Clinical trials
Cognitive clinical trials
Below are recruiting cognitive clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 2,032 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06812481Recruiting
Anticholinergic drugs and bone health in rheumatoid arthritis
This study looks at whether a type of medication (anticholinergic drugs) used for other conditions affects bone health in people with rheumatoid arthritis. It will help doctors understand if these drugs increase the risk of osteoporosis (weak bones) and if they should be avoided.
BalıkesirAges 18 years+ - NCT06817239Recruiting
Low-dose esketamine for preventing confusion after surgery in older adults
This study tests whether a low dose of the medicine esketamine can help prevent confusion after surgery in older adults at higher risk. You may qualify if you are 65 or older, planning a major non-cardiac surgery, and have certain health conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 65–90 - NCT06817395Recruiting
Thinking and memory in chronic ITP
This study looks at whether chronic or persistent immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) affects thinking and memory. If you have had low platelet counts for 3 months or more and have been treated for ITP, you may help researchers understand how the condition can impact the brain.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06817642Recruiting
Language recovery in stroke patients in intensive care
This study tests a new language assessment tool to predict how well stroke patients may recover their ability to speak and understand language. It may help identify who could benefit from early speech therapy.
CréteilAges 18–85 - NCT06818864RecruitingPhase 1
Deep brain stimulation for memory after brain injury
This trial tests if deep brain stimulation (DBS) can improve memory and thinking for people who have had a traumatic brain injury. DBS uses a small device placed in the brain to send gentle electrical pulses.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–70 - NCT06829303Recruiting
Brain training for social skills in autism
This study tests a brain-computer interface training program designed to help people with autism better understand social cues and monitor their own mistakes. The goal is to improve social thinking and self-awareness through non-invasive brain training.
CoimbraAges 16–55 - NCT06831435Recruiting
Digital therapy for depression study
This study tests if a digital cognitive behavioral therapy program can help treat depression in real-world settings. It is designed for people aged 14 to 60 who have moderate to severe depression symptoms.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 14–60 - NCT06831838Recruiting
Pain management program for breast cancer survivors with joint pain
This trial tests a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) based program to help relieve joint and muscle pain caused by aromatase inhibitors, a common hormone therapy for breast cancer. It aims to improve your quality of life and reduce symptoms.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06832761Recruiting
Lifestyle help for people with early memory concerns
This trial tests whether a lifestyle program can help people with mild memory problems (subjective cognitive decline or mild cognitive impairment) who also have at least two things that increase their risk for dementia, like high blood pressure or lack of exercise. If you're 50 or older and have these memory issues and risk factors, you may be able to join.
AmsterdamAges 50 years+ - NCT06832839Recruiting
Cognitive impairment in moyamoya disease study
This study looks at why some people with moyamoya disease have trouble with thinking and memory. It may help find better ways to understand and treat these problems.
Beijing, ChinaAges 18–60 - NCT06835556Recruiting
Studying paranoia changes with talk therapy
This trial tests how a type of talk therapy affects paranoia in people with schizophrenia or related conditions. It aims to understand if daily changes in paranoia can improve with treatment.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–65 - NCT06835595Recruiting
Brain signals as markers of thinking changes in Parkinson's
This study uses a safe, noninvasive brain stimulation method (transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS) to look at brain signals related to thinking and memory in people with Parkinson's disease. The goal is to find a better way to measure cognitive changes over time.
Trieste, Friuli Venezia GiuliaAges 18 years+ - NCT06837857RecruitingPhase 2
Opioid pain relief study for older adults with chronic pain
This study tests whether a carefully managed prescription opioid can safely help older adults with long-term pain that hasn't been relieved by other pain medicines. The goal is to see if it improves pain without harming memory or brain health.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 65 years+ - NCT06843161Recruiting
Robot program to help older adults be more active
This study tests if a robot can help older adults become more physically active. If you join, you would interact with a robot that encourages and guides you to move more each day.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 60 years+ - NCT06843252Recruiting
Home-based brain stimulation for Huntington's disease symptoms
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation device (tDCS) used at home can help improve thinking and behavior in people with Huntington's disease. A caregiver is needed to be present during treatment and help with questionnaires.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18–85 - NCT06844279Recruiting
Anesthesia depth monitoring for recovery after spinal surgery in older adults
This study tests whether carefully monitoring how deep your anesthesia is during spinal surgery can help older adults recover better and think more clearly afterward.
AnkaraAges 65 years+ - NCT06847399RecruitingPhase 2
Tirzepatide for Binge Eating Disorder
This trial tests if tirzepatide (a weekly injection) can help reduce binge eating compared to a placebo or another medication (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate). It may be a good fit for people with moderate or severe binge eating disorder who also have a high body weight.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06850220Recruiting
How sleep apnea affects thinking and empathy in kids
This study looks at how obstructive sleep apnea caused by enlarged tonsils or adenoids might affect a child's thinking skills and ability to understand others. It will help doctors learn if treating the sleep problem could also help with these skills.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 3–12 - NCT06850350Recruiting
Long COVID and Thinking & Walking
This study looks at how Long COVID affects thinking and movement skills. If you had COVID-19 more than 3 months ago and could walk before you got sick, you may be able to help researchers understand these lasting symptoms.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06850597RecruitingPhase 2
Testing dimethyl fumarate for early Alzheimer's disease
This study tests a drug called dimethyl fumarate to see if it can help people with early Alzheimer's disease. It may slow down memory loss and thinking problems.
Lodz, Łódź VoivodeshipAges 55–90 - NCT06857539Recruiting
Assessing thinking and movement in high-risk infants
This study looks at how high-risk infants (especially those born early or with brain concerns) develop their thinking and movement skills over time, comparing them to healthy babies. The goal is to better understand and support their development.
CorkAges birth–4 months - NCT06863727Recruiting
Beijing disability survey in older adults
This study is a survey that follows older adults in Beijing over time to track disability. It aims to understand how disabilities develop in the community, which could help improve care for older people.
BeijingAges 65 years+ - NCT06865066Recruiting
Online therapy for anxiety during perimenopause
This study tests if an online therapy program (based on cognitive behavioural therapy) can help reduce anxiety in women going through perimenopause. The therapy is done over the internet, so you can participate from home.
Kingston, OntarioAges 40–60 - NCT06867198Recruiting
Peanuts for heart, brain, and gut health
This study tests whether eating peanuts can improve health markers like blood sugar, brain function, and digestion in adults with prediabetes (higher than normal blood sugar levels). You may qualify if you are between 20-59 years old, have prediabetes, and a BMI in the overweight to obese range.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 20–59
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cognitive?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,032 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.