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 75 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT07288008Recruiting
Brain stimulation for anxiety in veterans
This study tests a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tACS to see if it can help reduce anxiety in veterans. You would receive daily sessions of this stimulation over the scalp for several weeks.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 19–70 - NCT07282678Recruiting
Adaptive brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression.
This study tests a new brain stimulation device that adjusts its signal in real time to treat depression. It's for people who haven't gotten enough help from antidepressants and are looking for a non-drug option.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 22 years+ - 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 - NCT07267910Enrolling by invitation
Measuring inner ear function with weak electrical stimulation
This study uses a weak electrical current to test how well your inner ear balance system works. It may help people with certain inner ear conditions like vestibular schwannoma or vestibular neuritis.
HelsinkiAges 18–70 - NCT07251816Recruiting
How the brain creates motivation
This study looks at how your brain creates motivation by using brain scans and sometimes gentle stimulation. It is for healthy people who want to help researchers understand normal brain function.
BronAges 18–40 - 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 - NCT07236216Recruiting
Brain stimulation with walking training for stroke recovery
This study tests if combining brain stimulation (tES) with a walking training program can improve thinking, movement, and brain activity in stroke survivors. You may benefit if you have some walking ability and no major health risks.
Nakhon PathomAges 18–80 - NCT07228182Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for gambling disorder
This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation method called high-intensity transcranial alternating current stimulation to see if it can reduce gambling urges and behavior in people with gambling disorder.
ShanghaiAges 18–60 - 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 - 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 - NCT07145073Recruiting
Brain stimulation for vision loss from glaucoma
This study tests if a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp can improve vision in people with glaucoma. It uses a type of non-invasive brain stimulation called rtACS, which may help damaged optic nerves work better.
Taipei, HawaiiAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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 - NCT07095218Enrolling by invitation
Gamma brain stimulation in healthy adults
This trial tests a gentle, non-invasive electrical brain stimulation technique called gamma tACS in healthy adults. It aims to see how it affects brain activity and thinking.
IstanbulAges 18–40 - NCT07087873Recruiting
Testing brain stimulation for memory problems in inflammatory diseases
This trial tests if a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp can improve memory and thinking in people with certain inflammatory conditions that affect the brain and spinal cord.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–60 - NCT07079839Recruiting
Anxiety and stress study for adults with PTSD
This study looks at how the brain processes anxiety and stress in people with PTSD and healthy adults. It uses brain scans and mild electrical stimulation to understand these responses better.
Houston, TexasAges 18–50 - NCT06993571Recruiting
Brain stimulation for Parkinson's tremor
This study uses mild electrical stimulation on the brain to see if it can reduce hand tremors in people with Parkinson's disease. It's a non-invasive treatment option that may help improve hand control.
Hamburg, Free and Hanseatic City of HamburgAges 18 years+ - NCT06888726Recruiting
Brain stimulation for negative symptoms in schizophrenia
This trial tests if a gentle electric current applied to your head can help with negative symptoms (like lack of motivation or emotion). You must have schizophrenia, take a common antipsychotic, and have some ongoing negative symptoms.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06984757Enrolling by invitation
Brain waves and thinking in Parkinson's disease
This study looks at how brain activity relates to thinking and memory in people with Parkinson's disease, including those with and without cognitive issues, and those with deep brain stimulation. It uses EEG (a non-invasive brain wave recording) and sometimes mild brain stimulation (TMS or tACS) to understand these connections better.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–99 - NCT06968689Recruiting
Brain activity study for experimental and chronic pain
This study uses MRI and EEG to look at brain connections involved in pain. It may help us understand how the brain processes pain and could lead to better treatments.
Houston, TexasAges 18–60 - NCT06877312Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for memory and thinking
This study is testing a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique (called tES) to see how it affects memory and thinking in people with memory problems. It involves light electrical stimulation applied to the scalp during sessions over several weeks.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 50–95 - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for transcranial alternating current stimulation?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 75 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
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