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
- NCT05576103Recruiting
Study of brain tumor thinking and MRI during radiation
This study follows adults with a primary brain tumor to understand how thinking skills and brain images change over time during radiation therapy. It may help researchers measure treatment effects and better track brain changes.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–99 - NCT05561205Recruiting
Brain stimulation to treat persistent apathy
This trial tests a noninvasive brain stimulation treatment (called rTMS) to help people who have had ongoing apathy (lack of motivation/interest) for at least a month. You might benefit if your apathy is persistent, your other symptoms are stable, and you meet the safety and medication rules.
Toronto, OntarioAges Any age - NCT05586581RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
PET and MRI scans to study brain changes in treated HIV
This study uses PET and MRI scans, plus blood tests and memory/thinking questionnaires, to understand what drives brain problems in people living with HIV even during treatment. It may help researchers learn why symptoms happen and how treatment relates to brain function.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–80 - NCT05336188Enrolling by invitation
Smartphone help to prevent relapse in opioid use disorder
This study looks at whether a smartphone-based program can help people avoid relapse from opioid use disorder. Some participants may also do brain scans to better understand the brain changes behind relapse prevention.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT05129150Recruiting
Assessing brain function with an ultrasound in a day hospital
This trial studies brain function in people who are already going to a day hospital for memory and thinking assessments. It may help researchers better understand cognitive problems and improve how they are evaluated. You would likely be asked to complete an ultrasound exam of the brain and allow your information to be used for the study.
ToursAges Any age - NCT05045950RecruitingPhase 2
Whole brain radiation that aims to protect thinking skills
This Phase 2 trial tests a modified form of whole brain radiation to see if it can better protect thinking and memory in adults with brain metastases. You may join even if you’ve had other cancer treatments before, as long as your situation fits the study rules.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT04971850Recruiting
Sleep study for children with possible breathing sleep problems
This trial looks at sleep-related breathing problems (“sleep-disordered breathing”) in children and young adults and how they may affect thinking and memory using sleep study testing plus neurocognitive (thinking) assessments. It may help doctors better understand symptoms and identify who could benefit from treatment.
ParisAges 1–20 - NCT04897334Recruiting
Brain stimulation plus rehab to improve thinking after stroke
This study tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation treatment, combined with rehabilitation, can improve thinking and other “neurocognition” problems after a recent stroke. It may help people whose thinking has been affected by stroke within the past month.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–90 - NCT04906863Recruiting
Genetic study for early dementia in adults and families
This trial studies genes to better understand why some people develop dementia and memory problems earlier in life. It may help researchers find clearer causes and improve future testing and treatments for families affected by dementia.
New York, New YorkAges 35 years+ - NCT04771806Recruiting
MRI-guided adaptive radiation for high-grade brain tumors
This study uses repeated MRI scans with a contrast dye to help doctors tailor (adapt) your radiation treatment over time for a high-grade glioma. It may help improve how accurately radiation targets the tumor as it changes.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04647656Recruiting
Hyperbaric oxygen for lingering post-COVID brain fog
This study tests whether breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber (hyperbaric oxygen therapy) can improve long-lasting post-COVID problems with thinking and memory. It may help if your brain symptoms have lasted at least 3 months and affect your daily life.
ẔerifinAges 18 years+ - NCT04343157RecruitingPhase 2
Image-guided radiation for brain tumors that protects thinking
This trial tests a special type of radiation therapy for brain tumors that aims to protect your memory and thinking skills. It may be an option if you have certain brain tumors or a small number of brain metastases.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04179981Recruiting
CPAP treatment effects in older COPD and sleep apnea patients
This study looks at whether using positive airway pressure (often called CPAP) improves health outcomes in older adults who have both COPD and obstructive sleep apnea. It may help find ways to reduce symptoms and complications from “overlap” breathing problems.
Detroit, MichiganAges 60 years+ - NCT03952637RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Gene therapy for GM1 disease with IV delivery
This early-stage study tests an IV gene therapy that delivers a working copy of an enzyme gene to help the body make beta-galactosidase in GM1 gangliosidosis. It may help slow or improve disease symptoms and looks closely at safety and how well the treatment works.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 6 months–12 years - NCT03860857RecruitingPhase 3
Study biomarkers in memory aging and brain health
This Phase 3 study looks for blood/brain “biomarkers” linked to aging, memory changes, and early brain degeneration. It may help researchers better identify who is at risk and how biology relates to thinking and memory, using brain scans and thinking tests.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 60 years+ - NCT03568669Recruiting
Testing thinking and learning in congenital central hypoventilation syndrome
This study looks at thinking and memory in people with congenital central hypoventilation syndrome (CCHS) to better understand how the condition affects the brain. It may help researchers measure changes over time and guide future care.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 3–85 - NCT03414242Enrolling by invitation
Neck and brain tests after a sports head or neck injury
This study looks at how sports-related injuries may affect thinking and how well your neck moves and feels strong. You may be eligible if you’re an athlete and can do simple neck movement and strength checks.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 12–30 - NCT03184038Recruiting
Testing brain function in people with brain metastases after radiosurgery
This study looks at how well your thinking and memory work after treatment with radiosurgery for brain metastases. It may help researchers understand which patients benefit best and how to monitor side effects on brain function.
Sewell, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT02703207Recruiting
Sleep apnea and COPD effects in older veterans
This study looks at how sleep apnea affects thinking skills and overall health in older veterans who also have COPD. It may help researchers understand what changes to target to improve daytime functioning and wellbeing.
Detroit, MichiganAges 60–89 - NCT02559752Recruiting
Computer brain testing during proton radiation for childhood tumors
This trial studies how children’s thinking and learning skills change while they receive proton beam radiation for a brain/spinal cord tumor. It uses computer-based cognitive tests to better understand brain effects during treatment, which may help future care.
St Louis, MissouriAges 4–21
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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
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