Clinical trials
rTMS clinical trials
Below are recruiting rtms clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 200 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07112105Recruiting
Magnetic brain stimulation for stimulant use disorder in Veterans
This study tests whether magnetic brain stimulation (called TMS) can help treat severe stimulant use disorder in Veterans. If you qualify, you would receive TMS sessions and be monitored to see if it reduces your stimulant use.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07106398Recruiting
Can brain stimulation reduce food cravings and help weight control?
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can help reduce food cravings and support weight control in adults who struggle with these issues but are otherwise healthy.
Hong Kong, Pok Fu LamAges 18–65 - NCT07113990Recruiting
Electroacupuncture and brain stimulation for stroke recovery
This trial tests whether combining two therapies—electroacupuncture (needles with mild electric current) and rTMS (a magnetic pulse to the brain)—can help you regain movement after a stroke. It is designed for people who had their first stroke less than 6 months ago and are still working on motor recovery.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 40–75 - NCT07060066Recruiting
TMS for depression in schizophrenia
This study tests whether a type of brain stimulation called TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) can help with depression in people who have schizophrenia. You would receive TMS sessions targeting areas of the brain linked to mood, and the goal is to see if this improves depression symptoms.
Houston, TexasAges 18–60 - NCT07050862Recruiting
Personalized brain stimulation to help veterans quit smoking
This study tests a personalized brain stimulation treatment to help veterans quit smoking. It uses magnetic pulses to target brain areas involved in addiction, which may reduce cravings and make it easier to stop.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–70 - NCT07054424Recruiting
TMS and bimanual therapy for arm recovery after stroke
This trial tests if combining repetitive magnetic brain stimulation (rTMS) with two-handed therapy can improve arm function after a first-time stroke. It may help people who have weakness or difficulty using one hand due to a stroke within the past year.
TaoyuanAges 40–80 - NCT07050355Recruiting
Brain stimulation and exercise for depression after stroke
This study tests whether combining brain stimulation with aerobic exercise can help treat depression and improve walking in people who have had a stroke at least a year ago. If you have ongoing depressive symptoms and some leg weakness from your stroke, this treatment may help you feel better and walk more easily.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 21 years+ - NCT06999772Recruiting
Combining brain stimulation with physiotherapy for chronic back pain
This study tests if adding a non-invasive brain stimulation technique to physiotherapy can help veterans with chronic low back pain. It aims to improve pain and function by targeting both the brain and the body.
Québec, QuebecAges 18–65 - NCT06956300Recruiting
TMS to help with thinking and memory in aging
This study uses a noninvasive brain stimulation technique called TMS to see if it can slow cognitive decline in older adults who are healthy or have very early signs of Alzheimer's disease. It aims to improve memory and thinking.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 40–99 - NCT06951035Recruiting
Brain stimulation and BCI for arm movement after stroke
This study tests whether combining brain stimulation (rTMS) with a brain-computer interface (a device that reads your brain signals) can help improve arm and hand movement after a stroke. It is for people who had a single stroke more than 6 months ago and still have some weakness but can move their fingers slightly.
ParisAges 18–85 - NCT06931236Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation for anxiety and insomnia
This study tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can help people with both anxiety and insomnia. Treatments target a specific brain region to reduce anxiety and improve sleep.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 15–65 - NCT06129890Recruiting
Brain stimulation for nerve pain and depression
This trial tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation technique (rTMS) can help people with long-term nerve pain who also have depression. It aims to see if this treatment can reduce pain and improve mood.
Saint-EtienneAges 18–85 - NCT06656533Recruiting
Timing of brain stimulation to improve insomnia treatment
This study tests whether giving a specific type of brain stimulation (rTMS) at the right time can help make insomnia treatment work better. It may be an option for people ages 25 to 45 who have trouble sleeping and live near Stanford University.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 25–45 - NCT06639594RecruitingPhase 1
Personalized brain stimulation for impulse control: a pilot study
This early study tests whether a personalized type of noninvasive brain stimulation (called rTMS) can help people who have trouble controlling impulsive behaviors, especially related to eating. It is for adults with a BMI over 30 who do not have other major medical or mental health conditions.
Houston, TexasAges 21–60 - NCT06585709Recruiting
Brain stimulation for opioid use disorder treatment
This trial tests if brain stimulation can help people starting buprenorphine for opioid use disorder. It aims to improve treatment outcomes and support recovery.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06538311RecruitingEarly Phase 1
TMS treatment for early Alzheimer's disease
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment called TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) can help people with early Alzheimer's disease or related memory problems. It's a safe, gentle way to stimulate brain cells using magnetic pulses.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 40–99 - NCT06247904Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation for arm paralysis after spinal cord injury
This study tests a noninvasive brain stimulation method (NIBS) to help people with recent spinal cord injuries regain arm and hand function. It is designed for patients who have some paralysis in their arms but still have some movement or sensation below their injury level.
Elkins Park, PennsylvaniaAges 18–80 - NCT06105164Recruiting
Brain's Fullness Circuit Study
This study uses brain imaging and mild magnetic stimulation to explore how a brain circuit helps you feel full after eating. It may help us understand eating behaviors and weight regulation.
Belmont, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT05900271Recruiting
Trial for depression using new brain-stimulation sessions
This study tests whether a specific type of brain stimulation (theta burst delivered over several days) works better than standard rTMS given over 6 weeks for people with treatment-resistant depression. It may help improve depressive symptoms, measured with multiple depression rating scales.
Nijmegen, GLAges 18–99 - NCT05832567Recruiting
Study of hidden and open placebo effects in stroke recovery
This study looks at how “open” (told) and “hidden” (not told) placebo effects may change arm recovery after a long-term stroke. You would do recovery-related assessments and likely receive brain-stimulation or related procedures to test these effects.
Cambridge, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05645003Recruiting
Brain stimulation therapy for nerve pain after spinal cord injury
This trial tests whether painless magnetic stimulation of the brain (non-surgical) can reduce long-lasting nerve pain after spinal cord injury. It may help people whose spinal cord injury-related pain has been present for at least six months.
AfyonkarahisarAges 20–70 - NCT05561205Recruiting
Brain stimulation to treat persistent apathy
This trial tests a noninvasive brain stimulation treatment (called rTMS) to help people who have had ongoing apathy (lack of motivation/interest) for at least a month. You might benefit if your apathy is persistent, your other symptoms are stable, and you meet the safety and medication rules.
Toronto, OntarioAges Any age - NCT05343598Recruiting
Using TMS to study hallucinations in schizophrenia
This study uses a non-invasive brain stimulation method (TMS) along with brain scans (MRI) to better understand why hallucinations happen in schizophrenia. It may help researchers learn more about brain processes involved, which could guide future treatments.
Belmont, MassachusettsAges 18–55 - NCT05276050Recruiting
Brain-circuit treatment to help people with schizophrenia quit smoking
This study tests a circuitry-guided approach to help people with schizophrenia quit smoking. It may help reduce cravings and improve quitting, while also watching for safety issues.
Houston, TexasAges 22–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for rtms?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 200 recruiting rtms 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 rtms 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 rtms 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.