Clinical trials
TMS clinical trials
Below are recruiting tms clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 191 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07547319Recruiting
Accelerated rTMS to improve cognitive function
This study tests whether repeated magnetic pulses to the brain (called rTMS) can help improve thinking and memory in older adults with mild to moderate cognitive decline. The treatment is non-invasive and may help slow cognitive changes.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 50–90 - NCT05048862Recruiting
Brain scan and tests for neuromuscular conditions
This study compares people with neuromuscular disorders to healthy people using questionnaires and brain/neurological tests. It may help researchers understand how these conditions affect the brain and nervous system.
TaipeiAges 20 years+ - NCT04982757Enrolling by invitation
Accelerated TMS to treat depression or OCD
This trial tests an “accelerated” form of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to reduce symptoms of depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). You may be considered if standard treatments didn’t help (or you couldn’t tolerate them), and if it’s safe for you to receive TMS.
New York, New YorkAges 18–75 - NCT04807530Recruiting
MRI brain study for people with schizophrenia symptoms
This study uses brain scans to look at how a specific brain area works in schizophrenia. If you qualify, it may help researchers better understand the brain changes linked to symptoms.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–64 - NCT04604041Recruiting
Study early warning signs in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
This study looks at “subclinical markers,” meaning early or hidden body changes that may show how relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) is doing even when symptoms seem mild. It may help researchers find better ways to monitor MS and detect changes sooner.
SplitAges 18–65 - NCT04509102Enrolling by invitationEarly Phase 1
Test added stimulant medicine with rTMS for depression
This early study tests whether adding a stimulant medicine to repetitive TMS (a non-drug brain stimulation) can improve depression. It is aimed at people whose depression has not improved after at least two antidepressant tries.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT04480918Recruiting
Registry for people with depression or bipolar to receive psychiatry care
This is a patient registry that enrolls people being evaluated for treatment options from an Interventional Psychiatry Service. It helps track patients with depression, bipolar disorder, or treatment-resistant OCD who are suitable for these psychiatry treatments.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–99 - NCT03758521Recruiting
Natural history study of SSADH deficiency in children and adults
This study tracks how SSADH deficiency (a genetic condition) affects health over time. There is no new drug being tested; instead, researchers collect medical history and perform certain optional scans/tests that can help describe disease patterns and future treatment needs.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT03702127Enrolling by invitation
Brain electrode monitoring to plan seizure surgery
This study uses electrodes placed in the brain to record brain activity for about 2 weeks with EEG monitoring. It helps doctors decide whether you may benefit from surgery to remove the seizure-causing brain area.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18 years+ - NCT03394066Recruiting
Magnetic brain stimulation safety and brain imaging study
This study tests how a non-invasive magnetic stimulation technique affects the brain in healthy volunteers. It involves MRI scans and aims to understand brain function without surgery.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–60 - NCT03065335RecruitingPhase 1
Ketamine plus brain imaging to study response in depression
This early-stage study tests how ketamine given once and then repeatedly may change brain signals and related biomarkers in people with major depression. If you’re eligible, the team will use brain imaging and assessments to see who responds and why.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–65 - NCT03288220Recruiting
Brain stimulation trial to improve arm movement
This trial studies whether a specific kind of non-painful brain stimulation (TMS) can improve arm and hand movement. It tests this in healthy volunteers and in people recovering from stroke.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT07457489Recruiting
Brain stimulation for opioid recovery
This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS to see if it can reduce opioid cravings and help people who are already taking buprenorphine stay in recovery. TMS uses magnetic pulses to stimulate parts of the brain involved in addiction.
Brentwood, TennesseeAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT07680140RecruitingPhase 4
Using biomarkers to choose depression treatment
This study uses a blood test (biomarker) to help pick the antidepressant that might work best for you. It compares two treatments—standard antidepressants and ketamine—in people with major depression who haven't gotten enough relief from one prior treatment.
New York, New YorkAges 18–70 - NCT07680153RecruitingPhase 4
Brain stimulation for bipolar depression
This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique to see if it can improve mood in people with bipolar disorder who are currently experiencing depression. It aims to understand how the brain's mood circuits work.
New York, New YorkAges 18–70 - NCT07839377Recruiting
Brain stimulation for tics in teens and adults
This study tests a noninvasive brain treatment called TMS to see if it can reduce tics in people with Tourette's syndrome or chronic tic disorder. It might help if standard medications haven't worked well enough.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 15–35 - NCT07842770Recruiting
Magnetic brain stimulation to calm stress after heart attack
This trial tests whether magnetic brain stimulation (called TMS) can help calm the overactive stress response and reduce inflammation after a heart attack. If you've recently had a heart attack and your heart rate is fast, this treatment might aid your recovery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 30–75 - 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+ - NCT07595185Enrolling by invitation
Brain Stimulation to Improve Sleep in Chronic Insomnia
This study tests whether accelerated repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)—a non-invasive brain stimulation technique—can improve sleep architecture and quality in people with chronic insomnia. The treatment may help you fall asleep faster and sleep longer without medication.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–85 - NCT07525063Enrolling by invitation
Brain Stimulation for Fibromyalgia Pain Relief
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (called TMS) can help reduce pain and improve mood in women with fibromyalgia. Researchers will use MRI scans and brain stimulation to understand how pain and reward circuits in the brain work.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07488026Recruiting
Brain stimulation for mobility in Parkinson's disease
This trial tests if a type of brain stimulation (transcranial magnetic stimulation) applied to different areas of the brain can improve walking and movement in people with Parkinson's disease. The goal is to see which stimulation site works best for reducing freezing of gait and improving daily mobility.
Recife, PernambucoAges 40 years+ - NCT07451600Recruiting
TMS for spasticity and balance in multiple sclerosis
This study tests if transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can help reduce muscle stiffness (spasticity) and improve balance in people with multiple sclerosis. TMS uses magnetic pulses to stimulate parts of the brain.
Ankara, YenimahalleAges 18–60
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for tms?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 191 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.