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Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 79 Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 26 countries (most in United States (29), China (14), Italy (14)). 4 were first registered in the last 30 days. By phase: Phase 2 (5), Phase 3 (1), Phase 1/2 (1), Phase 1 (1). The most active sponsors are Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS (3), Shanghai University of Sport (2), St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix (2). There are also 6 NIH-funded research projects on Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), with $4.8 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 79Clinical trials
- 6NIH research projects
- 4New in 30 days
- 26Countries
Newest Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) clinical trials
All recruiting trials (79)
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Rural Veterans and Care Partners Walking Program
A virtual walking program is tested to see if it can help Veterans with mild cognitive impairment and their care partners in rural areas walk more each day.
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China HEAD: a large community study on healthy aging and dementia
This study tests whether collecting health, imaging, and biospecimen data from adults in China can help predict who will develop Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
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Aging Brain Health Initiative in Fujian
This observational study will follow about 3,000 older adults in Fujian to see how Alzheimer's-related changes develop and to test new digital tests, biomarkers, and imaging tools for early diagnosis.
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See if multimodal biomarkers can map changes from mild cognitive impairment to dementia
This observational study tests whether clinical, blood, and brain-imaging markers can tell apart stages of cognitive decline and predict progression from mild cognitive impairment to dementia in about 600 people.
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LIFU to Help Sleep and Amyloid Reduction in Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment
A wearable ultrasound device (ATTN201) is being tested to see if it’s safe and easy to use for people 65 and older with mild cognitive impairment and amyloid buildup.
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Digital STEADI: A home-based digital fall prevention program for older adults
A home-based digital program using AI-driven conversational agents tests if a guided fall-prevention exercise plan can reduce fall risk for older adults with mild cognitive impairment living independently.
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Photobiomodulation therapy for mild cognitive impairment and mild Alzheimer's disease
This trial tests whether daily transcranial near-infrared light therapy, versus a sham device, can improve cognitive function in adults with mild cognitive impairment or mild Alzheimer's disease.
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Temporal Interference Stimulation With Tai Chi for Mild Cognitive Impairment
Researchers are testing whether a personalized brain stimulation technique together with Tai Chi can improve thinking skills and multitasking in people with mild cognitive impairment.
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LpD3.5 Intervention for Gut Health and Cognition in Older Adults with MCI
In older adults with mild cognitive impairment, this study tests whether daily LpD3.5 capsules can improve gut health and potentially cognition compared with placebo.
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Gut methane and Parkinson's: measuring if a probiotic helps people with Parkinson's, REM sleep behavior disorder, or cognitive concerns
This study tests whether a probiotic containing Limosilactobacillus reuteri can help people with Parkinson's disease, those at high risk for PD, and related cognitive issues by potentially improving gut methane levels and overall symptoms.
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Integrated vs. Sequential Dual-Task Training for older adults with mild to moderate cognitive impairment
This study tests whether combining cognitive and physical tasks at the same time is more helpful than doing them separately for people over 55 with mild to moderate cognitive impairment.
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Hippocampal Temporal Interference Stimulation for Memory and Posture in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Researchers test whether a single session of 40 Hz hippocampal temporal interference stimulation can improve memory and dual-task balance in older adults with mild cognitive impairment, compared to sham stimulation.
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Brain PET imaging with [18F]Fluorbetazine to see amyloid plaques in people with normal thinking, MCI, or Alzheimer’s
This study tests a PET scan using [18F]Fluorbetazine to see if it can reliably detect amyloid plaques in the brain across people with normal cognition, MCI, or Alzheimer's disease.
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Safe hydrogen inhalation in people with mild cognitive impairment
This study tests whether inhaling hydrogen gas for one hour daily is safe and possible to help cognition in people with mild cognitive impairment.
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Oral Motor and Cognitive Dual-Task Training for Oral Frailty and Cognitive Impairment
This program tests if combining oral-motor exercises with simple thinking tasks can improve mouth function and thinking skills in adults with oral frailty and mild-to-moderate cognitive impairment.
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See if cognitive impairment is common in older adults admitted for non-neurological rehab
This study tests how often cognitive impairment appears in patients aged 45 and older who are in non-neurological rehab units after hospitalization.
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Digital tools to predict Alzheimer's biology from risk factors
This study tests a digital, AI-based tool that analyzes modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors to see if it can predict biological changes linked to Alzheimer's disease in adults with MCI or SCD.
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Hydroxytyrosol-rich olive polyphenol with the Mediterranean diet for cognitive health in adults with mild cognitive impairment
This study tests whether adding a hydroxytyrosol-rich olive polyphenol supplement to a Mediterranean diet can help preserve thinking skills in adults aged 50–85 with mild cognitive impairment.
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Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation to Improve Gait and Brain Function in Alzheimer's Disease
A rhythm-based metronome approach is being tested to see if it helps people with Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment walk more smoothly and think more clearly.
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rTMS with aerobic exercise for older adults with mild cognitive impairment and depressive symptoms
This trial tests whether rTMS alone or rTMS plus stationary cycling can improve thinking skills and mood in older adults with MCI and depression.
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Using near-infrared light to help brain blood flow and thinking in people with mild cognitive impairment
This trial tests whether daily 20-minute transcranial photobiomodulation with near-infrared light can improve brain blood flow regulation and memory in people with mild cognitive impairment.
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VR-based cognitive training for adults with type 2 diabetes and mild cognitive impairment
A 40-person randomized study in adults with type 2 diabetes and mild cognitive impairment tests whether a VR-based cognitive training program with diabetes self-management beats traditional paper-and-pencil cognitive training.
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Motor reserve in the early stages of dementia: a look at movement in people with MCI and healthy adults
This study tests whether motor performance and movement patterns can reveal motor reserve in people with mild cognitive impairment and in healthy adults.
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Dementia with Lewy Bodies: Symptoms, Biomarkers and Progression
This study tests how well clinical features, biological markers, and brain scans distinguish DLB and its early stages in patients seen at Stockholm clinics.
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Percepta for cognitive optimization in adults with mild cognitive impairment
A 6-month, randomized, double-blind study tests whether the Percepta supplement helps memory and thinking in adults 40–85 with mild cognitive impairment, compared with a placebo.
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CROWN-I: Learning About Molecular Differences in Alzheimer’s and MCI
Researchers will follow adults aged 55 and up with Alzheimer's, MCI, or normal cognition to see if molecular and genetic patterns in olfactory neurons and blood can identify subtypes and predict progression.
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Mindfulness plus dual-task training for people after stroke with mild cognitive impairment
This study tests whether combining mindfulness with dual-task training can help improve thinking skills and physical function in people who recently had a stroke and have mild cognitive impairment.
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Adaptive computerized training to boost thinking in healthy seniors and those with mild cognitive impairment
This study tests whether a computer-based training program can improve executive thinking in older adults, including those with mild cognitive impairment, and see if it also helps memory and well-being.
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GGC oral supplement in people with mild cognitive impairment
This study tests whether taking Gamma Glutamylcysteine (GGC) at different daily doses is safe and tolerable for adults with mild cognitive impairment over three months.
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RP902 tablets for mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
This phase 2 trial tests whether RP902 tablets can help people with MCI related to Alzheimer's disease compared with a placebo.
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Community screening with blood biomarkers for Alzheimer's in older adults
This project will test whether two blood biomarkers (pTau217/Aβ42 ratio and GFAP) can detect Alzheimer's disease or mild cognitive impairment in community-dwelling older adults.
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Non-invasive deep brain stimulation to try to improve working memory in older adults
This trial will test whether gentle, non-invasive electrical stimulation aimed at deep brain regions can improve working memory, attention, and everyday thinking in healthy older adults and people with mild cognitive impairment.
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Non-invasive brain stimulation plus computer-based memory training for mild cognitive impairment
This trial will test whether a short course of non-invasive brain stimulation combined with one of two computer-based brain-training programs helps people aged 60–85 with mild cognitive impairment improve memory, thinking, mood, and daily function.
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Group exercises to improve thinking and daily lifestyle for people with mild cognitive impairment
This program tests whether a 12-week group multimodal cognitive and lifestyle exercise program can help people with mild cognitive impairment improve thinking, behavior, and everyday functioning.
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Predicting pre-dementia progression in APOE‑ε4 carriers
This project will try a combined genetic, blood, and wearable-monitoring model to see if it can predict which cognitively normal or very mildly impaired adults aged 55+ with an APOE‑ε4 gene will develop biomarker-confirmed MCI within 24 months.
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Creating a Korean cohort to track cognitive aging
This project will use smartphone surveys, a wearable watch, and blood tests to see if daily emotional stress is linked to short- and long-term thinking problems and inflammation in adults 60 and older in Seoul.
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e-ALIGN: Using the patient portal to align medicines with what matters most
This project will see if sending education through the patient portal plus pharmacist-led medication reviews helps people 65 and older with mild cognitive impairment or dementia and their care partners reduce risky brain-active medicines.
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Enhancing Attention in Older Adults Using a Brain-Computer Interface
This study tests whether non-invasive brain stimulation plus mindfulness training can boost attention and memory markers in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
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Ear-based vagus nerve stimulation to boost decision-making and other thinking skills in people with Parkinson's and healthy adults
This project will try gentle electrical stimulation of the ear (taVNS) to see if it improves decision-making and other thinking skills in people with Parkinson's disease and in healthy adults.
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Instant-message personalized Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for neuropsychiatric symptoms in mild cognitive impairment
This test sends personalized instant messages based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to see if they reduce neuropsychiatric symptoms in people aged 50 and older with mild cognitive impairment.
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Five-week Telehealth Cognitive Training for Mild Cognitive Impairment
A five-week, at-home, telehealth program tests whether a shorter cognitive training works as well as the original eight-week version for people with mild cognitive impairment.
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Primary aldosteronism and thinking/memory problems
This study will see if people aged 40 and older with primary aldosteronism develop memory and thinking problems over 1 to 5 years and which factors influence those changes.
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Online positive psychology program to support thinking and brain health in early memory changes
This study will test whether an online positive psychology program can improve thinking, brain function, and wellbeing in older adults with early memory problems (Subjective Cognitive Decline or Mild Cognitive Impairment).
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Cognitive function, daily independence, and mood in people with dementia or MCI.
We will see how thinking abilities, independence in everyday activities, and mood change over time in people aged 50–86 with dementia or mild cognitive impairment using repeated clinic assessments.
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Personalized digital training for cognitive fitness in people with mild cognitive impairment
This study tests whether a personalized home-based digital program (RICORDO) helps people aged 50 and older with mild cognitive impairment or subjective cognitive decline manage their health and daily life better than a paper-and-video education program.
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NPC-1 (parthenolide and ipriflavone) for Alzheimer's blood biomarkers
This trial will test whether taking NPC-1 (a combination of parthenolide and ipriflavone) is safe, well tolerated, and changes blood tests linked to Alzheimer's in adults 55+ with subjective cognitive decline, mild cognitive impairment, or mild Alzheimer's who have biomarker evidence of disease.
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Spatial navigation training using immersive VR in older adults with mild cognitive impairment
This trial tests whether older adults with mild cognitive impairment can complete a 24-session immersive VR navigation training and whether EEG together with VR can show brain activation changes during learning.
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InRAD international registry for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
This project will collect routine medical information over time to see how Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment, and related dementias progress and how current treatments are tolerated in adults.
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Accelerated deep TMS to boost memory and thinking in older adults with mild memory problems
We will test whether a short, intensive course of deep transcranial magnetic stimulation to the anterior cingulate plus online cognitive training can improve memory and thinking in people aged 55–85 with mild cognitive impairment or subjective memory decline.
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Loneliness linked to dementia risk in older adults with mild cognitive impairment
This study will look to see if loneliness is associated with a higher chance of developing dementia within 12 months in people aged 70 and older who have mild cognitive impairment.
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Inspiratory muscle training to try to improve thinking and physical function in mild cognitive impairment
This project will try a targeted breathing (inspiratory muscle) training program to see if it helps thinking and physical abilities in people with mild cognitive impairment.
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Memory support program for older Chinese American adults with mild cognitive impairment
This project will test whether the Memory Support System helps Mandarin- and Cantonese-speaking Chinese American older adults with mild cognitive impairment manage everyday memory and thinking challenges.
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Smart-home sensors and AI to detect dementia-related daily activities
This project will try smart-home sensors and artificial intelligence to detect daily activities linked to mild cognitive impairment or early dementia in adults aged 50 and older who live at home.
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RICORDO digital cognitive rehabilitation program for older adults
This project will test whether the RICORDO digital rehabilitation program can help people aged 65 and older with subjective memory complaints, mild cognitive impairment, or mild Alzheimer's dementia improve thinking skills and better manage their own health.
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KDS2010 for people with MCI or mild dementia due to Alzheimer's disease.
This trial will test whether taking KDS2010 once daily for 24 weeks helps thinking and memory and is safe in people aged 50–85 who are amyloid-positive with MCI or mild Alzheimer's dementia.
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Support program for individuals with early-stage memory loss living alone
This study is testing a support program for people aged 60 and older with early-stage memory loss who live alone, to see if it helps them feel better and manage their challenges through online group sessions and personalized support.
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Impact of Medium-chain Fatty Acids on Mild Cognitive Impairment
This study is testing whether adding medium-chain fatty acids to a Mediterranean diet can help improve thinking skills and sleep quality in people with mild cognitive impairment.
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Creatine and weight training for older adults with mild cognitive impairment
This study tests whether taking creatine, doing resistance training, or doing both can help memory, brain health, and physical function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
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Twice-daily digital exercises to improve working memory and control in older adults
This study tests whether two different digital training apps, used about 25–45 minutes a day for up to eight weeks, can help older adults (including those with mild cognitive impairment) improve working memory and inhibitory control.
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Using saliva and extracellular vesicles to diagnose neurodegenerative diseases
This study is testing a new way to diagnose neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's by analyzing saliva samples to see if it can help identify these conditions earlier and tailor treatments for patients.
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Tai Chi for Older Adults with Cognitive Concerns
This study tests if an 8-week Tai Chi program can help older adults with mild cognitive impairment and muscle loss improve their thinking skills and overall well-being.
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Mindfulness meditation for improving cognition in older adults
This study is testing whether mindfulness meditation can help older adults, including those with mild cognitive impairment, improve their thinking, memory, and overall quality of life.
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Using brain stimulation to improve memory in people with mild cognitive impairment
This study is testing if a type of brain stimulation can help improve memory and thinking skills in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
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Validating an online cognitive assessment tool for older adults with cognitive issues
This study is testing an online cognitive assessment tool to see if it can effectively help older adults with mild cognitive impairment or those recovering from depression track their brain health over time.
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Enhancing cognitive abilities in older adults through agricultural activities
This study is testing whether engaging older adults with mild cognitive impairment in hands-on farming activities can help improve their thinking skills and overall well-being.
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Observational study of early Alzheimer's patients treated with Lecanemab
This study is testing if the drug Lecanemab is safe and effective for people with early Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment.
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Memory training program for people with early memory problems
This study is testing if a memory training program can help people with early memory problems feel better and improve their memory while also looking at a blood marker related to Alzheimer's disease.
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Validation of Italian cognitive assessment scales for elderly patients
This study is trying to see if new Italian versions of cognitive and daily living assessments can help doctors better diagnose neurodegenerative diseases in older Italian-speaking patients.
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Improving sleep in older adults with mild cognitive impairment using brain stimulation and CBT-I
This trial will try combining gentle transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) to improve sleep in people aged 60 and older who have mild cognitive impairment or subjective cognitive decline.
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Probiotic formula to see if it helps mild cognitive impairment
A probiotic supplement is being tried to see if it can help cognitive function in people aged 60–85 with mild cognitive impairment.
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Improving sleep quality to enhance memory in older adults with mild cognitive impairment
This study is testing whether using special sounds during sleep can help older adults with mild memory problems sleep better and improve their memory over time.
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Improving symptoms of mild cognitive impairment and early dementia with brain stimulation
This study is testing a new brain stimulation treatment combined with mental exercises to see if it can help people with mild cognitive impairment and early dementia feel better.
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Digital solutions for early treatment of cognitive disabilities in chronic neurological diseases
This study is testing a digital brain training program to see if it helps people with Mild Cognitive Impairment, subjective cognitive complaints, or Parkinson's Disease improve their thinking skills compared to a different type of brain activity.
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Cognitive training using crossword puzzles for mild cognitive impairment
This study is testing whether doing more crossword puzzles can help people with mild cognitive impairment think better compared to doing fewer puzzles or just learning about health.
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Time-restricted eating for adults with mild cognitive impairment
This study is testing if a time-restricted eating plan can help improve brain function and health in adults aged 60-80 with mild cognitive impairment.
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Investigating brain mechanisms for cognitive assessment and rehabilitation in cognitive decline
This study is testing different ways to improve thinking skills in people with mild cognitive decline by looking at brain activity and trying out activities like training, exercise, and games.
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Genetic factors in early-onset dementia
This study is trying to find out how genetics might affect the risk and progression of early-onset dementia by looking at people with dementia, their families, and healthy individuals.
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Exploring the effects of sleep and exercise on Alzheimer's risk
This study is testing how good sleep and regular exercise might lower the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease over time.
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Comprehensive assessment of neurodegeneration and dementia
This project will collect brain scans, cognitive tests, and biological samples over time to see how dementia and related conditions progress in adults aged 50–90, including people with Parkinson's and people without cognitive problems.
NIH-funded research (6)
Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.
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Using a Conversational AI to Help Older Adults Prevent Falls at Home
A small, practical project uses a chat-based AI coach to help people 65 and older follow proven steps to prevent falls, including those with mild cognitive impairment.
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Technology to support thinking and social life for older adults with mild cognitive impairment
A multi-site program is developing an adaptive software to help older adults with mild cognitive impairment stay sharp, manage daily tasks, and stay socially connected.
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How everyday relationships affect memory and dementia risk in diverse twins
A long-term study in ethnically diverse twins explores how everyday social experiences, like loneliness or warmth from others, relate to mild cognitive impairment and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
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AI conversational coach to deliver STEADI fall-prevention for older adults with and without mild cognitive impairment
An easy-to-use virtual coach will guide older adults, including those with mild memory problems, through the CDC's STEADI fall-prevention steps to help reduce falls and keep people safer at home.
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Understanding how difficult social experiences affect memory and dementia risk in diverse twins
This project looks at how challenging social experiences might influence memory problems and the risk for Alzheimer's and related dementias in a diverse group of twins.
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Technology for Thinking Skills and Social Connections in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment
This project aims to create and test smart software that helps older adults with mild memory problems improve their daily activities and stay connected with others.
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Quick answers
How many Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) clinical trials are recruiting right now?
79, as of November 12, 2026. 4 of them were first registered in the last 30 days. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 26 countries. The most sites are in United States (29 trials), China (14 trials), Italy (14 trials), Canada (5 trials), Greece (4 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 2: 5, Phase 3: 1, Phase 1/2: 1, Phase 1: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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