Clinical trials
Brain Diseases clinical trials
Below are recruiting brain diseases clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 336 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT07402928Recruiting
Dopamine signals in health and Parkinson's
This study uses MRI scans to look at dopamine signals in the brain. The goal is to understand how Parkinson's affects these signals.
HvidovreAges 35 years+ - NCT05985486Recruiting
Lifestyle change for brain health in Down syndrome
This study looks at how a healthy lifestyle program can improve brain health in adults with Down syndrome who are overweight or obese. You will attend a medical center three times over a year for tests, and you'll need a caregiver to support you.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18–64 - NCT07285642Recruiting
Oxygen levels in muscles and brain in COPD patients
This study measures oxygen levels in your brain and leg muscles during exercise to understand how COPD affects them.
IstanbulAges 40–70 - NCT05101746Enrolling by invitationPhase 2/Phase 3
Nitric oxide to protect brain and kidneys in babies during heart surgery
This trial studies whether giving nitric oxide during heart-lung bypass surgery can help protect a baby’s brain and kidneys. If you qualify, the study team will check outcomes after surgery to see if benefits happen compared with usual care.
Nashville, TennesseeAges birth–1 year - NCT03233646Recruiting
Retina scans in memory and nerve disorders
This study uses pictures of the back of your eye (retinal imaging) to look for differences in people with neurodegenerative diseases and compares them with people without these conditions. It may help researchers understand eye changes that could connect to brain or nerve health.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT03514524Enrolling by invitation
PET-MRI brain scans for recent injury, stroke, or mild memory changes
This study uses special brain scans to measure proteins and connections in the brain after a recent injury, stroke, or in people with mild memory/behavior changes. The goal is to understand brain changes and how they relate to symptoms, which may help future diagnosis and treatment.
LeuvenAges 18–80 - NCT04602325Recruiting
Blood and brain injury biomarker study for inherited metabolic disorders
This trial studies blood and other measurable signs (biomarkers) that may reflect brain injury after certain inherited metabolic conditions. Results may help doctors better detect and understand brain effects from these illnesses, especially episodes that affect the brain.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 7–18 - NCT05258981Recruiting
MRI and testing study linking genes and thinking in adults
This study looks at how patterns on brain MRI scans and genes relate to thinking and test performance in adults. It may help researchers better understand long-term brain and cognitive outcomes and how they differ between people with specific early-life heart conditions and healthy controls.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 24–35 - NCT07417280Recruiting
Focused ultrasound for neurological disorders
This trial tests a gentle ultrasound treatment (LIFUS) for people with various brain conditions like epilepsy, tumours, or movement disorders. It aims to see if this non-invasive approach can help where other treatments are being used.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–85 - 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+ - NCT06683378RecruitingPhase 1
Parkinson's study: nerve implant during DBS surgery
This trial tests if implanting a small piece of your own leg nerve into the brain can improve Parkinson's symptoms. It is done at the same time as deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 45–75 - NCT07299240Recruiting
Arm cuff exercise for better sleep in Parkinson's
This trial tests if a simple, non-invasive arm cuff treatment can improve sleep and other non-motor symptoms in people with early Parkinson's disease. It involves using a blood pressure-like cuff on your arm to briefly restrict blood flow, then release it, hoping to train your body's protective systems.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 50–70 - NCT05085704Recruiting
Brain scans to study metabolism in healthy and diabetic people
This study uses MRI brain scans at different strengths to measure how the brain uses energy (metabolism) in health and in people with genetically confirmed G1D. It may help researchers understand brain energy changes related to metabolic disease and diabetes.
New York, New YorkAges 16–80 - NCT05661084Recruiting
Non-surgery brain stimulation for dementia thinking and movement
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation device (tES) can improve thinking and movement problems in people with dementia. You (and your caregiver, if needed) will be asked to follow the study plan and attend visits so researchers can measure results and safety.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 55 years+ - NCT05907317RecruitingPhase 3
Protecting the brains of very young newborns on breathing machines
This Phase 3 study tests ways to protect brain health in newborns who are very premature or recently born and need a breathing machine through a tube. It may help reduce the risk of brain injury while they receive intensive care.
MadridAges birth–4 weeks - NCT07636304Enrolling by invitationEarly Phase 1
Brain stimulation for inflammatory bowel disease remission
This study tests whether a non-invasive device that stimulates the vagus nerve (a major nerve in your neck) can affect brain function in people whose IBD is in remission. Researchers want to understand if this stimulation might help reduce inflammation or improve symptoms in the future.
Gdansk, Pomeranian VoivodeshipAges 18 years+ - NCT07323121Recruiting
Flickering light therapy for sleep problems in Parkinson's
This study tests whether a special flickering light (40 Hz) can help improve sleep in people with Parkinson's disease. Participants will be exposed to the light at home, and researchers will track changes in sleep quality.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 50–75 - NCT07752784Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Tau brain imaging in people with mild thinking changes or Alzheimer's
This study uses a special PET scan to take pictures of abnormal tau protein in the brain. It aims to see if the scan results match what is found in brain tissue after death, which could help improve diagnosis of Alzheimer's and related conditions.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 50 years+ - NCT03020381Recruiting
Study of walking patterns to predict dementia and falls
This study looks at how your walking (gait) might help predict future dementia and risk of falls. You may be asked to walk tests and have health information collected to see who is at higher risk.
London, OntarioAges 60–85 - NCT07595666Enrolling by invitation
New PET scanner versus standard PET for head and neck imaging
This study compares a newer PET/CT scanner (called NeuroEXPLORER) with standard PET/CT scanners for imaging the head and neck region. The goal is to see if the new scanner provides better or clearer images to help diagnose conditions.
Leuven, Vlaams-BrabantAges 4 weeks+ - NCT06875765Recruiting
Long-term brain imaging study for Parkinson's patients
This study uses brain scans to look at nerve endings in people with Parkinson's disease over time. It may help researchers understand how the disease progresses.
LeuvenAges 30 years+ - NCT07096336Recruiting
Vitamin D3 and brain waves in Parkinson's study
This study tests whether taking vitamin D3 can improve brain wave patterns in men with Parkinson's disease who have low vitamin D levels. It may help understand if vitamin D supports brain health.
Dhaka, ShahbagAges 51–70 - NCT04982965RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Study brain changes behind cannabis pain relief
This early study looks at how the brain may respond to cannabis to reduce long-lasting lower back pain. You may be asked to follow strict rules about cannabis, opioids, and safety checks (including MRI) to help researchers understand the brain mechanisms.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 21–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for brain diseases?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 336 recruiting brain diseases 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 diseases 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 diseases 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.