Clinical trials
Brain Disorder clinical trials
Below are recruiting brain disorder clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 311 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06852703Recruiting
Studying how pregnancy inflammation affects baby brain development
This study looks for biological markers in the mother's blood that might predict how exposure to inflammation during pregnancy could change a baby's brain development. The goal is to understand these effects in healthy pregnancies and those with certain inflammatory conditions.
Pisa, PIAges 18–40 - NCT07351305Recruiting
PTSD treatment for veterans and service members with a brain injury
This study tests a non-trauma therapy for PTSD in veterans and service members who also have a mild or moderate brain injury. It aims to help with PTSD symptoms without focusing on the traumatic event itself.
Fort Hood, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT00201526Recruiting
BRAIN study for people who can consent
This study enrolls patients who are able to understand the study and voluntarily agree to participate in writing. It aims to learn from participants to improve research and innovation related to bipolar illness and care.
TrondheimAges Any age - NCT02108080Recruiting
Study of brain imaging in people with alcohol use disorder
This study collects natural history information and brain imaging (MRI) using an imaging instrument to compare people with alcohol use disorder and people without. It may help researchers understand how brain imaging works in real-world participants and how it relates to alcohol-related health.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT02844049Recruiting
Quality-of-life study for treatment-resistant OCD with DBS
This study looks at whether deep brain stimulation (DBS) helps people with long-term, treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and how it affects quality of life. It involves careful screening because it’s meant for OCD that has not responded to several medication and therapy attempts.
CréteilAges 18–69 - NCT07460037Recruiting
Brain signal study for speech recovery after stroke or injury
This trial uses a special brain-mapping test called high-density ECoG to study how people who have lost speech due to stroke, brain tumor, or ALS can be helped by reading brain signals when they imagine speaking. It may lead to new devices that let people with severe speech problems communicate using only their thoughts.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 20–80 - NCT02795052Recruiting
Stem cell treatment trial for nerve injury
This study tests whether bone-marrow stem cells can improve nerve function in people with nerve damage that usually doesn’t recover with current care. It also checks whether the treatment is safe and whether people can be followed over time with repeated nerve exams.
Westport, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT06617377Recruiting
Can MRI predict brain recovery after cardiac arrest?
This study uses brain scans (MRI) to try to predict whether people who are still unconscious after a cardiac arrest will recover. It is looking for adults who are in a coma and have not woken up after being taken off sedation medicines for at least three days.
ToulouseAges 18 years+ - NCT04958096Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for severe OCD symptoms
This trial studies a form of brain stimulation to help reduce severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms. It may be an option if your OCD has not improved despite several standard treatments and therapy.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 22–75 - NCT04061135Recruiting
Study brain and movement patterns in Parkinson’s or tremor
This study looks at brain signals, thinking, and movement behaviors in people who have Parkinson’s disease or essential tremor and are being considered for deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery. It may help researchers better understand how DBS affects the brain and day-to-day function.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07477821Recruiting
Muscle and brain health study in aging and neurological disorders
This study looks at the link between muscle health and brain function in people with different neurological conditions or healthy aging. It may help researchers understand how muscle changes relate to memory, movement, and thinking problems.
CataniaAges 60 years+ - NCT06888219Enrolling by invitation
Acupuncture for Swallowing and Tube Removal After Brain Injury
This study tests if acupuncture on the ear and body can help people with severe brain injuries regain the ability to swallow safely and have their breathing tube removed. It's for patients who are at least 1 month but no more than 3 months after a stroke or brain bleed.
FlorenceAges 18 years+ - NCT05183152Recruiting
Non-invasive brain signal control for assistive devices
This study tests an assistive device that you control using signals from the brain and muscles without surgery. It may help people with movement problems communicate or operate devices using gentle, non-invasive sensing.
Austin, TexasAges 18–80 - NCT07493096Recruiting
Intensive therapy program for children with brain-based conditions
This trial tests an intensive therapy program designed to help children with brain-based conditions like cerebral palsy or autism improve their skills in movement, thinking, and daily activities. The program runs for 2 weeks with daily sessions, and researchers will check for changes in your child's abilities.
The Woodlands, TexasAges 4–12 - NCT07341230Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation for alcohol addiction
This trial tests if deep brain stimulation can help people with severe alcohol addiction who haven't been helped by other treatments. It involves implanting a device to stimulate brain areas linked to addiction.
Cambridge, CambridgeshireAges 18–60 - NCT05893186RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Testing DBS settings for walking and balance in Parkinson’s
This early-phase study looks at whether adjusting deep brain stimulation (DBS) can improve posture, walking, and balance in people with Parkinson’s disease. If you already have DBS in place, the trial uses computer-based planning to try different DBS directions and settings to see what helps you most.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–89 - NCT07457138Recruiting
Brain health study for people with memory worries
This study looks at people who are worried about their memory or thinking skills, even if tests show no problems. It aims to understand brain health over time in a Lombardy clinic.
Costa Masnaga, LombardyAges 18 years+ - NCT06939348Recruiting
Ultrasound therapy for patients with consciousness disorders
This trial tests whether ultrasound stimulation can help people with disorders of consciousness, like coma or a minimally conscious state. It aims to improve brain function and recovery for patients who have been injured for over a month.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–79 - NCT06498700Enrolling by invitation
Preventing PTSD After Brain Surgery: Ketamine vs Dexmedetomidine
This study tests whether giving a low dose of ketamine or dexmedetomidine during brain surgery can help prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) afterward. Both medicines are safe and used to manage pain and anxiety.
Zagazig, Sharqia ProvinceAges 18–60 - NCT03437928Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation for severe, treatment-resistant depression
This trial tests whether deep brain stimulation (DBS, a surgically placed device that sends signals to the brain) can reduce symptoms of long-lasting major depression that has not improved with many treatments. You may be more likely to qualify if your depression has been present for years, has been resistant to multiple medications and therapies, and if you meet specific safety and testing requirements.
Dallas, TexasAges 22–70 - NCT05106725Recruiting
Wearable health tracking study for cancer and brain conditions
This study tests wearable devices and related health measurements (“biomarkers”) in people who have cancer-related nerve problems, a brain/neurological condition, or who are healthy for comparison. It may help researchers better understand health signals over time in these groups.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05213169RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Apomorphine for severe unresponsive brain injuries
This trial tests whether apomorphine can improve care or outcomes for people in an unresponsive wakefulness or minimally conscious state after a brain injury. It is designed for patients who are medically stable and not currently on certain brain- or heart- affecting medicines.
Liège, LiegeAges 18–80 - NCT05618990Recruiting
Trying optimized MRI scans for clearer imaging
This study tests improved MRI scan settings to get clearer images. You may be able to take part if you’re able to safely have an MRI and you meet basic study consent and contraception rules.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06005194Recruiting
Exercise therapy via telehealth for depression after brain injury
This study tests whether an exercise program delivered through video calls can help treat major depression in people who have had a traumatic brain injury. If you are at least one year past your injury and have symptoms of depression, you may be able to join.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–64
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for brain disorder?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 311 recruiting brain disorder 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 disorder 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 disorder 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.
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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.