Clinical trials
Brain clinical trials
Below are recruiting brain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 2,059 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06660056RecruitingPhase 1
GC001 injection for returning or growing high-grade brain tumors
This trial tests a new drug, GC001, injected directly into the tumor in people with high-grade gliomas (WHO grade 3 or 4) that have come back or are growing. It may be an option if standard treatments have stopped working.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06629077RecruitingPhase 2
Brain blood vessel response to blood flow changes
This study looks at how blood vessels in the brain react when blood flow changes. It may help researchers understand how the brain adapts with age.
Madison, WisconsinAges 55–69 - NCT06649994Recruiting
Brain stimulation and training to reduce binge eating
This study tests whether a combination of brain stimulation (a safe, non-invasive technique called TMS) and a computer-based training program can help reduce binge eating episodes. Researchers will also look at changes in brain activity using MRI scans.
GranadaAges 18–60 - NCT06565234Recruiting
Virtual reality for brain surgery planning and training
This study uses virtual reality to help doctors plan, practice, and explain brain surgeries. It may help you understand your procedure better and help your surgical team prepare.
BaselAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06408415Recruiting
Brain cell study during surgery for higher thinking
This study looks at how healthy brain cells work during thinking tasks. If you're having brain surgery for certain conditions, doctors may record tiny electrical signals from your brain cells to understand memory and decision-making better.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - 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 - NCT06351098Recruiting
Sleep, memory, and brain development in napping toddlers
This study follows healthy toddlers who nap regularly to understand how sleep helps memory and brain growth. It uses sleep diaries, activity monitors, and optional brain scans (MRI) to track changes as children grow out of naps.
College Park, MarylandAges 3–5 - NCT06263361Recruiting
Making brain biopsies safer for lymphoma patients
This trial tests a new method to improve the safety and accuracy of brain biopsies in people with a type of lymphoma that starts in the brain or spinal cord. It may help reduce complications and get more reliable results.
Milan, MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT06192407Recruiting
Healthy fats and brain function in older adults
This study tests whether healthy fats (fatty acids) can support brain function as we age. If you are 65–75 and in good general health, you may be able to help researchers learn more about diet and the aging brain.
Burlington, VermontAges 65–75 - NCT06165952Recruiting
How processed foods affect teen brain and eating habits
This trial studies how eating processed foods affects the brain's reward system and food learning in teens. It uses MRI scans to look at brain activity and may help understand why some foods are hard to resist.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 13–15 - NCT06026735Recruiting
Lung cancer with brain spread: a surgical study
This trial looks at people with non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain or the membranes around the brain. It aims to learn more about patients who are already scheduled for brain surgery, such as removing a tumor or placing a drain.
TaipeiAges 20–90 - NCT05966116Recruiting
MRI study of brain salt buildup in people on dialysis
This study looks at whether salt (sodium) builds up in the brain in people with kidney failure who are on long-term dialysis. It uses MRI scans to better understand what’s happening in the brain and may help guide future care.
DerbyAges 50–75 - NCT05923606Recruiting
Brain stimulation study to improve memory focus
This study tests whether electrical stimulation of the brain can change brain signals and support working memory (your ability to hold and use information briefly). It’s mainly for people who don’t have certain brain/mental health conditions and who are able to safely receive this type of stimulation.
Charlestown, MassachusettsAges 18–35 - NCT05662111RecruitingPhase 2
Etidronate treatment for brain calcifications in Fahr disease
This Phase 2 study tests whether etidronate (a medicine that affects bone-calcium handling) can help people with Fahr disease or a similar condition marked by calcium deposits in the brain. It will also check safety and whether certain tests can track changes over time.
Utrecht, UtrechtAges 18 years+ - NCT05910619Recruiting
Noninvasive brain stimulation to support memory and thinking
This study tests a noninvasive way of stimulating the brain to see if it can help older adults with typical age-related changes or mild memory problems. You may be invited if your screening tests and health history fit one of their target groups.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 65–84 - NCT05880342RecruitingPhase 3
Study how the brain affects fatigue after exercise
This trial studies how your brain responds when you feel mentally and physically tired, using trained healthy volunteers. It may help researchers understand fatigue better, which could guide future treatments for people who struggle with fatigue.
Brussels, Brussels CapitalAges 18–35 - NCT05572671Recruiting
Study brain scans to predict near-term smoking relapse risk
This study uses MRI brain scans and smoking measurements to understand what may predict when someone is about to smoke again. If you qualify, you’ll be asked to avoid nicotine for 12 hours before a lab visit and complete MRI safety screening.
University Park, PennsylvaniaAges 21–65 - NCT05359562Recruiting
Hormones and OCD treatment approach on the brain
This study looks at how hormone changes and a specific OCD therapy method affect brain activity. It may help researchers understand why OCD symptoms and brain patterns differ between people and across time.
New York, New YorkAges 18–45 - NCT05582785Recruiting
MRI scan evaluation for children without added sedation
This study checks how well a special MRI machine setting (low-field MRI) works for outpatients who are children. It may help your child get an MRI without extra sedation added for the study.
Kansas City, MissouriAges birth–22 years - NCT05323149RecruitingPhase 3
Tranexamic acid for non-penetrating brain injury after trauma
This Phase 3 study tests whether tranexamic acid can improve outcomes after traumatic brain injury. It may help by reducing bleeding and related damage soon after the injury in adults with mild to moderate cases.
Asyut, AssuitAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT04916652Recruiting
Study brain flexibility in Chinese toddlers using special scans
This study uses MRI brain scans to look at how “neural flexibility” develops in typically developing toddlers. It compares toddlers who drink a specific formula gum or regular cow’s milk to understand how diet may relate to brain development.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 2.7 years–2.8 years - NCT05111756Recruiting
Exercise program for psychiatric staff at work
This trial tests whether a structured physical exercise program can be safely started and followed by staff in psychiatric care units, and whether it benefits staff health. You may be invited because of your role at a participating unit, not because of a specific diagnosis.
StockholmAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for brain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,059 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.