Clinical trials
Brain Activity clinical trials
Below are recruiting brain activity clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 143 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07060651Recruiting
How the brain processes smells
This study looks at how different parts of the brain handle smells. It may help researchers better understand the sense of smell in people.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06142773Recruiting
Brain activity and breathing during MRI
This study looks at how brain activity relates to the depth of your breaths during an MRI scan while you are under anesthesia. It may help doctors better understand breathing control during surgery.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06108336Recruiting
How the cerebellum affects thinking and sequencing
This study uses MRI and TMS to understand how the cerebellum, a brain region, helps with cognitive sequencing—putting thoughts or actions in order. It may lead to better treatments for cognitive problems.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–50 - NCT07267403Recruiting
Brain activity and sedation during anesthesia
This trial studies how stimulating a nerve in the wrist affects brain activity and sedation levels during propofol anesthesia. It may help improve care for right-handed patients having surgery.
BrusselsAges 18–81 - NCT04132362Recruiting
Personalized music program for people with dementia in care homes
This feasibility study tests whether a personalized music listening program in care homes is practical and acceptable. It may help people with dementia by using familiar, chosen music and collecting feedback on how they respond.
Harpenden, HertfordshireAges Any age - NCT04653012Recruiting
Testing brain-activity recordings in people with drug-resistant epilepsy
This study looks at brain activity using electrodes placed inside the brain in people with focal, drug-resistant epilepsy before surgery. It may help doctors better map where seizures start and improve planning for treatment.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT05307146Recruiting
Brain activity study during treatment for epilepsy
This study measures brain activity in people with epilepsy while doctors place temporary electrodes inside the brain. It may help researchers better understand seizures and how to improve treatment.
LeuvenAges 18–90 - NCT05756985Recruiting
Providing fresh brain tissue to better understand glioblastoma
This study aims to improve understanding of glioblastoma (and gliosarcoma) by preserving live, usable brain-tissue samples during brain surgery. If you’re having repeat tumor surgery or your scans suggest these cancers, the study may ask to collect tissue for research.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05813223RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Gefapixant to study brain activity in chronic cough
This early study tests whether gefapixant changes brain activity related to cough in people with chronic cough that hasn’t improved with usual treatments. It may help researchers understand why chronic cough happens and how to better treat it.
Parkville, VictoriaAges 18–65 - NCT05989646Recruiting
Brain activity study in children with overactive bladder
This study looks at brain activity in children with overactive bladder and daytime wetting compared to healthy children. It uses MRI scans to understand how the brain controls the bladder, which could lead to better treatments.
AalborgAges 6–14 - NCT06501378RecruitingPhase 2
Brain radiation plus chemotherapy and immunotherapy for lung cancer brain metastases
This trial tests a combination of radiation to the brain plus chemotherapy and immunotherapy (anti-PD-1/PD-L1) for people with newly diagnosed non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain. It is for those whose tumors do not have common driver mutations and whose brain metastases are causing symptoms.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT06511310Recruiting
Exercise, brain health, and weight maintenance after weight loss surgery
This study looks at how exercise affects brain activity and helps people keep weight off after they have regained some weight following bariatric surgery. You may join if you had weight loss surgery, lost weight, and then regained more than 10% of that lost weight within the last 1 to 5 years.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–70 - NCT06588920Recruiting
Brain activity, thinking, and walking study for Parkinson's
This study looks at how brain activity relates to thinking and walking in people with Parkinson's disease. It may help understand the connections between these functions.
TaipeiAges 40–80 - NCT06598046RecruitingPhase 2
Utidelone and Capecitabine for triple-negative breast cancer brain metastases
This trial tests a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (Utidelone and Capecitabine) for people with triple-negative breast cancer that has spread to the brain. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink or control the brain tumors.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18 years+ - NCT06633627Recruiting
Brain response study for tooth sensitivity
This study looks at how your brain responds to tooth sensitivity. Researchers will test a simple air puff on your teeth and measure brain activity to better understand nerve signals from sensitive teeth.
SheffieldAges 18 years+ - NCT06669546Recruiting
Quiet sounds during deep sleep for memory in older adults
This study tests whether playing a soft, silent sound (or no sound) during deep sleep can improve memory, brain activity, and blood markers. It is for older adults (60-85) who have mild memory issues but are otherwise healthy.
BernAges 60–85 - NCT06703320Recruiting
Virtual reality pathfinding study for stroke recovery
This study uses a virtual reality pathfinding game to see how your brain activates after a stroke. It may help doctors understand how to improve recovery.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06748976Recruiting
Brain activity study during attention tasks
This study looks at how your brain controls attention by measuring brain activity while you perform tasks. It may help researchers understand attention better.
Oro Verde, Entre Ríos ProvinceAges 18–60 - NCT06904508Recruiting
Therapy for anxiety in autistic youth from high-need communities
This trial tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help reduce anxiety in autistic children and teens. It also looks at brain activity changes before and after therapy.
Montclair, New JerseyAges 8–14 - NCT07023523Recruiting
Controlling brain activity for chronic pain
This study tests if people with fibromyalgia can learn to control their own brain activity using real-time feedback from an MRI machine to reduce pain. It is designed to help those with long-term chronic pain find new ways to manage it.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT07097051RecruitingPhase 2
Brain stimulation to help older adults with mild memory problems stand and walk better
This study tests if a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp (called transcranial alternating current stimulation, or tACS) can improve your ability to stand and walk while doing another task. It aims to help older adults with mild memory problems become more stable and reduce fall risk.
High Point, North CarolinaAges 65–85 - NCT07191795Recruiting
Using phantom sensations from socket changes as feedback while walking
This trial tests whether changing how your prosthetic socket fits can create helpful phantom limb sensations that improve your walking. It may help people with major lower-limb amputations walk more naturally.
NancyAges 18 years+ - NCT07281300Recruiting
Mindfulness for breathing distress in lung cancer
This trial tests a mindfulness-based program to help lung cancer patients manage breathing difficulty and other symptoms. It aims to reduce distress and improve daily life.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT01829724Recruiting
Brain activity study during repeated movement in some children
This study uses brain and muscle activity recordings while you do simple repeated movements. It may help researchers understand how brains work during movement in people with certain childhood injuries that affect walking and arm/leg control.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 5–100
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for brain activity?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 143 recruiting brain activity 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 brain activity 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 brain activity 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.