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
- NCT07571486RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Opening the blood-brain barrier for ALS treatment
This trial tests a device that temporarily opens the barrier between the blood and brain to see if it can help slow down ALS. It may allow treatments to reach the brain more effectively.
ParisAges 18–80 - NCT07572734Recruiting
Breathing exercises to help after a concussion in teens
This study tests whether special breathing exercises can help the nervous system recover better after a concussion. Kids ages 9–18 who come to the emergency room within 3 days of a concussion may qualify if they have symptoms like dizziness, nausea, tiredness, confusion, anxiety, or sleep problems.
Montreal, QuebecAges 9–18 - NCT07569354Recruiting
Recovery in Older Adults After Mild Head Injury
This study follows older adults (65+) who had a mild traumatic brain injury (concussion) to understand how they recover over time. Researchers want to learn what helps seniors bounce back and stay active after a head injury.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 65 years+ - NCT06712849Recruiting
Brain stimulation for adult lazy eye
This trial tests a gentle, noninvasive brain stimulation technique (called TMS) to see if it can improve vision in adults with lazy eye. It is a noninvasive approach that does not involve surgery or drugs.
Downers Grove, IllinoisAges 18–55 - NCT03609112Recruiting
Study brain and thinking risks in children with solid tumors
This study looks at how cancer treatment may affect children’s thinking and brain health. It may help doctors better understand risks so they can monitor and support learning and memory during and after treatment.
Villejuif, Val De MarneAges Any age - NCT05589064Recruiting
Diet and nutrition program for lingering concussion symptoms
This study tests whether a dietary and nutrition intervention can improve symptoms that linger after a concussion. It may help people whose post-concussion symptoms have lasted a short to medium time (at least 2 weeks).
Moncton, New BrunswickAges 16 years+ - NCT07560696Recruiting
Web-based therapy for thinking and speech after illness
This study tests whether patients recovering from serious illness in the ICU or stroke ward can use a web-based platform called Cognishine to help rebuild their thinking skills and speech ability. The goal is to see if this online approach works well and is practical for patients receiving support from therapists.
LiverpoolAges 18 years+ - NCT05017142Recruiting
Pediatric brain inflammation registry for Swiss patients
This study is a registry that collects health information from children and teens in Switzerland diagnosed with certain inflammatory brain and spinal cord conditions. It helps researchers understand these illnesses better over time and may guide future treatments.
Aarau, Canton of AargauAges Up to 36 years - NCT04296097Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation for severe, steady disabling tinnitus
This study tests whether deep brain stimulation (a device that sends controlled signals to the brain) can reduce severe, constant tinnitus that has not improved with usual treatments. It may help lower the loudness distress and improve daily quality of life for people whose tinnitus is especially disabling.
GrenobleAges 18–75 - NCT04038840RecruitingPhase 1
Brain PET-MR imaging to study schizophrenia connections
This early (Phase 1) study uses a special brain scan to look at synapses—the contact points between brain cells—in people with schizophrenia-related conditions. It helps researchers understand brain activity and connection patterns, which may guide future tests or treatments.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06044922Recruiting
Using heart rate to predict brain injury after cardiac arrest
This study looks at how your heart rate changes (heart rate variability) to predict brain injury after a cardiac arrest. It may help doctors identify brain damage earlier so they can provide better care.
Brest, Brittany RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07567794Recruiting
Gut-Brain Connection Study in Parkinson's Disease
This research examines how the gut and brain are connected in Parkinson's disease and aims to better understand the disease. You'd participate in visits and tests over three years, including some involving your digestive system.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 21–80 - NCT07567664Enrolling by invitation
Brain Changes in Neurodegenerative Diseases: A Tracking Study
This research study tracks how brain damage progresses in rare neurodegenerative diseases like frontotemporal dementia, primary progressive aphasia, PSP, CBS, and ALS. Researchers use brain imaging and tests to understand how these diseases spread in the brain, which could help develop better treatments.
Milan, LombardyAges 20–85 - NCT07567989Enrolling by invitation
Home Exercise and Brain Stimulation for MS Fatigue
This study tests whether doing exercises at home combined with a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (gentle electrical stimulation on your scalp) can reduce the exhaustion and tiredness that comes with multiple sclerosis. The goal is to see if this combination helps you feel less fatigued and improves your ability to stay active.
A Coruña, A CoruñaAges 18–75 - NCT06635291Recruiting
Better Diagnosis for Children with Brain Injury
This study tests new ways to evaluate children with severe brain injuries who are in a vegetative or minimally conscious state. The goal is to improve diagnosis and care for children with serious disorders of consciousness after a brain injury.
Bosisio Parini, LeccoAges 2 months–25 years - NCT05560724Recruiting
Brain stimulation after stroke to track recovery signals
This study looks at whether brain stimulation and brain scans can help measure recovery after an ischemic stroke. It may help researchers understand who benefits from non-invasive brain stimulation by using brain “signal” markers.
Hamburg, Free and Hanseatic City of HamburgAges 18 years+ - NCT04219709Recruiting
Study how ketosis affects brain function in adults with type 1 diabetes
This study tests whether a “ketosis” state changes brain function in adults with type 1 diabetes. You may be asked to follow specific diet/food delivery plans and use devices that track glucose, which could help researchers understand how metabolism affects the brain.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–40 - NCT07552909Recruiting
Home Digital Therapy for ADHD in Children
This study tests whether a digital therapy program done at home can help children with ADHD improve focus and attention. If it works, it could offer families a convenient treatment option without medication.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 7–11 - NCT07557628Recruiting
How Your Brain Responds to High-Fat Meals
This study looks at how a part of your brain called the hypothalamus reacts to eating meals with different amounts of fat. Researchers will use brain imaging (MRI) to watch this response and better understand how diet affects brain inflammation and metabolism.
DijonAges 20 years+ - NCT07553338RecruitingPhase 2
Leronlimab Safety and Brain Inflammation in Alzheimer's
This study tests whether a drug called leronlimab is safe and can reduce inflammation in the brains of people with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease or memory problems. Researchers will use special brain scans to see if the drug affects inflammation.
New York, New YorkAges 50 years+ - NCT07556692Recruiting
Home Brain Stimulation for Bipolar Depression
This study tests whether a device you use at home can help reduce depression symptoms in people with bipolar disorder. The device uses gentle electrical stimulation on the scalp to potentially improve mood.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT07553481Recruiting
Hearing Loss from Cancer Chemotherapy in Northwest England
This study looks at whether certain cancer drugs affect hearing, and whether some patients have less access to hearing care. You'll take online hearing and memory tests to help researchers understand this problem better.
Lancaster, LancashireAges 18 years+ - NCT06163625Recruiting
Brain activity and memory in treatment-resistant depression
This study looks at how the brain's frontal lobe (DLPFC) works during memory tasks in people with treatment-resistant depression. It compares brain activity between depressed patients and healthy controls using MRI and possibly a brain stimulation technique (rTMS). It aims to understand why some people don't respond to standard treatments.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT07546942Enrolling by invitationPhase 1/Phase 2
Autism Treatment Using Stem Cells, Gut Microbiome, and Diet
This study tests whether a combination of stem cell therapy, gut microbiome restoration (using specially prepared stool), and dietary changes can improve autism symptoms, communication, social behavior, and digestive issues. Researchers believe gut health and immune system problems may contribute to autism, and this trial explores whether treating these areas helps.
Hamilton, MontanaAges 10–90
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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.