Clinical trials
Blood-Brain Barrier clinical trials
Below are recruiting blood-brain barrier clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 12 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05317858RecruitingPhase 3
Open the brain’s blood barrier to treat lung cancer brain spots
This trial tests whether using focused ultrasound to temporarily open the brain’s blood barrier—plus standard immune therapy—can better treat non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has spread to the brain. It aims to help medicines reach the brain tumor spots more effectively, while still using the usual lung cancer treatment.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–100 - NCT07571486RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Opening the blood-brain barrier for ALS treatment
This trial tests a device that temporarily opens the barrier between the blood and brain to see if it can help slow down ALS. It may allow treatments to reach the brain more effectively.
ParisAges 18–80 - NCT04063514Enrolling by invitation
MRI-focused ultrasound study of blood-brain barrier in low-grade glioma
This study uses special imaging during routine MRI scans to check how well the blood-brain barrier lets substances pass in people with low-grade brain tumors. It may help researchers better measure and track treatment effects over time.
Santa Monica, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07731555Recruiting
Studying the brain barrier in glioblastoma
This study looks at how the brain's protective barrier works in people with glioblastoma. Researchers will study tumor tissue and use special scans to learn more, which might help improve future treatments.
BeaumontAges 18 years+ - NCT03671889Recruiting
Ultrasound treatment to open the brain barrier for Alzheimer’s
This trial tests a non-surgical ultrasound procedure (called MR-guided focused ultrasound) meant to temporarily “open” the brain’s protective barrier so treatments may work better for Alzheimer’s disease. It also looks at safety and how well people tolerate the procedure and related tests.
Delray Beach, FloridaAges 50–85 - NCT05293197RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of repeated blood-brain barrier opening for pediatric brain tumors
This Phase 1 study tests whether a device can safely and repeatedly open the blood-brain barrier (a protective shield in the brain) in children with malignant brain tumors. It aims to help the tumor treatment work better while watching for safety issues.
ParisAges 5–17 - NCT05556395Recruiting
Study after stroke to help thinking and memory recovery
This trial looks at stroke patients who can show specific scan findings on an MRI, then uses thinking tests by phone to track cognitive (thinking and memory) changes. It may help researchers understand whether targeting brain blood-flow disruption can improve post-stroke cognition.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05733312Recruiting
Ultrasound treatment to temporarily open the brain blood barrier
This study looks at using focused ultrasound to temporarily loosen the brain’s “blood barrier” around certain brain tumors, while people still get standard surgery. It aims to help doctors learn how safe the approach is and collect blood/fluid samples during the operation.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06374667Recruiting
Skull bone injection vs. IV for large stroke
This trial tests a new way to give medicine for a large stroke on one side of the brain. The medicine is injected into the skull bone instead of through a vein, and researchers want to see if it works better and is safe.
Wuhu, AnhuiAges 18–80 - NCT07179328RecruitingPhase 1
Focused ultrasound for glioblastoma during standard chemo
This trial tests whether focused ultrasound can safely open the blood-brain barrier to help your chemotherapy work better. It is for people with glioblastoma who have already completed standard surgery and chemo-radiation and are now on maintenance chemo.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–85 - NCT07392723RecruitingPhase 2
Flaxseed nutrition to protect memory in APOE4 adults
This study tests a special flaxseed-based nutrition drink to see if it can slow memory loss in older adults who have the APOE4 gene and mild cognitive impairment (early memory trouble). If you qualify, you'll take the drink daily for a year and have memory tests and brain scans.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 60 years+ - NCT07256795Enrolling by invitation
ME/CFS after COVID-19 vs. before the pandemic
This study looks at how the brain's protective barrier and immune system work in people with ME/CFS, comparing those who got sick before the COVID-19 pandemic to those who developed ME/CFS after a COVID-19 infection. It aims to understand why some people have lasting brain fog, fatigue, and other neuropsychiatric symptoms.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for blood-brain barrier?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 12 recruiting blood-brain barrier 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 blood-brain barrier 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 blood-brain barrier 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.