Clinical trials
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation clinical trials
Below are recruiting transcranial direct current stimulation 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
- NCT06187454Recruiting
Brain stimulation for depression
This trial tests if a gentle brain stimulation called tDCS can help people with depression who haven't gotten better from antidepressants. It uses a small current on the scalp to try to improve mood.
TaipeiAges 60 years+ - NCT06191549Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve walking after stroke
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment can help improve walking ability in people who have had a stroke. It compares the effects of the treatment in stroke survivors and healthy adults to see if it can enhance recovery.
Galveston, TexasAges 21–90 - NCT06237075Recruiting
Brain imaging and mild stimulation for nerve pain
This study uses brain imaging (fMRI) and a mild electrical stimulation (tDCS) to understand and potentially help nerve pain. You may be eligible if you have nerve pain or numbness from peripheral neuropathy or a stroke, and can avoid caffeine/alcohol before visits.
TaipeiAges 20–90 - NCT03610763Recruiting
Training brain recovery after arm nerve repair
This study tests a way to help your brain and nerves work better after an arm/hand nerve repair that is already in the long-term (chronic) recovery stage. It may help improve hand and arm function by targeting “neuroplasticity,” meaning the brain’s ability to adapt after injury.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT07829796Recruiting
Brain stimulation and virtual reality for walking in children with cerebral palsy
This study tests a treatment that uses a gentle electrical current on the scalp (called transcranial direct current stimulation) along with virtual reality exercises to help improve walking and self-esteem in children with spastic cerebral palsy.
IslamabadAges 8–16 - NCT07831525Enrolling by invitation
Testing different brain currents in healthy adults
This study tests how different types of gentle electrical currents applied to the scalp affect the brain pathways that control movement. It is done in healthy adults to understand how these methods work, which may help improve future treatments for movement problems.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 18–45 - NCT07829263Recruiting
Brain stimulation with talk therapy for cocaine use disorder
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation method (high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation, or HD-tDCS) combined with cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy) can help people reduce cocaine use. It explores if this combination is safe and practical.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 18–65 - NCT07829770Recruiting
Brain stimulation with virtual reality for balance in cerebral palsy
This study tests a new type of brain stimulation combined with virtual reality exercises to see if it can improve balance and thinking skills in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. The treatment is non-invasive and aims to help with everyday movement and cognitive function.
IslamabadAges 8–16 - 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+ - 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 - NCT05508841Recruiting
Study how brain stimulation may work in mild Alzheimer’s
This study looks at how mild to moderate Alzheimer’s affects response to a noninvasive brain stimulation treatment (transcranial direct current stimulation). It may help researchers learn who benefits most and why.
Toronto, OntarioAges 50–90 - NCT04524338Recruiting
At-home brain stimulation study for dementia
This study looks at using a home device that delivers a mild electrical current to the brain (“tDCS”) over time in people with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. It aims to learn whether this approach is safe and potentially helpful for symptoms.
Montreal, QuebecAges 50–100 - NCT05509387Recruiting
Stronger brain stimulation to improve naming in Alzheimer’s
This trial tests whether a stronger form of gentle brain stimulation (tDCS) can help people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s improve word-finding (naming). If you qualify, you’ll be assessed before and during the study to see whether the stimulation improves naming ability.
Toronto, OntarioAges 50–90 - NCT06505460Recruiting
Brain stimulation for Parkinson's freezing of gait
This study is testing if two brain-stimulation treatments—deep brain stimulation (DBS) or focused ultrasound—can help reduce freezing of gait (a common, frustrating symptom where your feet feel stuck when walking) in people with Parkinson's. Researchers will use brain scans and electrical recordings to understand how these treatments work.
TaichungAges 20–90 - NCT07752433Recruiting
Combining brain stimulation and eye exercises for adult lazy eye
This study combines two non-invasive treatments for adult lazy eye (amblyopia): gentle brain stimulation and a special eye exercise using augmented reality. The goal is to improve vision in the weaker eye, offering a non-surgical option for adults with this condition.
Coimbra, Coimbra DistrictAges 18–40 - NCT07700537Recruiting
Brain stimulation for speech recovery after recent stroke
This study tests a gentle brain stimulation treatment called tDCS to help people recover speech after a recent stroke. If you had a first-time stroke on the left side of your brain within the past 3 months and now have trouble speaking (aphasia), this treatment may help your brain relearn language.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–80 - NCT06648954Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve hand movement in chronic stroke
This study tests whether a brain stimulation technique called high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS) can help improve hand and arm movement in people who had a stroke more than a year ago. The stimulation targets the parts of the brain that control movement, and the goal is to see if it can boost recovery when combined with standard therapy.
Hong KongAges Any age - NCT06658795Recruiting
Can brain stimulation help older adults with depression and loneliness?
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS (transcranial direct current stimulation) can reduce loneliness in older adults with depression. It involves wearing a headband during sessions and comparing results to a placebo group.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 60–80 - NCT07679074Recruiting
Samphire guided care program for women's mood and brain fog
This 12-week program tests a mobile app and gentle brain stimulation device designed to help women manage mood and thinking problems linked to their menstrual cycle, perimenopause, or menopause. It aims to improve day-to-day well-being, work productivity, and overall quality of life.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07673614Recruiting
Gentle brain stimulation for nerve pain from chemotherapy
This study tests a gentle brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to see if it can reduce nerve pain, numbness, or tingling caused by chemotherapy. If you've finished cancer treatment but still have these symptoms, this may help improve your quality of life.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18–85 - NCT06473714Recruiting
Brain stimulation for language in progressive aphasia
This trial tests a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation called tDCS to see if it can help improve language control in people with primary progressive aphasia. It is done in a hospital in Nice, France.
NiceAges 18 years+ - NCT07657234RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Brain stimulation for depression in older adults
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can help treat depression in people aged 60 and older. tDCS uses a mild electrical current to gently stimulate the brain and may improve mood when added to your current depression treatment.
Dallas, TexasAges 60 years+ - NCT07629791Recruiting
Augmented reality and brain stimulation for balance problems
This study tests whether combining augmented reality (a computer-based visual experience) with a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can help improve balance and walking in people with balance impairment. You would receive therapy sessions using both technologies together.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–90 - NCT05877560Recruiting
Noninvasive brain stimulation for eye focusing trouble
This study tests a noninvasive brain stimulation treatment to improve symptoms of convergence insufficiency, a condition that makes near vision tasks like reading harder. You may be randomly assigned to the study treatment or a comparison condition.
Downers Grove, IllinoisAges 18–40
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for transcranial direct current stimulation?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 191 recruiting transcranial direct 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 direct 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 direct 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.