Clinical trials
Functional Impairment clinical trials
Below are recruiting functional impairment clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 135 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07121660Recruiting
Changes after spine or hip surgery in children
This study looks at how children with severe neurological impairments recover after major spine or hip surgery. It compares their recovery to children without these impairments, to understand different recovery paths.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 5–18 - NCT07141030RecruitingPhase 1
Study of GZR18 in people with and without kidney problems
This trial tests how a new drug called GZR18 (given as an injection) affects the body in people with different levels of kidney function. It aims to find the right dose and check for side effects, which could help guide treatment for people with kidney issues.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT07511270Recruiting
Predicting thinking skills from speech using AI
This study uses an AI tool to analyze short stories you tell aloud, to see if it can predict your thinking and memory test scores. It may help develop a simpler way to check cognitive health.
TaoyuanAges 50 years+ - NCT07033221Recruiting
Balance and inner ear function in obesity
This study looks at how obesity affects your sense of balance (vestibular function). It compares people with obesity who are candidates for weight-loss surgery to people without obesity, to see if weight affects balance.
Istanbul, KüçükçekmeceAges 18–60 - NCT05790707Recruiting
Ablation for persistent atrial fibrillation to help memory
This study checks whether a procedure called atrial fibrillation ablation can slow memory problems in people who already have mild cognitive impairment. Participants will be tested on thinking and memory before and after treatment to see if the procedure helps.
AngersAges 60–80 - NCT07125378RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Exercise program for older adults with memory decline
This six-week exercise program helps older adults with mild memory or thinking problems and trouble walking stay independent and safe at home. You will work with a trainer and wear an activity tracker to track your progress.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 65–90 - NCT05655325Recruiting
Exercise program to improve thinking in older adults with mild memory trouble
This study tests whether a supervised exercise plan can improve executive thinking (like planning and task control) in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Researchers also look for brain changes using an MRI.
New York, New YorkAges 55 years+ - NCT06434168Enrolling by invitation
Yoga for brain health in heart failure
This study tests whether yoga can help improve memory and thinking for people with heart failure who also have mild memory problems. It aims to see if a gentle yoga program can support both heart and brain health.
Auburn, AlabamaAges 55–70 - NCT06604104Recruiting
Visual Frailty Study in Older Adults with AMD
This study looks at something called 'visual frailty' in older adults with advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD). It aims to develop a tool to better understand how vision loss affects daily life and overall health in people aged 60 and over.
Edinburgh, ScotlandAges 60 years+ - NCT07239310Recruiting
Device to improve memory and thinking in early Alzheimer's
This study tests a device called Neuclare that aims to temporarily boost memory and thinking skills in people with mild cognitive impairment or very early Alzheimer's disease. It could offer a non-drug way to help with daily mental tasks.
Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-doAges 55–90 - NCT07220694Recruiting
Sabroxy supplement for memory and insulin resistance
This study tests whether a supplement called Sabroxy can improve insulin resistance and memory in adults with mild cognitive impairment and insulin resistance. It may help if you have early memory problems and your blood sugar is slightly higher than normal.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 40–80 - NCT07334392Recruiting
Exercise program for mild memory problems
This trial tests if a supervised exercise program can improve thinking skills and daily function in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). It may help slow memory decline and keep you independent longer.
PátraiAges 50 years+ - NCT07426380RecruitingPhase 1
Study of eloralintide in people with and without kidney problems
This trial tests how the body handles eloralintide in people with different levels of kidney function, including those on dialysis. It may help determine if the drug is safe and effective for patients with kidney issues.
Miami Lakes, FloridaAges 18–85 - NCT06735651Recruiting
Wild blueberries for gut, brain, and heart health in prediabetes
This study looks at whether eating wild blueberries can improve your gut health, brain function, and heart health if you have prediabetes. It may help lower your blood sugar and reduce your risk for diabetes and heart disease.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 20–65 - NCT06962722Recruiting
Arm training to boost thinking in healthy older adults
This study tests whether a gentle arm movement training program can help keep your thinking skills sharp as you age. It's for healthy older adults who have no memory, heart, or other major health problems.
Derby, DerbyshireAges 65–85 - NCT07242495Recruiting
Virtual reality with exercise for memory in older adults
This trial tests whether using 360-degree virtual reality videos during aerobic exercise can improve thinking and memory in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. It's a chance to try a new approach that combines exercise and immersive technology.
IslamabadAges 60 years+ - NCT06347315Recruiting
Studying a nutritional drink for mild memory loss in older adults
This study tests whether a special drink containing medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs, a type of fat) and B vitamins can help support memory and thinking in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). You would take the drink daily for 18 months and have regular check-ins including memory tests.
BronAges 60 years+ - NCT04153838Enrolling by invitation
Track thinking skills in children over time
This study follows children’s thinking and learning over time using simple testing at school. It aims to better estimate how children’s thinking develops and how it changes as they grow.
Aberdeen, UKAges 6–17 - NCT07591857Recruiting
Computer-Based Brain Training for Cancer-Related Memory Loss
This study tests whether a computer-based brain training program delivered in a group setting can help women who experienced memory or thinking problems after breast cancer treatment. The program is designed to retrain and improve how your brain processes information.
JerusalemAges 18 years+ - NCT06782464Recruiting
Freezing nerves for shoulder pain after stroke or brain injury
This trial tests if freezing certain nerves in the upper arm (cryoneurolysis) works as well as standard care for reducing shoulder pain and muscle tightness after a stroke or brain injury. It aims to improve function and ease caregiving tasks.
LuxembourgAges 18 years+ - NCT07036133RecruitingPhase 1
Study of Pralatrexate in patients with advanced cancer and liver problems
This trial tests a drug called pralatrexate in people with advanced solid tumors or blood cancers, including those with different levels of liver function. The goal is to understand how the drug works in the body and how safe it is for patients with various degrees of liver impairment.
Cerritos, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07289061Recruiting
Positive psychology for early memory changes
This trial tests whether positive psychology exercises can help improve memory and brain function in people with very early memory changes. It may be a good fit if you have noticed new memory concerns or a mild cognitive impairment.
ThessalonikiAges Any age - NCT06927362Recruiting
Exercise and balance training for seniors with memory issues
This study tests if combining two types of exercise (LSVT Big and dual-task training) can improve balance and thinking in older adults with mild to moderate memory loss. It may help you stay steady on your feet and manage everyday tasks more easily.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 65 years+ - NCT07248839RecruitingPhase 1
Drug levels and safety for people with different liver function
This trial tests how a drug (BMS-986435) behaves in people with normal liver function versus those with liver problems. It also checks that the drug is safe for the heart.
Chandler, ArizonaAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for functional impairment?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 135 recruiting functional impairment 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 functional impairment 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 functional impairment 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.