Clinical trials
TMS clinical trials
Below are recruiting tms clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 194 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07753473Recruiting
Brain stimulation for young adults with depressive symptoms
This study uses a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to see if it can improve how the brain and heart work together in people aged 18 to 30 who have mild depressive symptoms. The goal is to understand if this treatment could help with mood regulation.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–30 - NCT06108336Recruiting
How the cerebellum affects thinking and sequencing
This study uses MRI and TMS to understand how the cerebellum, a brain region, helps with cognitive sequencing—putting thoughts or actions in order. It may lead to better treatments for cognitive problems.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–50 - NCT07242105Recruiting
Improving brain activity in depression
This study tests if a type of brain stimulation (TMS) can improve brain function in people with depression. It also includes a small group of epilepsy patients who are already having brain monitoring. The goal is to find new ways to treat depression by targeting specific brain areas.
Iowa City, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT05801861Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for goal-based navigation skills
This study tests whether noninvasive brain stimulation can improve how people plan and navigate toward a goal. It also uses brain scans and questionnaires to see who may benefit and whether the stimulation is safe for you.
Newark, New JerseyAges 18–55 - NCT06320366Recruiting
Faster TMS for methamphetamine use disorder
This study tests a faster brain stimulation technique (TMS) to help people reduce methamphetamine use. It may be a good option if you have moderate to severe methamphetamine use disorder and are looking for new treatment approaches.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 21–65 - NCT05111223Recruiting
Study how brain networks help with decision-making
This study looks at how a specific brain area and its connections (in the orbitofrontal cortex) affect how people make choices. You may be asked to do decision-related tasks while your brain is measured to better understand this system.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–40 - NCT05621538Recruiting
Neurofeedback plus brain stimulation for alcohol use disorder
This trial studies whether combining brain “training” (neurofeedback) with noninvasive brain stimulation (TMS) can help people with alcohol use disorder. It may be offered as an additional treatment alongside care you’re already receiving.
Auburn, AlabamaAges 19–65 - NCT05766254Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for nicotine dependence and reward activity
This trial tests different targets for repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)—a non-surgical brain stimulation—to change brain “reward” activity in people who are nicotine dependent. If you qualify, you may receive sessions of brain stimulation as the researchers look for the best brain target.
Newark, New JerseyAges 18–55 - NCT06088121Recruiting
TMS with cognitive training for mild Alzheimer's dementia
This study tests a combination of brain stimulation (TMS) and cognitive training to improve memory and thinking in people with mild Alzheimer's. It may help if you are already on a stable dose of a donepezil-type medication and have a confirmed Alzheimer's diagnosis.
Incheon, Bupyeong 6(yuk)-dong, Bupyeong-guAges 60–85 - NCT06442566RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Enhancing opioid therapy for chronic pain with buprenorphine, counseling, and brain stimulation
This study is testing whether adding a medication (buprenorphine), counseling, and a type of brain stimulation (TMS) can improve long-term opioid therapy for chronic pain. If you have been taking prescription opioids daily for at least 3 months and have extra risk factors for opioid-related problems, this trial may offer you new ways to manage pain and reduce risks.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07587112Recruiting
TMS treatment for OCD: brain imaging study
This study tests whether repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can help people with OCD. You will get rTMS while having brain scans (PET and MRI) to see how it affects your symptoms. It's a chance to learn more about your OCD and possibly find relief.
TaipeiAges 18–65 - NCT06907979Recruiting
Cannabis use and emotion processing study
This study looks at how heavy cannabis use affects the way you process emotions. You may be able to join if you use cannabis most days, meet criteria for cannabis use disorder, and are not currently in treatment for it. Participants will have brain scans and mild brain stimulation.
Auburn, AlabamaAges 18–50 - NCT06938841Recruiting
Maintenance rTMS for depression
This study tests whether ongoing rTMS treatments can help people who already improved after an initial round of rTMS for depression. It aims to keep the benefits going and prevent relapse.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT06974279Recruiting
TMS for language recovery after stroke
This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS to help improve language after a stroke. It is for people who had a left-sided stroke and are at least one month past their stroke.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT07038798Recruiting
Deep rTMS for mild memory problems in older adults
This trial is testing whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called deep rTMS can help older adults with mild memory or thinking problems. It aims to see if this treatment can improve cognitive function without major side effects.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 60–90 - NCT07116785Recruiting
Accelerated deep TMS for OCD treatment
This trial tests a new type of brain stimulation called accelerated rotational field deep TMS to treat OCD. It aims to safely reduce OCD symptoms over a few weeks of sessions.
BeershebaAges 18 years+ - NCT07171359Recruiting
TMS therapy for opioid and alcohol use recovery
This trial tests whether TMS (a non-invasive brain stimulation) can improve recovery for people with both opioid and alcohol use disorders. You must be in a specific outpatient program in Portland, Oregon.
Portland, OregonAges 18 years+ - NCT07293780Recruiting
TMS for nerve pain after spinal cord injury
This trial tests whether transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation, can help relieve nerve pain in people with spinal cord injury. It is for those who have had chronic nerve pain for at least 6 months that hasn't improved with standard treatments.
Ankara, YenimahalleAges 18–65 - NCT07518745Enrolling by invitation
Brain Stimulation During Monitoring for Neurological Conditions
This study uses a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS while monitoring your brain activity through electrodes you already have implanted for your treatment. Researchers want to learn how brain stimulation affects brain recordings in people being treated for neurological or psychiatric conditions.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 21–75 - NCT06870552Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for language processing
This study uses a safe type of brain stimulation called TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) to learn how the brain processes language. It may help researchers understand language better, and you could contribute to that knowledge.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges 18–40 - NCT06570824Recruiting
Can repetitive TMS help with levodopa-induced dyskinesia?
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive TMS can reduce the involuntary movements (dyskinesia) that some people with Parkinson's disease experience as a side effect of their levodopa medication. If you have Parkinson's and bothersome dyskinesia when your medication is working, this trial may be an option.
HvidovreAges 18–80 - NCT06050603Recruiting
MRI guided brain stimulation study for memory
This study tests a new way to use brain stimulation guided by MRI to understand memory. It may help people with mild memory problems or healthy volunteers.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–80 - NCT07636694Recruiting
Brain Stimulation and Thinking Pattern Training for Depression
This study tests whether combining two treatments—magnetic brain stimulation (rTMS) and a computer program that helps retrain thought patterns—can reduce depression symptoms. You'll receive these treatments either together or one after the other to see which approach works best.
Quarry Bay, Hong Kong IslandAges Any age - NCT06982638Recruiting
Speeding up walking in Parkinson's with brain stimulation
This trial tests if a special type of brain stimulation (called TMS) can help people with Parkinson's disease who experience freezing of gait—when your feet feel stuck to the floor. The goal is to see if this treatment can improve walking and reduce those freezing episodes.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 50–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for tms?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 194 recruiting tms 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 tms 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 tms 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.