Clinical trials
Vascular Cognitive Impairment clinical trials
Below are recruiting vascular cognitive impairment clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 83 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05375513Recruiting
Home exercise and brain-health support for mild memory trouble
This study tests a program you do at home (with online coaching) to help people with mild memory problems (“mild cognitive impairment”) improve thinking and brain health. It also focuses on lowering extra risk factors (like low activity, poor sleep, diet, or heart/metabolic risks).
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 60–85 - NCT06579378Recruiting
Virtual reality sailing for memory and thinking
This study tests whether a virtual reality sailing program called 'VSail 3D' can help improve thinking and memory in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. It looks at whether the program is easy and safe to use.
Cagliari, CAAges 65 years+ - NCT03653156Recruiting
Aging and brain study for mild memory loss and dementia
This study checks how age affects memory and thinking, and compares people with mild memory problems, Alzheimer’s disease types, vascular dementia, and healthy controls. You may help researchers understand brain changes using thinking tests, MRI scans, and blood or spinal fluid tests.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT06335836Recruiting
Social connections and brain health in memory decline
This study looks at how being socially isolated or socially active affects memory and brain health in people who feel their thinking is getting worse. You may join if you notice a slow decline in memory or thinking, but otherwise have normal test results.
Nanjing, China, JiangsuAges 45–85 - NCT05976152RecruitingPhase 3
Butyphthalide to improve thinking after a recent stroke
This Phase 3 study tests whether butyphthalide can help thinking and memory improve after an acute ischemic stroke. It compares people who take the study medicine versus usual care, and measures cognitive (thinking) changes over follow-up.
Dandong, LiaoningAges 60 years+ - NCT02290834Recruiting
Studying brain and thinking changes after chemotherapy in older breast cancer patients
This study looks at how chemotherapy may affect memory and thinking, using thinking tests and possibly brain imaging. It compares older breast cancer patients who do and do not get chemotherapy, plus a group of healthy older adults.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 60 years+ - NCT07383311Recruiting
Memory, sleep, and a natural supplement
This trial tests whether a natural substance (from wheat germ) that boosts a process called autophagy can help improve sleep in people who are worried about their memory or have mild memory problems but do not have dementia.
Greifswald, Mecklenburg-VorpommernAges 55–70 - NCT06120361Recruiting
Primary care study for early cognitive decline
This research study looks at people who have noticed problems with memory or thinking (like trouble focusing or finding words) and visit their primary care doctor for help. It aims to better understand and diagnose conditions that cause these symptoms, such as Alzheimer's disease.
MalmöAges 40 years+ - NCT06122415Recruiting
Memory clinic study with fluid and cognitive tests
This study looks at people who are being checked for memory or thinking problems. It uses standard tests done at the memory clinic, like a spinal tap and blood draw, plus memory and thinking tests, to learn more about these symptoms. You can join if these tests are already planned as part of your regular care, even if you don't take part in the study.
MalmöAges Any age - NCT05460143Recruiting
Optical brain scanning to study memory and thinking
This study uses brain “optical” and possibly MRI scans to understand how thinking and memory work in people with Lewy body dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or mild memory problems. It may help researchers find better ways to measure brain changes and cognition over time.
CambridgeAges 18 years+ - NCT06407141Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation study for older adults with mild memory loss
This trial tests whether a harmless brain stimulation technique called TPS can improve memory and thinking in older adults with mild memory problems. You may be able to join if you have MCI, are right-handed, and are generally healthy otherwise.
Hong KongAges 50–100 - NCT07724132RecruitingPhase 3
Treatments for sustained response in Alzheimer's disease
This study tests whether a treatment (atomoxetine or metformin) can help people with Alzheimer's disease maintain an improved state for at least 18 months. It may help you or a loved one stabilize symptoms and slow disease progression.
CambridgeAges 55 years+ - NCT03140865Recruiting
Alzheimer’s disease research core for brain and memory testing
This study group collects detailed information from people with normal memory, mild cognitive impairment, or mild Alzheimer’s disease to support Alzheimer’s research. You may need multiple visits, brain scans, and sometimes a spinal fluid sample, with strict health and medication requirements to keep results clear.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 55 years+ - NCT03174938Recruiting
BioFINDER 2 study for healthy aging and memory problems
This study uses brain scans and a spinal fluid test to better understand memory and thinking changes in different groups, from people with healthy thinking to early or established dementia. If you qualify, it may help researchers learn what’s driving these conditions and how they progress.
ÄngelholmAges 20–100 - NCT03810794Recruiting
Acupuncture study for people with Alzheimer’s memory problems
This trial tests whether acupuncture can improve symptoms in people with Alzheimer’s disease. You may qualify if you have memory and thinking changes consistent with Alzheimer’s and meet imaging and brain-scan score requirements.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 50–85 - NCT04027244Recruiting
Studying care plans for severe leg blood flow problems
This study looks at how best to manage severe leg ischaemia, a condition where blood flow to the leg is dangerously reduced. It mainly involves patients who are planning an intervention, and some participants may also do special heart imaging tests.
Leicester, LeicestershireAges 18–110 - NCT05369195Recruiting
Protecting the brain during a heart procedure for atrial fibrillation
This trial studies a way to help protect the brain during a catheter procedure that closes the left atrial appendage (a small heart pouch) in people with atrial fibrillation. It may help lower the risk of stroke-related brain injury for patients who can’t safely take blood thinners.
KatowiceAges 18 years+ - NCT05794061Recruiting
Testing new ways to assess brain and behavior health
This study is developing and checking better tests to understand neurological (brain-related) and psychiatric (mental health) conditions. If you have a diagnosed brain or mental health condition—or you’re being considered as a healthy person—your results will help researchers see how well these assessments work.
Milan, LombardyAges 20–100 - NCT06417086Recruiting
Acupuncture for Alzheimer's in gene carriers and non-carriers
This trial tests whether acupuncture can help people with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will compare results in people who carry the APOE e4 gene and those who don't, to see if the treatment works differently.
ShanghaiAges 50–80 - NCT07220538RecruitingPhase 4
Ginkgo biloba for memory problems after a mild stroke
This trial tests whether adding ginkgo biloba extract tablets to standard stroke care helps improve memory and thinking in people who had a mild stroke. You may join if you are 55 or older, had a mild stroke in the last 1 to 2 weeks, and now have some cognitive difficulties.
AnyangAges 55 years+ - NCT06618872Recruiting
Comparing tau and amyloid PET scans for memory problems
This study compares two types of brain PET scans (tau and amyloid) to see which one better helps diagnose memory problems. You may be eligible if you have mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia and your doctor has already ordered an amyloid PET scan.
Geneva, Canton of GenevaAges 50–85 - NCT06741553Recruiting
Studying lecanemab for early Alzheimer's disease
This study looks at how well lecanemab works for people with early Alzheimer's disease. It aims to see if the drug can help slow down memory and thinking problems.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges Up to 85 years - NCT06783283Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve memory in mild cognitive impairment
This trial tests whether a gentle electrical brain stimulation technique called tACS can improve working memory in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). If you have MCI due to early Alzheimer's, this study may help find new ways to boost memory.
Toronto, OntarioAges 60 years+ - NCT06850597RecruitingPhase 2
Testing dimethyl fumarate for early Alzheimer's disease
This study tests a drug called dimethyl fumarate to see if it can help people with early Alzheimer's disease. It may slow down memory loss and thinking problems.
Lodz, Łódź VoivodeshipAges 55–90
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for vascular cognitive impairment?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 83 recruiting vascular cognitive impairment 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 vascular cognitive impairment 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 vascular cognitive impairment 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.
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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.