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fMRI clinical trials and research

As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 9 fMRI clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 4 countries (most in United States (6), Italy (1), United Kingdom (1)). By phase: Phase 4 (2). The most active sponsors are National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) (4), Weill Medical College of Cornell University (2). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.

Newest fMRI clinical trials

StudyPhaseWhereStatusRegistered
Customized brain stimulation to help mood in bipolar disorder Phase 4 New York, New York Recruiting Jul 2, 2026
Biomarker-guided antidepressant choice to see if rTMS or ketamine works best for you Phase 4 New York, New York and 1 other locations Recruiting Jul 2, 2026
12-week ETAS® supplement for thinking, mood, sleep, and brain health in older adults — Reading, Berkshire Recruiting Apr 24, 2026
Functional brain signal changes after ACL reconstruction with targeted neuromotor training — Bologna, Bologna Recruiting Jul 31, 2025
Evaluating brain connectivity in patients with refractory constipation — Yinchuan, Ningxia and 2 other locations Recruiting Jan 24, 2024
Exploring how the brain processes visual information — Bethesda, Maryland Recruiting Jun 12, 2012
Investigating how puberty affects brain development and health — Bethesda, Maryland Recruiting Sep 14, 2011
Understanding how brain damage affects visual attention — Bethesda, Maryland Recruiting Mar 16, 2010
Improving MRI Techniques for Brain Function Analysis — Bethesda, Maryland Recruiting Feb 21, 2000

All recruiting trials (9)

Related topics

rTMSACL InjuryBipolar Disorder (BD)Brain ConnectivityCognitionConstipation - FunctionalDepression - Major Depressive DisorderKetamineMagnetic Resonance ImagingMagnetic Resonance SpectroscopyMRIRefractory ConstipationRehabilitation ExerciseTreatment Resistant Depression (TRD)

Quick answers

How many fMRI clinical trials are recruiting right now?

9, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 4 countries. The most sites are in United States (6 trials), Italy (1 trial), United Kingdom (1 trial), China (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 4: 2. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.

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Last reviewed 2026-11-12 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.