Clinical trials: Cognitive Functioning, open to volunteers
Oral Health
A Study on the Correlation Between Oral Health and Delirium in Surgical Inpatients
Delirium is a clinical syndrome characterized by acute attention deficits, altered consciousness, and fluctuating cognitive dysfunction, typically triggered by multifactorial causes such as physical illness, medication use, or…
- Trial name
- NCT06969092
- Testing
- Oral Frailty
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 550 people
- Sponsor
- Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder
Identifying Cerebral Hemodynamic Patterns in Mood Disorders and Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) Study
The purpose of this research is to measure brain activity in individuals with mood disorders and memory problems using a simple, safe, and noninvasive method called functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS).
- Conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT06897670
- Testing
- Observational assessment using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), a noninvasive, portable brain imaging tool that measures changes in brain blood flow and oxygen levels.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Prediabetes (Insulin Resistance, Impaired Glucose Tolerance), Female
Wild Blueberries for Gut, Brain, and Cardiometabolic Health in Prediabetes
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the effectiveness of using a freeze-dried wild blueberry powder on cardiometabolic health, cognitive function, and gut microbiota composition in adult women with prediabetes.
- Conditions
- Prediabetes (Insulin Resistance, Impaired Glucose Tolerance), Female, Adult, Endothelial Function (Reactive Hyperemia)
- Trial name
- NCT06735651
- Testing
- Wild Blueberry
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Georgia State University
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
Impact of Dual vs. Single Task Exercise on Cognitive Function, Balance, and Functionality in Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus is defined as a carbohydrate mechanism disorder in which glucose cannot be used as an adequate energy source and is produced excessively, causing hyperglycemia.
- Trial name
- NCT06819371
- Testing
- Single Task Exercise, Dual Task Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Izmir Democracy University
Heat Stress, Physiological Stress
Suitability of a 26 °C Indoor Environment for Mitigating Heat Strain in Young Adults
While an indoor upper temperature limit of 26 °C has been shown to protect heat-vulnerable older adults (DOI: 10.1289/EHP11651), this guideline has not been verified in young, habitually active adults.
- Conditions
- Heat Stress, Physiological Stress, Cognitive Change
- Trial name
- NCT07267598
- Testing
- Simulated indoor temperature upper limit
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Ottawa
Pediatric Retinoblastoma, Retinoblastoma
Determining Whether Multiple Anesthesia Exposures Affect Cognitive Function for Retinoblastoma Patients
The purpose of this study is to see if there is a difference between the development of the brain (neurodevelopment) in children who have been treated for retinoblastoma with multiple anesthetic exposures, compared with brain…
- Trial name
- NCT03546387
- Testing
- Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition (WISC-V), California Verbal Learning Test, Children's Version, Beery Developmental Test of Visual Motor Integration, 6th edition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA)/Stroke
The Natural History of Recovery After Stroke
The goal of this longitudinal observational study is to learn the course of recovery after stroke. Specifically, in this study we will learn and describe the changes in cognitive, motor and sensory function over time in stroke…
- Trial name
- RESTRO (NCT06441552)
- Testing
- non-interventional
- Where
- 3 sites in Israel, Palestinian Territories
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Adi Negev-Nahalat Eran
Placebo - Control, Ketone Monoester
The Effects of Exogenous Ketones on Cognitive Function
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the acute effects of exogenous ketone monoester (KME) supplementation on cognitive function in three groups of adults aged 19-55 years: (1) obese, sedentary individuals; (2) lean…
- Trial name
- NCT07051655
- Testing
- Ketone Monoester (KE)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Insomnia, Cognitive Impairment
RESET-BRAIN: REhabilitation of SleEp and CogniTive Impairment in BReast Cancer Survivors Using an App-based Intervention
The goal of the study is to investigate whether treating insomnia using app-based cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can improve cognitive impairment in breast cancer survivors compared to an active control group…
- Conditions
- Insomnia, Cognitive Impairment, Breast Cancer
- Trial name
- RESET-BRAIN (NCT06553235)
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Sleep hygiene education
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Aarhus University Hospital
Mental Health (Depression), Mental Health and General Well-being
Thrive at Home: A Virtual Reality Social Intervention for Older Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a virtual reality (VR) based social platform can improve mental health and social connection for older adults who receive in-home care.
- Conditions
- Mental Health (Depression), Mental Health and General Well-being, Loneliness, Well Being
- Trial name
- Thrive at Home (NCT07835568)
- Testing
- Full Virtual Reality Social Intervention, Abbreviated Virtual Reality Social Intervention
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Santa Barbara
Cognitive Impairment, Hematologic Malignancies
Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults With Hematologic Malignancies
This cross-sectional study aims to determine the prevalence of cognitive impairment and evaluate its relationship with activities of daily living among older adults with hematologic malignancies receiving chemotherapy.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Impairment, Hematologic Malignancies, Chemotherapy Effect
- Trial name
- NCT07842679
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Cognitive Training in Virtual Reality for Autism
The Virtual Reality Rehabilitation System (VRRS) is an innovative tool for motor and cognitive rehabilitation that has shown promising results in developmental populations, with evidence of feasibility, safety, acceptability, and…
- Trial name
- NCT07643649
- Testing
- Experimental Group, Control Group
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto per la Ricerca e l'Innovazione Biomedica
Cognition Disorders
Impact of Glasses for Vision Problems on Cognitive Function in Rural Older Adults
The aim of this project is to explore whether vision correction can effectively slow cognitive decline in older adults. The primary question it seeks to answer is: Can providing free near and/or distance vision correction glasses…
- Trial name
- CLEVER (NCT06836440)
- Testing
- Free Prescription Glasses
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 964 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yuju Wu
Cognitive Decline, Aging
Effects of Comprehensive Community Support Programs on Cognitive Function and Quality of Life in Older Adults
This prospective observational study aims to investigate the effects of a multidomain community-based support program on cognitive function and quality of life in older adults attending the Vefahane Life Center in Istanbul…
- Conditions
- Cognitive Decline, Aging, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT07610109
- Testing
- Multidomain Community Support Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Prediabetes, Brain Insulin Sensitivity
Long-term Effects of Avocado Consumption on Health in Pre-diabetic Individuals
Primary aim of the study is to assess the effect of 12-week daily avocado consumption on cerebral blood flow and markers of cardio- and vascular health in both, the periphery and the brain, in pre-diabetic individuals with…
- Conditions
- Prediabetes, Brain Insulin Sensitivity, Cerebral Blood Flow, Satiety and Food Intake
- Trial name
- NCT07752225
- Testing
- Avocados
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
ADHD-add
MEthylphenidate in ADHD - Addiction(s) Comorbidity: Value of Adding a Cognitive Remediation Program to Improve Short- and Medium-term Therapeutic Response
MEthylphenidate in ADHD - Addiction(s) comorbidity: benefit of adding a cognitive remediation program to improve short- and medium-term therapeutic response
- Trial name
- META (NCT06906328)
- Testing
- Cognitive remediation program, with the PRESCO® software, Control program, with the AUDITICO® software
- Where
- 6 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 248 people
- Sponsor
- Nantes University Hospital
Behavior Problems, Attention Problems
Effect of Sports Based Structured Cognitive Therapy Program on Attention, Memory and Behavior for School Going Children
This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effect of a sports-based structured cognitive therapy program on attention, memory, and behavior in school-going children aged 8-12 years with mild to moderate attention or…
- Conditions
- Behavior Problems, Attention Problems, Cognitive Functions
- Trial name
- NCT07786532
- Testing
- Sports-Based Structured Cognitive Therapy Program, Conventional Physical Activity
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Critical Illness, Delirium
A Multi-Modal Combination Intervention to Promote Cognitive Function in Older Intensive Care Unit Survivors
Up to 25% of intensive care unit (ICU) survivors experience cognitive impairment comparable in severity to mild Alzheimer's disease and related dementias after hospital discharge.
- Conditions
- Critical Illness, Delirium, Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Decline
- Trial name
- SLEEP-COG (NCT06411561)
- Testing
- SLEEP + COG, COG, SLEEP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Gerontology, Cognitive Ability General
EFFET - Study of Executive Functions Regarding the Usability and User Experience of Assistive Technologies Among the Elderly
Population aging increases the strain on healthcare systems and highlights the value of gerontechnologies in promoting the autonomy and home-based living of older adults.
- Conditions
- Gerontology, Cognitive Ability General, Technology Use
- Trial name
- EFFET (NCT07834775)
- Testing
- high executive load task, low executive load task
- Where
- 3 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Angers
Primary Brain Tumour, Radiation Toxicity
Cognitive Function After Radiation Therapy for Primary Brain Tumours
This study will assess cognitive function in patients with a primary brain tumour treated with radiation therapy (RT) to generate radio-sensitivity and volume effect parameters for the development of cognitive dysfunction.
- Conditions
- Primary Brain Tumour, Radiation Toxicity, Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT04306432
- Testing
- Cognitive tests and Patient Reported Outcomes
- Where
- 5 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus