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
- NCT07444242Recruiting
Fast depression treatment using brain stimulation
This trial tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can quickly improve depression symptoms. It is for people who are not taking any psychiatric medications now or in the past.
Regensburg, BavariaAges 18–70 - NCT07438808Recruiting
How exercise affects brain flexibility in healthy adults
This study looks at how physical exercise might change the way the brain adapts and stays flexible in healthy younger and older adults. You may be able to join to help researchers understand how staying active keeps the brain sharp.
Loos, NordAges 20–80 - 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 - NCT07433972Recruiting
Brain stimulation for walking after stroke
This study looks at whether a gentle electrical current applied to the head can improve blood flow in the brain and help with walking after a stroke. You would receive a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment during the study.
Salaya, Changwat Nakhon PathomAges 18–80 - NCT07432841Recruiting
Personalized brain stimulation for chronic pain
This trial tests a personalized form of brain stimulation (high-definition tDCS) to treat chronic pain that has not improved with other treatments. If you have had pain for at least 6 months and it is still moderate to severe, this may be an option to explore.
MilanAges 18–75 - NCT06730763Recruiting
Brain stimulation to reduce fall risk in children with cerebral palsy
This study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation (called tDCS) can help children with cerebral palsy (spastic hemiplegia) improve their balance and reduce falls. The goal is to see if it makes walking safer and easier.
Giza, Giza GovernorateAges 8–12 - NCT07411833Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation for stress and burnout in university staff
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS can help reduce stress and burnout in university staff. It involves 10 sessions of treatment, and researchers will check if it improves how you feel at work.
Almada, Setúbal DistrictAges 18 years+ - NCT07410104Recruiting
Brain stimulation for social media addiction
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS can help reduce social media addiction in adults. You may qualify if you struggle with heavy social media use and are not currently being treated for certain mental health conditions.
AlmadaAges 18 years+ - NCT07411859Recruiting
Reboot Pain: Brain stimulation for chronic pain
This trial uses a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS to see if it can reduce chronic pain in people with certain pain conditions. You would self-administer the treatment and report your results.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18–89 - NCT07381907Recruiting
Brain stimulation combined with Nordic walking for Parkinson's
This study combines a mild electrical brain stimulation (tDCS) with Nordic walking (walking with poles) to see if it helps improve walking and balance in people with Parkinson's disease. The treatment lasts 4 weeks and may be an option if you have a slow walking pace and no implanted brain devices.
Belém, ParáAges 50–75 - NCT07361692Recruiting
Electric brain stimulation for complex regional pain syndrome
This trial tests if a gentle electric current applied to the scalp (called tDCS) can reduce pain in people with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), a chronic pain condition. It aims to see if this treatment is effective and safe for managing symptoms.
Saint-NazaireAges 18 years+ - NCT07354139Recruiting
Can brain stimulation help adults who stutter speak more fluently?
This study uses a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique to see if it can reduce speech errors in adults who have stuttered since childhood. If you are 22 or older, speak English as your main language, and have developmental stuttering, you may be able to join.
Richardson, TexasAges 22 years+ - NCT07327710Enrolling by invitation
Brain-Computer Interface and Electrical Stimulation for Facial Paralysis
This trial tests a non-invasive treatment that combines a brain-computer interface with mild electrical stimulation to help people with one-sided facial paralysis regain movement. It aims to improve facial muscle function by retraining the brain and muscles together.
Changzhou, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT07319143Recruiting
Can brain stimulation boost emotional health?
This trial uses a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS to see if it can improve emotional well-being. It is for healthy young adults who speak Cantonese or Mandarin.
Hong KongAges 18–35 - NCT07318480Recruiting
Brain stimulation for drug addiction
This study tests a type of brain stimulation (called tDCS) to help people reduce their use of stimulants (like crack/cocaine) or opioids. It might help lessen cravings and improve treatment outcomes.
New York, New YorkAges 18–60 - NCT07299916Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation and virtual reality for anxiety disorders
This trial tests if a combination of non-invasive brain stimulation (tDCS) and virtual reality meditation can reduce anxiety in people with Generalized Anxiety Disorder or related conditions. It aims to find a new, non-medication way to help manage symptoms.
Hong KongAges 16–70 - NCT07288385Recruiting
Virtual reality and brain stimulation for arm recovery after stroke
This study tests if using virtual reality along with mild brain stimulation can help improve arm and hand movement in people who have had a stroke. It is for those who are at least three months past their stroke and have moderate arm weakness.
RiyadhAges 18 years+ - NCT07291687Recruiting
Test of tDCS for improving walking
This study tests whether a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation (tDCS) can improve movement and walking in people who have trouble with motor function. You can join if you're able to walk daily, with or without a walking aid, and don't have metal in your brain.
Toronto, OntarioAges Any age - 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+ - NCT07273175Enrolling by invitation
Can brain stimulation improve thinking in schizophrenia?
This study tests if a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can help improve cognitive functions like memory and attention in people with schizophrenia. If you are between 18 and 65, have a schizophrenia diagnosis, and are mentally stable, you may be eligible.
Lodz, Łódź VoivodeshipAges 18–65 - NCT07260253Recruiting
Remote brain stimulation for language in primary progressive aphasia
This study tests if a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS, done at home with remote supervision, can help improve language skills in people with the logopenic variant of primary progressive aphasia (PPA).
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 40 years+ - 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 - 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 - NCT07239427Recruiting
Brain stimulation with pain coping for fibromyalgia
This study tests whether a gentle electrical brain stimulation method (tDCS), combined with a pain coping program, can help reduce fibromyalgia pain. It compares two groups to see if adding brain stimulation makes the coping program more effective.
Valladolid, ValladolidAges 18 years+
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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.
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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.