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
- NCT05138588Recruiting
rTMS for thinking ups and downs in Lewy body dementia
This study tests whether repeat rTMS sessions can improve thinking “fluctuations” (noticeable ups and downs) in people with Lewy body dementia. It’s a proof-of-concept trial, meaning it’s mainly to see if the approach is feasible and potentially helpful.
StrasbourgAges 45 years+ - NCT05095740Recruiting
Testing brain stimulation for laryngeal dystonia symptoms
This study tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation treatment (referred to as neuromodulation, such as rTMS) can improve symptoms of laryngeal dystonia. It’s meant to see if stimulating certain brain areas can reduce how severely your voice/throat problem affects you.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 21–85 - NCT04934007Recruiting
Brain stimulation for OCD after medicines didn’t work
This trial studies a non-surgical brain stimulation treatment (rTMS) delivered to both sides of the brain for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It may help those whose OCD has not improved after trying at least two different OCD medicines.
ParisAges 18–65 - NCT04867187Recruiting
Brain stimulation plus mirror therapy for nerve pain
This trial tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation treatment (repeated TMS) combined with mirror therapy can reduce nerve pain. It may help people whose nerve pain has lasted for months and hasn’t improved enough with usual medicines.
BronAges 18–85 - NCT03932773Recruiting
Check rTMS treatment for combat-related PTSD in veterans
This trial tests whether a non-drug brain stimulation treatment (rTMS) can reduce symptoms of PTSD in veterans who were exposed to post-9/11 combat trauma. It may help by improving PTSD symptoms, but you must meet safety rules—especially related to seizure risk.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18–60 - NCT03217110Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for thinking and control
This trial tests whether stimulating the cerebellum (a part of the brain involved in coordination and learning) can improve “cognitive control,” or the ability to focus and manage thoughts. You may be able to join if you have a diagnosis they are specifically enrolling for and you can safely complete the stimulation and study procedures.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–90 - NCT02916810Recruiting
TMS for persistent auditory hallucinations using a new setup
This study tests a specific brain stimulation approach (TMS) to help reduce auditory hallucinations in adults with schizophrenia who have not improved enough with medications. It may help by changing how the brain regions involved in hearing voices are stimulated.
Houston, TexasAges 18–50 - NCT01855633Recruiting
Brain stimulation therapy for arm or leg weakness after stroke
This trial studies whether repeated magnetic pulses to the brain can improve movement in people with weakness after a stroke. It may help if your stroke happened more than 2 weeks ago and you can safely receive the magnetic treatment.
Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-doAges 18 years+ - NCT07626216Recruiting
Brain stimulation for muscle spasms
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can help reduce abnormal muscle spasms in people with dystonia. It uses MRI to see how the brain changes with the treatment.
Manhasset, New YorkAges 18–80 - NCT05938543Recruiting
Brain stimulation and appetite in Prader-Willi syndrome
This trial studies whether targeted brain stimulation (TMS) can help with appetite and eating feelings in people with Prader-Willi syndrome. It also includes an MRI scan to measure brain-related effects, but only if you can safely have these scans.
Belmont, MassachusettsAges 18–64 - NCT05607654Recruiting
Brain stimulation for depression that hasn’t improved with usual treatment
This study tests how a specific kind of brain stimulation (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation) works for people with depression that has not responded to standard treatments. If you qualify, it may help doctors understand the mechanism and improve options for treatment-resistant depression.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–45 - NCT07873060Recruiting
Brain stimulation for depression in teens
This study compares two types of non-invasive brain stimulation (using magnetic pulses) to see which works better for teenagers with depression. It aims to find a safe, effective treatment that may help improve mood without medication.
Jinan, ShandongAges 11–19 - NCT06111976Recruiting
TMS plus reactivation therapy for resistant PTSD
This trial tests if adding a type of brain stimulation (TMS) to a memory reactivation therapy can reduce PTSD symptoms that haven't improved with standard antidepressants. If you have persistent PTSD, this study could offer a new treatment option.
ParisAges 18–65 - NCT06417437RecruitingPhase 4
Brain-computer interface test for depression
This trial tests a non-invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) to help people with depression. It may be a good fit for teenagers and adults who are right-handed, Han Chinese, and have moderate to severe depression without other major health problems.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 12 years+ - NCT07786649Recruiting
Non-invasive brain stimulation for stroke recovery
This trial tests different types of non-invasive brain stimulation to see which one helps people recover better from stroke-related problems like arm weakness, leg weakness, neglect, or speaking difficulty.
SingaporeAges 21–80 - NCT07787793Recruiting
Effects of non-invasive brain stimulation on hand movement after stroke
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can help improve hand movement in people who have had a stroke and have severe arm weakness. It uses a special device to stimulate the brain and may help with motor recovery.
Palma, Balearic IslandsAges 18 years+ - NCT06595654Recruiting
rTMS for negative symptoms of schizophrenia
This trial tests if repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, can help reduce negative symptoms of schizophrenia like lack of motivation or social withdrawal. It might be an option if your negative symptoms are more prominent than positive ones.
Neuilly-sur-MarneAges 18 years+ - NCT06599372Recruiting
TMS for resistant voices in schizophrenia
This trial tests if a non-invasive brain stimulation method called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can reduce stubborn auditory hallucinations (hearing voices) in people with schizophrenia who haven't improved enough with medication.
Neuilly-sur-MarneAges 18 years+ - NCT06589544Recruiting
Virtual reality and brain stimulation for depression in cancer patients
This trial tests whether combining virtual reality therapy with transcranial magnetic stimulation (a non-invasive brain treatment) can help reduce depression in people who have had cancer in the last 5 years. It aims to improve mood without using medication.
Ferrara, FEAges 18–100 - NCT06634498Recruiting
Brain stimulation for internet gaming disorder
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (rTMS) can help people with internet gaming disorder reduce their gaming urges and improve control. You would receive either real or sham rTMS over several sessions.
Zhenjiang, JiangsuAges 18–30 - NCT07701785Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for Parkinson's with mild memory issues
This trial tests a type of brain stimulation called iTBS on an area of the brain that may help with thinking and memory problems in people with Parkinson's disease and mild cognitive impairment. If you qualify, you and your caregiver would take part in sessions and answer questions about your daily life.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 50–85 - NCT05914038Recruiting
Personalized brain stimulation to improve arm recovery after stroke
This trial studies whether personalized rTMS (a noninvasive brain stimulation) can help improve arm and hand strength after a recent stroke. It may help people who still have weaker upper-limb movement within the first few months after stroke.
Taipei County, TaipeiAges 20 years+ - NCT07680153RecruitingPhase 4
Brain stimulation for bipolar depression
This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique to see if it can improve mood in people with bipolar disorder who are currently experiencing depression. It aims to understand how the brain's mood circuits work.
New York, New YorkAges 18–70 - NCT07680140RecruitingPhase 4
Using biomarkers to choose depression treatment
This study uses a blood test (biomarker) to help pick the antidepressant that might work best for you. It compares two treatments—standard antidepressants and ketamine—in people with major depression who haven't gotten enough relief from one prior treatment.
New York, New YorkAges 18–70
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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.