Clinical trials
TMS clinical trials
Below are recruiting tms clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 193 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT06087926Recruiting
TMS for apathy in Parkinson's disease
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment called TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) can help improve apathy, or loss of motivation, in people with Parkinson's disease. You must have had symptoms for at least 4 years and be on stable Parkinson's medications.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 55–80 - NCT06648642Recruiting
MRI-guided brain stimulation for alcohol use disorder
This study tests whether a new type of brain stimulation, guided by MRI and a robot, can help reduce heavy drinking in people with alcohol use disorder. The treatment is non-invasive and aims to improve brain function related to cravings.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT06748209RecruitingPhase 4
Mobile TMS for treatment-resistant depression
This trial tests if delivering transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) through a mobile unit can help people with depression that hasn't improved with other treatments.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 22–80 - NCT06824415Recruiting
Sleep TMS for depression
This trial tests whether a type of brain stimulation called TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation), given during sleep, can improve depression. It's for adults who have not gotten enough relief from antidepressant medication.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - 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 - 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 - NCT07064590Recruiting
TMS for alcohol craving: a brain stimulation study
This study tests whether a gentle magnetic stimulation (TMS) to the front of the brain can help reduce alcohol cravings. It's designed for people with alcohol dependence who are not in severe withdrawal.
Frankfurt am Main, HesseAges 18–65 - NCT07088107Recruiting
Brain training with TMS and fNIRS for arm recovery after stroke
This trial uses a brain-computer interface (TMS and fNIRS) to help people with chronic stroke regain arm function. It tests if combining brain stimulation with real-time brain activity feedback can improve movement.
Hong KongAges 18–80 - NCT07110493Recruiting
Visual snow and TMS study
This study uses a technique called Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), which uses magnetic pulses to gently stimulate parts of your brain, to explore how people with visual snow syndrome, color blindness, or normal vision perceive light patterns. This may help understand why visual snow happens and how to treat it.
MoscowAges 18–65 - NCT07113067RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Accelerated rTMS for Stroke Apathy
This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment called rTMS to see if it can help reduce apathy (lack of motivation) after a stroke. You would receive either real rTMS or a sham (fake) treatment over several sessions.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 40 years+ - NCT07158216Recruiting
Long-term effects of brain stimulation in primary progressive aphasia
This study tests whether brain stimulation can help people with primary progressive aphasia (a type of dementia that mainly affects language) maintain or improve their communication skills over time. It looks at two types of stimulation: transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS).
MadridAges 18 years+ - NCT07212465Recruiting
Brain stimulation for depression in older adults
This study tests a new, faster brain stimulation method for depression in adults aged 60-85 who haven't improved with medication. The treatment targets a part of the brain linked to mood and may offer relief for those who have not found other treatments effective.
Toronto, OntarioAges 60–85 - NCT07212504Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve memory in older adults with mild memory problems
This study tests a new type of brain stimulation called accelerated neuromodulation, aimed at improving memory and thinking in older adults with mild memory issues. It uses magnetic pulses to gently stimulate a part of the brain linked to memory.
Toronto, OntarioAges 55–85 - 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 - NCT07301177Recruiting
Magnetic stimulation for veterans with nerve pain after injury
This study tests whether a non-invasive magnetic stimulation treatment can help veterans with long-term nerve pain after an injury or surgery. It may offer a drug-free option to reduce pain and improve quality of life.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03137472Recruiting
Brain stimulation to treat complex regional pain syndrome
This trial studies whether noninvasive brain stimulation (TMS) can reduce pain in people with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). It may help if your CRPS has lasted at least a few months and you can safely undergo the stimulation and study tasks.
Redwood City, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT07568145Recruiting
The PREVENT resilience study for recent trauma
This study tests a brain stimulation method to help prevent PTSD in people who recently experienced a traumatic event and have high stress symptoms. It aims to build resilience and reduce the risk of long-term PTSD.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18–65 - NCT07468032Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for stroke patients and healthy volunteers
This study uses brain stimulation (TMS) combined with EEG to understand how the brain controls movement speed after a stroke. It compares healthy volunteers to stroke survivors whose movement has slowed due to network problems, not direct damage to key brain regions.
Amiens, PicardieAges 18 years+ - NCT07574164Recruiting
Brain Stimulation to Reduce Tremor in Parkinson's or Essential Tremor
This trial tests a new type of brain stimulation called closed-loop TMS that automatically adjusts to help reduce tremor in people with Parkinson's disease or essential tremor. The goal is to see if this technology can better control shaking than standard treatments.
Oxford, OxfordshireAges 18 years+ - NCT07352384Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation for chronic face and mouth pain
This trial tests if a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (called TMS or tDCS) can help reduce long-lasting pain in the face, jaw, or mouth. It's for people who have tried other treatments without enough relief.
Almada, Setúbal DistrictAges 18–75 - NCT07345377Enrolling by invitation
Personalized brain stimulation for irritable bowel syndrome
This study uses brain stimulation (TMS) customized for each person to treat IBS. It uses MRI scans to see how the brain responds, aiming to find better ways to predict who will benefit from this therapy.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT04040062Enrolling by invitation
Tested deep brain–stimulating treatment for hard-to-treat depression
This study tests a specialized type of magnetic brain stimulation (spectral TMS) to treat severe major depression when standard treatments haven’t worked. You may be eligible if you’ve tried several antidepressants and other add-on treatments but still have symptoms.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT05725239Recruiting
Testing vibration or magnetic stimulation for depression
This study tests whether taVNS, TMS, or both can improve depression symptoms. It may help people whose depression has not improved enough with usual treatments like antidepressant pills or talking therapy.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for tms?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 193 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.