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 69 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06231732Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve thinking in schizophrenia
This trial tests a type of brain stimulation (high-definition transcranial alternating current stimulation, or hi-tACS) to see if it can help with memory, attention, and other thinking skills in people with schizophrenia. You may join if you are clinically stable and on a steady dose of antipsychotic medication.
Hanzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT06285721Recruiting
Brain stimulation for treating delirium
This trial tests if a gentle electrical brain stimulation (tACS) can help treat delirium. If you are over 50 and have had delirium for at least two days, you may be eligible.
Nijmegen, GelderlandAges 50 years+ - NCT06460363Recruiting
Electrical brain stimulation for delirium in ICU patients
This trial tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp can help treat delirium (sudden confusion) in intensive care patients. It aims to improve recovery in people who have had confusion for more than 24 hours.
KuopioAges 18 years+ - NCT06470516Recruiting
Brain stimulation for cognitive issues in schizophrenia
This study tests a type of brain stimulation called high-definition transcranial alternating current stimulation (hi-tACS) to see if it can improve thinking and memory in people with schizophrenia. If you are a right-handed adult with stable schizophrenia, you may be able to join.
Hanzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT06494124Recruiting
Brain stimulation for schizophrenia symptoms
This study compares two types of mild brain stimulation—tACS and tDCS—to see if they can help reduce symptoms of schizophrenia. It is for people who have had moderate to severe symptoms for at least two years and are on stable medications.
Bhubaneswar, OdishaAges 18–60 - NCT06524505Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation for bipolar depression
This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) to see if it improves depression in people with bipolar disorder. dTMS uses magnetic pulses to stimulate brain areas involved in mood regulation.
TianjinAges 18–65 - NCT06547021Recruiting
Brain stimulation frequency study for people with dementia
This study tests different frequencies of gentle electrical brain stimulation to see which works best for memory and thinking. It is designed for people with mild to moderate dementia, not caused by Parkinson's or other brain conditions.
WinnipegAges 50–95 - NCT06565143Recruiting
Brain stimulation for early Alzheimer's disease
This trial tests whether a gentle, non-invasive electrical brain stimulation method called tACS can help people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. You may be eligible if you have mild cognitive impairment or early dementia and have been on a common Alzheimer's medication for at least 3 months.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 50–85 - NCT06717165Recruiting
Brain stimulation with talk therapy for OCD
This study tests if adding a gentle brain stimulation technique (tACS) to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help reduce OCD symptoms more than CBT alone. It is for adults with OCD who have not completed a full course of CBT before.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–60 - NCT06733714Recruiting
Brain stimulation plus memory training for older adults
This study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive electrical current applied to the scalp (tACS) combined with computer-based brain exercises can improve memory and thinking in older adults who have concerns about their cognitive health.
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de JaneiroAges 50 years+ - NCT06740968Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for people who stutter
This trial tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp (called tACS) can help reduce stuttering. It is for adults who currently stutter and have not had stuttering treatment in the past year.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18–65 - NCT06783283Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve memory in mild cognitive impairment
This trial tests whether a gentle electrical brain stimulation technique called tACS can improve working memory in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). If you have MCI due to early Alzheimer's, this study may help find new ways to boost memory.
Toronto, OntarioAges 60 years+ - NCT06812923Recruiting
tACS for hard‑to‑treat depression with inflammation
This study tests a non‑invasive brain stimulation method called tACS (transcranial alternating current stimulation) for people with difficult‑to‑treat depression and signs of inflammation. It aims to see if this treatment can help when standard medications haven't worked well enough.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–55 - NCT06842095Recruiting
Stimulation therapy for stroke recovery
This trial tests if a non-invasive brain stimulation technique can improve arm movement recovery after a stroke. It is for people who had a stroke affecting their arm and are at least 3 months past the stroke.
OxfordAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT07097051RecruitingPhase 2
Brain stimulation to help older adults with mild memory problems stand and walk better
This study tests if a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp (called transcranial alternating current stimulation, or tACS) can improve your ability to stand and walk while doing another task. It aims to help older adults with mild memory problems become more stable and reduce fall risk.
High Point, North CarolinaAges 65–85 - 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+ - 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 - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for transcranial alternating current stimulation?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 69 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.
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