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
- NCT06979700Recruiting
Early wake-up predictors after cardiac arrest
This study looks at patients who had a cardiac arrest outside the hospital and are still unconscious after their heartbeat returns. The goal is to find early signs that predict when someone will wake up.
Aarhus NAges 18 years+ - NCT06979466Recruiting
Electrical device for chronic stroke recovery
This trial tests a device that uses electrical stimulation to help people who had a stroke several months to years ago improve arm and hand movement. You would use the device while sitting and do physical exercises with help from a caregiver.
White Plains, New YorkAges 18–80 - NCT06973837Recruiting
Brain study on chronic back pain and insomnia
This study looks at how the brain works in people with chronic low back pain and/or chronic insomnia. It compares these groups to healthy volunteers using MRI and pain tests.
LeuvenAges 18–60 - NCT06967909Recruiting
Tai Chi vs. Acupuncture for Migraine Prevention
This study compares Tai Chi and acupuncture to see which is better at preventing migraines and improving brain health. If you are a Chinese woman in Hong Kong who gets migraines 2 to 14 days per month, you may be able to join.
Hung HomAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT05775458Recruiting
Study of treatments for aggressive brain tumor cell damage
This study looks at glioblastoma (GBM), a very aggressive brain tumor, and how “brain cell overload” (glutamate excitotoxicity) may affect tumor growth. It focuses on adults who are planned for complete tumor removal, followed by standard radiation and chemotherapy.
Milan, MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT06281223Recruiting
Brain and spinal cord connection study in spasticity
This study looks at how the brain and spinal cord connect in children with spasticity (muscle stiffness). It will help doctors understand more about this condition by studying patients who are already scheduled for surgery to reduce stiffness.
NiceAges 3–17 - NCT06961864Recruiting
Brain function in visual snow syndrome
This study uses visual tests and brain scans to understand how the brain processes vision in people with visual snow syndrome compared to those without. It may help researchers learn more about what causes this condition.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–60 - NCT06956508Enrolling by invitation
VR therapy to prevent phantom limb pain after amputation
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) daily in the hospital after a major amputation can help prevent phantom limb pain. You'll use a VR headset to do simple exercises that may keep your brain from sending pain signals to the missing limb.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 13 years+ - NCT06961916Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve connections in schizophrenia
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS can improve brain connections in people with schizophrenia. It involves two types of MRI scans and several TMS sessions to see if it can help with thinking and symptoms.
Houston, TexasAges 18–60 - NCT06953232Recruiting
Protein drink for heart and brain in midlife women
This study tests a special protein drink (whey with milk fat globule membrane) to see if it helps your heart and brain after a high-fat breakfast. It might help you if you are a postmenopausal woman at moderate risk for heart disease.
Loughborough, LeicestershireAges 50–75 - 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+ - NCT06951906RecruitingPhase 4
Brain imaging study of freezing of gait after deep brain stimulation
This trial is for people with Parkinson's disease who experience freezing of gait (feeling like your feet are stuck to the floor) and are already scheduled to have deep brain stimulation surgery. The study will use MRI brain scans to understand how the surgery helps improve walking.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 40 years+ - NCT06947876Recruiting
PUFFINS brain health study for adults 50+
This study looks at how small blood vessel changes in the brain (called 'small vessel disease') affect thinking and memory over time. It may help us understand how to keep brains healthy as we age. If you are 50 or older and do not have any memory concerns, you might be able to join.
AberdeenAges 50 years+ - NCT06940713Recruiting
Brain imaging study for newborn infants
This study uses a safe, non-invasive ultrasound technique to measure brain activity in newborn babies. It aims to understand brain development and connectivity in preterm infants, infants with birth-related oxygen deprivation, growth-restricted babies, siblings of children with autism, and healthy full-term babies.
ParisAges Up to 5 months - NCT06938542Enrolling by invitation
Palliative care needs for kids with rare diseases
This study asks children with rare diseases and their families about what kind of palliative care (comfort and support) they need. It aims to understand how to better help families through their child's illness.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 1–99 - NCT06940258Recruiting
IVC ultrasound to guide fluids in head injury
This study uses ultrasound, a non-invasive imaging test, to measure the large vein that returns blood to the heart. This helps doctors decide how much fluid to give patients with a head injury to improve recovery.
Al MansurahAges 18–60 - 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 - NCT05981755Recruiting
Breathing rescue to prevent SUDEP in epilepsy
This trial tests a breathing rescue device to prevent SUDEP (sudden unexpected death in epilepsy) in people with hard-to-control focal epilepsy who are staying in the hospital for invasive brain monitoring.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06930716Recruiting
Vagus nerve stimulation with physical therapy for consciousness disorders
This trial tests whether a mild electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve (a nerve in the neck) can help people with long-term disorders of consciousness move better during physical therapy. It may be an option if you are still in a coma, vegetative, or minimally conscious state and have been stable for more than 6 weeks.
New York, New YorkAges 22 years+ - NCT05893407Recruiting
Ultrasound test of brain blood flow in ICU injury
This trial tests whether a contrast-enhanced ultrasound can measure blood flow in the brain of people admitted to the ICU for a sudden brain injury. It may help doctors better assess brain damage and guide care using a bedside imaging method.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06912841Enrolling by invitation
Deep brain stimulation for genetic movement disorders
This trial is for people of any age with a genetic movement disorder who are getting or considering deep brain stimulation (DBS). It tries to match the best DBS settings for each person.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT06920784Recruiting
Prismatic glasses therapy for brain injury rehabilitation
This trial tests whether wearing special prismatic glasses during cognitive exercises can help people recovering from a traumatic brain injury. It is designed for patients who are still in the early stages of recovery and have a certain level of consciousness and attention.
BariAges 18 years+ - NCT06904508Recruiting
Therapy for anxiety in autistic youth from high-need communities
This trial tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help reduce anxiety in autistic children and teens. It also looks at brain activity changes before and after therapy.
Montclair, New JerseyAges 8–14
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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.