anxiety Using Neurofeedback
This study tests whether a brain-training technique called neurofeedback can help people with certain anxiety disorders learn to change how they think about upsetting situations. Participants will do thinking exercises while an MRI machine measures their brain activity, which helps them see if they are using the right coping strategies.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18–24 - NCT06560749Recruiting
Exercise to help thinking in bipolar disorder
This study tests whether a regular exercise program can help improve thinking and memory problems that often come with bipolar disorder. You must have stable mood and no recent changes to your medications.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18–60 - NCT06551987Recruiting
Insomnia treatment for military members with mild brain injury
This study tests a behavioral insomnia therapy for active-duty service members who have had a mild traumatic brain injury and continue to have sleep problems and other symptoms. It aims to help improve sleep and recovery.
Fort Cavazos, TexasAges 18–45 - NCT06560255RecruitingPhase 3
Fish oil in pregnancy to prevent childhood asthma
This study tests if taking fish oil during pregnancy can help lower the risk of childhood asthma. If you have low omega-3 levels, you may be randomly assigned to receive fish oil or a placebo.
Gentofte MunicipalityAges 18–45 - NCT06315231RecruitingPhase 2
Stroke Recovery Thinking Trial for Recent Stroke Patients
This study tests an under-the-tongue tablet (edaravone dexborneol) to help thinking and memory problems that can happen after an ischemic stroke. It may help people who recently had a stroke and now have trouble with attention, memory, or planning.
Fuyang, AnhuiAges 40–80 - NCT06538311RecruitingEarly Phase 1
TMS treatment for early Alzheimer's disease
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment called TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) can help people with early Alzheimer's disease or related memory problems. It's a safe, gentle way to stimulate brain cells using magnetic pulses.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 40–99 - NCT06545045Recruiting
Thinking and memory help after breast cancer treatment
This trial tests a cognitive rehabilitation program for breast cancer survivors who have ongoing problems with thinking, memory, or concentration after finishing treatment. The goal is to help improve daily mental function.
Columbia, MissouriAges 20–75 - NCT06546488Recruiting
Cognitive Testing for Huntington's Disease Study
This study tests new ways to measure thinking and memory skills in people with Huntington's disease. It aims to find better tools for tracking the disease and could help you understand your cognitive changes.
Columbus, OhioAges 30–65 - NCT06541886Recruiting
Online therapy for teens with insomnia
This study tests a type of therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), adapted for teens. The therapy is done online in virtual sessions and aims to help you sleep better without medication.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 13–18 - NCT06548191RecruitingPhase 1
Time-Restricted Eating for Alzheimer's Disease
This study tests whether a time-restricted eating schedule (eating all meals within a 10-hour window each day) can improve memory and thinking in people with early Alzheimer's disease or mild cognitive impairment. Healthy partners of people with memory problems can also join as a comparison group.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 60 years+ - NCT06540976Recruiting
Memory and brain monitoring study
This study explores how a part of your brain, called the posterior cingulate cortex, helps control memory. It uses the brain monitoring you already have for epilepsy to better understand how we remember and use information.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–50
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cognitive?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,981 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.