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
- NCT07594808Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Stress Management App for African American Men with High Blood Pressure
This study tests a mobile stress-management app to help African American men lower their blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure and a smartphone, you may be able to take part from home.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07572630Enrolling by invitation
How your brain processes visual information and attention
This research study examines how your brain focuses on and processes visual details. Participants will complete visual tasks while we monitor brain activity using safe imaging technology, helping us understand how attention shapes what we see.
Santa Barbara, CaliforniaAges 18–55 - NCT07543094Enrolling by invitation
Brain Stimulation for Early Alzheimer's Memory and Thinking
This study tests whether a special type of brain stimulation called temporal interference stimulation can improve memory and thinking skills in people with early-stage Alzheimer's disease. The treatment uses electrical stimulation to target specific brain areas without surgery.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 50–75 - NCT07490717Enrolling by invitation
Treating PTSD and opioid use in jails
This study tests new ways to screen and treat people in jail who have both post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and opioid use disorder. It aims to help participants with therapy while incarcerated and after release.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07485816Enrolling by invitation
Heart-brain oxygen and thinking changes in heart failure
This study looks at how well your heart and brain work together to use oxygen, and how that relates to changes in thinking and memory for people with heart failure.
Kunming, YunnanAges 18–70 - NCT07466732Enrolling by invitationEarly Phase 1
Caffeine and morning mental and physical performance in men
This study tests whether taking caffeine in the morning can help young men with weight-training experience think more clearly and perform better during repeated sprints. You will be asked to complete cognitive and exercise tests after taking either caffeine or a placebo.
Liverpool, MerseysideAges 18–35 - NCT07465497Enrolling by invitation
Preventing Chemo Brain with Prebiotics and Synbiotics
This trial tests whether taking a special blend of prebiotics and synbiotics (friendly bacteria and food for them) can help prevent or reduce memory and thinking problems that sometimes happen during chemotherapy for breast cancer.
Zapopan, JaliscoAges 18 years+ - NCT07448675Enrolling by invitation
Thinking and memory in untreated severe mental illness
This study looks at how severe mental illness affects thinking and memory in people who have never been treated. It may help researchers understand the early brain changes and find better ways to help.
TianjinAges 18–65 - NCT07302165Enrolling by invitation
Online tool to screen and prevent postpartum depression in parents-to-be
This trial tests a digital tool to find and help parents at risk for depression after childbirth. You may qualify if you have certain thinking patterns or risk factors during pregnancy.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT07245186Enrolling by invitation
Healthy living program for kidney decline
This study tests a program to help people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stay healthy through diet tracking and other proactive steps. It focuses on people whose kidney function has declined but who are not yet on dialysis.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–90 - NCT07238049Enrolling by invitation
Real-world dementia outcomes: an observational study
This study follows people with memory or thinking problems over time to learn more about how these conditions progress. It's an observational study, meaning no new treatments are tested—just information is collected from your regular care.
BangorAges 45 years+ - NCT07226908Enrolling by invitation
Brain electrode study for epilepsy and memory
This study places electrodes in the brain to learn how seizures spread and how memory works. It may help people with temporal lobe epilepsy understand their condition better and improve future treatments.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07207239Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression
This trial is testing a type of brain stimulation therapy called theta-burst rTMS to see if it helps with depression that hasn't improved with standard treatments. It also uses brain scans to predict who might respond best.
Budapest, Pest CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT07164768Enrolling by invitation
Thinking and mood in kids with type 1 diabetes
This study looks at how type 1 diabetes affects thinking skills and emotional health in children, teens, and young adults. Both the young person and one of their parents will answer questions together.
Pune, MaharashtraAges 10–21 - NCT07162467Enrolling by invitation
Exploring metabolism and thinking in schizophrenia
This trial looks at how a natural chemical pathway in the body might relate to thinking problems in people with schizophrenia. It compares healthy volunteers to people with schizophrenia to find biological clues.
TianjinAges 18–55 - NCT06984757Enrolling by invitation
Brain waves and thinking in Parkinson's disease
This study looks at how brain activity relates to thinking and memory in people with Parkinson's disease, including those with and without cognitive issues, and those with deep brain stimulation. It uses EEG (a non-invasive brain wave recording) and sometimes mild brain stimulation (TMS or tACS) to understand these connections better.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–99 - NCT06972004Enrolling by invitation
Preventing loss of independence through exercise for veterans
This study tests a gentle exercise program for veterans living in VA community living centers. The program is designed to help residents with memory problems stay independent, move better, and feel better. Staff at the center will be trained to lead the classes.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06941740Enrolling by invitation
Blood sugar dips and thinking in early or late sleep types
This study looks at how low blood sugar after eating affects thinking and memory in people who are either early birds or night owls. It may help understand if sleep type changes how your brain handles blood sugar dips.
Paderborn, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18–25 - NCT06940687Enrolling by invitation
Live Music Benefits for Early Alzheimer's Patients and Caregivers
This study tests whether listening to live music can improve brain function and well-being for people with early Alzheimer's or mild dementia, and their caregivers. You and your loved one would wear sensors to measure brain and heart activity during music sessions.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 50–80 - NCT06916039Enrolling by invitation
Does breakfast type affect thinking in early or late risers?
This study tests how the glycemic index (how fast a food raises blood sugar) of breakfast affects memory and focus. It compares people who naturally wake early versus late, to see if the ideal breakfast depends on your body clock.
Paderborn, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18–25 - NCT06888700Enrolling by invitation
tDCS to improve social thinking in heroin recovery
This study uses a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS (transcranial direct current stimulation) to improve social thinking skills in people recovering from heroin addiction. It's for adults in early recovery who are in a rehabilitation center.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 30–60 - NCT06888219Enrolling by invitation
Acupuncture for Swallowing and Tube Removal After Brain Injury
This study tests if acupuncture on the ear and body can help people with severe brain injuries regain the ability to swallow safely and have their breathing tube removed. It's for patients who are at least 1 month but no more than 3 months after a stroke or brain bleed.
FlorenceAges 18 years+ - NCT06887491Enrolling by invitation
Dual-tasking (thinking + moving) program for children with Duchenne MD
This study tests whether a special program that combines thinking tasks (like counting or remembering) with physical activities can help boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy improve their thinking, movement, and ability to do everyday tasks independently.
Ankara, CankayaAges 6–12 - NCT06863909Enrolling by invitation
Journaling plus cognitive behavioral therapy for better results
This trial explores whether adding journaling to your regular cognitive behavioral therapy sessions helps you feel better more quickly. You keep seeing your therapist as usual, just add a few minutes of writing each day.
TübingenAges 18–65
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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.