Clinical trials
Dementia clinical trials
Below are recruiting dementia clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 488 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04240561Recruiting
Study of hearing aid results in people with Alzheimer’s dementia
This study looks at how much hearing aid outcomes vary in older adults who have Alzheimer’s dementia or mild memory problems. It may help researchers understand what hearing aids work best and for whom.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 50–90 - NCT03653156Recruiting
Aging and brain study for mild memory loss and dementia
This study checks how age affects memory and thinking, and compares people with mild memory problems, Alzheimer’s disease types, vascular dementia, and healthy controls. You may help researchers understand brain changes using thinking tests, MRI scans, and blood or spinal fluid tests.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT03225144Recruiting
Study of gene and disease changes in ALS and frontotemporal dementia
This study looks at complex brain and body changes in people with ALS and frontotemporal dementia (FTD), or related disorders. If you have one of these diagnoses—or a known gene mutation that can cause ALS/FTD—you may be able to help researchers learn how the conditions progress.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–110 - NCT03233646Recruiting
Retina scans in memory and nerve disorders
This study uses pictures of the back of your eye (retinal imaging) to look for differences in people with neurodegenerative diseases and compares them with people without these conditions. It may help researchers understand eye changes that could connect to brain or nerve health.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT03035851Recruiting
Exercise program for older adults at risk of memory decline
This trial tests whether a structured aerobic (heart-pumping) exercise program can improve memory and thinking in older adults who feel memory trouble but have not been diagnosed with dementia. It focuses on people who are “at increased risk” due to common health factors like high blood pressure or diabetes.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 50–80 - NCT02795052Recruiting
Stem cell treatment trial for nerve injury
This study tests whether bone-marrow stem cells can improve nerve function in people with nerve damage that usually doesn’t recover with current care. It also checks whether the treatment is safe and whether people can be followed over time with repeated nerve exams.
Westport, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT02014246Recruiting
Gene study for movement disorders and dementia
This study looks at genes that may be linked to movement disorders (like Parkinson's disease) and dementias (like Alzheimer's). You'd give a blood or saliva sample to help researchers understand how these conditions run in families.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT06095284Enrolling by invitation
Antiseizure drug use in nursing homes before and after COVID-19
This study looks at how antiseizure medications are prescribed to long-term nursing home residents and how those prescriptions changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. It helps understand if prescribing patterns affected residents' health.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 21 years+ - NCT07876570Recruiting
Predicting memory decline with brain and blood tests
This study follows older adults with normal memory, mild memory problems, or dementia over a year to see if brain scans and blood tests can predict who will get worse. It may help find early warning signs of Alzheimer's and other dementias.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 50 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+ - NCT03702907Recruiting
Study of aging and a brain sample bank
This study follows adults as they age and may collect biological samples for future research. It could help researchers understand early and late changes related to aging and brain health.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 45 years+ - NCT03934957Recruiting
Study of health in people living in Hamburg
This study follows adults living in Hamburg to better understand health and health-related factors over time. You may help researchers learn what influences health in this age group.
HamburgAges 45–74 - NCT04360200Recruiting
Study of thinking changes in older adults
This trial looks at people over age 50 who have mild thinking or memory problems but do not have dementia by standard clinical criteria. It tests how these early changes are characterized and measured using exams such as blood tests and brain scans, which may help improve understanding and future care.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 50 years+ - NCT02302482Recruiting
Tracking memory changes and personal independence over time
This study follows people who are newly evaluated in a memory clinic to better understand what predicts how memory and independence may change. It may help clinicians plan care that supports autonomy as the condition progresses.
Caluire-et-CuireAges 65 years+ - NCT05277129Recruiting
Study of the immune response soon after stroke
This study looks at how your body’s immune system reacts in the first hours after a stroke. It may help researchers understand stroke-related immune changes and improve future treatments.
LørenskogAges 18 years+ - NCT02194816Recruiting
Online survey study for people with Parkinson’s or Parkinsonism
This study looks at how changing certain factors over time relates to symptoms in Parkinson’s disease and related conditions. You may help researchers by completing longer online surveys every 6 months for 5 years.
Kenmore, WashingtonAges 19 years+ - NCT05423860Recruiting
HALO prostate study for men with early prostate cancer
This trial studies HALO, a new “human analytics” approach, in men with early-stage prostate cancer. It may help doctors better assess or guide care using MRI and biopsy findings, before or around initial treatment.
Indian Wells, CaliforniaAges 45–90 - NCT05597410Recruiting
Study of people at risk for Alzheimer’s in Shanghai
This study follows people who are closely related to someone diagnosed with Alzheimer’s to see who develops memory or brain changes over time. It may help researchers understand risk and early signs, which could guide prevention in families like yours.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 50 years+ - NCT05315895Recruiting
Study of people with “dampness” signs in Chinese medicine
This is an observational study that looks at a Chinese-medicine pattern called “dampness” by collecting health and biological information from volunteers. It may help researchers better understand what this pattern looks like and how it relates to people’s health.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 35–79 - NCT04436081RecruitingPhase 2
CBD oil without THC for agitation in Alzheimer’s dementia
This trial studies whether a THC-free CBD oil softgel can reduce agitation in people with Alzheimer’s-related dementia. It compares CBD to a control to see if it improves difficult behaviors and is safe over the study period.
Norfolk, VirginiaAges 50–90 - NCT05885295Recruiting
Testing thinking and memory after stroke using cognitive exams
This study looks at how thinking and memory change after a stroke using short cognitive tests. It may help researchers better understand which brain changes affect thinking, and how to measure them accurately.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT05187819Recruiting
Blood test to help diagnose possible Alzheimer’s
This trial checks whether a simple blood test can help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s in people who seem to have memory problems. If you’re being evaluated for possible dementia, your doctor may refer you to a memory clinic for testing and follow-up.
StavangerAges 40–100 - NCT05194787Recruiting
Online tests to spot early Alzheimer’s changes
This study looks at whether online motor (movement) and thinking tasks can detect early changes related to Alzheimer’s disease. You may be able to take part if you’re over 50 and do not already have a diagnosis of dementia.
Hobart, TasmaniaAges 50 years+ - NCT07863011Recruiting
Low-dose brain radiation for mild Alzheimer's disease
This study tests a low dose of radiation to the whole brain combined with an experimental drug to see if it can slow down the effects of mild Alzheimer's disease. It aims to help people with mild dementia think more clearly and keep their daily abilities for as long as possible.
Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-doAges 60–85
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for dementia?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 488 recruiting dementia 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 dementia 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 dementia 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.