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
- NCT05671185Recruiting
Brain stimulation for schizophrenia symptoms and depression
This study tests repeated brain stimulation (rTMS) to see if it can improve symptoms of schizophrenia and related depression, and measure body/brain changes. You may be considered if you have schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder with enough depressive symptoms, and if recent treatments and medical safety factors fit the rules.
Douliu, YunlinAges 20 years+ - NCT05712057Recruiting
Brain stimulation vs therapy for emotion regulation problems
This trial compares a type of brain stimulation (rTMS) to therapy to help people better manage strong emotions. You may be eligible if you have ongoing difficulties with emotion control and meet specific mood, anxiety, or related symptom criteria.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18–55 - NCT05813093Recruiting
Brain stimulation and brain scans for hard-to-treat depression
This trial tests an alternating combination of brain stimulation and brain imaging to see if it helps people with depression that hasn’t improved with usual treatments. The goal is to find a safer, more effective approach for people whose depression has been very difficult to treat.
Toronto, OntarioAges 20–65 - NCT05840354Recruiting
Brain stimulation plus steroid shots for chronic spinal pain
This trial studies whether adding rTMS (a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment) to steroid joint injections can better reduce chronic spinal pain. It’s designed for people who already need repeated steroid joint injections to manage pain.
London, OntarioAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT05977088Recruiting
Testing rTMS to help memory in Alzheimer’s
This study tests whether a brain stimulation treatment called rTMS can improve symptoms in people with Alzheimer’s disease. It mainly looks at people with mild to moderate dementia and checks whether results differ based on how the treatment is applied.
IstanbulAges 55 years+ - NCT06069323Recruiting
Repetitive TMS therapy for children with autism or ADHD
This trial uses a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation) to see if it can help children with autism or ADHD. The goal is to find out if this treatment can improve symptoms and is safe for this age group.
FoggiaAges 6–18 - NCT06107764Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for thinking and memory in psychosis
This trial tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (rTMS) can improve thinking and memory in people with psychosis. It involves MRI scans and several study visits at McLean Hospital.
Belmont, MassachusettsAges 18–55 - 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 - NCT06123650Recruiting
Magnetic brain stimulation plus therapy for swallowing after stroke
This study tests whether adding a gentle magnetic brain stimulation (called rTMS) to standard swallowing therapy can help prevent pneumonia in people who have trouble swallowing after a stroke. It might reduce the risk of getting a lung infection.
Giza, Giza GovernorateAges 49–65 - NCT06128746Recruiting
Brain stimulation for muscle tightness in children with cerebral palsy
This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to see if it can reduce muscle tightness (spasticity) in the arm of children with cerebral palsy or hemiplegia caused by a brain injury. It is a randomized controlled trial, meaning some children will receive the active treatment and others a placebo, to find out if it really helps.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 7–18 - NCT06214065Recruiting
Brain stimulation for social thinking in autism
This trial tests whether mild brain stimulation (TMS) over the temporoparietal junction can improve a social thinking skill called 'mentalizing' in adults with autism. You would have MRI scans, cognitive tasks, and several TMS sessions.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges 18–35 - NCT06255535Recruiting
Brain-guided brain stimulation for autism
This study tests if a type of brain stimulation (rTMS) guided by brain scans can improve thinking and behavior in people with autism who also have intellectual disability. It aims to help with social communication and daily function.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 6–30 - NCT06953596Recruiting
TMS for prolonged grief after a loss
This study is testing if a treatment called TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation, a non-invasive brain stimulation technique) can help people who are struggling with intense, long-lasting grief after losing a loved one. If you have been feeling stuck in your grief for a long time, this might be an option to explore.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06345963Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve connectivity in schizophrenia
This study tests if brain stimulation can improve how different brain regions communicate in people with schizophrenia. It may help improve thinking and daily function.
Houston, TexasAges 18–60 - NCT06346028RecruitingPhase 4
TMS for quitting smoking
This study tests whether a brain stimulation therapy called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can help people quit smoking. It is for adults who smoke daily and are willing to try TMS as a treatment.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–70 - NCT06347055Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for quitting nicotine
This trial tests if a type of brain stimulation (TMS) can help people with nicotine dependence reduce cravings. It may be an option if you smoke or use e-cigarettes heavily and want to understand how your brain responds to treatment.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18–60 - NCT06350617Recruiting
Personalized brain stimulation to improve walking in Parkinson's
This study tests a customized brain stimulation technique called rTMS to help people with Parkinson's disease walk better. It aims to boost your brain's natural reserves to improve mobility and daily function.
SeoulAges 50 years+ - NCT06399731Recruiting
Brain stimulation for mild thinking problems in Parkinson's
This trial tests if non-invasive brain stimulation can help with memory and thinking problems (mild cognitive impairment) in people with Parkinson's disease. It uses magnetic pulses and mild electrical current to stimulate the brain over a few weeks.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges Any age - 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+ - NCT06511544Recruiting
Brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression with rumination
This study tests whether a specific form of brain stimulation (called rTMS) can help people with treatment-resistant depression by targeting brain circuits linked to rumination (repetitive negative thinking). If you have tried at least one antidepressant without success and do not have other major mental health conditions, this trial may be worth exploring with your doctor.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18–70 - NCT06527573Recruiting
Brain stimulation for consciousness after injury
This study tests if a special brain stimulation technique (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, or rTMS) can help people with disorders of consciousness after a recent brain injury. Researchers want to see if stimulating different spots on the brain improves recovery.
Guangzhou, GuangzhouAges 18–70 - NCT06534047RecruitingPhase 4
Brain stimulation or nicotine patch to help you quit smoking
This study tests whether a brain stimulation treatment called rTMS can help people with psychiatric conditions quit smoking. You will be randomly assigned to get either rTMS or a nicotine patch, and your progress will be tracked to see which treatment works better.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–70
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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.