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
- 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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 - NCT06968039Recruiting
Personalized brain stimulation for cognitive issues in demyelinating diseases
This trial tests a personalized form of electrical brain stimulation to improve cognitive problems like memory and thinking speed in people with conditions that damage the protective coating around nerves. It aims to see if this treatment can help with day-to-day thinking challenges.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT06933537Recruiting
Personalized brain stimulation for emotional disorders in MS and NMOSD
This trial tests if a gentle brain stimulation technique can help with anxiety in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) or neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). It uses a mild electrical current through the scalp to regulate mood, and the treatment is customized to each person.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT06599931Recruiting
Cerebellum stimulation to improve arm use after stroke
This study tests if a gentle electric current applied to the back of the brain (cerebellum) can help improve arm and hand movement after a stroke. You may qualify if you had a stroke more than 6 months ago and still have some ability to grip with your affected hand.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06728280Recruiting
DTMS for teens with depression: safety and effectiveness
This trial tests if a new type of brain stimulation called DTMS can safely help adolescents with major depression. It may be an option if you have tried other treatments and are looking for a non-medication approach.
Taiyuan, ShanxiAges 11–23 - NCT06597942RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Brain stimulation for Alzheimer's disease
This study tests whether a new type of brain stimulation (called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, or rTMS) with a larger coil can improve memory and thinking in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. It involves multiple sessions of rTMS and MRI scans.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 55–100 - NCT07185438Recruiting
MRI-guided brain stimulation for teenage depression
This study tests whether a type of brain stimulation called rTMS, guided by an MRI scan, can safely help ease depression symptoms in teenagers. You would continue your regular medication during the study.
ChongqingAges 12–18 - NCT06121284RecruitingPhase 2
Brain stimulation plus medication for youth suicide
This study tests if a new type of brain stimulation (iTBS) combined with a medicine called D-cycloserine can reduce suicidal thoughts in young adults who have previously attempted suicide. It aims to find a faster, mood-boosting treatment option for young people at risk.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18–24 - NCT07260864Recruiting
rTMS for fibromyalgia pain
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can help reduce pain in people with fibromyalgia. If you join, you'll receive rTMS sessions and we'll monitor your brain activity to see how it affects your pain.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18–65
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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
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.