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 194 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT06531317Recruiting
EEG and brain stimulation for nerve pain after spinal cord injury
This study tests whether a personalized brain stimulation treatment (using a non-invasive technique called tDCS) can help reduce nerve pain in people with spinal cord injury. The researchers will also use EEG (a cap that records brain activity) to see how your brain responds.
Badalona, BarcelonaAges 18–99 - 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 - NCT06556043Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve ankle control in adults with and without stroke
This study uses mild brain stimulation (tDCS) to see if it can help middle-aged and older adults—both healthy and those who have had a stroke—learn ankle movements better. It tests whether stimulating different brain regions can improve motor skills and brain connections.
TaipeiAges 40–80 - NCT06565520Recruiting
Brain stimulation for kneecap pain
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique can help improve how your knee moves when you have kneecap pain. It's for people whose kneecap pain has lasted at least 3 months and whose knee tends to cave inward.
Las Vegas, NevadaAges 18–45 - NCT06584591Recruiting
Balance training study for people with traumatic brain injury
This study tests a new balance training program called NEUROBALANCE to help improve postural control in people who have had a traumatic brain injury. It uses a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (TMS) to see if it can help improve balance and walking.
West Orange, New JerseyAges 18–75 - NCT06628414Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for tinnitus relief
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS can help people with tinnitus. Volunteers will receive either real or fake stimulation to see if it reduces tinnitus symptoms.
NottinghamAges 18 years+ - NCT06645587Recruiting
Studying brain stimulation to reduce repetitive behaviors in autism
This trial tests if a gentle brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can help children with autism who have repetitive behaviors. It is for children aged 8 to 13 with an IQ of 70 or higher.
Rome, ItalyAges 8–13 - 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 - NCT06671457Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for insomnia
This trial tests a personalized, non-invasive brain stimulation method (transcranial direct current stimulation, or tDCS) to improve sleep in adults with insomnia. It may help if you have trouble sleeping and haven't tried certain other treatments.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT06678529Recruiting
Can brain stimulation prevent confusion after hip surgery?
This study tests if a gentle, noninvasive brain stimulation called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can reduce postoperative delirium (sudden confusion) in older adults recovering from hip fracture surgery. It aims to see if tDCS is a safe, drug-free way to protect brain function.
Taiyuan, ShanxiAges 65 years+ - NCT06681207Recruiting
Exploring brain stimulation for stepping after stroke
This study tests whether a mild electrical brain stimulation can help people with chronic stroke improve their stepping and walking. If you have had a stroke at least 6 months ago, can walk with or without a device, and have some leg weakness, this study may be for you.
Galveston, TexasAges 21–90 - NCT06723522Recruiting
Brain stimulation for social skills in autism
This trial uses a gentle electrical current to stimulate a brain area involved in social skills. It aims to help children with autism improve their social functioning.
Changsha, HunanAges 3–18 - 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 - 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 - NCT06760910Recruiting
tDCS for older teens and adults with lazy eye
This study tests a gentle brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to see if it can help improve vision in older children and young adults with amblyopia (lazy eye).
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 10–30 - NCT06764797RecruitingPhase 3
Virtual reality and brain stimulation for arm recovery after stroke
This trial tests whether combining virtual reality mirror therapy with a gentle brain stimulation technique can improve arm and hand movement in people who have had a stroke. It may be an option if you have moderate to severe arm weakness and it has been more than three months since your stroke.
Riyadh, Riyadh RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT06786000Recruiting
Brain stimulation plus hand therapy for stroke recovery
This trial tests a combination of mild electrical brain stimulation and a special hand therapy program to help improve arm and hand movement after a stroke. It is for adults who had a stroke more than three months ago and still have moderate to mild arm weakness.
Riyadh, Riyadh RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT06798324RecruitingPhase 4
Brain stimulation plus smoking cessation medication for quitting smoking
This trial tests whether combining brain stimulation (tDCS) with a smoking cessation medication (varenicline) helps people quit smoking. You would attend daily visits for two weeks.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–85 - NCT06801639Recruiting
Brain stimulation at home for mood symptoms in Alzheimer's
This study tests if a gentle brain stimulation technique, called tDCS, can help improve mood symptoms like depression, anxiety, or irritability in people with Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment. A caregiver will help with the sessions at home, and all visits are done remotely.
San Antonio, TexasAges 60–85 - NCT06806267Recruiting
VR therapy with brain stimulation for PTSD in Ukrainians
This study tests if combining virtual reality therapy with a gentle brain stimulation technique (tDCS) can help treat PTSD symptoms in Ukrainian veterans and civilians. It may offer a new way to process traumatic memories.
BerlinAges 18–75 - NCT06810817Recruiting
Brain stimulation and talk therapy for post-stroke fatigue
This trial tests whether a combination of gentle brain stimulation (tDCS) and a talking therapy program can help reduce fatigue after a stroke. It aims to find a safe, non-drug way to improve energy and quality of life for stroke survivors.
Hong KongAges 50–80 - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for transcranial direct current stimulation?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 194 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.