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Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Brain Stimulation and Enhancing Cognition in Older Adults

NCT03653351
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Conditions
Cognitive Impairment, Mild, Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety
Interventions
Active Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), Sham Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)
Device
Lead sponsor
Washington University School of Medicine
Other
Eligibility
60 Years and older
Enrollment
26 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2019
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
St Louis, Missouri
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 8, 2021 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 3:47 PM EDT
Active, not recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Pain Reduction Using NEurostimulation Study

NCT05311956
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Conditions
End Stage Kidney Disease, Chronic Pain
Interventions
Active tDCS, Sham tDCS
Device
Lead sponsor
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Other
Eligibility
21 Years and older
Enrollment
125 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2022 – 2027
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
New York, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 15, 2026 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 3:47 PM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Targeted TDCS to Enhance Speech-Language Treatment Outcome in Persons With Chronic Post-Stroke Aphasia.

NCT04432883
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Conditions
Stroke, Aphasia
Interventions
Active Comparator: Experimental: Active cathodal tDCS + language training, Sham Comparator: Placebo cathodal tDCS + Speech and language
Device · Behavioral
Lead sponsor
University of New Mexico
Other
Eligibility
25 Years to 85 Years
Enrollment
50 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2022 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 22, 2026 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 3:47 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Stimulating the Brain to Improve Self-Awareness

NCT03370341
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Conditions
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Interventions
active anodal tDCS, sham tDCS
Device
Lead sponsor
The University of Texas at Dallas
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 55 Years
Enrollment
41 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2017 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Richardson, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 22, 2023 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 3:47 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Noninvasive Neuromodulation of the Prefrontal Cortex in Subjects With Obesity

NCT02953353
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Conditions
Obesity
Interventions
Active transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), Hypocaloric diet, Sham transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
Device · Other
Lead sponsor
University of Sao Paulo
Other
Eligibility
20 Years to 40 Years · Female only
Enrollment
38 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2017 – 2019
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 22, 2021 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 3:47 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Stimulating Language in Subacute StrokE

NCT02674490
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Conditions
Stroke
Interventions
A-tDCS (1 mA), SALT, Sham
Device · Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Johns Hopkins University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 100 Years
Enrollment
58 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2016 – 2022
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Baltimore, Maryland
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 10, 2023 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 3:47 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Effect of Repetitive Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on Chronic Pelvic Pain

NCT00554320
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Conditions
Chronic Pelvic Pain, Interstitial Cystitis, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Interventions
tDCS
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Summa Health System
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 55 Years · Female only
Enrollment
24 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2009
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Akron, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 18, 2009 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 3:47 PM EDT
Withdrawn Phase 1 Interventional

Efficacy of TDCS for Treating Working Memory Dysfunction and Depression in Temporal Lobe Epilepsy

NCT02268578
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Conditions
Epilepsy
Interventions
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation, Sham Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
Device · Procedure
Lead sponsor
NYU Langone Health
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2012 – 2015
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
New York, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 15, 2016 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 3:47 PM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Dual Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (dTDCS)-Enhanced Therapy After Hemorrhagic Strokes and VEGF

NCT03857243
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Conditions
Hemorrhagic Stroke, Hemiparesis
Interventions
dual transcranial direct current stimulation
Device
Lead sponsor
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 85 Years
Enrollment
5 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2014 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Dallas, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 18, 2019 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 3:47 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Mindful Breathing and tDCS for Depression

NCT03897699
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Conditions
Depression, Depressive Disorder
Interventions
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation, Mindful Breathing, Sham
Device · Behavioral · Other
Lead sponsor
University of Minnesota
Other
Eligibility
16 Years to 24 Years
Enrollment
68 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2019 – 2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 13, 2023 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 3:47 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Investigating Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) in Accelerating Learning in a Healthy Older Population

NCT03467698
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Conditions
Associative Memory in Healthy Subjects
Interventions
Active tDCS, Sham tDCS
Device
Lead sponsor
The University of Texas at Dallas
Other
Eligibility
55 Years to 75 Years
Enrollment
30 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2018 – 2022
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Richardson, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 9, 2024 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 3:47 PM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional Results available

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation, Improve Functional Motor Recovery, Affected Arm

NCT01201629
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Conditions
Brain Infarction, Brain Ischemia
Interventions
t DC stimulation, tDCStimulation
Device
Lead sponsor
University of Oklahoma
Other
Eligibility
19 Years to 90 Years
Enrollment
16 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2010 – 2015
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 10, 2017 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 3:47 PM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional Results available

Cognitive Training With and Without tDCS to Improve Cognition in HIV

NCT02647645
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Conditions
HIV, Mild Neurocognitive Disorder
Interventions
Transcranial direct current stimulation, Cognitive training, Sham transcranial direct current stimulation
Device · Procedure
Lead sponsor
Nova Southeastern University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
21 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 22, 2021 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 3:47 PM EDT
Suspended Not applicable Interventional

Exploring Mechanisms for Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Parkinson Disease Using Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation

NCT03074812
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Conditions
Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease, Parkinson Disease, Depression
Interventions
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
Device
Lead sponsor
Johns Hopkins University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 95 Years
Enrollment
80 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2016 – 2028
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Baltimore, Maryland
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 23, 2026 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 3:47 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Home-based tDCS for Prevention of Suicidal Ideation

NCT05280756
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Conditions
Suicidal Ideation
Interventions
Home-based transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), Sham home-based transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
Device
Lead sponsor
University of Rochester
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
33 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2023 – 2024
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Rochester, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 6, 2026 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 3:47 PM EDT
Active, not recruiting Not applicable Interventional

HD-tDCS for Phonological Impairment in Aphasia

NCT06010030
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Conditions
Aphasia, Stroke
Interventions
Targeted Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation, Speech Therapy
Device · Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Medical College of Wisconsin
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 85 Years
Enrollment
200 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2023 – 2033
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 13, 2026 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 3:47 PM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

The Effects of tDCS on the Neuronal Mechanisms of Cognitive Control in Schizophrenia

NCT03077347
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Conditions
Schizophrenia
Interventions
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
Device
Lead sponsor
University of California, Davis
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 35 Years
Enrollment
6 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2017 – 2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Sacramento, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 13, 2024 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 3:47 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Effects of tDCS and tUS on Pain Perception in OA of the Knee

NCT02330315
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Conditions
Chronic Pain, Osteoarthritis
Interventions
transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), transcranial ultrasound (TUS)
Device
Lead sponsor
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 85 Years
Enrollment
28 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2016
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 24, 2020 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 3:47 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Noninvasive Brain Stimulation in Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia

NCT05270408
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Conditions
Alzheimer Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Dementia
Interventions
Active Transcranial direct current stimulation (STARStim 8), Sham Transcranial direct current stimulation (STARStim 8)
Device
Lead sponsor
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
50 Years and older
Enrollment
33 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2022 – 2024
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Dallas, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 5, 2025 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 3:47 PM EDT
Completed Early Phase 1 Interventional Results available

Safety of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Pediatric Hemiparesis

NCT01636661
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Conditions
Hemiparesis
Interventions
tDCS
Device
Lead sponsor
University of Minnesota
Other
Eligibility
8 Years to 17 Years
Enrollment
13 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2012 – 2013
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 9, 2015 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 3:47 PM EDT
Withdrawn Not applicable Interventional

Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Post-stroke Aphasia

NCT02622945
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Conditions
Aphasia
Interventions
Active tDCS plus Speech-Language Therapy, Sham plus Speech-Language Therapy
Device
Lead sponsor
Johns Hopkins University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 90 Years
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2014 – 2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Baltimore, Maryland
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 26, 2018 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 3:47 PM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional Results available

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Therapy for Central Hypersomnia Without Cataplexy

NCT03198156
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Conditions
Hypersomnia
Interventions
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation, Sham stimulation
Device
Lead sponsor
Ohio State University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 70 Years
Enrollment
39 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2017 – 2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Columbus, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 25, 2021 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 3:47 PM EDT
Not listed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Combined tDCS and Cognitive Training to Reduce Impulsivity in Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury

NCT03844607
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Conditions
Traumatic Brain Injury, Impulsivity
Interventions
Active Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), Sham Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)
Device
Lead sponsor
Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Federal
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
33 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2019 – 2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 13, 2024 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 3:47 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

STimulation to Improve Auditory haLLucinations

NCT02360228
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Conditions
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Interventions
tACS (alpha), tDCS
Device
Lead sponsor
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 70 Years
Enrollment
25 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 27, 2018 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 3:47 PM EDT