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
- NCT06229483RecruitingPhase 3
Does tranexamic acid reduce bleeding during brain tumor surgery?
This study tests whether a medication called tranexamic acid (TXA) given during brain tumor surgery can reduce bleeding. If you are having a standard craniotomy for a tumor and don’t have certain health risks, you may be eligible.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 18–80 - NCT06238921RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of two drugs and radiation for triple-negative breast cancer that spread to the brain
This trial tests adding the drugs sacituzumab govitecan and zimberelimab to targeted radiation therapy for people with triple-negative breast cancer that has spread to the brain. The goal is to see if this combination helps control the cancer longer.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06245109RecruitingPhase 4
Pain medicine study for knee osteoarthritis
This study tests how well different pain medicines work for knee osteoarthritis and looks at brain patterns to understand why some people get more relief. It may help you find a treatment that works best for you.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 41 years+ - NCT06246942Recruiting
Understanding brain connections in healthy adults
This study uses brain scans to learn how different parts of the brain connect and communicate in healthy people. If you join, you will help researchers better understand normal brain function.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–64 - NCT06241209Recruiting
Vision rehab for hemianopsia after stroke or brain injury
This study tests a vision rehabilitation program for people who lost part of their vision on the same side in both eyes after a stroke or brain injury. The program uses flashing lights to help retrain your brain, so it is important that you do not have seizures triggered by lights.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT06245434Recruiting
Circadian rhythms during coma awakening
This study looks at how the body's internal clock (circadian rhythm) changes as people wake up from a coma. Researchers hope to learn more about recovery patterns to improve care for patients with brain injuries.
Bron, LyonAges 17 years+ - NCT06238882Recruiting
Nitroglycerin plus radiation for EGFR-mutant lung cancer with brain spread
This trial tests whether adding nitroglycerin (a medicine that widens blood vessels) to standard whole-brain radiation helps improve treatment for lung cancer that has spread to the brain. It is for people with a specific gene change (EGFR mutation) in their cancer.
Mexico City, Mexico CityAges 18–85 - NCT06250777Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
T-DXd for HER2-mutant lung cancer with brain metastases
This trial tests a drug called T-DXd in people with advanced non-squamous lung cancer that has a specific HER2 gene change (mutation) and has spread to the brain but isn't causing symptoms. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and help control the cancer.
SeoulAges 20 years+ - NCT04132362Recruiting
Personalized music program for people with dementia in care homes
This feasibility study tests whether a personalized music listening program in care homes is practical and acceptable. It may help people with dementia by using familiar, chosen music and collecting feedback on how they respond.
Harpenden, HertfordshireAges Any age - NCT04658628Recruiting
Brain scan study to learn who responds to spinal cord stimulation
This trial uses brain imaging to understand which people with long-lasting low back pain are more likely to benefit from spinal cord stimulation (SCS). If you’re being considered for an SCS trial, the scans may help researchers predict response and improve future care.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 21 years+ - NCT06222450Recruiting
Vestibular rehab app for dizziness after mild brain injury
This study tests a smartphone app with exercises to help improve balance and dizziness in people who have had a mild traumatic brain injury. You may be eligible if you are still experiencing dizziness or balance problems.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06221631Recruiting
Brain aging in MS and healthy people
This study compares how the brain ages in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and healthy volunteers. It uses MRI scans and other tests to understand brain aging better.
Bern, Canton of BernAges 18–65 - NCT06224530Recruiting
Testing levetiracetam's effect on brain function in psychosis risk
This trial tests whether a single dose of levetiracetam, a medication that affects brain chemistry, can change brain function and thinking in people at risk for psychosis. The goal is to see if it might help prevent symptoms from worsening.
London, LondonAges 18–40 - NCT06208813Recruiting
Creatine for Concussion Recovery in Young Adults
This study tests whether taking creatine (a natural muscle supplement) can help young adults recover faster after a concussion. The trial starts very soon after injury, within the first 3 days.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–35 - NCT06208657RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Personalized cancer therapy for kids and teens
This trial tests personalized cancer treatments for children and teens whose cancer has not responded to standard therapy. It uses information from precision medicine studies to match the right drug to each child's tumor.
Newcastle, New South WalesAges birth–21 years - NCT06207591Recruiting
Brain implant study for locked-in communication
This study tests a new brain implant (CortiCom) that may help people who are locked-in or nearly locked-in communicate again. It involves surgery to place the device in the brain and requires a caregiver and commitment to follow-up visits.
UtrechtAges 18–70 - NCT05606809Recruiting
Score brain injury after cardiac arrest ICU admission
This study compares different scoring methods to estimate early brain injury when people are admitted to the ICU after a cardiac arrest. It may help doctors choose the best early assessment approach for patients who are in a coma.
Nantes, Pays de LoireAges 18 years+ - NCT06203626Recruiting
Portable MRI for brain imaging at the bedside
This study is testing a new, portable MRI machine that can be used right at your bedside. It aims to see if it can take clear pictures of the brain for people with strokes, brain conditions, or symptoms of a brain problem.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 3–99 - NCT06195345Recruiting
Brain oxygen study for children having an MRI
This study looks at oxygen levels in the brains of children and young adults (birth to 18 years) during a standard MRI. The goal is to learn more about how the brain works, and it only adds a few minutes to your child's regular MRI scan.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 1 minute–18 years - NCT06192342Recruiting
Breathing machine settings for brain injury patients
This study looks at how different breathing machine settings affect people with new brain or spinal cord injuries who need help breathing. It only includes people with healthy lungs to see which ventilator settings work best.
Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos AiresAges 16 years+ - NCT06193252Recruiting
Exercising to slow Parkinson's in iRBD
This study tests whether a specific amount of exercise can slow the development of Parkinson's disease in people who have a sleep condition called iRBD. If you have iRBD and are not very active, researchers will help you start a personalized exercise program and track your progress with a smartphone app.
Nijmegen, GelderlandAges 50 years+ - NCT06188793Recruiting
Virtual reality for IBD pain during hospital stay
This study tests if using virtual reality can help manage pain for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) while they are in the hospital. It may offer a drug-free way to feel better.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06161974RecruitingPhase 2
Olutasidenib and temozolomide for IDH1-mutant high-grade glioma
This trial tests a combination of two oral medications, olutasidenib and temozolomide, for people with a specific type of aggressive brain tumor (high-grade glioma) that has an IDH1 mutation. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the tumor after standard treatment like radiation.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 12–39 - NCT06157866Recruiting
Cognitive training with acupuncture for fibromyalgia pain
This study tests whether a type of mental training (cognitive training) can help your brain respond better to acupuncture for fibromyalgia pain. You would receive acupuncture while doing a thinking task, and the study will use brain scans to see how your brain changes.
Charlestown, MassachusettsAges 18–65
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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.