Clinical trials
Cognitive clinical trials
Below are recruiting cognitive clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 2,031 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07101302Recruiting
App-based insomnia help for cancer survivors
This trial tests a smartphone app designed to help cancer survivors improve their sleep. If you have trouble sleeping and live in Canada, this app-based program could help you manage insomnia without needing to visit a clinic.
St. John's, Newfoundland and LabradorAges 18 years+ - NCT07102927Recruiting
Virtual reality training for stroke patients with neglect
This trial tests whether virtual reality exercises can help people with right-brain stroke overcome 'neglect' (trouble noticing things on their left side). It aims to improve daily function and quality of life.
SeoulAges 19–99 - NCT07106593Recruiting
Talk therapy for PTSD and tinnitus after concussion
This study tests a type of talk therapy for people with both PTSD and chronic tinnitus that started after a mild head injury. The therapy aims to help reduce symptoms of both conditions together.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07110207Recruiting
Taste changes in frontotemporal dementia
This study looks at how frontotemporal dementia affects your sense of taste by measuring the brain's response to different tastes. Participants will undergo a taste test while their brain activity is recorded.
DijonAges 18 years+ - NCT07110896Recruiting
Can a probiotic reduce stress and sharpen focus in older adults?
This study tests a probiotic supplement called Humiome® Post LB to see if it can help reduce feelings of stress and anxiety and improve memory in adults aged 50-75. You may join if you are generally healthy, have noticed some mild memory slips, and are willing to keep your current diet and routines.
ParisAges 50–75 - NCT07111169Recruiting
Brain stimulation and attention in depression study
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (called iTBS) can improve attention problems in people with major depression. If you have depression and trouble focusing, this trial might help understand a new treatment option.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–55 - NCT07112521Recruiting
Brain stimulation for thinking problems after breast cancer
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS can help with thinking and memory problems after breast cancer treatment. It compares women with and without obesity to see if the treatment works differently.
Helsinki, UusimaaAges 18 years+ - NCT07115108Recruiting
High-energy feeding for growth and brain development in infants with heart disease
This study tests a special high-energy formula for babies with congenital heart disease who are at nutritional risk. It aims to see if this feeding helps them grow and develop better before and after heart surgery.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges birth–6 months - NCT07115238RecruitingPhase 3
PET imaging study for normal aging, MCI, and Alzheimer's
This trial tests a new PET imaging agent (18F-XTR006) to see how well it shows brain changes related to Alzheimer's disease. It may help diagnose MCI (mild cognitive impairment) or Alzheimer's earlier by comparing images in healthy people and those with memory problems.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 50 years+ - NCT07116187Recruiting
Helping stroke survivors return to work through cognitive training
This study is testing a program designed to help stroke survivors improve thinking skills needed for returning to work or switching jobs. It involves both the survivor and a caregiver who knows them well.
SingaporeAges 21–65 - 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 - NCT07118904Recruiting
How dehydration affects sleep, thinking, and muscles in combat athletes
This study looks at how losing fluid (dehydration) impacts your sleep, thinking ability, and muscle signals. It may help explain how rapid weight loss affects combat athletes like you.
BoluAges 17–28 - NCT07119515Recruiting
Comparing online vs. in-person therapy for anxiety
This study compares two ways of receiving cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for generalized anxiety disorder: over video calls (teletherapy) or in person. It aims to see if online therapy works just as well as face-to-face sessions.
Faisalabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–45 - NCT07119827Recruiting
Personality traits and recovery after brain injury
This study looks at how your personality might affect recovery after a serious brain injury or stroke. You and a family member will answer a short personality questionnaire to see if certain traits are linked to better recovery.
Verona, VRAges 18–80 - NCT07120074Recruiting
Exercise for balance and thinking in adults
This study tests whether doing two tasks at once during exercise can improve balance and thinking. It looks at how your current physical activity level affects these benefits.
Istanbul, MALTEPEAges 1.7 years–4.2 years - NCT07120347Recruiting
Remote sensors to study daily activities in older adults with mild memory loss
This study uses remote sensors (like motion detectors) to see how older adults with mild memory or thinking problems go about their daily lives. It may help researchers learn how to better support people with early dementia.
Columbia, MissouriAges 50 years+ - NCT07120711Recruiting
Sleep apnea, thinking, and mood study for kids and adults
This study looks at how sleep apnea affects thinking and mood by checking certain proteins in the body. They want to see if these proteins can help predict or explain changes in memory, focus, or emotions.
ShanghaiAges 5 years+ - NCT07122908RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Magnetic brain stimulation for thinking in Lewy body dementia
This trial tests a noninvasive magnetic brain stimulation (rTMS) treatment for people with dementia with Lewy bodies. The treatment aims to help improve thinking and memory. It involves 1–2 weeks of daily sessions, and you'll have memory tests and brain scans during the study.
Seoul, SeoulAges 65 years+ - NCT07123233Recruiting
Cognitive behavioral treatment for chronic face and mouth pain
This trial tests a new cognitive-behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy) for people with chronic orofacial pain – pain in the face, mouth, or jaw that has lasted for months. The goal is to learn skills to help manage pain and improve quality of life.
MilanAges 18–70 - NCT07127536Recruiting
A therapy to improve daily tasks after stroke
This study tests a therapy called CO-OP to help people who have had a stroke improve their ability to do everyday tasks and thinking skills. If you have had a first stroke in the last 3 months to 2 years and are in rehab, this might be for you.
AnkaraAges 40–65 - NCT07129954Recruiting
Fear of Falling in Muscular Dystrophy Trial
This trial tests a treatment to help people with certain types of muscular dystrophy who are afraid of falling. It aims to improve confidence and walking safety.
Verona, veronaAges 16–65 - NCT07130825Recruiting
Physical activity, brain power, and mental fatigue
This study tests whether different types of physical activity can help you think more clearly and resist mental tiredness. If you are a healthy adult without any long-term health issues, you may be able to join.
KaunasAges 18–65 - NCT07132281Recruiting
Language training to boost brain health in older adults
This study tests whether a language-based training program can improve cognitive health in healthy older adults. It involves assessments and an MRI scan to see how the brain changes.
TaipeiAges 60 years+ - NCT07136415RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing digital therapy, trazodone, and daridorexant for menopause insomnia
This trial tests three different treatments for insomnia that started or got worse during the menopausal transition. One is a digital therapy app, and the others are two different medications. The goal is to see which works best for women aged 40–62 who are in the early stages of menopause.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 40–62
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cognitive?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,031 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.