Clinical trials
Neurocognition clinical trials
Below are recruiting neurocognition clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 164 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - NCT04073966Recruiting
MRI markers for memory changes after brain radiation
This study uses MRI scans to look at how radiation treatment for newly diagnosed brain metastases affects thinking and memory. It aims to understand the effects better, which may help guide future treatment.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05025254Recruiting
Online thinking tests for people with Parkinson’s disease
This study tests online “thinking” (cognitive) abilities in people with Parkinson’s disease. It may help researchers better understand how thinking changes over time and how tests can be done from home.
Montreal, QuebecAges 45–90 - NCT05399745Recruiting
Study of biliary atresia in children with heart disease
This trial is studying children who have biliary atresia, a serious liver problem, including some who also have tetralogy of Fallot (a congenital heart condition). It also includes healthy children for comparison, and may help researchers understand the illness and treatments better.
CopenhagenAges birth–18 years - NCT04792554Recruiting
Study of aging around major non-heart surgery
This study looks at changes in health and function in older adults before and after major surgery. It may help doctors understand how “aging” affects recovery and what could improve outcomes.
SingaporeAges 65–100 - NCT05597410Recruiting
Study of people at risk for Alzheimer’s in Shanghai
This study follows people who are closely related to someone diagnosed with Alzheimer’s to see who develops memory or brain changes over time. It may help researchers understand risk and early signs, which could guide prevention in families like yours.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 50 years+ - NCT04436081RecruitingPhase 2
CBD oil without THC for agitation in Alzheimer’s dementia
This trial studies whether a THC-free CBD oil softgel can reduce agitation in people with Alzheimer’s-related dementia. It compares CBD to a control to see if it improves difficult behaviors and is safe over the study period.
Norfolk, VirginiaAges 50–90
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for neurocognition?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 164 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.