Clinical trials
rTMS clinical trials
Below are recruiting rtms clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 213 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05801861Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for goal-based navigation skills
This study tests whether noninvasive brain stimulation can improve how people plan and navigate toward a goal. It also uses brain scans and questionnaires to see who may benefit and whether the stimulation is safe for you.
Newark, New JerseyAges 18–55 - NCT06580249Recruiting
Brain stimulation for pleasure loss in teen depression
This trial tests if repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation, can help teenagers with depression who have lost interest or pleasure in things they used to enjoy.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 10–19 - NCT06716996Recruiting
Brain stimulation for mood problems after COVID-19
This study tests if repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, can help people aged 18 to 65 who have ongoing depression or low mood for more than 12 weeks after a confirmed COVID-19 infection. The treatment uses magnetic pulses to gently stimulate parts of the brain involved in mood regulation.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 18–65 - NCT06572683Enrolling by invitation
Novel TMS for hard-to-treat depression
This trial tests a new type of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for people with severe depression that hasn't improved with multiple medications or therapy. It uses a different frequency pattern to target brain circuits.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 21–75 - NCT06540300Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation for non-suicidal self-injury
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can help reduce self-harm urges and behaviors. It is for people who have non-suicidal self-injury (when you hurt yourself on purpose without wanting to die).
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 10–55 - NCT06991062Recruiting
Brain stimulation and smoking: finding personalized treatments
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (rTMS) can help people who smoke reduce cravings or change smoking behavior. You'll also have your brain activity recorded with a cap (EEG) and do some vaping tasks.
Houston, TexasAges 21–60 - NCT07294924Recruiting
Predicting depression treatment response with brain imaging
This study uses a special brain-imaging headband to see if it can predict how well people with depression respond to a treatment called accelerated rTMS (a type of brain stimulation). It compares results with people who do not have depression.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT05977439Recruiting
Brain training for depression recovery
This study uses brain imaging and stimulation to help people with depression learn how to regulate their emotions better. It aims to find out if targeting specific brain networks can improve symptoms.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–65 - NCT07547319Recruiting
Accelerated rTMS to improve cognitive function
This study tests whether repeated magnetic pulses to the brain (called rTMS) can help improve thinking and memory in older adults with mild to moderate cognitive decline. The treatment is non-invasive and may help slow cognitive changes.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 50–90 - NCT03233399Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for movement intention and symptoms
This trial tests how a form of brain stimulation affects how people plan or carry out movement, and how symptoms show up on tasks. It may help researchers understand why symptoms happen and whether brain stimulation can change movement intention or related brain signals.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT03836950RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Brain stimulation to improve thinking in Parkinson’s
This trial studies a noninvasive treatment called rTMS to help improve thinking and memory in people with Parkinson’s who have mild cognitive problems. It may help strengthen brain function, but it also has strict safety and eligibility rules to protect against seizure and metal-related risks.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 50 years+ - 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 - NCT04041479RecruitingPhase 3
Brain-scan guided rTMS for treatment-resistant depression
This trial tests whether using brain-related “biomarkers” from your scans to guide rTMS can improve depression that hasn’t responded to at least one antidepressant. It may help by targeting brain circuits linked to depression more precisely.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 22–65 - NCT04263285Recruiting
Repetitive brain stimulation for depression after spinal cord injury
This trial studies a brain-stimulation treatment to improve depression symptoms in people who have depression after a spinal cord injury. It may help if you have major depression and meet specific safety and eligibility checks.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–70 - NCT04468932Recruiting
TMS brain stimulation for progressive supranuclear palsy
This trial tests whether repeated non-invasive magnetic brain stimulation (TMS) can improve symptoms in people with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). It may help by targeting brain circuits involved in movement and balance.
Portland, OregonAges 40–85 - NCT04532190Recruiting
Testing options beyond standard ADHD treatment
This study looks for alternatives to standard treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It may help by testing a different approach for people who meet specific age, language, and health requirements.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 9–15 - NCT04581902Recruiting
Study blood and brain markers in moderate to severe depression
This study looks at changes in depression “markers” to understand what treatments help and why. You’ll have non-invasive brain stimulation and scans before and after treatment, over about 8 weeks.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT04824105Recruiting
Therapy for anxious coping using brain stimulation
This study tests a treatment approach aimed at helping people manage anxiety and related conditions by changing brain activity. It may help if you’re currently trying to get mental health treatment and meet their specific safety rules.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–65 - NCT04972136Recruiting
Brain stimulation treatment for depression in young adults with autism
This trial studies a noninvasive brain stimulation (rTMS) to help reduce depression symptoms in young adults who have autism. It aims to find out if this treatment can improve mood and daily functioning without requiring recent changes to medications.
Toronto, OntarioAges 16–35 - NCT05149534Recruiting
Brain stimulation plus writing therapy for PTSD symptoms
This trial tests whether a type of brain stimulation (rTMS) combined with a structured writing therapy can reduce PTSD symptoms in veterans. It may help by boosting how the brain processes traumatic memories while you work through them in writing.
Temple, TexasAges 18–60 - NCT05187000Recruiting
Personalized brain stimulation for patients in coma after brain injury
This study tests whether personalized repetitive brain stimulation (rTMS) can improve symptoms in people diagnosed with disorders of consciousness after a recent brain injury. It compares treatment in a steady, safe way and checks whether the stimulation target matches your brain scan.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT05235919RecruitingPhase 2
rTMS therapy to help children manage autism-related self-control
This Phase 2 study tests a brain-stimulation treatment (rTMS) to improve self-regulation—like calming down and managing impulses—in children with autism. It may help if your child struggles with self-control and can safely have this kind of treatment.
Toronto, OntarioAges 9–18 - NCT05553353Recruiting
Repeated brain stimulation for depression after spinal cord injury
This study tests a non-drug treatment called repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to reduce depression symptoms in people with depression after a spinal cord injury. You might be eligible if you have ongoing major depression and can safely receive magnetic pulses to the head.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–60 - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for rtms?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 213 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.