Clinical trials
Neurocognition clinical trials
Below are recruiting neurocognition clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 172 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07760545Recruiting
Memory screening by video before surgery
This study tests whether doing a quick memory and thinking check over video call is as reliable as doing it in person. You would take part before your scheduled surgery to help improve how cognitive health is assessed.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 65 years+ - NCT07200726Recruiting
Brain inflammation and thinking after heart surgery
This study looks at whether brain inflammation during heart surgery may affect memory and thinking. It includes people aged 60 and older who are having planned heart surgery.
Genk, LimburgAges 60 years+ - NCT03344276Recruiting
Testing thinking and memory after carotid artery treatment
This study checks how a carotid artery procedure affects thinking and memory. You may be able to join if you’re an adult with significant carotid artery narrowing seen on ultrasound, and you can safely do follow-up MRI scans.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05667857Recruiting
Tracking brain, mood, and quality of life after immunotherapy
This study follows people who have had advanced cancer and are now stable after immunotherapy, to see how thinking, mood, and daily life change over time. Some participants may also do an integrative brain-training program if they have memory or thinking problems.
Brussels, Brussels CapitalAges 18 years+ - NCT06482749Recruiting
Magnetic brain stimulation for better recovery after surgery
This study tests whether magnetic brain stimulation before and after surgery can help older adults with mild memory or thinking problems recover their thinking abilities faster. You would receive either real or sham stimulation for a few days around your surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 65 years+ - NCT06608589Recruiting
Improving care transitions for older adults with memory problems
This study tests a program called CoMPAS+ MNCD to help older adults with memory or thinking problems move smoothly between care settings. It also looks at how to train healthcare workers and improve services in the region.
Québec, QuebecAges 65 years+ - NCT06927284Recruiting
Thinking and robotic glove training for hand function after stroke
This trial tests if combining a soft robotic glove with thinking-based hand exercises helps stroke survivors regain hand movement better than exercises alone. If you had your first stroke 6 to 12 weeks ago and have some arm weakness, this study might be a fit.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–60 - NCT07736092Recruiting
Light Therapy Before and After Surgery for Older Adults
This trial tests a gentle light treatment to help prevent thinking problems after surgery in older patients. It involves using a special light on your head before and after your operation.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 65 years+ - NCT04889794Recruiting
Helps pharmacists support seniors with memory problems after work changes
This study looks at whether reorganizing work in family medicine clinics changes how pharmacists review and support seniors who have major memory (cognitive) problems. It may help improve medication support and seniors’ autonomy with guidance that fits their needs.
Montreal, QuebecAges 65 years+ - NCT06692309Recruiting
Can brain wave patterns predict thinking problems after heart surgery?
This study uses a brain wave recording device (EEG) during heart surgery to see if it can predict short-term confusion or memory problems after the operation. It may help doctors find and treat thinking issues earlier.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 60 years+ - NCT06527287Recruiting
Ankle training for stability in active adults
This trial tests a new ankle training program for people with chronic ankle instability who are physically active. It aims to improve ankle function and reduce the risk of future injuries.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18–44 - NCT06488807Recruiting
Smell therapy to prevent confusion after surgery
This study tests whether a simple smell-based activity before and after surgery can help prevent confusion and memory problems in older adults. It is for people 65 and older who are having a long surgery under general anesthesia.
ShanghaiAges 65 years+ - NCT06811675RecruitingPhase 4
Preventing brain damage after carbon monoxide poisoning
This trial tests if combining two common medicines, dexamethasone and N-acetylcysteine, can help prevent long-term brain problems in people who have been poisoned by carbon monoxide.
TaichungAges 18 years+ - NCT04825847Recruiting
Testing brain changes after major surgery in older adults
This study looks at how memory and thinking change after major surgery in people age 70 and older. It may help doctors understand who is at risk and how to reduce problems with thinking after surgery.
Montreal, QuebecAges 70 years+ - NCT05011045Recruiting
Brain radiation study tracking thinking and memory changes
This study looks at how whole-brain radiation affects thinking, memory, and other brain function in people with blood cancers that involve the brain. It may help doctors understand what to expect and which supportive treatments or monitoring could be useful.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05207098Recruiting
Brain testing and questionnaires during head and neck radiation
This study checks how people’s thinking and brain functioning change while they are getting radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. It uses simple computer tests and questionnaires to better understand who may be at risk for trouble thinking during treatment.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18–89 - NCT05245903Recruiting
Test a supplement and track brain changes with wearable sensors
This study tests whether taking nicotinamide riboside (a form of niacin) affects early memory changes in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or mild Alzheimer’s disease (AD). It also uses passive wearable or sensor data (“digital biomarkers”) to measure changes over time.
Belmont, MassachusettsAges 18–89 - NCT05457725Recruiting
Study how aging affects learning to trust and distrust
This study looks at how thinking and learning processes change with age, especially around deciding what to trust. You may be asked to complete computer tasks and brief memory/thinking tests to understand these changes.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–100 - NCT05504681Recruiting
Using brain test markers in a cancer clinic visit
This study adds special brain “biomarker” tests into routine visits for adults with brain tumors. It may help the clinic better track these cancers over time and tailor care.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05727605Recruiting
Thinking changes after radiotherapy for brain and skull-base tumors
This trial studies how radiotherapy affects memory and thinking in adults with certain brain or skull-base tumors. It may help doctors understand who is most likely to have thinking changes and how to monitor or support patients.
GhentAges 18 years+ - NCT05888961Recruiting
Study of taste changes in people with memory problems
This study tracks how taste perception works in people with different stages of memory and thinking problems, including mild to moderate Alzheimer-type conditions. It uses non-painful taste testing and brain-wave measurements to understand changes over time and may help improve how these conditions are assessed.
DijonAges 18 years+ - NCT05922137Recruiting
ORIENT diet for brain blood vessel narrowing
This trial studies whether a specific dietary program (the ORIENT diet) can improve brain-related thinking and memory in people with narrowed brain or neck arteries. You may be able to help test whether the diet is safe and beneficial alongside usual care, through repeated assessments over time.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 40 years+ - NCT06112639Recruiting
Dance-based rehab for chronic brain conditions
This trial tests a dance exercise program for people with multiple sclerosis or early memory loss. It aims to see if dancing can help physical and mental function safely at home.
BresciaAges 18–85 - NCT06136247Recruiting
Brain & thinking tests in opioid use disorder
This study tests whether brain scans and thinking tests can help understand opioid use disorder. It is for people on stable buprenorphine or methadone treatment.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–60
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for neurocognition?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 172 recruiting neurocognition 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 neurocognition 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 neurocognition 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.