Clinical trials
fMRI clinical trials
Below are recruiting fmri clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 126 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07641244Recruiting
How Family Income Changes Affect Child Mental Health and Brain Function
This study looks at how changes in a parent's income affect children's mental health, stress levels, and brain development. Researchers will follow children whose parents are in a financial support program to understand these connections better.
Evanston, IllinoisAges 10–18 - NCT06701487Recruiting
Brain learning mechanisms and substance use control
This study looks at how certain learning mechanisms in the brain (called Pavlovian conditioning) influence your ability to control alcohol or drug use. It may help explain why some people have trouble stopping, and could lead to better treatments. You'll fill out questionnaires and likely have a brain scan (MRI).
DresdenAges 18–65 - NCT07619092Recruiting
Flumazenil to reverse sedation during depression treatment
This trial tests whether flumazenil (a medication that reverses sedation from anti-anxiety drugs) can safely help patients wake up faster after electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), a treatment for severe depression. The goal is to see if it improves recovery time without causing problems.
Frederiksberg, Capital RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07612917Recruiting
Brain Activity Changes in Glioma Patients During Treatment
This study tracks how brain activity and connections change in patients with gliomas (brain tumors) as they receive treatment. Researchers use special brain scans to understand how treatment affects the brain's function, which may help improve care for glioma patients in the future.
Linz, Upper AustriaAges 18–64 - NCT07559656Recruiting
Oxytocin and Brain Training for Emotional Awareness
This study tests whether a nasal spray called oxytocin, combined with real-time brain imaging feedback, can help train a specific brain region involved in emotions and body awareness. Researchers will use MRI scans to show you your own brain activity in real time.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–30 - NCT07550140Recruiting
Brain Imaging Study on Diet and Thinking in Older Adults
This study looks at how diet affects thinking and memory in people aged 60–80 who have mild memory concerns. Researchers will use brain imaging (MRI scans) to see if certain foods or nutrients help protect brain health.
Reading, BerkshireAges 60–80 - NCT06744244Recruiting
Smell test for newborns with birth asphyxia
This study tests whether a simple smell test can help doctors better understand the risk of brain injury in newborns who had oxygen loss at birth. It may help identify babies who need extra monitoring without requiring cooling treatment.
ParmaAges 6 hours–3 days - NCT07446192Recruiting
Brain scan study for medication-resistant tremor
This study uses a special brain scan (MEG) to understand tremor that hasn't improved with at least two medications. It may help doctors find better treatments for people with essential tremor or similar conditions.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 50–84 - NCT07416370Enrolling by invitation
Brain training study for healthy adults
This trial tests two types of brain training techniques to see how they affect your awareness of body signals. It may help you learn to control a specific brain area through mental exercises.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–30 - NCT06691490Recruiting
Brain activity and daily physical activity study
This study looks at how your brain's perception of effort is linked to how much physical activity you do. It uses EEG (a cap that records brain waves) and fMRI (an MRI that shows brain activity) to understand this connection.
La TroncheAges Any age - NCT07364084Recruiting
Brain training for imagined social support
This trial uses real-time brain imaging (MRI) to train a part of your brain linked to imagining social support. It is for healthy volunteers who want to see if they can learn to control their brain activity.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–35 - NCT07357090Recruiting
Carbon dioxide and brain waste clearance trial
This trial tests if breathing in carbon dioxide helps the brain clear waste. It may show how the brain heals after a traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Albuquerque, New MexicoAges 18–82 - NCT07339813Recruiting
Understanding brain changes after stroke with advanced MRI
This study uses ultra-powerful MRI to see how the brain reorganizes after a stroke. It may help explain why some people recover arm movement and guide future therapies.
Gif-sur-Yvette, Île-de-France RegionAges 18–70 - NCT06582355Recruiting
Brain training with MRI for Parkinson's disease
This study tests whether a brain-training technique called neurofeedback can help people with Parkinson's disease. You will learn to control certain brain signals while having an MRI scan, which may improve your symptoms.
CologneAges 18 years+ - NCT07217652Recruiting
Brain study on mental flexibility
This study uses MRI scans to understand how a part of the brain called the mediodorsal thalamus helps you switch between tasks and adapt to new situations. It aims to learn more about cognitive flexibility in healthy adults.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–35 - NCT07149428Recruiting
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 - NCT07144436Recruiting
Pain after stroke: brain scan and treatment study
This trial tests whether a special kind of brain scan (called tAN-fMRI) can help understand and treat pain that happens after a stroke. You may qualify if you had a stroke at least 6 months ago and are between 18 and 80 years old.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–80 - NCT07094061Recruiting
Brain response to reward cues in young adults
This study looks at how the brain reacts to cues that signal rewards in young adults ages 18 to 22. Participants will do computer tasks and have an MRI scan to understand differences in how people respond to reward-related signals.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18–22 - NCT07074574Recruiting
Brain-smell study in adults
This study looks at parts of the brain that process smell, specifically a region called the amygdala. It may help researchers understand how smells affect emotions and memory.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07074678Enrolling by invitation
Predicting recovery in early consciousness disorders
This study uses brain scans to understand how people with severe brain injuries may recover consciousness. It is for patients who have had a recent brain injury and are in a coma, vegetative state, or minimally conscious state.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07023523Recruiting
Controlling brain activity for chronic pain
This study tests if people with fibromyalgia can learn to control their own brain activity using real-time feedback from an MRI machine to reduce pain. It is designed to help those with long-term chronic pain find new ways to manage it.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT06969937RecruitingPhase 2
Ketamine and Neurofeedback for Alcohol Use Disorder
This study tests whether combining ketamine with a brain-training technique called neurofeedback can help people reduce or stop drinking alcohol. It may offer a new treatment option for alcohol use disorder.
ZurichAges 18–65 - 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 - 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for fmri?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 126 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.