Clinical trials
Stimulant Use Disorder clinical trials
Below are recruiting stimulant use disorder clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 354 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05517304Recruiting
Noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation for PTSD symptoms
This trial tests whether a noninvasive device that stimulates the vagus nerve through the skin can reduce PTSD symptoms in veterans. It may help calm stress responses without requiring surgery.
Decatur, GeorgiaAges 18–75 - NCT07127913Recruiting
Closed-loop brain stimulation for hard-to-treat bipolar depression
This trial tests a closed-loop deep brain stimulation system for people with bipolar II disorder whose depression has not responded to standard treatments. The device sends targeted electrical pulses to the brain based on real-time activity, aiming to reduce depression symptoms.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 22–70 - NCT07323407Recruiting
Brain stimulation for hard-to-treat constipation with bodily distress
This trial tests if a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp can improve severe constipation in people who also experience persistent physical symptoms (like pain or bloating) that cause high worry. It is for those who have not gotten relief from standard laxatives.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–80 - NCT07079839Recruiting
Anxiety and stress study for adults with PTSD
This study looks at how the brain processes anxiety and stress in people with PTSD and healthy adults. It uses brain scans and mild electrical stimulation to understand these responses better.
Houston, TexasAges 18–50 - NCT05942651Recruiting
tMS for impulsivity in borderline personality disorder
This trial studies whether magnetic brain stimulation (tMS) can reduce impulsive symptoms in people with borderline personality disorder. It may help by changing how brain networks involved in impulse control work.
Bron, AURAAges 18 years+ - NCT07557706RecruitingPhase 1
Vagus Nerve Stimulation to Improve Heart Function in Parkinson's Disease
This study tests a non-invasive ear-based stimulation technique (taVNS) to help regulate heart function in people with Parkinson's disease. The goal is to see if this gentle stimulation can improve blood pressure and heart rate control.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–80 - NCT06426602Enrolling by invitation
Brain communication trial for disorders of consciousness
This trial tests a new way to help people with disorders of consciousness (like locked-in syndrome) communicate using their brain activity. The goal is to see if a special system can unlock better communication for those who have limited ability to speak or move.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 16–65 - NCT07736885Recruiting
Hand stimulation for thinking problems after stroke
This study tests a gentle, painless electrical stimulation on specific points on the hands to see if it helps improve thinking and memory after a stroke. It is for people who have had a stroke in the last 2 weeks to 6 months and are noticing some cognitive changes.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 35–80 - NCT06854913Enrolling by invitation
Shoulder Surgery and Sleep in Workers
This study looks at how shoulder surgery affects the sleep of people who do physical work. If you are having shoulder surgery, researchers want to see if your sleep changes after the operation.
Rome, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT07116109Recruiting
Brain Stimulation Plus Therapy for Pain and PTSD
This study tests whether a brain-stimulation headband (called tDCS) combined with a proven talk therapy for PTSD can help reduce both chronic pain and PTSD symptoms. It is for adults who have had chronic pain for at least 6 months and also have PTSD.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 21 years+ - NCT07010614Recruiting
Brain stimulation for memory in schizophrenia
This trial uses brain stimulation to target memory areas in people with schizophrenia or related conditions. It aims to see if this can help improve symptoms.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07454070Recruiting
Testing ear nerve stimulation for depression after a heart attack
This trial tests if a gentle, non-invasive ear stimulation device can help relieve depression in people who have had a heart attack and a stent placed. It aims to offer a drug-free option for those who choose not to take antidepressants or see a therapist.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18 years+ - NCT04480918Recruiting
Registry for people with depression or bipolar to receive psychiatry care
This is a patient registry that enrolls people being evaluated for treatment options from an Interventional Psychiatry Service. It helps track patients with depression, bipolar disorder, or treatment-resistant OCD who are suitable for these psychiatry treatments.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–99 - NCT06817161RecruitingPhase 3
Nerve stimulation for quality of life during ovarian cancer treatment
This trial tests if a gentle nerve stimulation device on the ear can improve quality of life for people with ovarian cancer who are starting their first chemotherapy. It may help manage symptoms like fatigue or feeling sick.
CaenAges 18 years+ - NCT06848140Recruiting
Brain stimulation for word-finding problems after TBI
This study tests whether non-invasive brain stimulation can help people with chronic traumatic brain injury (TBI) find words more easily. It involves sessions at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–85 - NCT06696430Recruiting
Nudging to use TENS for pain after surgery
This trial tests whether a simple reminder (nudging) can encourage staff and patients to use a device called TENS, which uses mild electrical pulses to help reduce pain after urological surgery.
Gothenburg, VGRAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06795451RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Spinal stimulation for depression: a clinical trial
This study tests if a non-invasive spinal stimulation device can improve depression symptoms. It is for people currently taking an antidepressant for at least 8 weeks but still experiencing depression.
Mason, OhioAges 18–60 - NCT05623306Recruiting
Brain stimulation surgery for OCD using a guided DBS system
This trial studies whether deep brain stimulation surgery—guided using special scans—can reduce severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms. It may help people whose OCD has not improved enough with standard medicines and therapy.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 22–75 - NCT06135311Recruiting
TENS treatment for bedwetting in children
This study tests whether a gentle electrical nerve stimulation device (TENS) can help children who wet the bed at least once a week despite trying behavioral changes. It may be an option if your child hasn't used other treatments like medication or nerve stimulation.
Albany, New YorkAges 5–17 - NCT06892457Recruiting
Testing epilepsy drugs with brain stimulation
This study uses a special type of brain stimulation (transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS) to measure how well epilepsy medications are working in adults with epilepsy.
BernAges 18 years+ - NCT07078422Recruiting
Can a wrist device reduce hand tremors at home?
This study tests a wrist-worn device that uses gentle mechanical stimulation to help control hand tremors caused by essential tremor or Parkinson's disease. You use the device at home and report how well it works for you.
Cambridge, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07228286RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Using brain stimulation to help restore consciousness
This trial tests whether electrical stimulation of a deep brain area can improve awareness in people who have been in a coma-like state for at least 3 months after a brain injury. It aims to help those who have limited or no ability to communicate or use objects.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–55 - NCT07230990Recruiting
Brain Stimulation Study for Depression
This study uses a special type of brain stimulation (rTMS, which uses magnetic pulses) to treat depression. It focuses on part of the brain called the orbitofrontal cortex and aims to understand how stimulating it helps improve mood.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for stimulant use disorder?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 354 recruiting stimulant use 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 stimulant use 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 stimulant use 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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