Clinical trials
tDCS clinical trials
Below are recruiting tdcs clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 232 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07158853RecruitingPhase 1
Brain stimulation and training for opioid use disorder
This trial combines a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS with thinking exercises to see if it helps people with opioid use disorder who are already on medication. It aims to improve treatment outcomes
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07146269Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality and brain stimulation for depression
This study tests if combining virtual reality with a gentle brain stimulation method at home can help people with major depression. You would use a headset and small electrodes to receive treatment in your own home.
MunichAges 18–65 - NCT07151677Recruiting
Brain stimulation for fatigue and aphasia after stroke
This study tests whether a mild brain stimulation technique can help reduce fatigue and improve language in people who have had a stroke and now have aphasia. It's for those who are at least 6 months past their stroke and still feel tired or have trouble speaking.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07139483Recruiting
Preventing chronic phantom limb pain with mirror therapy and brain stimulation
This study tests whether combining mirror therapy (looking at a reflection of your healthy limb) with a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS can prevent phantom limb pain from becoming long-lasting. It is for people who recently had a limb amputated and are already starting to feel phantom pain.
Raanana, IsraelAges 18 years+ - NCT07128602Recruiting
Brain stimulation to help quadriceps after ACL surgery
This study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation can improve thigh muscle function in women recovering from ACL reconstruction. If you are between 2 and 6 months post-surgery, you may be able to join.
Glenside, PennsylvaniaAges 18–35 - 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+ - NCT07044804Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve language in Down syndrome
This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique to help adolescents and young adults with Down syndrome improve their language skills. It aims to see if this safe method can boost word-finding and speaking ability.
RomeAges 12–21 - NCT07042217Recruiting
Brain stimulation for depression
This trial tests if a gentle electrical current applied to the head can help people with major depression. It's for adults currently in a depressive episode who haven't found relief from at least two previous antidepressants.
Woodbridge, New JerseyAges 22 years+ - NCT07019571Recruiting
Brain stimulation for skin picking and nail biting urges
This trial tests if a gentle brain stimulation method called tDCS can help reduce urges to pick skin or bite nails. It involves wearing a headband that delivers a small electrical current for about 20 minutes during sessions.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18–60 - NCT06959342Recruiting
Brain stimulation to reduce cravings in alcohol use disorder
This trial tests if a gentle brain stimulation technique (tDCS) can help people with alcohol use disorder control their cravings and drinking habits. It is an add-on to your regular treatment.
MannheimAges 18–65 - NCT06017713Recruiting
Brain stimulation plus exposure for stubborn OCD
This trial tests whether a gentle brain stimulation (tDCS) combined with facing your fears can help people with hard-to-treat OCD. If you've tried multiple treatments without relief, this study may offer a new option.
PoitiersAges 18–70 - NCT06880159Recruiting
Brain stimulation for children with autism
This trial tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp (transcranial direct current stimulation) can help children with autism spectrum disorder. The goal is to see if this non-invasive brain stimulation can improve symptoms.
Hung Hom, KowloonAges 8–12 - NCT06873464Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation to reduce fatigue in multiple sclerosis
This trial tests if a gentle brain stimulation technique (tDCS) can help reduce fatigue and improve quality of life for people with multiple sclerosis. You would receive either real or placebo stimulation over several sessions to see if it helps you feel less tired.
MadridAges 18–75 - NCT06868160Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve walking in Parkinson's disease
This study tests whether different types of gentle electrical stimulation on the scalp can help improve walking and balance problems in people with Parkinson's disease. The goal is to find a better way to support rehabilitation.
MilanAges 45–85 - NCT06838013Recruiting
Electrical stimulation to improve leg movement after stroke
This trial tests a new way to help people with stroke move their legs better by combining electrical stimulation on the back and leg. If you have had a stroke more than 6 months ago and can already walk with or without a cane, this treatment might help strengthen ankle muscles and make walking easier.
Hong KongAges 50–85 - NCT06810817Recruiting
Brain stimulation and talk therapy for post-stroke fatigue
This trial tests whether a combination of gentle brain stimulation (tDCS) and a talking therapy program can help reduce fatigue after a stroke. It aims to find a safe, non-drug way to improve energy and quality of life for stroke survivors.
Hong KongAges 50–80 - NCT06140940Recruiting
Mental imagery study for people with and without aphantasia
This study compares how people who cannot create mental pictures (aphantasia) and people who can perform motor imagery tasks and undergo noninvasive brain stimulation.
BronAges 18 years+ - NCT06729437Recruiting
Transcranial brain stimulation for patellar tendon pain
This trial tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can improve knee function and reduce pain in people with long-term patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee). It may help by calming pain signals in the brain.
Valencia, ValenciaAges 18–50 - NCT05691283Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for children with autism
This study tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation technique (tDCS placed on the scalp) may help children and teens with autism. It will compare outcomes before and after the stimulation sessions to see if it is safe and potentially beneficial.
Dalls, TexasAges 5–21 - NCT06440707RecruitingPhase 2
Brain stimulation for recent stroke recovery
This trial tests a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS to help people recover from a recent stroke. It's for people who cannot have the standard clot-removal procedure and who can start treatment within 24 hours of their stroke.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06453980Recruiting
Brain plasticity study in mild memory loss
This study looks at how the brain changes in people with mild memory problems. It uses brain scans and a gentle, non-invasive electrical stimulation to see if we can improve brain function.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 60 years+ - NCT05188183Recruiting
Remote brain stimulation plus hand training for phantom limb pain
This trial tests whether remote brain stimulation (tDCS) combined with sensory (hand/limb) training can reduce phantom limb pain. It also uses computer prediction (“machine learning”) to estimate who is most likely to benefit.
Cambridge, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06376500Recruiting
Brain stimulation to help thinking after concussion
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can help improve thinking and memory problems that some people have after a mild concussion. tDCS uses a small electrical current from scalp electrodes to gently activate parts of the brain.
Hung Hom, KowloonAges 18–65 - NCT06286800Recruiting
Personalized brain stimulation for stroke recovery
This study tests a personalized, non-invasive brain stimulation treatment called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to help improve movement in people who have had a stroke that affects one side of the body. It aims to see if this gentle electrical stimulation can boost recovery of arm and hand function.
Houston, TexasAges 18–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for tdcs?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 232 recruiting tdcs 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 tdcs 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 tdcs 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.