Clinical trials
Electrical Stimulation clinical trials
Below are recruiting electrical stimulation clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 363 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05870527Enrolling by invitation
Pupil changes during vagus nerve stimulation during ear surgery
This study looks at how your pupils (the black center of the eye) respond while a vagus nerve device is turned on during surgery for either a cochlear implant or a vagus nerve stimulator. It aims to better understand the eye/nerve effects of this stimulation, which may improve how such procedures are done safely.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06436950Recruiting
Diaphragm pacing for weak breathing muscles from the ventilator
This trial tests whether using an electrical device to stimulate the phrenic nerve (which controls the diaphragm) helps patients whose diaphragm has weakened while on a breathing machine in the ICU. It might help restore strength and make it easier to breathe on your own.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06302946Recruiting
Brain therapy with electrical stimulation and mindfulness for stroke patients
This study tests if combining neuromuscular electrical stimulation (gentle muscle zaps) with mindfulness exercises helps stroke patients recover better. It aims to improve movement and well-being.
Cairo, DokkiAges 50–65 - NCT05591196Recruiting
Electrical spinal stimulation to improve arm movement after stroke
This study tests a non-invasive electrical stimulation treatment meant to help people regain hand and arm movement after a stroke. You would attend frequent therapy-style sessions, and the team would track your arm function over about eight months.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 21–80 - NCT07156955Recruiting
Arm movement training after stroke
This trial tests a training program that uses your sense of arm position to improve arm movement after a stroke. It may help if you have trouble feeling where your arm is in space.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT06291051Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for Parkinson's with painful bent spine
This study tests whether a spinal cord stimulator (a device that sends mild electrical pulses to the back) is safe and can reduce pain and improve the forward-bent posture in people with Parkinson's disease. It is for those whose bent posture has not improved with standard medication and is causing significant pain.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT06552611RecruitingPhase 1
Spinal cord stimulation for hand function in MS
This study tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation applied to the skin over the spinal cord can help improve hand and arm function in people with MS. If you have MS and difficulty using your hands, you may be able to join.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 21–70 - NCT05664854Recruiting
Vagus nerve stimulation guided by body imaging
This study uses a painless body scan method (electrical impedance imaging) and a targeted vagus nerve stimulation to see if it helps people with conditions that might respond to this kind of nerve treatment. If you may benefit from vagus nerve stimulation, this trial may help doctors learn whether the approach is effective and safe for you.
London, Greater LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT07208318RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Restructuring brain signals for aging vision
This study tests a new way to help older adults improve their vision by retraining how the brain processes visual information. It may help with age-related vision changes.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06285721Recruiting
Brain stimulation for treating delirium
This trial tests if a gentle electrical brain stimulation (tACS) can help treat delirium. If you are over 50 and have had delirium for at least two days, you may be eligible.
Nijmegen, GelderlandAges 50 years+ - NCT07236216Recruiting
Brain stimulation with walking training for stroke recovery
This study tests if combining brain stimulation (tES) with a walking training program can improve thinking, movement, and brain activity in stroke survivors. You may benefit if you have some walking ability and no major health risks.
Nakhon PathomAges 18–80 - NCT04846140Recruiting
Non-invasive brain stimulation to help side vision in glaucoma
This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment to see if it can improve peripheral (side) vision in people with open-angle or normal-tension glaucoma. It targets people whose central vision is still relatively preserved but whose side vision has a measurable “gap” on vision testing.
Hong KongAges 18–80 - NCT07219719RecruitingPhase 1
Brain stimulation study for healthy adults
This study uses a new type of brain stimulation (temporal interference) to see if it can safely change brain activity. It is for healthy adults who want to help researchers learn more about how the brain works.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18–50 - NCT05721261Recruiting
Electrical stimulation to help a newly injured nerve heal
This trial is testing whether temporary electrical stimulation can help regenerate, or regrow, a nerve after an acute (recent) injury. It may be relevant if you have a new peripheral nerve injury, but it likely would not be for people with peripheral neuropathy or certain implanted devices.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–65 - NCT03511807Recruiting
Tests sound and mild electrical stimulation for tinnitus relief
This study tests whether adding sound and/or mild electrical stimulation can reduce tinnitus (ringing or other noises in the ear). It is looking for adults who have had tinnitus for at least 6 months and can complete questionnaires about what they feel.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06094192Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve memory in Alzheimer's
This study tests whether a gentle, noninvasive brain stimulation technique called tACS can help improve memory in people with Alzheimer's disease or mild cognitive impairment. It may also include healthy older adults for comparison.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 50–100 - NCT07191067Recruiting
Study of NOVABLOC system for knee replacement pain
This trial tests a new device called the NOVABLOC system to see if it helps control pain during and after knee replacement surgery. It is for people with osteoarthritis who are having their first knee replacement on one knee.
Daphne, AlabamaAges 21 years+ - NCT07217080Enrolling by invitation
Thalamic stimulation's effect on sleep brain waves
This trial studies how electrical stimulation in a deep brain area called the thalamus affects sleep brain waves. It may help people who already need brain recordings for medical reasons.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 5–85 - NCT06078176Recruiting
Spinal cord injury trial for easier bowel emptying
This trial tests if stimulating certain nerves can help people with spinal cord injury empty their bowels faster and with less effort. It may help reduce the time needed for bowel routines and make them easier.
Syracuse, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06547021Recruiting
Brain stimulation frequency study for people with dementia
This study tests different frequencies of gentle electrical brain stimulation to see which works best for memory and thinking. It is designed for people with mild to moderate dementia, not caused by Parkinson's or other brain conditions.
WinnipegAges 50–95 - NCT06877312Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for memory and thinking
This study is testing a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique (called tES) to see how it affects memory and thinking in people with memory problems. It involves light electrical stimulation applied to the scalp during sessions over several weeks.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 50–95 - NCT05356286Recruiting
Recording spinal cord stimulation and monitoring during surgery
This study records what happens when doctors use spinal cord monitoring and stimulation during brain or spinal cord surgery. It may help improve how safely these procedures are performed in the future.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06585033Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for pain after back surgery
This trial tests how much of the pain relief from spinal cord stimulation is due to the placebo effect. It is for people with ongoing leg pain after back surgery who have already tried other treatments without success.
ArnhemAges 18–70 - NCT06932783Recruiting
Electrical stimulation for pain and depression in cirrhosis
This study tests a gentle electrical stimulation device (like a TENS unit) to see if it can help with both pain and depression in people with cirrhosis. It is a non-drug treatment that you can use at home.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for electrical stimulation?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 363 recruiting electrical stimulation 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 electrical stimulation 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 electrical stimulation 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.