Clinical trials
Neurosurgery clinical trials
Below are recruiting neurosurgery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 31 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07443072Recruiting
Heart rate and brain waves to predict recovery after brain surgery
This study monitors your heart rate and brain waves during and after brain surgery to see if they can help doctors predict how well you will recover. It aims to improve care for future patients.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT04362709Recruiting
Post-surgery care study for people having brain surgery
This trial studies how to manage care after anesthesia for people having neurosurgery at Beijing Tiantan Hospital. It may help improve comfort and recovery planning after brain surgery.
BeijingAges Any age - NCT06615271Recruiting
Studying pressure injuries during and after brain surgery
This study looks at how often patients develop pressure injuries (sores from lying in one position too long) during long brain surgeries. It tracks patients before, during, and after surgery to find ways to prevent these injuries.
Santander, CantabriaAges 18–100 - NCT06627426Recruiting
Virtual reality for helping patients understand brain surgery
This trial uses virtual reality to help you better understand your upcoming brain surgery, such as for an aneurysm, abnormal blood vessels, or a tumor. It aims to improve how information is given before surgery.
BaselAges 18–75 - NCT04047264Recruiting
Monitoring brain chemistry during brain surgery
This study tests whether a tiny probe can safely measure brain chemistry during and after brain surgery. It may help doctors better understand and treat brain conditions like tumors or epilepsy.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07752251Enrolling by invitation
Subscalp heart monitor for brain surgery patients
This study tests a small heart monitor placed under the scalp during brain surgery to see if it can safely track heart rhythms. It may help doctors monitor patients more closely after surgery.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18–80 - NCT06936514Enrolling by invitation
Lymphatic surgery for Alzheimer's: a clinical study
This trial tests a surgery that targets the lymphatic system in the neck to help people with moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's disease. The goal is to see if it can improve cognitive function.
TianjinAges 50–80 - NCT06565234Recruiting
Virtual reality for brain surgery planning and training
This study uses virtual reality to help doctors plan, practice, and explain brain surgeries. It may help you understand your procedure better and help your surgical team prepare.
BaselAges 18 years+ - NCT05755399Recruiting
Ultrasound test during brain tumor surgery
This study checks whether a special, painless ultrasound technique can help measure a brain tumor during planned brain surgery. It may help doctors understand tumor location and behavior more accurately while you’re already in the operating room.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT05824338RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Testing ropivacaine spinal anesthesia for lower back surgery
This early study tests whether using ropivacaine (a local numbing medicine) in spinal anesthesia is safe and workable for certain lower back operations. If you qualify, it may help doctors refine anesthesia choices for your type of surgery.
New Westminster, British ColumbiaAges 19–80 - NCT06484374Recruiting
AI-robot guided surgery for large basal ganglia bleeding
This trial tests a new, less invasive brain surgery using a robotic arm guided by artificial intelligence (AI) to remove a large blood clot caused by a hemorrhagic stroke in the basal ganglia. It may be an option for people who can have surgery soon after the stroke and were previously independent.
NanjingAges 18 years+ - NCT07200518Recruiting
Probiotics after spine surgery study
This trial tests if taking probiotics after spinal surgery helps recovery. It is for adults with a herniated disc, spinal narrowing, or instability in the lower back or neck.
MariborAges 18 years+ - NCT04140344Recruiting
Study texting messages after low back fusion surgery
This study tests whether regular text-message check-ins after lumbar (low back) fusion surgery are helpful for communication and follow-up. It enrolls people who will be getting their first low back fusion and who are comfortable texting and willing to stay in regular contact.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05968053Recruiting
Testing microplastics detection in neurosurgery patients
This study checks whether microplastics and nanoplastics can be detected in people undergoing neurosurgery. If it works, it could help doctors better understand possible material exposures around brain and nerve procedures.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06097975RecruitingPhase 1
Combined immunotherapy for recurrent glioblastoma
This trial combines two immunotherapy drugs (ipilimumab and nivolumab) given through a vein and directly into the brain for people with recurrent glioblastoma. The goal is to see if this approach can help control the tumor.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - NCT05975398Recruiting
Study of severe spontaneous brain bleeding in China
This study looks at people with a severe type of brain bleed that happens on its own (not from an injury). It compares different treatments to find the best way to help patients recover.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06352710Recruiting
Tracking recovery after brain or spine surgery
This study uses a smartphone app to track how you recover after brain or spine surgery. It helps doctors understand how side effects affect your daily life, so they can improve care.
Sankt Gallen, St.GallenAges 18 years+ - NCT06409806Recruiting
Brain retraction monitoring during surgery
This trial monitors brain activity during surgery to see how using a retractor to hold brain tissue still might affect the brain. It may help surgeons understand how to protect the brain during these procedures.
London, Greater LondonAges 16 years+ - NCT06429332RecruitingPhase 4
Care bundle study for brain bleed on CT scan
This trial is testing a set of standard care steps (a 'care bundle') for people who have a sudden brain bleed (intracerebral hemorrhage) that shows up on a CT scan. It aims to see if this bundle improves recovery and outcomes.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 18 years+ - NCT06465719Recruiting
Robot-assisted surgery for moderate brain bleeding
This trial tests if a minimally invasive surgery guided by a robotic AI system can help people with moderate bleeding deep inside the brain (basal ganglia). If you qualify, the surgery would happen within 72 hours of your stroke.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT06684795RecruitingPhase 2
Testing FG001 in brain tumor patients before surgery
This trial tests a fluorescent dye called FG001 to see if it can help surgeons see brain tumors more clearly during surgery. It is for adults with a meningioma or a low-grade glioma who are scheduled to have their tumor removed.
Copenhagen, Capital RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT06844838Recruiting
Faster, Safer Awakening After Brain Surgery
This study tests a new way of giving anesthesia during elective brain surgery to help you wake up faster and safer. It uses a special monitor to guide the amount of medication so you can recover more quickly.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT06894238Recruiting
Can brain waves predict confusion after brain surgery?
This trial uses an electroencephalogram (EEG), which is a non-invasive way to measure your brain's electrical activity, to see if it can help predict confusion or delirium after planned brain surgery. The goal is to find out if brain wave patterns can warn doctors early, which might lead to better care.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06962215Recruiting
Simulation training for paramedics caring for brain tumor patients
This study tests whether training paramedics with realistic simulations can improve the hospital experience for patients with malignant brain tumors. If you are staying in neurosurgery before your diagnosis is confirmed, you may be able to join.
Brest, Brittany RegionAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for neurosurgery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 31 recruiting neurosurgery 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 neurosurgery 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 neurosurgery 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.