Clinical trials
fMRI clinical trials
Below are recruiting fmri clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 125 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07122739Recruiting
Using brain training to reduce fear return
This study tests if a brain training technique called neurofeedback can help reduce the return of fear after it has faded. It may help people who spontaneously recall a learned threat, and uses MRI to monitor brain activity.
Princeton, New JerseyAges 18–50 - NCT07159061Recruiting
Brain training for depression using neurofeedback
This study tests whether a brain training technique called neurofeedback can help treat depression. By showing your brain activity in real time on a screen, you may learn to control the brain patterns linked to depression and feel better.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–65 - NCT07211269Recruiting
Brain training study for healthy volunteers
This study uses real-time brain scans (fMRI) to see how people's thinking skills affect their ability to learn to control their own brain activity. It is for healthy individuals who want to help researchers understand brain training.
Chengdu, ChengduAges 18–35 - NCT07319039Recruiting
Brain scan study of breathlessness in cancer, COPD, and heart failure
This study uses a brain scan (fMRI) to learn how the brain processes shortness of breath in people with advanced heart failure, COPD, or lung cancer. It aims to help doctors better understand and treat breathlessness.
Geneva, Canton of GenevaAges 18 years+ - NCT07464080Recruiting
Brain imaging study for knee replacement patients
This study uses advanced brain scans to understand how pain and recovery change after knee replacement surgery. It may help researchers develop better ways to manage pain after surgery.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07540429Recruiting
Brain Imaging Study in Teen Girls: Exploring Mental Health Differences
This research study uses a special brain-imaging machine (fMRI) to take pictures of how teen girls' brains work. Researchers want to understand brain differences between girls with borderline personality traits, girls with ADHD, and girls without these conditions. The study will help doctors better understand these conditions in teenagers.
DuryAges 12–17 - NCT07657260Recruiting
Nerve stimulation study using MRI to compare two methods
This study tests two ways to stimulate a nerve in your face (trigeminal nerve) using a mild electrical current: one through the skin and one through the skull. The goal is to see what happens in the brain using MRI scans. It only includes healthy volunteers with no major health issues.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–35 - NCT07149428Enrolling by invitation
Deep study of smell loss causes using brain scans
This study uses brain imaging and electrical recordings to understand the brain's role in smell loss from any cause—like COVID, sinus problems, or chemotherapy. You may be eligible if you have any degree of smell loss lasting under a year.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–99 - NCT07705022Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Brain activity study during light sedation
This study uses brain scans (fMRI) to see if people who are lightly sedated can still think or respond. Researchers want to understand 'covert consciousness' during sedation with two common medicines, dexmedetomidine and ketamine.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18–40 - NCT07755670Recruiting
Brain scans to understand hidradenitis suppurativa
This study uses MRI brain scans to see if brain activity differs in people with hidradenitis suppurativa (a painful skin condition) compared to healthy volunteers. It also tracks how treatment affects the brain over 3 months.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–45 - NCT06349213Recruiting
Understanding how our brain experiences time
This study uses brain scans and simple tasks to explore how young and older adults perceive time. It aims to uncover the mental and brain processes behind our sense of time.
CaenAges 20–85 - NCT05929898Recruiting
Brain training with MRI for motivation in healthy adults
This study tests whether a special MRI technique can help people learn to control brain areas linked to motivation. It may lead to better treatments for motivational problems.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18–45 - NCT07753473Recruiting
Brain stimulation for young adults with depressive symptoms
This study uses a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to see if it can improve how the brain and heart work together in people aged 18 to 30 who have mild depressive symptoms. The goal is to understand if this treatment could help with mood regulation.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–30 - NCT05795179Recruiting
Stress study testing how self-control affects eating choices
This study looks at how stress and self-control can affect what people do with diet and weight. You may be asked to follow specific study procedures and complete tasks while being assessed (including possible scanning).
New York, New YorkAges 18–70 - NCT01434368Recruiting
How the brain and hormones change during puberty
This study follows healthy 8‑year‑olds over time to understand how hormones and brain development change during puberty. Participants will have MRI scans, X‑rays, and other tests to track normal growth.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 7–35 - NCT06562153Recruiting
fMRI-guided TMS for depression
This trial tests whether combining fMRI brain scans with TMS (a non-invasive brain stimulation) can help treat depression more effectively. It is for adults with major depressive disorder who can safely undergo MRI.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–65 - NCT06314009Recruiting
Placental MRI Study for Healthy Pregnancies
This research study uses a special MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) to look at blood flow in the placenta during pregnancy. The goal is to learn more about how the placenta works and find new ways to check on the health of both mom and baby.
Evanston, IllinoisAges 18–60 - NCT06124846Recruiting
Cannabis break and brain changes in teens
This study looks at what happens in the brain when teens with cannabis use disorder stop using cannabis for 6 weeks. It uses MRI scans to see changes in areas that control habits and decisions.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 15–18 - NCT02535702Recruiting
Brain scan study to measure addiction biology
This study uses brain imaging (MRI) and tasks to better understand what’s happening in the brain in addiction. It may help researchers improve how addiction is studied and measured using brain-based methods.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT01617408Recruiting
Brain stimulation and vision testing in healthy adults
This study uses brain stimulation and brain imaging (MRI) along with vision tests to understand how the brain supports seeing. You might be eligible if you are a healthy adult and can safely complete MRI and stimulation tasks.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–50 - NCT03153670Recruiting
Brain scan study for people with deep brain stimulators
This study uses a 3‑tesla MRI (a type of detailed brain scan) in people who have deep brain stimulation (DBS) electrodes. The goal is to improve understanding of how the brain works; the scan is not meant to provide direct treatment benefit.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–85 - NCT06467292Recruiting
Speech Learning and Memory Study
This study looks at how people learn and remember speech movements. It may help explain how we improve speaking skills over time.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–40 - NCT06179719Recruiting
Brain activity during propofol anesthesia
This study looks at how the anesthetic propofol affects the brain. It uses MRI and EEG to monitor brain activity during anesthesia, helping researchers understand how consciousness is lost.
Munich, BavariaAges 18–35 - NCT06735885Recruiting
Brain training with feedback app for depression
This trial tests whether a smartphone app combined with brain scanning (fMRI) can help people with depression. You will get real-time feedback on your brain activity to learn how to improve your mood.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for fmri?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 125 recruiting fmri 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 fmri 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 fmri 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.