Clinical trials
Dementia clinical trials
Below are recruiting dementia clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 492 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05915377Recruiting
Screening for hospital confusion in older adults
This trial is testing practical ways to recognize delirium, a sudden type of hospital confusion, in older patients. It may help your care team spot confusion earlier and respond sooner.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 70 years+ - NCT05950607Recruiting
Nursing home study to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use
This study looks at ways to lower how often antibiotics are used in nursing home residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. It aims to make antibiotic use more appropriate while monitoring resident outcomes.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 60–106 - NCT06010511Recruiting
White matter changes and brain fluid study in older adults
This study uses special MRI scans to look at white matter changes in the brain (often linked to memory problems). It may help doctors understand more about these changes in older adults visiting memory or geriatric clinics.
LeidenAges 65 years+ - NCT06088121Recruiting
TMS with cognitive training for mild Alzheimer's dementia
This study tests a combination of brain stimulation (TMS) and cognitive training to improve memory and thinking in people with mild Alzheimer's. It may help if you are already on a stable dose of a donepezil-type medication and have a confirmed Alzheimer's diagnosis.
Incheon, Bupyeong 6(yuk)-dong, Bupyeong-guAges 60–85 - NCT06120361Recruiting
Primary care study for early cognitive decline
This research study looks at people who have noticed problems with memory or thinking (like trouble focusing or finding words) and visit their primary care doctor for help. It aims to better understand and diagnose conditions that cause these symptoms, such as Alzheimer's disease.
MalmöAges 40 years+ - NCT06122415Recruiting
Memory clinic study with fluid and cognitive tests
This study looks at people who are being checked for memory or thinking problems. It uses standard tests done at the memory clinic, like a spinal tap and blood draw, plus memory and thinking tests, to learn more about these symptoms. You can join if these tests are already planned as part of your regular care, even if you don't take part in the study.
MalmöAges Any age - NCT06164262Recruiting
Dementia risk study for people with small vessel disease
This study tracks people ages 30 to 60 who have signs of small vessel disease on brain MRI. It aims to understand the risk of dementia over the next 10 years, so you can get early monitoring and care.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 30–60 - NCT06185010Recruiting
Resistance training for mild cognitive impairment
This study tests whether resistance training (exercises using weights or bands) can help people with mild cognitive impairment improve their thinking and memory. It's for those who are able to walk a bit and are ready to take part in supervised sessions.
CovilhaAges 50 years+ - NCT06198699Recruiting
Herbal tea for dementia patients and caregivers
This trial tests whether drinking Jing Si Herbal Tea can improve sleep and life quality for people with dementia and their caregivers. If you or someone you care for has dementia, you may join together.
Hualien CityAges 20 years+ - NCT06203106Recruiting
NYSCF Scientific Discovery Biobank
This study collects blood, saliva, or skin samples from people with certain neurological conditions and from healthy volunteers to help researchers better understand and find treatments for these diseases.
New York, New YorkAges 4 weeks+ - NCT06239688Recruiting
Training program to improve dementia care in assisted living
This study tests a new training program meant to help staff at assisted living communities better care for people with dementia. It also invites family members to share their experiences to improve how care is given.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06289569Recruiting
Home therapy for recovery after stroke-related dementia
This trial tests a home-based therapy program for people who have had a stroke that led to vascular dementia. The therapy focuses on improving arm and hand movement, and it is done remotely with a caregiver's help.
Houston, TexasAges 18–110 - NCT06292741Recruiting
Autonomic system test in people with memory loss
This study tests how the body's automatic functions (like heart rate and blood pressure) change in people with mild memory loss. It may help find early signs of nervous system problems.
Rome, LazioAges 50–85 - NCT06298474Recruiting
BRAIN App for dementia support
This study is testing a new app (BRAIN App) designed to help people with dementia stay connected and engaged. Researchers want to see if the app can be useful for older adults who can still communicate and have not had a recent fast decline in health.
Winchester, MassachusettsAges 65 years+ - NCT06313853Recruiting
Communication support for older adults with dementia and cancer
This study tests a communication coaching session to help older adults with both dementia and cancer talk with their family and doctors about treatment decisions. The goal is to make sure your wishes and needs are heard.
Rochester, New YorkAges 65 years+ - NCT06321588Recruiting
Autoimmune dementia: predicting antibodies in new cognitive decline
This study looks for certain antibodies that might be causing your new memory or thinking problems. It aims to find patterns that could help diagnose autoimmune dementia earlier.
Bologna, BolognaAges 40–90 - NCT05234866Recruiting
Test for “paradoxical lucidity” in severe late-stage dementia
This trial studies whether “paradoxical lucidity” can happen in people with very advanced dementia. It may help doctors understand changes in awareness in late-stage illness and improve how care is provided.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06326424Recruiting
Delirium check for older dementia patients in the ER
This study tests a way to identify delirium (sudden confusion) in older adults with Alzheimer's or other dementias while they are in the emergency room or hospital. It may help doctors detect and treat confusion faster.
Columbus, OhioAges 65 years+ - NCT06337201Recruiting
Digital life stories for dementia care
This trial tests a digital tool to create life stories for older adults with dementia. It aims to help healthcare workers provide more personalized care.
Karlskrona, Blekinge CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT06339190Recruiting
Testing blood and voice for early dementia diagnosis
This study uses a simple blood test (neurofilament light chain) and a voice recording analysis to see if they can help diagnose dementia earlier. Researchers want to see if these markers can reliably detect brain changes in people with memory or thinking problems.
Box Hill, VictoriaAges Any age - NCT06418971Recruiting
Testing a caregiving support platform for dementia caregivers
This study is testing an online platform called CarePair that helps connect family caregivers of people with dementia to resources and support. It may help caregivers find the assistance they need.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06437132Recruiting
Digital Thanotyping for End-of-Life Care in Dementia
This study tests a digital system (called 'thanotyping') to better understand the last stages of life in people with dementia who live in nursing homes. The goal is to improve care and support for both patients and families during this time.
Bergen, VestlandAges 65 years+ - NCT06453746Recruiting
Non-drug program to prevent dementia for mild cognitive impairment
This study tests whether non-drug activities (like exercise, brain games, or lifestyle changes) can help prevent dementia in older adults with mild memory loss. You will take part in a program at the hospital and have regular checkups.
Ho Chi Minh CityAges 60 years+ - NCT06455163Recruiting
Timely Support for Dementia and Caregivers
This study tests a program called 'Eerder Erbij' that offers timely support to people with dementia and their caregivers. The goal is to help caregivers manage better and connect with resources before more intensive care is needed.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for dementia?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 492 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.