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
- NCT06536296Recruiting
Music therapy for preterm brain development
This study tests if specially designed music can help premature babies' brains grow stronger and healthier. It is for very preterm infants born between 24 and 30 weeks of pregnancy.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 6 months–7 months - NCT06545682RecruitingPhase 1
Study of alpelisib and pembrolizumab for advanced breast cancer or melanoma
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, alpelisib and pembrolizumab, for people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer or melanoma that has spread. The goal is to see if the combination can help shrink tumors, including those that have spread to the brain.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06511310Recruiting
Exercise, brain health, and weight maintenance after weight loss surgery
This study looks at how exercise affects brain activity and helps people keep weight off after they have regained some weight following bariatric surgery. You may join if you had weight loss surgery, lost weight, and then regained more than 10% of that lost weight within the last 1 to 5 years.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–70 - NCT06518824Recruiting
Theta brain stimulation to boost thinking in Parkinson's
This study tests whether a special pattern of deep brain stimulation (called theta bursts) can improve thinking and memory in people with Parkinson's disease. It's for patients who already have a DBS device in their brain that is at least 3 months old.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18–80 - NCT06518785Recruiting
Ultrasound brain treatment for alcohol use disorder
This study tests if focused ultrasound can help reduce alcohol cravings by stimulating a specific part of the brain. Participants will receive ultrasound treatments and undergo an MRI to see how the brain responds.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06525584Recruiting
Ketamine to protect the brain during heart surgery in children
This study tests whether giving ketamine during heart surgery helps protect the brain in young children. It is for children aged 1 month to 5 years who are having surgery to fix a hole in the wall between the heart chambers (atrial or ventricular septal defect).
Kemerovo, Please SelectAges 1 month–5 years - NCT06528171Recruiting
Long COVID immunity and imaging study
This trial studies people who had COVID-19 to understand why some develop long-term symptoms while others recover fully. It aims to find links between the immune system and brain changes using imaging.
NiceAges 18 years+ - NCT06529380Recruiting
Brain stimulation for severe self-harm in children with autism
This study tests whether deep brain stimulation can reduce severe self-injurious behaviors in children with autism. If standard treatments haven't worked, this approach may offer a new option.
Toronto, OntarioAges 5–17 - NCT02472028RecruitingPhase 4
Lower blood pressure to protect the brain in older adults
This study tests whether better blood pressure control can slow changes seen on brain scans in older people. It focuses on people with high blood pressure and “wear-and-tear” type brain lesions on MRI.
Bordeaux, Pellegrin Hospital GroupAges 60–88 - NCT05622409Recruiting
Tissue and genetic data registry for diffuse glioma in adults
This study collects tumor tissue and basic medical information to better understand the genes involved in adult diffuse glioma. It may help future treatments by building a detailed research database and matching patients to study arms.
Kaohsiung CityAges 20 years+ - NCT05837676Recruiting
Problem-solving training for concussion symptoms
This trial tests whether a structured problem-solving skill program can improve mood and thinking symptoms after a concussion. It may help Veterans who have had concussion symptoms for several months and are currently feeling psychological distress.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06512324Enrolling by invitation
TMS with remote viewing for depression and anxiety
This trial tests whether adding 'remote viewing' (a technique where a person tries to perceive a distant target) to standard TMS brain stimulation can improve depression and anxiety symptoms. It is for people already getting TMS and who can attend weekly visits.
Encinitas, CaliforniaAges 12 years+ - NCT06506279Recruiting
Brain stimulation for arm recovery after stroke
This trial tests a new brain stimulation device to help people recover arm and hand movement after a stroke. It is for those who had a stroke at least 6 months ago and still have moderate arm weakness.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 22–75 - NCT06477796Recruiting
Improving sleep in veterans with TBI and sleep problems
This study tests a new way to help Veterans with both a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and sleep problems get better rest. If you are a Veteran with sleep trouble and a history of TBI, this program may help improve your sleep without needing extra medication.
Portland, OregonAges 18–89 - NCT06484088RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Brain scanning study of frustration in healthy adults
This study looks at how the brain handles frustration in healthy adults using a special brain scanner called magnetoencephalography (MEG). It may help researchers understand normal brain responses to frustration.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–55 - NCT06484374Recruiting
AI-robot guided surgery for large basal ganglia bleeding
This trial tests a new, less invasive brain surgery using a robotic arm guided by artificial intelligence (AI) to remove a large blood clot caused by a hemorrhagic stroke in the basal ganglia. It may be an option for people who can have surgery soon after the stroke and were previously independent.
NanjingAges 18 years+ - NCT06494358Recruiting
Blood tests to find genetic changes in brain AVM
This trial uses a blood test to look for genetic mutations in brain arteriovenous malformations (bAVMs). It may help doctors understand these lesions better and guide treatment.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06479174Recruiting
Cognitive strategies after stroke with family support
This study tests if combining cognitive exercises with a safe, mild brain stimulation can help improve memory and thinking after a stroke. It also looks at how shared family health history might affect recovery.
Albuquerque, New MexicoAges 18 years+ - NCT04296604Recruiting
tDCS brain stimulation to improve thinking and mood
This study tests whether a non-surgical brain stimulation called tDCS can improve “executive function,” which means skills like planning, focus, and decision-making. It is designed for people with several mental health and substance-use conditions, and it may help you if those skills are affected by your diagnosis.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT06465199RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Eflornithine and AMXT 1501 for Advanced Childhood Cancers
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (eflornithine and AMXT 1501) for children and young adults with certain types of cancer that have relapsed or not responded to standard treatment, or for a specific brain tumor (DIPG) at diagnosis. The goal is to see if this drug pair is safe and effective.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Up to 26 years - NCT06465290Recruiting
Brain recovery treatment for recent stroke with ankle stiffness
This trial tests a treatment to help your brain recover after a stroke. It focuses on improving ankle movement and leg strength using exercises that promote brain rewiring.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 30–85 - NCT06461065Recruiting
Brain development in children with type 1 diabetes using an automated insulin system
This study looks at how an automated insulin delivery system affects brain development in young children with type 1 diabetes. It may help understand if better glucose control early on benefits thinking and learning.
ParisAges 5–8 - NCT06470711Recruiting
Mapping brain electrical properties with MRI
This study uses MRI scans to map the brain's electrical properties in healthy volunteers and in people who have had surgery for a brain tumor (glioma). It aims to better understand brain function and tumor effects.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06458712RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for advanced cancers with gene changes
This study tests a new oral drug, DSB2455, for people with advanced breast, prostate, ovarian, or pancreatic cancers that have certain gene changes. It aims to see if the drug is safe and whether it helps shrink or control the cancer.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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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.