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
- NCT05216770RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Brain-scan study of voice dystonia and tremor
This early study uses brain and voice-related testing to better understand what is happening in the brain in people with laryngeal dystonia or voice tremor. The results may help scientists learn more about these conditions and how they differ from healthy voices.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT05222594Recruiting
Brain language study using electrodes during epilepsy care
This study looks at how the brain processes language using recordings from electrodes placed during epilepsy treatment. If you’re already being considered for this type of brain monitoring, the study’s tasks may help researchers better understand language function in the brain.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–85 - NCT05238272Recruiting
tRNS device to improve mirror therapy after stroke
This trial tests a brain-stimulation device (tRNS) paired with precision mirror therapy to improve arm movement after a stroke. It may help people with moderate to mild arm weakness regain more control, but you must meet several safety and health criteria.
TaoyuanAges 35–85 - NCT05239780Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for adults with depression
This study uses an invasive approach (placement of brain monitoring/stimulation) to better understand how the brain processes reward in depression. It may help researchers develop more targeted treatments in the future.
New York, New YorkAges 18–80 - NCT05240352Recruiting
Personalized brain stimulation help for bipolar depression anhedonia
This study looks at using brain scans to better tailor transcranial direct current stimulation (a noninvasive brain stimulation) for people with bipolar depression who feel little pleasure. It aims to see whether matching the stimulation to your brain signals can improve symptoms like anhedonia.
Houston, TexasAges 18–50 - NCT05241262RecruitingPhase 1
N-acetylcysteine for people with m.3243A>G and low brain glutathione
This trial tests whether the supplement N-acetylcysteine (NAC) can help people who have the m.3243A>G mitochondrial genetic change and low levels of a brain chemical called glutathione. The study aims to see if raising glutathione in the brain is safe and potentially beneficial for these patients.
New York, New YorkAges 18–80 - NCT05258981Recruiting
MRI and testing study linking genes and thinking in adults
This study looks at how patterns on brain MRI scans and genes relate to thinking and test performance in adults. It may help researchers better understand long-term brain and cognitive outcomes and how they differ between people with specific early-life heart conditions and healthy controls.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 24–35 - NCT05259605Recruiting
Study uses brain tumor tissue and scans to track treatment outcomes
This is an observational study that collects and compares information from patients with primary brain tumors and their treatment results. It uses stored tumor tissue and brain scans to better understand outcomes using updated tumor classification methods.
InnsbruckAges 18 years+ - NCT05271240RecruitingPhase 3
Targeted brain-artery drug added to standard treatment for new GBM
This Phase 3 trial tests whether delivering a cancer drug directly into brain blood vessels, along with standard radiation and temozolomide, works better than standard treatment alone in newly diagnosed glioblastoma (GBM). The goal is to improve control of the tumor while comparing side effects between the two approaches.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05273216Recruiting
Study blood vessel injury after clot removal for stroke
This trial looks at how blood flow damage (“reperfusion injury”) happens after mechanical clot removal in certain stroke types. It may help doctors better prevent complications after the procedure.
Graz, StyriaAges 18 years+ - NCT05274919Recruiting
Brain tumor MRI pattern study to map tumor genetics
This study uses special “pattern mapping” from brain MRI scans to see whether MRI images reflect a brain tumor’s genetic type. It may help doctors better match MRI findings to tumor characteristics using scans they may already need for diagnosis.
LeidenAges 18 years+ - NCT05283265Recruiting
Study brain signals during language understanding
This study looks at brain activity while you do language tasks, to understand what brain signals are linked to understanding words. You may help researchers learn more about neurophysiological mechanisms of language comprehension using existing brain-monitoring care.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT05285683RecruitingPhase 2
Study brain dopamine in people with chronic pain
This Phase 2 study looks at how a brain chemical called dopamine is involved in long-lasting pain. You may be able to join if you have chronic pain for over a year and your pain score is high enough, and if MRI and health checks are safe for you.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05292794Recruiting
CereGate therapy for freezing of gait in Parkinson’s
This trial tests whether CereGate therapy can reduce “freezing of gait,” a walking problem, in people with Parkinson’s disease who already have deep brain stimulation (DBS). If you meet the device and medication stability requirements, the study may help your walking and movement symptoms measured during testing.
Redwood City, CaliforniaAges 21–80 - NCT05296980Recruiting
Testing a dementia risk-reduction program for older adults
This study checks whether a program called REMINDER can help reduce risk of developing dementia by improving risk factors over 12 weeks. It’s for older adults who have higher dementia risk but do not currently have dementia.
CoimbraAges 60–75 - 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 - NCT05307146Recruiting
Brain activity study during treatment for epilepsy
This study measures brain activity in people with epilepsy while doctors place temporary electrodes inside the brain. It may help researchers better understand seizures and how to improve treatment.
LeuvenAges 18–90 - NCT05317455RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Studying brain sugar changes in adults with risky low blood sugar
This early-stage study looks at how the brain uses sugar in people with type 1 diabetes who have had severe or hard-to-notice low blood sugar. It may help researchers understand the brain effects of low blood sugar and guide safer care.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–55 - NCT05320822Recruiting
Rehab program study for recent mild concussion
This study tests a practical rehabilitation approach for people with a recent mild concussion (mTBI). You may be able to join if your injury happened recently and your symptoms match a “mild” concussion pattern on your medical record.
Fort Liberty, North CarolinaAges 18–99 - NCT05335668Recruiting
Brain scan study of pain changes after stroke
This study looks at how brain wiring changes in people who have central post-stroke pain. It uses clinical checks and detailed brain scans (including a 7T MRI) to understand what may be driving the pain and how the brain changes over time.
BernAges 18–75 - NCT05336695RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Brain scan study to measure fibrin in Alzheimer’s
This early study (Phase 1/2) uses brain imaging to look for “fibrin” (a blood-clot–related protein) in people with Alzheimer’s disease and related conditions. The goal is to understand whether fibrin changes can be seen on scans and what it might mean for Alzheimer’s.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 55–90 - NCT05337618RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a medication approach to improve brain recovery after severe head injury
This Phase 2 trial is testing a combination medication strategy to improve outcomes after severe traumatic brain injury that needs emergency brain surgery soon after the injury. It may help by affecting how injured brain cells respond, aiming to improve survival or recovery.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18–80 - NCT05348837Recruiting
Two-week sleep tracking for people with Parkinson’s
This study uses a wristband and a headband to track your sleep for two weeks. It’s meant to better understand sleep patterns in Parkinson’s, and may require temporarily changing your evening medication timing.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–80 - NCT05353504Recruiting
Testing how gut changes affect food choices
This study looks at whether interventions that change your gut bacteria can change how you decide what to eat. It may help researchers understand the gut–brain link behind eating behavior.
LeipzigAges 18–60
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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.