Clinical trials
Brain Development clinical trials
Below are recruiting brain development clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 69 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06536296Recruiting
Music therapy for preterm brain development
This study tests if specially designed music can help premature babies' brains grow stronger and healthier. It is for very preterm infants born between 24 and 30 weeks of pregnancy.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 6 months–7 months - NCT06379971RecruitingPhase 1
Choline for cannabis use in pregnancy
This trial tests whether taking choline (a vitamin-like nutrient) during pregnancy can help protect the baby's brain development in women who use cannabis. It aims to understand if choline supplementation can reduce potential risks linked to cannabis use.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–45 - NCT00305305Recruiting
Brain development study for rare brain conditions
This study looks at how the brain develops in people with certain rare conditions that affect brain structure. It may help researchers understand these conditions better and could lead to improved care.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT05912270Recruiting
Music lessons to boost thinking skills in primary school
This trial studies whether an “orchestra in class” music program can improve kids’ thinking and brain development. It’s meant for younger primary school children and may help with skills like planning and attention.
GenevaAges 6–8 - NCT04631042Recruiting
Study how the brain relates to impulsivity and compulsivity
This study looks at how brain function and structure relate to impulsive and compulsive behaviors. It may help researchers understand what drives these behaviors and who may benefit from future mental health treatments.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 6–80 - NCT06675266Recruiting
AI for detecting fetal brain issues on ultrasound
This trial uses artificial intelligence to help find brain abnormalities in babies during a routine second-trimester ultrasound. It may improve how doctors spot problems early in pregnancy.
RomeAges 18–60 - NCT04916652Recruiting
Study brain flexibility in Chinese toddlers using special scans
This study uses MRI brain scans to look at how “neural flexibility” develops in typically developing toddlers. It compares toddlers who drink a specific formula gum or regular cow’s milk to understand how diet may relate to brain development.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 2.7 years–2.8 years - NCT06024122Recruiting
Brain development after mild concussion in young children
This study looks at how a mild concussion affects brain development in young children (ages 3–5) compared to kids with other minor injuries like a broken arm. It involves one MRI scan and some simple check-ups to see how the brain heals over time.
RennesAges 3 years–5.9 years - NCT07852936Recruiting
Group therapy for emotional recovery after brain injury
This study tests a group-based talk therapy program designed to help people with acquired brain injury express and process emotions, aiming to improve mental health and coping after injury.
UppsalaAges 18 years+ - NCT06330870Recruiting
How breast cancer spreads to the brain
This study looks at how breast cancer spreads to the brain in people who had surgery to remove brain tumors. It helps doctors understand why some women get brain metastases.
SeoulAges Any age - NCT06081036Recruiting
Normal brain volumes from fetal MRI scans
This study looks at past fetal MRI scans to create a map of normal brain growth in babies before birth. It may help doctors better understand what healthy brain development looks like.
MarseilleAges 5 months–9 months - NCT05040542Recruiting
Brain scans of social emotions in infants
This study uses brain testing (including MRI scanning) to better understand how young children’s brains support social emotions and communication. It may help researchers learn what brain patterns look like in typical early development.
Xiamen, FujianAges Up to 6 years - NCT06027645Recruiting
Crawling therapy for very premature infants
This trial tests if early crawling practice on a special skate can help very premature babies at risk for developmental problems. It aims to improve their movement and brain development.
ParisAges 9 months–10 months - NCT07699393RecruitingPhase 2
Choline supplement study for healthy pregnancies
This trial tests whether taking extra choline (a nutrient similar to B vitamins) during pregnancy can improve health for mothers and babies. You may be eligible if you are early in a singleton pregnancy and do not drink alcohol.
Cape TownAges 18–45 - NCT07625462Recruiting
How hearing affects brain development in children
This research study looks at how hearing—whether typical or affected by hearing loss—shapes how children's brains grow and develop. Researchers will compare brain development in children with normal hearing, hearing aids, cochlear implants, and other hearing devices.
ShanghaiAges Up to 18 years - NCT04911452Recruiting
Calmer NICU care for very preterm babies
This study tests a calmer approach in the NICU to help very preterm babies grow and develop their brains. It may be helpful if your baby needs breathing support and is in the early weeks of life.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 6 months–7 months - NCT04856501Recruiting
Parenting support for preterm toddlers’ brain and self-control
This study tests whether a responsive parenting program helps toddlers born early think, learn, and manage behavior more easily. It also checks whether families can complete toddler brain and behavior assessments (including brain scans).
Houston, TexasAges 1.3 years–2.5 years - NCT07115108Recruiting
High-energy feeding for growth and brain development in infants with heart disease
This study tests a special high-energy formula for babies with congenital heart disease who are at nutritional risk. It aims to see if this feeding helps them grow and develop better before and after heart surgery.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges birth–6 months - NCT06670053Recruiting
Testosterone and brain development in teens
This study looks at how starting testosterone therapy affects brain development in transgender and gender-diverse youth. It may help you and your doctor understand the changes to expect.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 12–20 - NCT06367920Recruiting
Study of brain MRI data in children with developmental delay
This study looks back at medical records of children and young adults (up to age 20) who had brain MRIs to understand developmental delays. It aims to gather information that could help improve care for kids with similar conditions.
Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-doAges Up to 20 years - NCT06351098Recruiting
Sleep, memory, and brain development in napping toddlers
This study follows healthy toddlers who nap regularly to understand how sleep helps memory and brain growth. It uses sleep diaries, activity monitors, and optional brain scans (MRI) to track changes as children grow out of naps.
College Park, MarylandAges 3–5 - NCT05767658Recruiting
Online messages to support safer infant care
This study tests whether online social network posts and text messages can help pregnant people practice safer infant care after birth. It may help you feel more prepared about feeding and safe sleep.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT05240352Recruiting
Personalized brain stimulation help for bipolar depression anhedonia
This study looks at using brain scans to better tailor transcranial direct current stimulation (a noninvasive brain stimulation) for people with bipolar depression who feel little pleasure. It aims to see whether matching the stimulation to your brain signals can improve symptoms like anhedonia.
Houston, TexasAges 18–50 - NCT03268824Recruiting
Brain imaging study in drug-resistant focal epilepsy
This study uses MRI brain scans to see how “epileptic discharges” may affect brain connections in the developing brain. It also scans comparison participants without drug-resistant focal epilepsy to help researchers understand what is different.
ParisAges 1.5 years–16 years
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for brain development?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 69 recruiting brain development 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 development 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 development 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.