Clinical trials
Neurocognition clinical trials
Below are recruiting neurocognition clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 173 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT06275035RecruitingPhase 3
Memantine for memory protection during brain radiation
This trial tests whether a medicine called memantine can help protect memory and thinking skills in people getting radiation to the brain and spine. If you qualify, you would receive memantine or a placebo during your treatment.
Mumbai, MaharashtraAges 5–39 - NCT06320639Recruiting
Driving simulator study for people with memory or thinking problems
This study uses a driving simulator to see how people with mild cognitive problems or dementia perform while driving. If you have a driver's license and are still driving or recently stopped, you may be able to join.
VilleurbanneAges 50–95 - NCT06375213Recruiting
Memory and thinking study for all ages
This study looks at how well people think and remember as they age. It includes healthy volunteers, people with mild memory issues, and those with dementia—both early- and late-onset.
Pathum Wan, BangkokAges 35 years+ - NCT06375265Recruiting
Sleep improvement program for older surgery patients
This trial tests a digital sleep improvement program for older adults who are about to have knee or hip replacement surgery. It aims to help you sleep better before and after surgery, which may improve your brain health and recovery.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 65 years+ - NCT06606353Recruiting
Talk-to-Jo: A digital companion for memory issues
This trial tests a French-speaking digital assistant called Talk-to-Jo for people recently diagnosed with mild to moderate memory or thinking problems and their caregivers. The goal is to see if this tool helps both the person with memory issues and the person caring for them.
Montreal, QuebecAges 65 years+ - NCT06615167Recruiting
Testing ALZGUARD app for diagnosing dementia
This trial tests an app called ALZGUARD that helps doctors diagnose major neurocognitive disorders (like dementia). If you are between 55 and 85 years old, you may be able to help see if the app works well and is safe.
Chuncheon, Gangwon-doAges 55–85 - NCT06638710RecruitingPhase 2
Testing oral midazolam for care in elderly with dementia who refuse care
This trial tests if giving a medication called midazolam by mouth can help older adults with memory problems who refuse care to accept it more calmly. It is for people in certain hospital or long-term care units, with moderate to severe memory loss and a history of resisting care.
Grenoble, IsereAges 60 years+ - NCT06704451Recruiting
IL-33 and memory after major abdominal surgery
This study looks at whether a protein called IL-33 is linked to memory and thinking problems that can happen after major abdominal surgery. It may help doctors find patients at risk earlier.
Kunming, YunnanAges Any age - NCT06781905Recruiting
Brain effects of ALK/ROS1 lung cancer drugs and quality of life
This study looks at how certain targeted therapy drugs for ALK/ROS1-positive lung cancer may affect thinking, memory, mood, and mental health. It aims to build a special care and research path where patients and researchers work together to understand and manage these side effects.
BronAges 18 years+ - NCT06983119Recruiting
Finding early signs of memory loss in Pavia
This study looks for early thinking and memory changes in people 50 and older who haven't been diagnosed with cognitive decline. You'll complete a quick assessment to see if further checkups might help.
Pavia, PaviaAges 18 years+ - NCT07038798Recruiting
Deep rTMS for mild memory problems in older adults
This trial is testing whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called deep rTMS can help older adults with mild memory or thinking problems. It aims to see if this treatment can improve cognitive function without major side effects.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 60–90 - NCT07048002Recruiting
Silent brain infarct and cognitive decline after heart surgery
This trial tests a bundle of interventions to prevent silent brain infarctions (small 'silent' strokes) and thinking problems after heart or blood vessel surgery with a heart-lung machine. If you are 60 or older and having such surgery, this study may help protect your brain health.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 60 years+ - NCT07160153Recruiting
Cannabis Abstinence and Brain Function in Teens
This trial looks at how cannabis affects brain function in teens aged 15–18 who have cannabis use problems. You'll have two neuropsychological tests (like thinking and memory tasks) to see if staying off cannabis helps your brain work better.
Pilsen, CzechiaAges 15–18 - NCT07205003Recruiting
Artery stiffness test for memory disorders
This study looks at how the stiffness of your carotid artery (the main artery in your neck) relates to memory problems. It involves a brain MRI that you may already have planned, and results could help doctors better understand certain types of dementia.
RouenAges 70 years+ - NCT07237009Recruiting
Personalized reminiscence therapy for memory loss
This trial tests a digital app that uses personal photos and memories to help people with early memory problems feel less depressed or apathetic. It's designed for seniors who have mild cognitive impairment or early dementia.
AngersAges 60 years+ - NCT07279714RecruitingPhase 2
Fisetin for mild Alzheimer's disease
This trial tests whether a supplement called fisetin can help people with mild Alzheimer's disease or mild cognitive impairment. Fisetin is a natural compound found in fruits and vegetables that may reduce aging-related changes in the body.
Toronto, OntarioAges 60 years+ - NCT07517237Recruiting
Brain Stimulation and Cognitive Training for Memory and Thinking
This study tests whether a small device that stimulates a nerve in your ear (combined with computerized brain exercises) can help improve memory, attention, and thinking abilities in adults experiencing cognitive changes. You'll use the device at home with an app on your phone or tablet.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 45–80 - NCT07526740Recruiting
Brain Stimulation and Training for Mild Memory Loss
This study tests whether combining brain stimulation (TMS) with cognitive training games can help people with mild cognitive impairment—early memory and thinking problems. The goal is to see if this combination improves thinking abilities and slows cognitive decline.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 60–85 - NCT07637357Recruiting
How anesthesia affects thinking after weight-loss surgery
This study looks at how different types of anesthesia used during sleeve gastrectomy (a weight-loss surgery) may affect your memory and thinking skills after the operation. Researchers want to understand which anesthesia approach is safest for your brain.
Istanbul, SancaktepeAges 18–65 - NCT06827483Enrolling by invitation
Balance and thinking test for young adults after ACL surgery
This study looks at how thinking skills affect balance in young adults who had ACL repair surgery in the past 5-7 months, compared to healthy young adults. You will do balance tasks and answer some questions.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18–25 - NCT07763392Recruiting
Normal cognitive test scores for adults
This study is testing a voice-controlled digital platform to measure normal memory and thinking abilities in healthy adults. By participating, you would help create a baseline of normal scores that doctors can use to compare against when assessing people with thinking problems.
Carlsbad, CaliforniaAges 18–100 - NCT06229093Recruiting
Music study for healthy brain aging
This trial tests whether listening to specially designed music can help keep your brain healthy as you age. You'll listen to music at home and complete thinking and memory tasks to see if it makes a difference.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–95 - NCT06182215Recruiting
Brain function after major abdominal surgery in older adults
This trial studies whether older adults experience thinking or memory changes after major abdominal surgery. It aims to understand these changes so doctors can better support recovery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 65–90
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for neurocognition?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 173 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.