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
- NCT05959551Recruiting
Brain stimulation study to change brain connections
This study tests whether a non-surgical brain stimulation technique (placing a gentle electrical current through the scalp) can change how different parts of the brain communicate. It may help researchers understand treatments for brain function—if you’re eligible and don’t have certain safety concerns.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 18 years+ - NCT05945199Recruiting
Brain stimulation to reduce cravings in chemsex users
This trial tests a non-painful brain stimulation method (tDCS) to help reduce cravings related to chemsex. If you qualify, you’ll be randomly assigned to real stimulation or a sham (placebo) and complete study visits and questionnaires.
DijonAges 18 years+ - NCT05492032Recruiting
Brain stimulation sessions for teens with autism symptoms
This trial tests whether repeated, brain-based stimulation (done through the scalp) can improve symptoms in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, and whether a later “booster” session adds more benefit. It may help learn which stimulation schedule works best, especially when teens also have attention symptoms—but not epilepsy or mood/anxiety disorders.
Hung Hom, KowloonAges 12–21 - NCT05839535RecruitingPhase 2
Baduanjin plus brain stimulation for knee osteoarthritis pain
This Phase 2 study tests whether combining Baduanjin (a guided mind-body movement) with neuromodulation can improve knee osteoarthritis symptoms and function. It compares education-based stretching/control and uses MRI scanning as part of the research.
Charlestown, MassachusettsAges 45–75 - NCT05830942Recruiting
Training walks plus brain stimulation for thinking skills in older adults
This study tests whether a structured walking exercise, combined with brain stimulation and brain scans, can improve or slow decline in thinking skills. It’s aimed at older adults who notice memory or confusion getting worse.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 65 years+ - NCT05816603RecruitingPhase 2
Stimulation treatment to help post-stroke fatigue
This Phase 2 study tests whether gentle electrical stimulation of the brain can reduce fatigue after a stroke. It may help people who are still bothered by significant tiredness at least 3 months after their stroke.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05769348Recruiting
PET brain study to test opioid signaling in migraine
This study uses brain scans (PET) to look at how the body’s “opioid” pain system works in people with migraine. It may help researchers understand migraine biology and test approaches that could improve migraine treatment.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18–65 - NCT05673915Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for hard-to-control epilepsy
This trial tests whether noninvasive brain stimulation (using gentle electrical current through the scalp) can reduce seizures in people with epilepsy that has not responded to at least two anti-seizure medicines. If you qualify, you’d also be asked to keep track of seizures in a diary during the study.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 6 years+ - NCT05386394RecruitingPhase 2
Brain stimulation to help primary progressive aphasia speech
This trial tests a non-painful brain stimulation method to improve language and speech problems caused by primary progressive aphasia. It may help some people communicate more clearly by targeting specific brain regions.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 50–90 - NCT05240352Recruiting
Personalized brain stimulation help for bipolar depression anhedonia
This study looks at using brain scans to better tailor transcranial direct current stimulation (a noninvasive brain stimulation) for people with bipolar depression who feel little pleasure. It aims to see whether matching the stimulation to your brain signals can improve symptoms like anhedonia.
Houston, TexasAges 18–50 - NCT05195398Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve thinking after stroke
This study tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation treatment can improve thinking and memory problems after an acute ischemic stroke. It also uses brain scans to better understand how the treatment may help.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT05035511Recruiting
Predicting tDCS results in autistic teens with machine learning
This study uses machine learning to predict how well a teen with autism may respond to tDCS, a non-invasive brain stimulation. It mainly looks at personal factors (like understanding instructions and baseline abilities) to better estimate treatment outcomes.
Hung Hom, KowloonAges 12–22 - NCT04897334Recruiting
Brain stimulation plus rehab to improve thinking after stroke
This study tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation treatment, combined with rehabilitation, can improve thinking and other “neurocognition” problems after a recent stroke. It may help people whose thinking has been affected by stroke within the past month.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–90 - NCT04762368Recruiting
Learning study to improve vision support for macular degeneration
This study focuses on adults with macular degeneration and aims to improve how well you can use your remaining vision. It uses learning and brain stimulation, so it may help you notice and use your vision more effectively.
Waterloo, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT03036319Recruiting
Neurorehabilitation study for thinking and memory changes
This study looks at neurorehabilitation approaches for people age 50 and older who report trouble with thinking or memory. It may help researchers understand how to support cognitive functioning during recovery or daily life.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 50 years+ - NCT04379115Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for people with opioid addiction
This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation approach to reduce opioid cravings in people who are actively using non-prescribed opioids while on stable methadone. It may help people feel less craving and improve recovery support.
Hinsdale, IllinoisAges 18–85 - NCT04446442Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for children with autism symptoms
This study tests a noninvasive brain stimulation approach (through the scalp) to see if it can help children with autism spectrum disorder. Families may be asked about the child’s development, communication level, and medical history to make sure the treatment is safe.
Dallas, TexasAges 4–17 - NCT03887481Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for a language-loss dementia subtype
This trial tests whether a painless form of brain stimulation can improve language and thinking skills in people with the logopenic variant of primary progressive aphasia (a dementia that affects language). You may receive brain stimulation along with repeated clinic visits to track changes over time.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 50–80 - NCT03317860Recruiting
Improving care for neglect after stroke
This study tests better ways to measure and treat a condition called neglect, where stroke survivors ignore one side of their world. It may help you regain more use of your arm if you have had a stroke at least 3 months ago and have some arm movement but still find it hard to pay attention to one side.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03452202Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve speech after stroke
This trial studies whether gentle brain stimulation (tDCS) can improve speech after a stroke. It focuses on people with stroke-related apraxia of speech while carefully checking hearing, brain function, and safety with devices or metal.
New York, New YorkAges 18–99 - NCT05780450Recruiting
Brain stimulation for long covid headaches and pain
This trial tests a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique (transcranial direct current stimulation, or tDCS) to see if it can reduce persistent headaches and chronic pain in people with long covid. If you have ongoing pain after a confirmed covid infection, this could offer a new way to find relief.
Paiporta, ValenciaAges 16 years+ - NCT06010251Recruiting
Body awareness therapy for spinal cord injury pain
This trial tests a multisensory approach to help people with spinal cord injury better perceive their body and reduce long-term nerve pain. It combines body awareness exercises with sensory feedback to see if it can ease pain and improve quality of life.
Miami, FloridaAges 18–70 - NCT02346396Recruiting
At-home brain stimulation trial for long-lasting nerve pain
This study tests a device that delivers mild electrical stimulation to the brain from home to help reduce chronic nerve pain. It focuses on people whose pain has not improved enough despite stable pain medicines.
BronAges 18–80 - NCT06191549Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve walking after stroke
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment can help improve walking ability in people who have had a stroke. It compares the effects of the treatment in stroke survivors and healthy adults to see if it can enhance recovery.
Galveston, TexasAges 21–90
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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.