Clinical trials
Brain Function clinical trials
Below are recruiting brain function clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 176 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06429774Recruiting
Comparing hospital treatments for traumatic brain injury
This study compares how well different hospital teams work together to treat people with traumatic brain injury. It aims to find the best care approach to help patients recover.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 1–89 - NCT07392905Recruiting
How the brain and body respond to food in obesity
This study looks at how your brain and body respond to food based on your weight. You'll eat a standard meal and have brain scans (MRI) to see how your brain reacts.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–40 - NCT06293638Recruiting
Brain changes during deep brain stimulation for essential tremor
This study looks at how deep brain stimulation (DBS) affects brain networks in people with essential tremor (ET). The goal is to understand the brain changes that happen during DBS treatment, which may help improve the therapy.
Cleveland, OhioAges 30–80 - NCT06221722Recruiting
Brain scan study for treating constipation
This trial uses brain scans to see if doctors can predict how well constipation treatments will work. It is for adults with functional constipation, but only if they have no other digestive problems or medical implants.
Yinchuan, NingxiaAges 18–45 - NCT06826287Recruiting
7T MRI study of action watching in cerebral palsy
This study uses a very powerful 7T MRI scanner to look at how your brain responds when you watch actions. It may help doctors understand brain injury in people with cerebral palsy.
Calambrone, PISAAges 11–40 - NCT06861790Recruiting
How weight loss surgery affects brain function
This study looks at how weight-loss surgery affects brain function. You will have an MRI scan and give a small blood sample before and after surgery.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 20–75 - NCT05331521RecruitingPhase 3
Study to improve brain function in newly diagnosed glioma patients
This Phase 3 study tests a treatment plan after surgery to improve brain function and quality of life in adults with newly diagnosed, specific types of brain tumors (gliomas). It may help you keep thinking clearly and living better while your tumor is treated with standard medicines.
Heidelberg, Baden-WurttembergAges 18 years+ - NCT07774715Recruiting
Electrical stimulation for hand and writing skills after brain injury
This study tests whether electrical stimulation can help improve hand and writing skills after a stroke or brain injury. If it works, it may help you regain better control of your hand movements.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–75 - NCT04938362Recruiting
Study brain recovery after abscess using memory and brain scans
This study looks at how thinking and energy levels change after a brain abscess. It may help researchers understand what affects recovery and fatigue, using thinking tests and brain imaging/brain-wave checks.
OsloAges 16 years+ - NCT04648124Recruiting
MRI brain scan study in hereditary retinal vision loss
This study uses functional MRI (a type of brain scan) to understand how the brain processes vision in people with inherited retinal disorders. You might be included if you are an adult with hereditary retinal degeneration and are planning certain vision-related treatments soon.
Paris, PARISAges 18 years+ - NCT05946083RecruitingPhase 2
Study links binge drinking, gut bacteria, and brain function
This Phase 2 study looks at how binge drinking may change gut bacteria and how your brain works. You may qualify if you’re a Portuguese-speaking student and your drinking pattern and health history match the study rules.
Braga, Gualtar, BragaAges 18–23 - NCT07659964Recruiting
Rhythmic music and walking study for Alzheimer's
This study tests whether listening to a steady beat (rhythmic music) while walking can improve movement and brain function in people with mild Alzheimer's disease. Healthy volunteers are also needed for comparison.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 50–90 - NCT06961864Recruiting
Brain function in visual snow syndrome
This study uses visual tests and brain scans to understand how the brain processes vision in people with visual snow syndrome compared to those without. It may help researchers learn more about what causes this condition.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–60 - NCT06244472Recruiting
New brain scanner for fast brain imaging
This study uses a new type of brain scanner (MEG) to take very fast pictures of brain activity. It's for healthy people or those who've had a mild concussion recently.
BronAges 18–70 - NCT05553093RecruitingPhase 4
Tirzepatide vs insulin for diabetes and brain effects
This study tests how tirzepatide and insulin glargine affect blood sugar, fat metabolism, and brain function in adults with type 2 diabetes. It may help researchers learn which treatment changes diabetes-related body and brain processes.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT04534777Recruiting
Tests ways to predict recovery after brain injury
This study looks at different ways to predict how people with severe disorders of consciousness might recover after a brain injury. It may help doctors better estimate prognosis and improve care planning.
ParisAges 18–80 - NCT06335836Recruiting
Social connections and brain health in memory decline
This study looks at how being socially isolated or socially active affects memory and brain health in people who feel their thinking is getting worse. You may join if you notice a slow decline in memory or thinking, but otherwise have normal test results.
Nanjing, China, JiangsuAges 45–85 - NCT07755670Recruiting
Brain scans to understand hidradenitis suppurativa
This study uses MRI brain scans to see if brain activity differs in people with hidradenitis suppurativa (a painful skin condition) compared to healthy volunteers. It also tracks how treatment affects the brain over 3 months.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–45 - NCT05487534Recruiting
How sugar swings may affect brain and eating in type 1 diabetes
This study looks at whether changes in blood sugar (“sugar swings”) affect brain functioning and eating behaviors in adults with type 1 diabetes. You would likely track your blood sugar and complete computer-based tasks or questionnaires to help researchers understand these links.
MontrealAges 18–65 - NCT06473714Recruiting
Brain stimulation for language in progressive aphasia
This trial tests a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation called tDCS to see if it can help improve language control in people with primary progressive aphasia. It is done in a hospital in Nice, France.
NiceAges 18 years+ - NCT07665216Recruiting
Chatbot for anhedonia and depression
This study tests whether a chatbot-based intervention can improve brain function and reduce symptoms in people who feel very little pleasure or interest (anhedonia) and have depression. You would have MRI scans to see how your brain responds.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–40 - NCT07635940Recruiting
Brain Stimulation and Social Thinking in Young Adults
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can improve how people understand social situations and process information. Researchers will use MRI scans to see how the brain changes during the treatment.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–60 - NCT04616300Recruiting
Exercise program to support brain function during breast cancer chemo
This trial studies whether a structured exercise program can help protect or improve thinking and memory in people with breast cancer while they are starting chemotherapy after surgery. It may help with “chemo brain” by targeting brain function during treatment.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT04219709Recruiting
Study how ketosis affects brain function in adults with type 1 diabetes
This study tests whether a “ketosis” state changes brain function in adults with type 1 diabetes. You may be asked to follow specific diet/food delivery plans and use devices that track glucose, which could help researchers understand how metabolism affects the brain.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–40
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for brain function?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 176 recruiting brain function 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 function 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 function 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.