Clinical trials
Mental Imagery clinical trials
Below are recruiting mental imagery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 17 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06858293Recruiting
Imagining exercises to boost knee strength after ACL surgery
This study tests whether imagining yourself doing exercises can help you regain strength in your thigh muscle after ACL surgery, and if it's something people can stick with during physical therapy.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT07193303Recruiting
Mental imagery for arm and hand skills in Parkinson's
This study tests if mental imagery exercises can help improve upper body movement in people with Parkinson's disease. It may offer a safe, drug-free way to practice daily tasks.
Kahramanmaraş, OnikişubatAges 40–75 - NCT07193355Recruiting
Motor imagery training for Parkinson's disease
This trial tests if thinking about movements (motor imagery) can help improve hand function in people with Parkinson's disease. It may offer a non-drug way to manage symptoms.
Kahramanmaraş, OnikişubatAges 40–75 - NCT06454695Recruiting
Treating depression by reducing negative future images
This study tests a new way to treat major depression by helping people change distressing mental pictures they have about the future. It might be a good fit if you have a few specific negative images that bother you.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT06954519Recruiting
Mental imagery training for anesthesia residents
This trial tests if practicing mental imagery helps anesthesia residents improve their non-technical skills, like communication and teamwork, during procedures. If you are an anesthesia resident in your first through fourth year of training, you may be able to join.
Reims, Grand EstAges 18–30 - NCT07064096Recruiting
Mental imagery plus balance rehab for dizziness in young adults
This study tests whether adding mental imagery (picturing movements in your mind) to standard balance exercises can help young adults with a one-sided inner ear balance problem feel less dizzy and improve their balance.
Gujar Khān, Punjab ProvinceAges 20–40 - NCT07326423Enrolling by invitation
Imagery therapy app for autism language skills
This trial tests a computer program that uses mental imagery exercises to help young children with autism improve their language and learning skills. It is designed for children ages 2 to 5.
Foz do Iguaçu, ParanáAges 2–5 - NCT07629011Recruiting
Mental imagery and robotic hand training after stroke
This trial tests whether combining mental imagery practice with a robotic hand device can help improve hand function in people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago. The robotic hand reads signals from your arm muscles to help you practice controlled movements.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–70 - NCT07166536Recruiting
Study on mental imagery and symptom worsening after concussion
This trial tests whether mental imagery tasks can trigger or worsen headaches and dizziness in people with long-lasting symptoms after a mild traumatic brain injury or concussion. If you still have headaches or dizziness more than 3 months after your injury, this study may help understand how your brain reacts to mental exercises.
Tel AvivAges 18–74 - NCT07287215Recruiting
Motor imagery and daily function in diplegic cerebral palsy
This study tests whether imagining movements (motor imagery) can help improve everyday skills like walking and playing in children with diplegic cerebral palsy. It compares the effects of motor imagery training with standard physical therapy.
BingoelAges 5–18 - NCT06335784Recruiting
Mental imagery and memory reactivation for insomnia
This study tests whether combining mental imagery with a technique called targeted memory reactivation can improve sleep in people with insomnia. It's a non-drug approach that may help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.
GenevaAges 18–45 - NCT07171957Enrolling by invitation
Motor imagery for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
This trial studies whether practicing motor imagery (imagining movements without actually doing them) can help people with COPD improve their breathing and daily function. It may offer a new way to manage symptoms without physical exercise.
KütahyaAges 40–70 - NCT06739681Enrolling by invitation
Can Imagery Exercises Improve Archery Focus and Performance?
This study tests whether imagery exercises (thinking about your movements) can help Olympic archers improve their focus and performance. It involves two simple physical tests to check your upper body stability and balance.
IstanbulAges 10–16 - NCT07632755Recruiting
Memory Training Using Movement for Early Alzheimer's Disease
This study tests whether learning memory strategies through physical movement and motor activities can help people with early Alzheimer's disease improve their memory. Researchers will compare people with early Alzheimer's to healthy older adults to see if this approach is effective.
GrenobleAges 60 years+ - NCT06116435Recruiting
Lifestyle program for weight loss and physical activity
This study tests a lifestyle program to help people become more active and lose weight. It compares different types of support to see what works best.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–65 - NCT06798636RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Psilocybin and mental imagery for young people who self-harm
This study tests whether a single dose of psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) combined with a mental imagery therapy can help reduce self-harm thoughts and behaviors in people ages 16–25. You would receive the drug in a safe clinic setting and complete several therapy sessions and questionnaires over a few weeks.
LondonAges 16–25 - NCT06101225Recruiting
Relaxation and guided imagery for school kids
This trial studies a relaxation and guided imagery program for children in 3rd and 4th grade. It aims to help students feel calmer and more focused in school.
LisbonAges 7–12
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for mental imagery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 17 recruiting mental imagery 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 mental imagery 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 mental imagery 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.