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
- NCT06122298Recruiting
Study on gambling, emotions, and rewards
This study looks at how gambling affects emotions and the brain's reward system. It compares people with gambling problems to healthy volunteers to better understand gambling addiction.
BronAges 18–65 - NCT06152705Recruiting
fMRI-Guided vs. Standard Brain Stimulation for Depression
This study compares two types of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to treat depression. One type uses a brain scan (fMRI) to guide the treatment, while the other uses a standard approach. It may help people whose depression hasn't improved with medication.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06207162Recruiting
Brain scans and methadone treatment for opioid recovery
This study uses MRI scans over time to track brain changes in people with opioid use disorder who recently started methadone treatment. You can help researchers understand recovery patterns if you are early in your methadone journey and can commit to repeated visits.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–50 - NCT06214065Recruiting
Brain stimulation for social thinking in autism
This trial tests whether mild brain stimulation (TMS) over the temporoparietal junction can improve a social thinking skill called 'mentalizing' in adults with autism. You would have MRI scans, cognitive tasks, and several TMS sessions.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges 18–35 - NCT06237075Recruiting
Brain imaging and mild stimulation for nerve pain
This study uses brain imaging (fMRI) and a mild electrical stimulation (tDCS) to understand and potentially help nerve pain. You may be eligible if you have nerve pain or numbness from peripheral neuropathy or a stroke, and can avoid caffeine/alcohol before visits.
TaipeiAges 20–90 - NCT06381726Recruiting
Personalized brain mapping to protect movement during glioma surgery
This study tests a personalized approach to map and protect the brain's movement pathways during surgery for slow-growing brain tumors. The goal is to remove as much tumor as possible while keeping your quality of life and movement abilities intact.
Milan, LombardyAges 18 years+ - NCT06423768Recruiting
Brain MRI for cardiac arrest survivors with uncertain recovery
This study uses a special brain MRI scan to help predict recovery in people who survive a cardiac arrest but remain unconscious. It aims to give doctors and families a clearer picture of brain function when the outlook is uncertain.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT03446456RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Vasopressin and pain perception study
This trial tests whether vasopressin, a nasal spray, changes how your brain processes pain. You will receive either the spray or a placebo and have an MRI scan to see brain activity.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–65 - NCT06505460Recruiting
Brain stimulation for Parkinson's freezing of gait
This study is testing if two brain-stimulation treatments—deep brain stimulation (DBS) or focused ultrasound—can help reduce freezing of gait (a common, frustrating symptom where your feet feel stuck when walking) in people with Parkinson's. Researchers will use brain scans and electrical recordings to understand how these treatments work.
TaichungAges 20–90 - NCT06528938Recruiting
Accelerated vs. standard TMS for teen depression
This study tests whether a faster, brain-guided form of TMS (called iTBS) can help treat depression in teenagers better than standard TMS. You may qualify if you're 16–19, have tried an antidepressant that didn't work well, and have no medical reasons to avoid TMS or MRI.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 16–19 - NCT06561165Recruiting
Brain stimulation and motor function study
This study tests whether a type of non-invasive brain stimulation called high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS) can improve motor function in healthy adults. If you are right-handed, in good health, and have no neurological or major medical conditions, you may be eligible.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 65–85 - 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+ - NCT06616363Recruiting
Brain and nerve connection in POTS and after infection
This study looks at why some people develop POTS (a condition that causes a fast heart rate and dizziness when standing) and if it's linked to how the brain and vagus nerve work together. It also includes people recovering from a serious infection and healthy volunteers for comparison.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 12–21 - NCT06630065Recruiting
Ketamine study for depression using brain scans
This trial uses brain scans to understand how ketamine affects negative emotions in people with depression. It may help explain why ketamine works and who benefits most.
Paris, ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06633913Recruiting
Brain imaging and stimulation study for depression
This study uses brain scans and magnetic stimulation to understand depression. It is testing how the brain responds to treatment and may help find better ways to treat depression.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–65 - NCT06647524RecruitingPhase 2
How cannabis affects the aging brain
This study uses brain scans (fMRI) to see how THC (the active ingredient in cannabis) affects the brain as people age. If you are a cannabis user without current dependence or health issues, you may help researchers understand these effects.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges 18–75 - NCT06688916Recruiting
Body awareness after spinal cord injury
This study examines how people with spinal cord injury experience their body and sense of self. You will answer questionnaires and may have an MRI scan of your brain while parts of your body are touched, to see how your brain reacts.
Nottwil, Canton of LucerneAges 18–65 - 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 - 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 - NCT06716983Recruiting
Brain activity study in dystonia with deep brain stimulation
This study looks at brain activity patterns in people with dystonia who already have a deep brain stimulation (DBS) device. By recording brain signals during MRI and other tests, researchers hope to learn how DBS helps control movement.
MilanAges 12 years+ - NCT06724289RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Psilocybin for prolonged grief
This trial tests if a single dose of psilocybin (a psychedelic drug) can help people with prolonged grief disorder. You'll receive counseling and be observed in a safe setting.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT06832007Recruiting
Light therapy for recovery from opioid use disorder
This study tests whether a special light device used at home can improve recovery in people being treated for opioid use disorder. It looks at how light might help with sleep, mood, and overall well-being.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–60 - NCT06934356Recruiting
Awareness and brain arousal study
This study looks at how your brain becomes aware of things—like sounds and images—by measuring pupil size and brain activity. Healthy people may have an MRI; epilepsy patients with special brain electrodes already implanted can also join a part of the study.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 13 years+
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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.