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
- NCT07764679RecruitingPhase 3
Brain scan to detect Alzheimer's plaques
This study tests a new PET brain scan that uses a special dye to show amyloid plaques, which are linked to Alzheimer's disease. It may help doctors see if your memory problems are caused by Alzheimer's or something else.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 40 years+ - NCT06709963Recruiting
Brain stimulation for older adults with chronic back or knee pain
This study tests a type of brain stimulation called intermittent theta burst stimulation to see if it can reduce pain and improve thinking in older adults with long-term back or knee pain. The treatment involves a non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate the brain.
Hong KongAges 60–85 - NCT07076329Recruiting
Using a special diet to prevent malnutrition in older heart patients
This trial tests whether a special type of food can help prevent malnutrition in older adults with heart failure or atrial fibrillation. It looks at how the bacteria in your gut and inflammation in your body affect your brain and overall health.
FlorenceAges 70 years+ - NCT07747181Recruiting
Brain stimulation and yoga for thinking skills in psychosis
This study tests whether combining brain stimulation with yoga can improve thinking and memory in people with psychosis. It may help with daily functioning and quality of life.
Hung Hom, KowloonAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT06303869Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation for speech after stroke
This study tests if deep brain stimulation (a small device implanted in the brain) can improve speech and arm movement after a stroke that affected the deeper parts of the brain. It is designed for people who have trouble speaking clearly (dysarthria) from their stroke.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–75 - NCT07717827Recruiting
Brain tumor surgery guided by brain wiring maps
This trial uses advanced brain scans to create a detailed map of your brain's wiring before surgery. This helps surgeons remove more tumor safely while protecting important areas that control movement, language, and vision.
Palermo, PAAges 18 years+ - NCT06185686Recruiting
Brain Network Changes in Kids with Brain Tumors After Proton Radiation
This study looks at how proton radiation affects brain networks in children and teens with brain tumors. It uses MRI scans and computer tasks to understand changes in the brain during and after treatment.
St Louis, MissouriAges 8–21 - NCT06454591Recruiting
Using fast MRI to understand brain injury recovery
This study uses a quick MRI scan to check brain function and predict recovery after a traumatic brain injury. It may help researchers develop better ways to assess and treat TBI patients.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT07601841Recruiting
Light therapy to improve sleep after brain injury
This study tests whether light therapy can help people sleep better after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Researchers will use MRI brain scans and sleep tracking to see if light therapy changes how your brain clears toxins during sleep.
Portland, OregonAges 18–89 - NCT06041659Recruiting
Brain network changes during moyamoya bypass surgery
This study uses MRI scans to watch how brain networks work while you are asleep during moyamoya bypass surgery. It may help doctors understand how the brain adjusts after the procedure.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT07190092Recruiting
Brain stimulation for post-stroke muscle stiffness and movement
This study tests a new type of brain stimulation (deep anterior cerebellar stimulation) to see if it can reduce muscle stiffness and improve movement in people who had a stroke 9–36 months ago and still have tightness or weakness that hasn't gotten better with therapy.
BydgoszczAges 18 years+ - NCT07041450Recruiting
Screening for Alzheimer's treatment using digital tests and blood tests
This study is testing whether simple digital memory tests and blood tests can help find people who might qualify for anti-amyloid treatments (medications that target Alzheimer's-related proteins). It aims to make screening easier and faster, without needing a spinal tap or PET scan.
Greenfield Park, QuebecAges 55–90 - NCT03288220Recruiting
Brain stimulation trial to improve arm movement
This trial studies whether a specific kind of non-painful brain stimulation (TMS) can improve arm and hand movement. It tests this in healthy volunteers and in people recovering from stroke.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT06127459Recruiting
Virtual reality to help kids with brain injury improve thinking skills
This trial tests if virtual reality exercises can help children aged 8-12 with mild or moderate traumatic brain injury improve their attention and thinking skills. It is designed for children whose challenges were confirmed by a psychologist and who speak Finnish.
OuluAges 8–12 - NCT07154199Recruiting
Ultrasound for brain fog after COVID-19
This trial tests if gentle ultrasound waves to the head can help clear brain fog that lasts after a COVID-19 infection. If you've had COVID and still feel mentally slow or forgetful, this treatment might help your thinking get sharper.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06907758Recruiting
How organ donor care before surgery affects kidney transplant success
This study looks at whether special care given to brain-dead organ donors before their kidneys are removed helps the kidneys work better after they are transplanted into recipients. It reviews data from transplants done at Strasbourg University Hospital between 2018 and 2023.
StrasbourgAges 18 years+ - NCT06615973Recruiting
Stroke recovery and social factors study
This study looks at how social factors (like where you live or your income) might affect thinking and memory after a stroke. If you had a stroke before and joined a related study, you may be able to join this one.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–99 - NCT05556655Recruiting
Brain stimulation and how it changes memory task performance
This study tests how a brain stimulation method affects how well you do thinking and memory tasks. You would complete cognitive testing before and after the stimulation, and the researchers look at whether your performance changes.
Fort Collins, ColoradoAges 18–65 - NCT04708613Recruiting
Brain testing study for former football players and controls
This study looks at how the brain and thinking may be affected by playing professional football, using brain scans and thinking tests. It also compares former players with similar men who did not play organized football beyond high school.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 29–59 - NCT06897670Recruiting
Brain blood flow patterns in mood and memory disorders
This study uses a headband with light sensors (fNIRS) to measure blood flow in the brain while you do thinking tasks. It aims to understand differences in brain activity for people with depression, bipolar disorder, or mild memory loss.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06360900Recruiting
Vagus nerve stimulation study for functional dyspepsia
This trial tests a combination of a non-invasive nerve stimulation device and supportive therapy to help people with functional dyspepsia. The goal is to improve digestion and reduce stomach pain.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT04758624Recruiting
Study brain changes after deep brain stimulation for tremor
This study looks at how brain “wiring” (connectivity) and brain function change over time in people with essential tremor after successful deep brain stimulation. You might benefit by helping researchers better understand what DBS does in the brain, which can improve care for others with tremor.
Manhasset, New YorkAges 18–85 - NCT05459090Recruiting
Study of how brain “brakes” work in drug-resistant temporal epilepsy
This study looks at how the brain’s natural “braking” system works in people with drug-resistant temporal lobe epilepsy. It may help researchers better understand the condition in order to improve future treatments.
Pozzilli, IserniaAges Any age
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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.