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
- NCT06212609Recruiting
Personalized brain stimulation for kids with hard-to-control epilepsy
This trial tests a personalized brain stimulation method (transcranial electrical stimulation) to reduce seizures in children with hard-to-control partial epilepsy. It aims to find the best stimulation spot and settings for each patient by using advanced brain scans.
AmiensAges 1–18 - NCT06237075Recruiting
Brain imaging and mild stimulation for nerve pain
This study uses brain imaging (fMRI) and a mild electrical stimulation (tDCS) to understand and potentially help nerve pain. You may be eligible if you have nerve pain or numbness from peripheral neuropathy or a stroke, and can avoid caffeine/alcohol before visits.
TaipeiAges 20–90 - NCT07829263Recruiting
Brain stimulation with talk therapy for cocaine use disorder
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation method (high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation, or HD-tDCS) combined with cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy) can help people reduce cocaine use. It explores if this combination is safe and practical.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 18–65 - NCT07793799Enrolling by invitation
Comparing brain stimulation treatments for swallowing problems after stroke
This study tests three non-invasive brain stimulation methods to see if they can help improve swallowing after a stroke. If you have swallowing difficulties due to a stroke, this research might offer a new way to support your recovery.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT07786649Recruiting
Non-invasive brain stimulation for stroke recovery
This trial tests different types of non-invasive brain stimulation to see which one helps people recover better from stroke-related problems like arm weakness, leg weakness, neglect, or speaking difficulty.
SingaporeAges 21–80 - NCT05508841Recruiting
Study how brain stimulation may work in mild Alzheimer’s
This study looks at how mild to moderate Alzheimer’s affects response to a noninvasive brain stimulation treatment (transcranial direct current stimulation). It may help researchers learn who benefits most and why.
Toronto, OntarioAges 50–90 - NCT04524338Recruiting
At-home brain stimulation study for dementia
This study looks at using a home device that delivers a mild electrical current to the brain (“tDCS”) over time in people with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. It aims to learn whether this approach is safe and potentially helpful for symptoms.
Montreal, QuebecAges 50–100 - NCT05509387Recruiting
Stronger brain stimulation to improve naming in Alzheimer’s
This trial tests whether a stronger form of gentle brain stimulation (tDCS) can help people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s improve word-finding (naming). If you qualify, you’ll be assessed before and during the study to see whether the stimulation improves naming ability.
Toronto, OntarioAges 50–90 - NCT06516588RecruitingPhase 2
Brain stimulation for memory and thinking after stroke
This trial tests if a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS can help improve memory and thinking in people who have had a stroke. It is for those who are still in the early recovery phase (between 10 days and 5 months after their stroke) and have some ongoing cognitive problems.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 18–99 - NCT07679074Recruiting
Samphire guided care program for women's mood and brain fog
This 12-week program tests a mobile app and gentle brain stimulation device designed to help women manage mood and thinking problems linked to their menstrual cycle, perimenopause, or menopause. It aims to improve day-to-day well-being, work productivity, and overall quality of life.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT04890483Recruiting
Brain stimulation to ease pain and fatigue after COVID
This study tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation treatment can reduce fatigue and body pains after COVID in people with autoimmune diseases. It may help symptoms by changing brain activity without surgery.
São PauloAges 18–80 - NCT07592221Recruiting
Electrical Stimulation for Foot Drop After Stroke
This study tests a combination of two types of electrical stimulation to help improve foot drop (difficulty lifting your foot when walking) in people who've had a stroke. The goal is to help you walk more naturally and safely.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07569783Recruiting
Can brain stimulation reduce itching after C-section?
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique (tDCS) can reduce itching after a C-section. It is for women who are having a C-section with epidural anesthesia and morphine.
Nantong, JiangsuAges 18–40 - NCT07565402Recruiting
Brain Stimulation and Skills Training for Adult ADHD
This study tests whether combining mild electrical brain stimulation (called tDCS) with behavioral skills training can help adults with ADHD focus better and manage their symptoms. Researchers want to understand how this combination works and whether it could be a useful treatment option.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–55 - NCT07567989Enrolling by invitation
Home Exercise and Brain Stimulation for MS Fatigue
This study tests whether doing exercises at home combined with a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (gentle electrical stimulation on your scalp) can reduce the exhaustion and tiredness that comes with multiple sclerosis. The goal is to see if this combination helps you feel less fatigued and improves your ability to stay active.
A Coruña, A CoruñaAges 18–75 - NCT05560724Recruiting
Brain stimulation after stroke to track recovery signals
This study looks at whether brain stimulation and brain scans can help measure recovery after an ischemic stroke. It may help researchers understand who benefits from non-invasive brain stimulation by using brain “signal” markers.
Hamburg, Free and Hanseatic City of HamburgAges 18 years+ - NCT07556692Recruiting
Home Brain Stimulation for Bipolar Depression
This study tests whether a device you use at home can help reduce depression symptoms in people with bipolar disorder. The device uses gentle electrical stimulation on the scalp to potentially improve mood.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT06723522Recruiting
Brain stimulation for social skills in autism
This trial uses a gentle electrical current to stimulate a brain area involved in social skills. It aims to help children with autism improve their social functioning.
Changsha, HunanAges 3–18 - NCT07531888Enrolling by invitation
Brain Stimulation to Improve Memory in Older Adults
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (tDCS) can help improve memory and thinking skills in people aged 60–75 who have noticed mild memory problems. You'll receive either real or sham (placebo) stimulation and undergo cognitive training over several weeks.
Pachuca, HidalgoAges 60–75 - NCT04142866Recruiting
Brain stimulation plus language practice for chronic aphasia
This study tests whether mild brain stimulation (tDCS) combined with language exercises can improve communication after a stroke. It also includes healthy volunteers to help compare brain and language task results.
New York, New YorkAges 21–80 - NCT07510880Recruiting
Home brain stimulation for major depression
This trial tests a home-based brain stimulation device (tDCS) to treat depression. You would use a headset daily for a few weeks, and the study team will check in to make sure it's working safely and effectively.
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, BarcelonaAges 18–65 - NCT06764797RecruitingPhase 3
Virtual reality and brain stimulation for arm recovery after stroke
This trial tests whether combining virtual reality mirror therapy with a gentle brain stimulation technique can improve arm and hand movement in people who have had a stroke. It may be an option if you have moderate to severe arm weakness and it has been more than three months since your stroke.
Riyadh, Riyadh RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07500064Recruiting
tDCS Brain Stimulation for Depression
This trial tests a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation treatment (called tDCS) for adults with depression. It uses a mild electrical current on the scalp to help improve mood and thinking.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–65 - NCT07469384Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for schizophrenia using tDCS
This study tests whether a mild form of brain stimulation called tDCS (transcranial direct current stimulation) can help improve symptoms of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. tDCS uses small electrodes on the scalp to gently stimulate brain areas involved in vision and thinking.
Orangeburg, New YorkAges 18–55
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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.