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
- NCT07509944Recruiting
Brain activity in stroke patients during mirror movement
This study uses a brain imaging technique called functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to look at how the brain works when stroke patients perform mirror movements. It aims to help understand brain recovery after a first-time stroke.
HangzhouAges 18–75 - NCT07624630Recruiting
Brain Activity and Walking After Stroke
This study examines how your brain works when you walk and think at the same time after stroke. Researchers will use brain imaging to understand this process, which could help develop better rehabilitation strategies.
Solna, Stockholm CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT06848140Recruiting
Brain stimulation for word-finding problems after TBI
This study tests whether non-invasive brain stimulation can help people with chronic traumatic brain injury (TBI) find words more easily. It involves sessions at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–85 - NCT07655583Recruiting
Skipping radiation after brain surgery
This study is for people with melanoma or lung cancer that has spread to the brain and who have had surgery to remove the brain tumor. It looks at whether it is safe to skip the usual radiation treatment after surgery, while taking a targeted drug therapy that is known to be effective in the brain.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03705715RecruitingPhase 1
Study brain immune-cell activity in different mental and brain conditions
This Phase 1 study looks for patterns (correlates) in how “microglial” brain immune cells become activated across different neuropsychiatric conditions and in healthy volunteers. It uses brain imaging to help researchers understand what might drive symptoms and differences between people.
Houston, TexasAges 18–80 - NCT05704647RecruitingPhase 2
Nivolumab plus relatlimab for melanoma in the brain
This Phase 2 study tests whether nivolumab plus relatlimab can shrink or control melanoma that has spread to the brain. It may help by boosting the immune system to attack the cancer, including melanoma in brain areas that can’t be treated with prior focused radiation.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07025070Recruiting
Exercise and brain health in active vs. inactive adults
This study looks at how physical activity affects brain health in healthy adults. It compares people who exercise regularly with those who are not very active, to see if staying active helps keep the brain sharp.
Madrid, MadridAges 40–75 - NCT07246993Recruiting
Brain training for ongoing symptoms after concussion
This trial tests if a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS can help people with persistent memory or thinking problems after a mild concussion. You will use a smartphone app and may receive active or placebo stimulation over several sessions.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–65 - NCT06159335RecruitingPhase 3
PET/MR scan for brain metastasis imaging
This trial uses a special PET/MR scan with a radioactive tracer to help tell the difference between tumor regrowth and changes from radiation treatment in people with brain metastases. It may help doctors make better treatment decisions.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT05801861Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for goal-based navigation skills
This study tests whether noninvasive brain stimulation can improve how people plan and navigate toward a goal. It also uses brain scans and questionnaires to see who may benefit and whether the stimulation is safe for you.
Newark, New JerseyAges 18–55 - NCT04965064RecruitingPhase 2
Neratinib plus capecitabine for HER2-negative breast cancer brain mets
This study tests whether neratinib plus capecitabine can slow or shrink breast cancer that has spread to the brain. It is for people whose cancer shows an “overactive HER2 signal” on a specific tumor test, even though their cancer is labeled HER2-negative.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05176392Recruiting
Stimulation treatment plus therapy for post-injury headaches
This study tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation treatment combined with therapy can reduce long-lasting headaches after a mild brain injury. You might be a good candidate if your headaches started after the injury and have continued for months.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06028334Recruiting
GetUp&Go: Helping you get active after a brain injury
This study tests a program to help people with traumatic brain injury become more physically active. You would use a smartphone app and get coaching to increase your daily movement, which may improve your recovery and quality of life.
Elkins Park, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06562127Recruiting
Water exercise and cognitive training for veterans with TBI
This trial tests if combining water-based exercise with cognitive training over eight months can help improve thinking and memory in veterans with a past mild or moderate brain injury. It may benefit veterans aged 50-89 who have ongoing cognitive complaints.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 50–89 - NCT07131475RecruitingPhase 2
Brain injury detection in Navy SEALs with blast exposure
This study looks for early signs of brain injury in Navy SEALs who are repeatedly exposed to blasts. It uses advanced scans and biomarkers to find changes that might lead to problems later on.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–50 - NCT06408415Recruiting
Brain cell study during surgery for higher thinking
This study looks at how healthy brain cells work during thinking tasks. If you're having brain surgery for certain conditions, doctors may record tiny electrical signals from your brain cells to understand memory and decision-making better.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT07378332Enrolling by invitation
Memory study using brain stimulation
This trial uses brain stimulation to study how memory works. It may help people undergoing epilepsy monitoring learn more about their memory.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06123182Recruiting
Guided future thinking for exercise and brain health
This study tests whether a technique called 'guided episodic future thinking' (imagining positive future events) can help you stick with a physical activity program and support healthy brain aging. You'll be asked to exercise on a stepper machine and have MRI scans and blood draws.
Kansas City, KansasAges 45–65 - NCT05600738Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation to treat epilepsy
This trial studies how adding or using deep brain stimulation devices affects people with epilepsy. It may help researchers understand which outcomes improve when these implanted devices are used.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06193252Recruiting
Exercising to slow Parkinson's in iRBD
This study tests whether a specific amount of exercise can slow the development of Parkinson's disease in people who have a sleep condition called iRBD. If you have iRBD and are not very active, researchers will help you start a personalized exercise program and track your progress with a smartphone app.
Nijmegen, GelderlandAges 50 years+ - NCT06589362Recruiting
Nerve stimulation plus cognitive training for brain injury recovery
This study tests if a gentle, noninvasive nerve stimulation (on the neck) combined with computerized thinking exercises can help people recovering from a traumatic brain injury improve memory and attention. It is for adults currently in inpatient rehab who can use a keyboard and are medically stable.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–65 - NCT06867666Recruiting
Behavioral sleep therapy for insomnia in Navy members with TBI
This study tests a behavioral talk therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) in active duty Sailors who also have a history of traumatic brain injury. You'll learn better sleep habits using an app and coaching, with the goal of improving your sleep and recovery.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06544408Recruiting
Brain stimulation for fast relief of PTSD
This study tests a rapid, non-invasive brain stimulation treatment to reduce PTSD symptoms. It aims to offer a faster way to help adults with PTSD feel better.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18–65 - NCT04426786Recruiting
Exercise study to improve brain energy in Parkinson’s
This trial tests whether a structured exercise program can change how your brain uses energy in Parkinson’s disease. It may help improve symptoms or brain-related measures, especially in people who currently exercise very little.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 40–80
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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.