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
- NCT06848140Recruiting
Brain stimulation for word-finding problems after TBI
This study tests whether non-invasive brain stimulation can help people with chronic traumatic brain injury (TBI) find words more easily. It involves sessions at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–85 - NCT06753617Enrolling by invitation
Cold probe treatment for brain tumors
This trial tests a cold-based treatment (cryoablation) for certain brain tumors including gliomas, meningiomas, and metastases. It may be an option if you plan to have surgery and meet safety criteria.
Rotterdam, South HollandAges 18–80 - NCT06584591Recruiting
Balance training study for people with traumatic brain injury
This study tests a new balance training program called NEUROBALANCE to help improve postural control in people who have had a traumatic brain injury. It uses a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (TMS) to see if it can help improve balance and walking.
West Orange, New JerseyAges 18–75 - NCT06471465RecruitingPhase 3
Avastin for brain swelling after radiation
This trial tests a drug called Avastin (bevacizumab) for people with brain swelling (radionecrosis) after radiation. It's for those whose symptoms don't get better with steroids or come back when steroids are reduced.
BrestAges 18 years+ - NCT06650163RecruitingPhase 1
New imaging test for brain tumor surgery planning
This trial tests a new kind of PET scan that uses a special tracer (Zr-89 crefmirlimab berdoxam) to help doctors see brain tumors more clearly before surgery. If you are scheduled to have your brain tumor removed, this scan may give your surgeon extra information to guide the operation.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06618157Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation study for Parkinson's tremor
This study tests a new way to adjust deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease. It focuses on people who still have at least mild tremor after their DBS device has been in place for three months or more, to see if targeting specific brain connections can help improve tremor control.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06370520Recruiting
Teen emotions screening after mild brain injury
This study screens teens aged 11 to 17 for emotional and mental health problems after a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI, also called concussion or minor head injury). The goal is to find out if the hospital screening helps identify teens who may need extra support.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 11–17 - NCT06328686RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Arginine and whole brain radiation for brain metastases
This trial tests whether taking arginine (an amino acid) during whole brain radiation therapy can help people with brain metastases from any type of cancer. It looks at how the treatment affects the body and may improve outcomes.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06101069Recruiting
New MRI scan to tell tumor from radiation damage
This study tests a special MRI technique to better distinguish between tumor regrowth and radiation-related changes in people with brain tumors. If you've had radiation for a brain tumor and now have suspicious changes, this scan might help guide your next steps.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18–60 - NCT06048094RecruitingPhase 1
PET scan study for brain metastases treated with radiosurgery
This trial tests a special PET scan (18F-fluciclovine) to see how well it shows brain metastases after stereotactic radiosurgery (a precise form of radiation). It may help doctors better understand treatment effects.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05762796Recruiting
Brain scan and stimulation study for kids with mild concussion
This study tests whether a brain “stimulation” approach, paired with brain imaging (MRI), can help children who still have symptoms after a mild concussion. There is also a comparison group of children without concussion history.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 10–15 - NCT05663034Recruiting
Compare CBT-I vs MBTI for sleep and trauma symptoms after TBI
This study compares two types of talk-based therapy to help veterans with long-lasting insomnia after a traumatic brain injury (TBI), and also looks at related post-trauma stress symptoms. It may help you improve sleep and reduce how much these symptoms affect daily life.
Eglin Air Force Base, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05317858RecruitingPhase 3
Open the brain’s blood barrier to treat lung cancer brain spots
This trial tests whether using focused ultrasound to temporarily open the brain’s blood barrier—plus standard immune therapy—can better treat non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has spread to the brain. It aims to help medicines reach the brain tumor spots more effectively, while still using the usual lung cancer treatment.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–100 - NCT05048966Recruiting
Comparing two wellness support groups for brain injury and dementia
This study compares two group wellness programs for people with brain injuries or dementia and their caregivers. It aims to see which program helps improve well-being and quality of life for both the person with the condition and their support person.
East Hanover, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT04689048RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a brain scan tracer for large, staged brain metastases
This Phase 1 study tests an injected radioactive tracer (18F-fluciclovine) to improve how doctors image and assess large brain metastases. It may help guide treatment when you’re receiving staged stereotactic radiosurgery (focused radiation in steps).
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT01535430Recruiting
Mapping brain function in people with certain brain tumors
This study uses brain “mapping” tests (with MRI and possibly other methods) to identify important brain functions near a tumor. It may help your care team plan a safer surgery by understanding which brain areas do critical tasks.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 19 years+ - NCT03911388RecruitingPhase 1
HSV G207 for Children with Recurrent Cerebellar Brain Tumors
This trial is testing a virus called HSV G207, which is injected directly into the tumor, to treat children and young adults with a type of brain tumor in the cerebellum that has come back or not responded to standard treatments.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 3–22 - NCT03586258Recruiting
Brain scan and memory testing for people with brain injury
This study uses memory and thinking tests along with brain scans (likely MRI) to understand how different types of brain damage affect thinking. It may help doctors learn more about brain-related cognitive problems.
CaenAges 18 years+ - NCT02861898RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Cetuximab delivered into the brain tumor artery for new glioblastoma
This Phase 1/2 study tests whether giving cetuximab directly into the artery that feeds the brain tumor can help people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma. It aims to target the tumor more precisely while checking safety and early signs of benefit.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05474573Recruiting
Fluorescence-guided surgery for brain tumors
This study tests a surgery that uses a special light to make tumor tissue glow, helping doctors remove as much of the tumor as safely possible. It is for people newly diagnosed with certain aggressive brain tumors or tumors that have spread to the brain from elsewhere.
MoscowAges 18–80 - NCT02504788Recruiting
Protect the brain’s memory area during whole-brain radiation
This study tests whether avoiding the hippocampus (a part of the brain important for memory) during whole-brain radiotherapy can slow down thinking and memory decline. It may help some people preserve neurocognitive function while still treating brain metastases.
TaoyuanAges 18–84 - NCT04006561Recruiting
Brain lymphoma study using targeted whole-brain radiation
This trial studies how newly diagnosed primary central nervous system (brain) non-Hodgkin lymphoma responds to a specific type of radiation to the whole brain, and it also looks at changes in thinking, mood, and behavior. It may help doctors understand how this treatment affects day-to-day brain function.
TaoyuanAges 18–80 - NCT06177509Recruiting
Exercise therapy for mild traumatic brain injury
This trial tests if graded aerobic exercise can help people who have ongoing symptoms after a mild traumatic brain injury (concussion). It aims to see if carefully increasing exercise intensity improves tolerance to physical activity.
NesoddtangenAges 18–60 - NCT04810871Recruiting
Surgery for brain tumors that may come back
This study tests whether removing a brain tumor early, before it shows signs of growing back, can help prevent a recurrence. If you have had treatment before and there is still some tumor left, you may be able to join.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+
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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.