Clinical trials
Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation clinical trials
Below are recruiting transcranial alternating current stimulation clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 71 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07185451Recruiting
Brain stimulation for teens with depression
This trial tests if a gentle electrical brain stimulation called tACS can help teens with depression who are already on stable medication. The treatment is added to their usual medication to see if it improves mood.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 12–18 - NCT06891326Recruiting
Testing tACS for depression relief
This study tests if a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) can safely treat depression. It uses mild electrical pulses on the scalp to help improve mood.
ShanghaiAges 18–65 - NCT06562504Recruiting
Study of temporal memory in people with schizophrenia
This study looks at how people with schizophrenia process time-related memories. Researchers will test your memory using tasks on a computer to better understand how the brain works.
Lanzhou, GansuAges 18–50 - NCT07500103Recruiting
Brain stimulation to help thinking and social skills in cerebellar disease
This trial tests a noninvasive brain stimulation method (tACS) to see if it can improve thinking, memory, and social abilities in people with cerebellar conditions. It may help if you have a cerebellar malformation or degenerative atrophy and are between 12 and 32 years old.
PaviaAges 12 years+ - NCT07323407Recruiting
Brain stimulation for hard-to-treat constipation with bodily distress
This trial tests if a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp can improve severe constipation in people who also experience persistent physical symptoms (like pain or bloating) that cause high worry. It is for those who have not gotten relief from standard laxatives.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–80 - NCT06209645Recruiting
Personalized brain stimulation for stubborn nerve pain relief
This study tests a non-invasive, personalized brain stimulation technique to reduce nerve pain that has not responded to standard treatments. It may be a good option if you have had nerve pain for over a year and have already tried other pain medications without enough relief.
BronAges 18–80 - NCT07152925Recruiting
Brain stimulation for impulse control in teens with self-injury
This trial tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp can improve impulse control in adolescents who harm themselves without wanting to die. The goal is to see if this non-invasive treatment can help reduce self-injury urges.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 12–22 - NCT05994053Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for OCD symptoms
This study tests a gentle type of brain stimulation, called tACS, combined with brain-wave recording (EEG) to see if it can improve OCD symptoms. It's for adults with moderate-to-severe OCD who meet specific safety and health criteria.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06127056Recruiting
Brain stimulation for teens who hurt themselves
This trial tests whether a gentle, non-invasive form of brain stimulation called HD-tACS can help teens who hurt themselves without meaning to die. The stimulation uses electrodes on the scalp to aim electrical signals at specific brain areas, and it is given over several sessions to see if it reduces the urge to self-harm.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 12–18 - NCT07486804Recruiting
Brain stimulation to help teens who self-injure
This study tests if a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique (like wearing a special cap) can help teenagers who hurt themselves on purpose. It compares two types of stimulation to see which one reduces the urge to self-injure.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 12–22 - NCT07252011Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for mood swings
This study tests a non-invasive electrical stimulation method to help people with mood swings. It aims to improve mood stability and brain function.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–65 - NCT07208734Enrolling by invitation
Personalized brain stimulation for memory loss in older adults
This trial tests a personalized brain stimulation treatment for older adults with mild memory or thinking problems caused by Alzheimer's disease. It aims to see if tailored stimulation can improve cognitive function.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 50–90 - NCT07558616Recruiting
Brain Stimulation for Sleep Problems in Nerve Disorders
This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called Hi-tACS to improve sleep in people with specific nerve/immune diseases (like MS or NMOSD) or chronic insomnia who have not responded to sleep medications. The goal is to help you fall asleep and stay asleep, and feel less tired during the day.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT06706479Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation for balance in older adults with back pain
This study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive electrical brain stimulation technique (called high-definition tDCS) can improve balance in older adults with chronic low back pain. Participants receive either real or sham stimulation during balance training sessions.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 60–85 - NCT07701343Recruiting
Brain stimulation for memory in schizophrenia
This trial tests whether a gentle electrical brain stimulation technique called tACS can improve working memory in people with schizophrenia. It involves 10 daily sessions and may help with daily functioning.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–50 - NCT04375722Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for language problems after stroke
This trial tests whether gentle, noninvasive brain stimulation (tACS) can improve speech and language (aphasia) after stroke. You may be asked to do language and thinking tests before and after the stimulation to see if it helps.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18–85 - NCT04770025RecruitingPhase 2
Brain stimulation with therapy for risky alcohol use
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation device can make standard psychotherapy work better for people who drink in a risky way. It’s designed for community participants who are not already in alcohol-use treatment.
Albuquerque, New MexicoAges 21–60 - NCT05661084Recruiting
Non-surgery brain stimulation for dementia thinking and movement
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation device (tES) can improve thinking and movement problems in people with dementia. You (and your caregiver, if needed) will be asked to follow the study plan and attend visits so researchers can measure results and safety.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 55 years+ - NCT05664412Recruiting
Brain stimulation trial to improve thinking in 22q11.2 deletion
This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation approach to help improve executive function—skills like planning, attention, and self-control—in people with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. If you qualify, you would be asked to participate and allow study procedures to see whether this treatment helps.
Geneva, Canton of GenevaAges 14–25 - NCT05708001Recruiting
Testing brain stimulation to improve memory in mild impairment
This study tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation method (tACS) can improve memory in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). A caregiver also helps with the stimulation during the study, and success is measured through study visits and memory-related evaluations.
GenevaAges 55–85 - NCT05710549Recruiting
Brain study of autobiographical memory using brain stimulation
This study looks at how the brain supports remembering your own past experiences. It tests brain mechanisms using brain scanning (MRI) and noninvasive brain stimulation to see how these memory processes work.
Geneva, Canton of GenevaAges 18–85 - NCT05895006Recruiting
Study brain responses in PTSD using stimulation and brain scans
This study looks at how anxiety and stress show up in the brain in people with PTSD, using brain stimulation and brain scanning. If you’re eligible, it may help researchers understand your symptoms and how they relate to brain activity.
Houston, TexasAges 18–50 - NCT06048159Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve memory after stroke-related aphasia
This study tests a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation called tACS to see if it can help improve short-term memory for sounds and words in people who have trouble speaking after a stroke. If you have aphasia from a left-brain stroke, this treatment might help your brain relearn how to remember and repeat what you hear.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT06092814Recruiting
Brain stimulation to boost language after stroke
This study tests whether a gentle electrical current (tACS) applied to the scalp can improve language abilities in people with aphasia after a stroke. Healthy volunteers are also needed as a comparison group.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–85
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for transcranial alternating current stimulation?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 71 recruiting transcranial alternating current stimulation 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 transcranial alternating current stimulation 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 transcranial alternating current stimulation 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.