Clinical trials
Functional Neurological Disorder clinical trials
Below are recruiting functional neurological disorder clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 152 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT02784210RecruitingPhase 2
Steroid treatment to reduce inflammation in active MS lesions
This Phase 2 study tests whether corticosteroid medicine can reduce inflammation at the edge of active multiple sclerosis (MS) plaques seen on MRI. It may help calm “hot” areas in the brain where MS activity is happening.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT07264166Enrolling by invitation
Gene therapy trial for cerebral palsy and HIE
This trial tests a gene therapy given as a nose spray for people with cerebral palsy or HIE. It aims to see if the treatment is safe and helps improve movement over two years.
Monterrey, Nuevo LeónAges 2–65 - NCT04095026Enrolling by invitation
Brain recording and stimulation to improve memory
This study tests a brain-recording and brain-stimulation approach to help improve memory. It is offered to adults who are already enrolled in a specific epilepsy surgery program and can safely complete memory-related tasks.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–65 - NCT07463703Recruiting
Accelerated TMS for PTSD
This trial tests an accelerated form of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) given daily for five days to treat PTSD. It may be an option for adults with moderate to severe PTSD who cannot get enough relief from standard treatments.
Provo, UtahAges 18–65 - NCT05997212Recruiting
Can brain stimulation help with thinking skills in alcohol use disorder?
This study tests if a noninvasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive TMS (rTMS) can improve thinking skills like decision-making and focus in people recovering from alcohol use disorder. You must have been alcohol-free for 8 weeks to 5 years.
Querétaro City, QuerétaroAges 25–59 - 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 - NCT07464613Recruiting
Social thinking in severe alcohol use disorder
This study looks at how people with severe alcohol use disorder process social information, like understanding others' emotions or intentions. It uses brain imaging (MRI) and tests on a smartphone. The goal is to learn more about social cognition in recovery.
Reims, ReimsAges 18–65 - NCT07579494Recruiting
Brain Stimulation for Autism Spectrum Disorder Symptoms
This study tests whether a type of magnetic brain stimulation can help reduce autism symptoms and improve thinking skills in young people aged 8–30 with autism. Researchers will measure changes in symptoms, brain function, and brain scans over time.
TaoyuanAges 8–30 - NCT07379723Recruiting
Brief therapy for Functional Cognitive Disorder: a feasibility study
This study tests a brief psychological therapy for people with Functional Cognitive Disorder (difficulties with memory or thinking that aren't linked to a brain disease). The goal is to see if this approach can help manage symptoms and if it is possible to run a larger trial.
LondonAges 18–65 - NCT06273046Recruiting
Biofeedback for bowel control problems
This trial tests a non-invasive biofeedback technique to help people regain control of bowel movements. It may be an option for those with frequent stool leakage or difficult constipation, but participants must not have certain other digestive or neurological conditions.
BarcelonaAges 18–75 - NCT06797024Recruiting
Study of JY231 injection for tough nerve immune disorders
This trial tests a new injection called JY231 for people with certain hard-to-treat nerve and immune disorders that haven't improved with standard treatments. It aims to see if this experimental therapy can help control the disease when other options have failed.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT05674786Recruiting
Implant to help adults with severe balance nerve loss
This study tests whether a vestibular (balance) implant can improve balance and eye-stabilizing reflexes in adults with severe loss of balance function in both inner ears. You may benefit if long-term balance therapy has not helped enough.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 22–90 - NCT05676944Recruiting
Cochlear-like implant to help balance in older adults
This study tests a surgically placed implant aimed at improving balance and eye-stabilizing reflexes in older adults who have long-lasting, hard-to-treat inner-ear balance problems. You may be able to help researchers learn whether the device plus training can reduce dizziness and improve movement stability.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 65–90 - NCT05684094Recruiting
Study links sleep, stress, and brain reward in risky drinking
This study looks at how sleep timing and stress affect brain responses related to reward and stress in young adults who drink heavily. It may help researchers understand why some people take bigger alcohol risks and how sleep and stress could be part of safer treatment.
Eugene, OregonAges 18–24 - NCT05752396Recruiting
Study of Pain Patterns Over Time in Kids
This study follows kids who have a specific type of chronic pain (headaches, stomach pain, or muscle/joint pain) to better understand how pain changes over time. It also checks whether certain factors are linked to those pain patterns.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 10–19 - NCT05396352Recruiting
Study brain-task skills in autism using brain stimulation
This study looks at how different brain regions work in people with autism and in neurotypical adults using thinking tasks, MRI scans, and a noninvasive brain stimulation called tDCS. It may help researchers better understand social and executive thinking—how you plan and manage tasks.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–35 - NCT05563805Recruiting
Virtual reality adventure training for movement and fitness
This study uses a virtual reality “adventure” game that gets you moving to train exercise skills and coordination. It’s designed for U.S. military veterans who can walk on their own and don’t have certain vision, balance, or medical limits.
Arlington, TexasAges 18–45 - NCT06793488RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Anxiety and alcohol use disorder treatment study
This study tests whether a medication called disulfiram (Antabuse) can help people with alcohol use disorder (AUD) feel less anxious when they stop drinking. Researchers will also use brain scans (MRI) to look at how the brain changes during early abstinence.
New York, New YorkAges 21–55 - NCT06927362Recruiting
Exercise and balance training for seniors with memory issues
This study tests if combining two types of exercise (LSVT Big and dual-task training) can improve balance and thinking in older adults with mild to moderate memory loss. It may help you stay steady on your feet and manage everyday tasks more easily.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 65 years+ - NCT03232463Enrolling by invitation
Testing an advanced MRI scan in everyday clinic care
This study checks whether a more advanced MRI scan can be safely used in regular clinical practice. If you need an MRI for a health problem, the study may help your care team use the newer scan approach.
Santa Monica, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07554833Recruiting
Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Motor and Memory Skills
This study tests whether repeated magnetic stimulation (rTMS) of the brain can help improve movement and thinking problems in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers will measure how the treatment affects your motor control and cognitive function over the study period.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 50–90 - NCT05194098Recruiting
EEG and brain stimulation study for depression reward symptoms
This study uses non-invasive brain stimulation (like TMS) and EEG brain recordings to measure how the brain’s “reward” system works in people with major depression. It may help researchers understand which stimulation approaches best affect depression-related reward processing.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06497920Recruiting
Brain stimulation for motor skills in autistic adults
This trial tests whether a type of brain stimulation called rTMS can improve motor skills (like coordination and movement) in autistic adults. If you have autism and notice challenges with motor function, this study may help.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–40 - NCT06573970RecruitingPhase 4
Atomoxetine for PTSD and executive function in veterans
This trial tests if the medication atomoxetine can improve thinking and memory in veterans with PTSD and attention difficulties. It may help those who have not responded fully to other treatments.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for functional neurological disorder?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 152 recruiting functional neurological disorder 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 functional neurological disorder 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 functional neurological disorder 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.
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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.