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
- NCT06146725Recruiting
Resection vs. biopsy in high-grade glioma patients
This study compares whether having surgery to remove as much of the tumor as possible (resection) or just taking a small sample (biopsy) leads to better outcomes for people with a fast-growing brain tumor (high-grade glioma). The goal is to help guide treatment decisions.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–90 - NCT02844049Recruiting
Quality-of-life study for treatment-resistant OCD with DBS
This study looks at whether deep brain stimulation (DBS) helps people with long-term, treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and how it affects quality of life. It involves careful screening because it’s meant for OCD that has not responded to several medication and therapy attempts.
CréteilAges 18–69 - NCT03020381Recruiting
Study of walking patterns to predict dementia and falls
This study looks at how your walking (gait) might help predict future dementia and risk of falls. You may be asked to walk tests and have health information collected to see who is at higher risk.
London, OntarioAges 60–85 - NCT07863011Recruiting
Low-dose brain radiation for mild Alzheimer's disease
This study tests a low dose of radiation to the whole brain combined with an experimental drug to see if it can slow down the effects of mild Alzheimer's disease. It aims to help people with mild dementia think more clearly and keep their daily abilities for as long as possible.
Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-doAges 60–85 - NCT06189950Recruiting
Testing a new stent for wide-necked brain aneurysms
This trial is testing a new stent (a small mesh tube) designed to treat wide-necked brain aneurysms. If you have this type of aneurysm, the stent helps hold coils in place to block blood flow and prevent rupture.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–80 - NCT07856381Recruiting
Studying social skills and brain changes in schizophrenia
This study looks at how social thinking and brain structure change over time in people with schizophrenia compared to healthy adults. It uses brain scans to see if iron levels in the brain play a role.
Innsbruck, TyrolAges 18–70 - NCT07857941RecruitingPhase 2
New treatments for functional dyspepsia symptoms
This trial tests new ways to ease the stomach pain, bloating, or burning that comes with functional dyspepsia—a condition where your stomach feels upset but tests like an endoscopy look normal. The treatment aims to help your gut, liver, and brain work together better, which may reduce your symptoms.
Hualien CityAges 18–64 - NCT07865546Recruiting
Advanced brain scans for epilepsy surgery planning
This study uses a very powerful MRI scanner to get detailed images of the brain. It aims to help doctors better understand and plan surgery for people with epilepsy that doesn't improve with medication.
Pisa, ItalyAges 6–65 - NCT06191549Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve walking after stroke
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment can help improve walking ability in people who have had a stroke. It compares the effects of the treatment in stroke survivors and healthy adults to see if it can enhance recovery.
Galveston, TexasAges 21–90 - NCT06045455Recruiting
CT scan to tell stroke from stroke mimics
This trial is testing whether a special type of CT scan can help doctors tell the difference between a stroke and other conditions that look like a stroke (called stroke mimics). If you have a sudden neurologic symptom within the past 24 hours, this study may help get a clearer diagnosis.
Ostrava, Moravian-Silesian RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT05306834Recruiting
Study to slow memory decline by targeting hidden small brain vessel disease
This trial looks at how to slow cognitive decline and early dementia in people with a specific kind of “silent” blood vessel damage in the brain seen on scans. It may help identify whether targeting this hidden condition can protect thinking and memory over time.
BordeauxAges 60–88 - NCT07869238Recruiting
Safety study of NMS-01 for mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease
This trial tests a new treatment called NMS-01 for people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. It aims to see if it's safe and may help with symptoms.
Seoul, SeodaemunAges 50–85 - NCT06212609Recruiting
Personalized brain stimulation for kids with hard-to-control epilepsy
This trial tests a personalized brain stimulation method (transcranial electrical stimulation) to reduce seizures in children with hard-to-control partial epilepsy. It aims to find the best stimulation spot and settings for each patient by using advanced brain scans.
AmiensAges 1–18 - 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 - NCT04602325Recruiting
Blood and brain injury biomarker study for inherited metabolic disorders
This trial studies blood and other measurable signs (biomarkers) that may reflect brain injury after certain inherited metabolic conditions. Results may help doctors better detect and understand brain effects from these illnesses, especially episodes that affect the brain.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 7–18 - NCT05474066Recruiting
Testing brain function changes before and after deployment
This study looks at how the brain’s attention and information-processing skills change around major military changes. It may help researchers better understand who is affected and how to support performance and recovery.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT07871487Recruiting
Brain protein changes after hip or knee replacement surgery
This study looks at whether having hip or knee replacement surgery with spinal anesthesia affects certain proteins in the brain that are linked to memory and thinking. It compares people having surgery with people who have arthritis but are not having surgery, to help understand if the surgery causes any short-term brain changes.
UppsalaAges 55–75 - NCT07873151Enrolling by invitation
Voice-activated call light for limited arm mobility
This study tests a voice-activated call light system that lets people with limited arm movement call for help by speaking. It aims to make it easier and safer for clients to get assistance.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 19 years+ - NCT07861958Recruiting
Wrist brace design for children with brain injury
This study asks children aged 6 to 14 who currently use a wrist brace to help design a better one. The goal is to make braces that are more comfortable and easier to use.
Bosisio PariniAges 6–14 - NCT05049057RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a nerve-blocking shot for recent mild TBI
This Phase 2 study tests a medication that blocks a pain signal (a CGRP receptor antibody) in people who recently had a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and are also dealing with post-traumatic headache (PTH). The goal is to see if it can reduce symptoms and improve recovery after the injury.
Fort Bragg, North CarolinaAges 18–50 - NCT05964764Recruiting
Check which head-injury guidelines work for children
This study tests and confirms Swedish/Norwegian guidelines for treating minor to moderate head injuries in children. It may help doctors decide the safest next steps after an injury, especially for whether and when to use scans and observation.
HaukelandAges Up to 17 years - NCT04443179Recruiting
Baby brain scans in England to study early development
This study does brain imaging (brain scans) in babies to better understand early brain development and how factors like family history and COVID-19 might relate to development. It may help researchers learn which babies could need extra support later.
LondonAges 16–75 - NCT06598046RecruitingPhase 2
Utidelone and Capecitabine for triple-negative breast cancer brain metastases
This trial tests a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (Utidelone and Capecitabine) for people with triple-negative breast cancer that has spread to the brain. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink or control the brain tumors.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18 years+ - NCT05706194Recruiting
Early brain prognosis test after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
This trial studies how to predict brain recovery early after a non-traumatic out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. The goal is to help clinicians estimate outcome sooner, which may improve decision-making during intensive care.
HelsinkiAges 18–100
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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.