Clinical trials
Working Memory clinical trials
Below are recruiting working memory clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 36 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05923606Recruiting
Brain stimulation study to improve memory focus
This study tests whether electrical stimulation of the brain can change brain signals and support working memory (your ability to hold and use information briefly). It’s mainly for people who don’t have certain brain/mental health conditions and who are able to safely receive this type of stimulation.
Charlestown, MassachusettsAges 18–35 - NCT06242704Recruiting
Brain training to improve memory and decisions in teens
This study tests if computer-based brain training exercises can help 11-15 year olds improve their memory and decision-making skills. It involves internet sessions over 5-8 weeks.
Flint, MichiganAges 11 years+ - NCT05662280Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for teens with ADHD and memory trouble
This study tests whether changing brain activity can improve working memory in teens who have ADHD and trouble remembering and holding information in mind. You and your parent will answer questionnaires, and brain imaging/brain-stimulation testing (MRI/TMS) may be used, with compensation for each session.
East Providence, Rhode IslandAges 12–18 - NCT04414215Recruiting
Emotion-focused brain training for schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
This study tests a structured cognitive (thinking/skill) training program aimed at improving how people manage emotions. It may help by teaching emotion regulation skills alongside existing care.
Athens, GeorgiaAges 18–60 - NCT07701343Recruiting
Brain stimulation for memory in schizophrenia
This trial tests whether a gentle electrical brain stimulation technique called tACS can improve working memory in people with schizophrenia. It involves 10 daily sessions and may help with daily functioning.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–50 - NCT06469333Recruiting
Can a memory task help reduce trauma symptoms before therapy?
This study tests whether a computer-based working memory task can help reduce symptoms of trauma and stress in people who are waiting to start therapy. If you have ongoing PTSD or severe stress and haven't yet started counseling, this could be a way to get early help from home.
Vandœuvre-lès-NancyAges 18–65 - NCT06751784RecruitingPhase 2
Fampridine's effect on memory in mild to moderate depression
This study tests whether the drug fampridine can improve working memory (like short-term memory and focus) in people with mild to moderate depression. The trial is run by the University of Basel and involves multiple visits.
Basel, Canton of Basel-CityAges 18–55 - NCT07617506Recruiting
Brain Activity Study During Memory Tasks
This research studies how your brain works during memory tasks by safely recording brain activity you're already having monitored. The study may help doctors better understand how memory works and improve treatment for brain conditions.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT05892419Enrolling by invitation
Brain signal test during memory tasks to predict later learning
This study checks brain activity while you do memory (thinking) tasks, to see whether those signals can predict how well you remember information long-term. It may help researchers understand which brain patterns go with successful memory.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–35 - NCT05831839Enrolling by invitation
Computer training for attention and memory after COVID
This study tests whether computer-based exercises can improve attention and working memory in adults who still have cognitive (thinking) complaints after COVID. It may help if your focus and memory issues have lasted for a while.
Rotterdam, South HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT07532460Recruiting
Study of brain channels and memory in cocaine users
This research explores how certain brain chemicals (potassium channels) affect memory and thinking in people who use cocaine regularly. The study may help develop better treatments for cocaine use disorder and related thinking problems.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 20–50 - NCT05102929Recruiting
Brain-training for working memory in early schizophrenia
This study looks at whether a treatment that targets brain “rhythms” can improve working memory in people who are in the early stage of schizophrenia. It may help the brain process information more effectively, which can support daily thinking and functioning.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–40 - NCT06629064Recruiting
Memory training for PTSD symptoms
This study tests a computer-based memory training program for people with PTSD. It aims to see if this training can help reduce PTSD symptoms by improving how your brain processes memories. The study involves 8 remote sessions over 4 weeks and two MRI scans to look at brain changes.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06077695Recruiting
Memory training after head injury
This study tests a computer-based training program to help improve working memory after a moderate or severe head injury. It is designed for people who still have memory problems at least 3 months after their injury.
ToulouseAges 18–60 - NCT06126809Recruiting
How brain activity affects working memory
This trial measures how brain activity relates to working memory (the ability to hold information in mind). It uses electroencephalography (EEG), a non-invasive way to record brain waves, while you perform memory tasks. The study may help understand how different brain signals support memory in healthy young adults.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18–35 - NCT03666416Recruiting
Exercise study for college students with ADHD symptoms
This study looks at what happens in the body and thinking after exercising in college students who have ADHD. It may help researchers understand how exercise affects attention and brain function in adults with ADHD.
Laramie, WyomingAges 18–29 - NCT03935646RecruitingPhase 2
Test of Adderall’s short-term effects in college students with ADHD
This study measures how stimulant medication (Adderall) affects college students with ADHD in the short term. It compares people with ADHD to students without ADHD to see what changes you may notice during the study.
Laramie, WyomingAges 18–29 - NCT04349852Recruiting
Memory and attention training for adults after brain injury
This trial tests a therapy that helps improve verbal working memory and attention in adults who had a traumatic brain injury (TBI). It may help by training thinking skills that are often affected after an injury, but it’s only for people who meet timing and mental health substance-use requirements.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05948930Recruiting
Exercise and brain training for mild memory problems
This study tests whether a mix of physical exercise and computer brain training can improve working memory in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). It may help by strengthening memory skills and supporting brain health through supervised activity and computer-based practice.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 50–80 - NCT05998031Recruiting
Testing brain stimulation for memory in mild memory loss
This study tests if a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS, combined with memory training, can help older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) improve their working memory. You'll have MRI scans and attend training sessions.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 60–95 - NCT06163625Recruiting
Brain activity and memory in treatment-resistant depression
This study looks at how the brain's frontal lobe (DLPFC) works during memory tasks in people with treatment-resistant depression. It compares brain activity between depressed patients and healthy controls using MRI and possibly a brain stimulation technique (rTMS). It aims to understand why some people don't respond to standard treatments.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT06446284Recruiting
ADHD memory and focus training study
This study tests a computer-based training program designed to improve attention, memory, and thinking skills in adults with ADHD. The goal is to see if this training can help with everyday tasks and focus.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges 12–18 - NCT07673770Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve memory in dementia
This study tests whether a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) can help improve memory and thinking in people with dementia. By measuring your brain waves first, researchers hope to tailor the stimulation to your specific needs.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 55 years+ - NCT06734286Recruiting
Memory training study for mild cognitive impairment
This study tests a computer-based memory training program for people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). It aims to see if practicing working memory exercises can help improve memory and thinking. You would use your own computer at home.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 50 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for working memory?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 36 recruiting working memory 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 working memory 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 working memory 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.