Clinical trials
Brain clinical trials
Below are recruiting brain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 2,015 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05768490RecruitingPhase 3
Radiation plus targeted pills for EGFR lung cancer brain spots
This Phase 3 study tests whether giving brain radiation early or later, along with almonertinib (a targeted pill), works better for people with EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer that has a small number of brain metastases. It aims to control brain disease while checking safety and effectiveness in a carefully selected group.
Guangdong, GuangzhouAges 18–75 - NCT03861299Recruiting
Awake brain surgery versus sleep surgery for glioblastoma
This study compares two ways of doing brain surgery for glioblastoma: doing parts of the operation while you are awake, versus doing it fully under general anesthesia (sleep). It aims to see which approach is safer and better for protecting brain functions like speech and movement while removing the tumor.
GhentAges 18–90 - 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 - NCT06118723Recruiting
Supramaximal vs maximal surgery for brain tumors
This trial compares removing as much tumor as safely possible (supramaximal resection) with standard maximal resection in people with high-grade glioma (an aggressive brain tumor). The goal is to see if more extensive removal improves survival and quality of life.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–90 - NCT07782216Recruiting
Studying brain proteins after acute brain injury
This study looks at how certain brain proteins (called biomarkers) behave in the blood after an acute brain injury. The goal is to see if these proteins can help doctors quickly assess the severity of the injury. Participation involves giving blood samples at specific times after your injury.
Pécs, BranyaAges 18 years+ - NCT05921786Recruiting
Study brain surgery samples to map brain connections and signals
This study uses a special microscope to study how brain tissues communicate and signal. It will look at brain tissue taken during surgery (from certain tumor or brain disease cases) to better understand brain wiring and improve reading of lab signals.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT06640582RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
TIL therapy with pembrolizumab for advanced brain cancer
This trial tests a new treatment for advanced brain cancers like glioma and meningioma. It combines your own immune cells (tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes or TILs) with an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) to help your body fight the tumor. It's for people who have tried other treatments without success or have no standard options left.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 16–90 - 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 - NCT05685069Recruiting
Studying stroke risk factors in people with silent brain infarcts
This study looks for what may have caused “silent” mini-strokes in the brain that were found on MRI, and which risk factors might be changeable. It may help doctors better understand how to prevent future stroke in people who have no clear stroke symptoms from the finding.
ToursAges 16 years+ - NCT07625995RecruitingPhase 2
Fluid management strategies for traumatic brain injury patients
This study tests two different approaches to managing fluids given to brain injury patients in the ICU—one more restrictive and one more liberal—to see which is safer and more effective. The goal is to find the best balance that protects the brain while supporting overall health.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - NCT06705296RecruitingPhase 1
Deep brain stimulation for severe PTSD
This trial tests whether deep brain stimulation, a surgery that uses a small device to send electrical pulses to specific brain areas, can help people with severe PTSD that hasn't improved after trying several treatments. It aims to see if this approach is safe and effective for long-lasting symptoms.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–70 - NCT07511933Recruiting
New PET scan to detect tumor regrowth vs. scar tissue in brain
This study tests a new type of PET scan (a special imaging test) that uses a radioactive tracer to help doctors tell the difference between scar tissue from past radiation and cancer that has come back in the brain. This could help avoid unnecessary surgery or additional treatment.
AmsterdamAges Any age - NCT07464080Recruiting
Brain imaging study for knee replacement patients
This study uses advanced brain scans to understand how pain and recovery change after knee replacement surgery. It may help researchers develop better ways to manage pain after surgery.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07443397RecruitingPhase 3
Anlotinib plus whole-brain radiation for SCLC brain metastases
This trial tests whether combining Anlotinib (a targeted drug that blocks tumor blood vessel growth) with whole-brain radiation can better control brain metastases in small cell lung cancer patients. It is for people with up to 10 brain tumors who have not had brain radiation before.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07390539RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T cells targeting B7-H3 for brain tumors
This trial tests a new type of immune therapy (CAR T cells) that targets a protein called B7-H3 found on some brain tumors. It is for children and young adults with certain brain or spinal cord tumors that have come back after standard treatment, and aims to see if the treatment is safe and effective.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 2–21 - NCT07388576Recruiting
AP-Brain supplement for attention in healthy young adults
This trial tests a supplement called AP-Brain to see if it helps with attention and focus in healthy young adults (ages 18–39) who feel they have attention problems. It compares different doses to find the safest and most effective one.
London, OntarioAges 18–39 - NCT07388043Recruiting
AP-Brain for memory in older adults with memory concerns
This trial tests a supplement called AP-Brain to see if it helps with memory and thinking in healthy middle-aged and older adults who notice memory problems. You would take different doses of the supplement or a placebo for several weeks and complete memory tests.
London, OntarioAges 40–79 - NCT07381959Recruiting
Brain injury markers in children with brain tumors
This study looks at markers of brain injury in children with brain tumors who have or have not received radiation therapy, compared to healthy children. It aims to better understand how treatments affect the brain.
UppsalaAges Up to 17 years - NCT06560372Recruiting
Bleeding after head injury and brain blood vessel narrowing
This study looks at whether moderate to severe traumatic brain injury with bleeding around the brain can lead to a complication called cerebral vasospasm (narrowing of brain blood vessels). It's being done at Martinique University Hospital to understand how often this happens and how it affects recovery.
Fort-de-FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT07179328RecruitingPhase 1
Focused ultrasound for glioblastoma during standard chemo
This trial tests whether focused ultrasound can safely open the blood-brain barrier to help your chemotherapy work better. It is for people with glioblastoma who have already completed standard surgery and chemo-radiation and are now on maintenance chemo.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–85 - NCT07130786RecruitingPhase 2
Preventing seizures with medication for brain tumors in movement area
This study tests whether giving a seizure medication (levetiracetam) to people with brain tumors in the movement area can prevent seizures. It compares taking the medication to not taking it, starting before any seizure occurs.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07056348Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve movement in Parkinson's or tremor
This study tests brain stimulation in a region called VOP/VIM to see if it can improve motor function. It is for people with movement disorders who are already getting deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–80 - NCT07056361Recruiting
Testing brain stimulation for better movement in tremor and Parkinson's
This study tests whether stimulating specific brain areas (VOP/VIM) during deep brain stimulation surgery can improve movement and muscle control. It includes people with essential tremor or Parkinson's disease who are already scheduled for this surgery.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for brain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,015 recruiting brain 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 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 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.