Clinical trials
Brain clinical trials
Below are recruiting brain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 2,062 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05954858Recruiting
Surgical flap to help treat glioblastoma by bypassing the blood-brain barrier
This trial tests a surgical technique that places a tissue flap near a glioblastoma surgery site to help medicines reach the brain more effectively. You might be considered if you are planning major brain tumor surgery and meet specific health, imaging, and lab requirements.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05987592Recruiting
Wellness and brain education for migraine relief
This study tests an 8-week online program that combines brain education and wellness skills to help people with migraine. It aims to reduce headache-related disability and improve quality of life.
Cambridge, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05987644RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Timing of brain radiation for ALK-positive lung cancer with brain mets
This trial tests whether it is better to delay brain radiation or give it right away in people with ALK-positive lung cancer that has spread to the brain and is causing few or no symptoms. If you are starting alectinib, you may be able to join and help find the best timing for radiation.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06017973Recruiting
Imaging tests for possible non-convulsive status epilepticus
This trial uses advanced imaging scans (PET-MRI) to help doctors better understand and manage a type of seizure that doesn't cause convulsions. It may help improve diagnosis and treatment for people with this condition.
LeuvenAges 16 years+ - NCT06024122Recruiting
Brain development after mild concussion in young children
This study looks at how a mild concussion affects brain development in young children (ages 3–5) compared to kids with other minor injuries like a broken arm. It involves one MRI scan and some simple check-ups to see how the brain heals over time.
RennesAges 3 years–5.9 years - NCT06036706Recruiting
Radiation types and thinking skills for skull base meningioma
This study compares different radiation methods for treating a slow-growing, non-cancerous brain tumor at the base of the skull. It aims to see which approach best protects memory and thinking abilities.
CaenAges 20–65 - NCT06062888RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Testing fresh frozen plasma for traumatic brain injury
This trial tests whether giving fresh frozen plasma (a blood product) soon after a traumatic brain injury can help people recover better. It is for adults aged 18 to 65 with moderate to severe TBI confirmed by CT scan.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–65 - NCT06072807RecruitingPhase 4
Brain imaging study for ER+ breast cancer with brain tumors
This trial tests a special PET scan called FES to see if it can detect estrogen receptors in brain metastases. It may help doctors better target treatment for people with ER+ breast cancer that has spread to the brain.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06073886RecruitingPhase 2
Better brain stimulation for long-lasting concussion symptoms
This trial tests whether personalized brain stimulation can help people who have ongoing symptoms more than 20 on a standard concussion scale, such as headaches, dizziness, or trouble concentrating, after a mild head injury in the past year.
Westwood, Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06095297Recruiting
Cognitive rehab for brain fog from long COVID
This study tests a computer-based cognitive training program combined with a gentle nerve stimulation device to see if it can improve brain fog and daily functioning in people with long COVID. If you're struggling with thinking, memory, or concentration after COVID, this might help.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06112067Recruiting
Brain implant for severe mental health conditions
This trial tests a brain implant called deep brain stimulation (DBS) for people with severe mental health conditions that have not improved with usual treatments. The goal is to see if it can reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
ShanghaiAges 18–65 - NCT06121336Recruiting
Precision medicine in stroke: studying a brain protein
This study looks at a protein called brain-derived tau in the blood of people who have had a stroke. It aims to learn more about stroke and find better ways to treat it.
Munich, BavariaAges 18 years+ - NCT06132685RecruitingPhase 2
Dexamethasone dosing after brain tumor surgery
This trial tests how to best use dexamethasone (a steroid) after brain tumor surgery to help recovery and reduce swelling. It looks at different dosing schedules for patients with common brain tumors.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06147999Recruiting
Biophoton therapy for brain disorders
This trial tests a biophoton therapy, a light-based treatment, for people with brain disorders. It aims to see if this non-invasive approach can help improve symptoms.
Butler, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06185686Recruiting
Brain Network Changes in Kids with Brain Tumors After Proton Radiation
This study looks at how proton radiation affects brain networks in children and teens with brain tumors. It uses MRI scans and computer tasks to understand changes in the brain during and after treatment.
St Louis, MissouriAges 8–21 - NCT06303960RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Brain stimulation for chronic stroke arm recovery
This early-phase trial tests whether brain stimulation (deep brain stimulation in the cerebellum or vagus nerve stimulation) can help improve arm and hand movement in people who had a stroke 1 to 3 years ago.
Jinan, ShandongAges 30–75 - NCT06303869Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation for speech after stroke
This study tests if deep brain stimulation (a small device implanted in the brain) can improve speech and arm movement after a stroke that affected the deeper parts of the brain. It is designed for people who have trouble speaking clearly (dysarthria) from their stroke.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–75 - NCT06337864Recruiting
Large neutral amino acids for adults with classical PKU
This study tests whether a specific mix of large neutral amino acids (LNAAs) can help adults with classical PKU by lowering phenylalanine levels in the brain. It includes an MRI and PET scan to see how the treatment affects brain activity.
CopenhagenAges 18–50 - NCT06409806Recruiting
Brain retraction monitoring during surgery
This trial monitors brain activity during surgery to see how using a retractor to hold brain tissue still might affect the brain. It may help surgeons understand how to protect the brain during these procedures.
London, Greater LondonAges 16 years+ - NCT06457906RecruitingPhase 3
Focused radiation vs whole brain radiation for up to 10 lung cancer brain spots
This trial compares two types of radiation for people with small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain (10 or fewer spots). One approach uses focused radiation only on the tumors, the other treats the whole brain while trying to protect memory. The goal is to see which works better with fewer side effects.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06480188Recruiting
Comparing two brain stimulation targets for craniocervical dystonia
This trial tests how deep brain stimulation (DBS) works when targeting two different brain areas (STN or GPi) for people with craniocervical dystonia. It aims to find which target better helps symptoms and why.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–75 - NCT06620380RecruitingPhase 2
Testing tumor samples to find the best drug for brain metastases
This trial tests tumor samples from brain metastases to see which drug might work best for you. It aims to guide your next treatment when standard options are limited.
BaselAges 18 years+ - NCT06649058RecruitingPhase 2
Study on combining drugs and radiation for brain metastases
This trial is for people with cancer that has spread to the brain (brain metastases). It tests a new approach where you start a systemic therapy (drugs that travel through your body) and later add focused radiation to the brain tumors, instead of treating them right away. The goal is to see if this sequence works well and avoids unnecessary side effects.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for brain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,062 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.