Clinical trials
Social Cognition clinical trials
Below are recruiting social cognition clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 86 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05730491Recruiting
Online parenting program for kids with IBS-related belly pain
This trial tests an online social learning program to help parents support their child when the parent has irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or related belly pain. It may help families build coping skills and resilience through guided parent sessions.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT04191811Recruiting
Using brain signals to predict CBT success for mood or sleep issues
This study tests whether brain measurements can help predict who will benefit from a type of talk therapy called CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy). If you have depression, social anxiety, or insomnia, your brain “response variability” may be used to personalize or improve treatment planning.
Huddinge, Stockholm CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT04300998Recruiting
CAR-T therapy study for older adults
This study looks at how well CAR-T cell therapy works and how safely it can be given to older adults. It is for people whose cancer or related blood condition has come back or did not respond, and who are receiving a standard (commercial) CAR-T product.
New York, New YorkAges 60 years+ - NCT05795634Recruiting
Study stress effects in people at risk for Alzheimer’s
This study looks at how stress may affect thinking and memory in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who are at risk for Alzheimer’s disease. You may be asked to do thinking tests and also involve a knowledgeable person who can report on changes over time.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 60 years+ - NCT06710678Recruiting
Study breaks and thinking skills in medical students
This trial looks at how different types of study breaks affect attention and thinking in medical students. You will try brief social media or physical activity breaks to see which helps you think best.
Old Westbury, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07160673Recruiting
Tech-based caregiver break for homebound older adults
This study is testing if a virtual reality (VR) headset or video interaction can give caregivers a short break while the older adult they care for stays safe at home. It aims to reduce caregiver stress and improve well-being for both of you.
Hong Kong, 香港島Ages 18 years+ - NCT07382323Recruiting
Comparing two talk therapies for anxiety and PTSD
This trial tests two types of therapy — metacognitive therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy — to see which works better for people with certain anxiety disorders or PTSD. You would be randomly assigned to one of the treatments and attend regular sessions.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT07469566Recruiting
Studying the natural course of 7q11.23 microduplication syndrome
This study follows people with a rare genetic condition called 7q11.23 microduplication over time to understand how it affects development, learning, and health. Participants will have interviews, thinking and memory tests, and an MRI brain scan.
BronAges 5–50 - NCT06678295Recruiting
CBT for social anxiety or body dysmorphic disorder
This study looks at how individual factors affect the success of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for social anxiety or body dysmorphic disorder. You'll have therapy sessions and brain scans to see what works best for people like you.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–45 - NCT06615973Recruiting
Stroke recovery and social factors study
This study looks at how social factors (like where you live or your income) might affect thinking and memory after a stroke. If you had a stroke before and joined a related study, you may be able to join this one.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–99 - NCT06563310Recruiting
Brain Training for Anxiety Using Neurofeedback
This study tests whether a brain-training technique called neurofeedback can help people with certain anxiety disorders learn to change how they think about upsetting situations. Participants will do thinking exercises while an MRI machine measures their brain activity, which helps them see if they are using the right coping strategies.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18–24 - NCT06018519Recruiting
Measuring outcomes for creatine transporter deficiency
This study aims to find the best ways to measure how creatine transporter deficiency (CTD) affects people. It includes both males and females with CTD, as well as healthy volunteers, to compare results and develop better tests.
BronAges 2–60 - NCT05752500Recruiting
Behavior coaching to help older adults with HIV move more
This study tests a tailored behavioral coaching program to increase physical activity in adults age 50+ who have HIV and are currently not very active. It may help you build safer, more routine movement using a Fitbit for tracking.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 50 years+ - NCT05890183Recruiting
Telehealth exercise and brain training after a first psychosis episode
This trial tests whether a combination of at-home (telehealth) aerobic exercise and computer-based cognitive training can improve thinking and day-to-day function after a first episode of schizophrenia-spectrum illness. It may help by strengthening attention and learning skills after the initial psychotic episode.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–45 - NCT05394363Recruiting
Victoria children birth-cohort study with parent/guardian consent
This study follows children born in a specific 2-year window and their parents or guardians over time. It helps researchers understand how children and families change as they grow, which can guide future health supports in Victoria.
Parkville, VictoriaAges 1 day+ - NCT02604277Recruiting
Study of suicidal behavior in people with bipolar disorder
This study looks at suicidal thoughts or behaviors in people diagnosed with bipolar disorder. It may help researchers understand what leads to suicidal risk and how to better support safety and treatment.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18–64 - NCT06535516Recruiting
Supporting youth and families after tough experiences
This study tests a program to help youth ages 10-15 who have faced child maltreatment, like abuse or neglect. It aims to build resilience in both the youth and their family.
Rochester, New YorkAges 10–15 - NCT06395558Recruiting
Online support program for cardiac arrest survivors
This trial tests if an internet-based program helps people recover after a cardiac arrest. You may qualify if you were discharged from the hospital with good brain function and can use the web.
Bologna, BolognaAges 18–80 - NCT05117255Recruiting
Online therapy study for anxiety in residential alcohol treatment
This study tests an internet-based, interactive version of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety symptoms. It’s designed for people getting mainly alcohol-focused treatment in a residential program, to see if the online approach works and is feasible for you.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–65 - NCT06937892Recruiting
Metacognitive therapy vs. Cognitive therapy for anxiety
This study compares two different types of therapy for anxiety disorders: metacognitive therapy (which focuses on how you think about your thoughts) versus cognitive-behavioral therapy (which works on changing thoughts and behaviors). It may help you find which approach works best for you.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT06298279Recruiting
Online CBT for public safety personnel in Canada
This study tests an online therapy program (cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT) designed specifically for public safety personnel. It looks at how the timing of the course and learning from others affects your progress. You can join from anywhere in Canada.
Regina, SaskatchewanAges 18 years+ - NCT05786898Recruiting
Test a computer training program to improve autism-related thinking
This study tests a computerized “cognitive remediation” program adapted for people with autism, using social scenarios and skills. The goal is to improve thinking and related day-to-day abilities by practicing structured tasks on a screen.
ParisAges 13–40 - NCT07207993Recruiting
AI fitness wearables for older adults with mild memory concerns
This study tests if using an AI-powered fitness wearable and app can help older adults living alone who have mild memory problems stay active. It aims to see if the technology improves health and well-being.
Knoxville, TennesseeAges 65 years+ - NCT06499051Recruiting
Study of French sexual offenders in legal care
This study looks at the health and background of people in France who have committed sexual offenses and are involved with the legal system. The goal is to better understand their needs and how to help them.
BronAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for social cognition?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 86 recruiting social cognition 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 social cognition 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 social cognition 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.