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
- 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+ - 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 - NCT05802446Recruiting
Neurofeedback program for bipolar depression symptoms
This study tests whether “neurofeedback” can reduce leftover (residual) depressive symptoms in people with bipolar I or II. It may help calm mood by training brain activity, alongside stable medication.
Créteil, val-de-marneAges 18–65 - NCT06808048Recruiting
Medical cannabis and behavior in chronic pain patients
This study looks at how medical cannabis affects thinking and behavior in people with chronic pain. It compares medical cannabis users to pain patients who don't use cannabis over a four-month period.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 30–75 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - NCT06649071Enrolling by invitation
Obesity classification and brain imaging study
This study looks at how obesity is classified and what brain imaging can show in people with obesity. It may help researchers understand different types of obesity and how they affect the brain.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 20–65 - 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 - 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 - NCT05855525Recruiting
Brain scan study that uses real-time fMRI and quick prompts
This study uses an MRI brain scan that can monitor brain activity in real time while you answer brief experience questions. It’s meant to help researchers understand how brain signals relate to people’s moment-to-moment experiences.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–35 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT06492252Recruiting
Speech learning and memory study
This study tests how well healthy adults learn and remember new speech patterns. You will say sounds or words, and we will measure how your brain controls speech.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–40 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - NCT06355102Enrolling by invitation
Study of tinnitus after sudden hearing loss using brain scans
This study uses brain imaging (fMRI) and blood tests to understand why some people with sudden hearing loss develop tinnitus (ringing in the ears) while others do not. It may help researchers find better ways to prevent or treat tinnitus.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 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 - 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
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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.