Neurology
Brain & nervous system clinical trials
Conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves — including stroke, dementia, and movement disorders. We’re tracking 12,420 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,752
- Phase 2783
- Phase 1576
- Phase 3536
- Phase 4343
- Phase 1/Phase 2307
- Phase 2/Phase 3123
Top conditions
- Stroke844
- Parkinson Disease426
- Alzheimer Disease342
- Multiple Sclerosis341
- Dementia227
- Ischemic Stroke200
- Epilepsy197
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea156
- Insomnia155
- Spinal Cord Injuries153
- Traumatic Brain Injury150
- Sarcopenia149
- Acute Ischemic Stroke139
- Cerebral Palsy131
- Mild Cognitive Impairment130
- Migraine113
- Pain Management113
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis108
Leading sponsors
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital133
- Riphah International University125
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris112
- Mayo Clinic99
- Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing94
- VA Office of Research and Development92
- Hospices Civils de Lyon79
- Johns Hopkins University70
- National Taiwan University Hospital70
- University of Minnesota64
Where studies are running
- California679
- Massachusetts300
- New York292
- Florida275
- Texas266
- Maryland246
- Arizona213
- Alabama210
- Illinois187
- Pennsylvania178
Recruiting studies12,418 total
- NCT07714785Recruiting
EEG-guided anesthesia for better recovery after tonsillectomy
This study tests whether using brain-wave monitoring (EEG) during anesthesia with sevoflurane can reduce the amount of pain medicine needed after tonsillectomy and improve how smoothly children wake up. It could help your child have a more comfortable recovery.
Santiago, RegiónAges 2–8 - NCT06078553Recruiting
Natural history study of congenital myasthenic syndromes (CMS)
This study follows people with congenital myasthenic syndrome (CMS) caused by changes in certain genes (DOK7, MUSK, AGRN, or LRP4) over time. It does not test any new drug, but helps researchers understand how the condition changes and how to plan future treatments.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 2 years+ - NCT07551804RecruitingPhase 2
Growth hormone replacement therapy safety and effectiveness study
This study tests a new injectable growth hormone treatment for adults whose bodies don't produce enough growth hormone naturally. Researchers will measure how safe it is, how your body processes it, and whether it helps you feel better and function more normally.
BeijingAges 18–80 - NCT07719387Enrolling by invitation
Vagus nerve stimulation to boost thinking and learning after stroke
This study tests if vagus nerve stimulation, delivered through an implanted device, can help improve thinking and learning in people who have had a stroke. You would use the device at home for six weeks.
Stony Brook, New YorkAges 22 years+ - NCT06764485RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing a new drug to standard therapy for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests a new medicine (BMS-986365) against the doctor's choice of standard therapy for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. It aims to see which treatment works better and is safer.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07085390Recruiting
Comparing two catheters for stroke clot removal
This study compares two types of catheters (thin tubes) used during a stroke procedure to remove a blood clot. The goal is to see which one works better for clearing blockages in large blood vessels in the brain.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT01778504Recruiting
Study of childhood behavioral and psychiatric disorders
This study looks at brain, behavior, and genetic factors in people with neuropsychiatric or developmental disorders, as well as their biological relatives. It may help researchers better understand these conditions and find new ways to diagnose or treat them.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 4 weeks–99 years - NCT06455137Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for spinal cord injury recovery
This trial tests whether electrical stimulation of the spinal cord can improve movement and muscle control in people with spinal cord injury. If you've had a spinal cord injury for more than a year and are between 20-70 years old, this might help improve leg function and walking.
Hualien CityAges 20–70 - NCT06603558Recruiting
Preventing migraines with atogepant for Korean adults
This study tests a once-daily pill, atogepant, to see if it safely prevents chronic or episodic migraines in Korean adults. It's meant for people whose doctor has already prescribed the pill for migraine prevention.
Busan, Busan Gwang YeogsiAges 19 years+ - NCT04799470Recruiting
Testing new brain-stimulation patterns for Parkinson’s with DBS
This study tests whether different deep brain stimulation settings can improve symptoms in people with Parkinson’s who already have an implanted DBS system in the subthalamic nucleus (STN). To join, you must already have the specific Medtronic device and show good brain signal and symptom response after surgery.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 19–80 - NCT04526093Recruiting
Study of medical cannabis using patient symptom reports
This study looks at how medical cannabis affects symptoms like pain, epilepsy, sleep, and anxiety or depression, based on what patients report over time. It may help researchers understand what works in real life when people use verified medical cannabis products.
Toronto, OntarioAges 19 years+ - NCT02530658Recruiting
Sequencing children’s tumor and normal tissue samples
This study collects children’s normal and tumor tissue (or blood-related normal samples) and reads their DNA/RNA to look at genetic information. It may help researchers understand cancer-related changes and improve future testing, even when the goal isn’t to treat you directly.
Memphis, TennesseeAges Any age - NCT06664866Enrolling by invitation
AI Screening for Heart Amyloidosis
This trial tests an AI program that looks at your heart ultrasound (echocardiogram) to find possible signs of cardiac amyloidosis early. It helps doctors decide if more testing is needed.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 22 years+ - NCT06889545Recruiting
Comparing ways to measure frailty before surgery in older adults
This trial compares different ways to measure frailty in people aged 70+ before surgery lasting at least 2 hours, to see which tool works best.
HamburgAges 70 years+ - NCT04899037Recruiting
Long-term follow-up for people using an implanted hearing device
This study checks how well long-term care works for people who may use an osseointegrated hearing device (an implanted option that connects to bone). It may help by improving long-term support and outcomes for hearing and day-to-day functioning over about three years.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18–85 - NCT06468618Recruiting
Sleep and stress program for kids getting stem cell transplant
This study tests a program to help children ages 9–17 who are getting a stem cell transplant at Boston Children's Hospital. It aims to improve sleep and reduce stress for both the child and their family.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 9–17 - NCT05266417RecruitingPhase 2
Nasal insulin plus glutathione for Parkinson’s symptoms
This Phase 2 study tests whether adding nasal insulin and glutathione can improve Parkinson’s disease symptoms and function. You would use study medicine through the nose while keeping your other treatments mostly the same during the trial.
Davie, FloridaAges 30 years+ - NCT07718334Recruiting
Can a medication reminder app improve sticking to treatment?
This study tests whether a mobile app that reminds you to take your medicine can help people who have both chronic health conditions and memory problems stick to their treatment plan. A nurse leader will help guide the program, and you or a caregiver will use the app on a smartphone.
Gamasa, Dakahlia GovernorateAges 18 years+ - NCT07717385Recruiting
90-day trial of a probiotic for stress and sleep
This study tests whether a daily probiotic capsule called Neuralli Mood can help adults who feel stressed, have trouble sleeping, or experience low mood. It lasts 90 days and involves taking two capsules each day and filling out online surveys.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07714330Recruiting
Using sound cues to treat positional sleep apnea
This study tests a device that plays sound cues to help you stay off your back while sleeping, which may reduce sleep apnea events. It's for people whose sleep apnea is worse when sleeping on their back.
Burlingame, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT07718321Recruiting
StimolIrpinia for brain injury rehab: a feasibility trial
This trial tests a new cognitive rehab tool called StimolIrpinia for people recovering from a serious brain injury. It aims to see if the tool is acceptable and helpful for improving thinking and memory.
Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi, AVAges 18–75 - NCT07717827Recruiting
Brain tumor surgery guided by brain wiring maps
This trial uses advanced brain scans to create a detailed map of your brain's wiring before surgery. This helps surgeons remove more tumor safely while protecting important areas that control movement, language, and vision.
Palermo, PAAges 18 years+ - NCT07717567Recruiting
Blood tests to diagnose and predict Alzheimer's disease
This study is testing whether a simple blood test can help diagnose Alzheimer's disease and predict how the disease will progress. If you have memory or thinking problems that have been getting worse, you may be able to join.
Milan, MilanoAges 40 years+ - NCT07715864RecruitingPhase 2
Cannabis compounds for brain protection after concussion
This trial tests whether natural cannabis compounds can help protect the brain after a concussion in male contact-sport athletes. It requires you to be healthy, not a regular cannabis user, and free of certain medical conditions.
Regina, SaskatchewanAges 19–35
Common questions
- How many brain & nervous system clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 12,420 recruiting neurology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 19,378 we cover in this area in total.
- What does “Brain & nervous system” cover here?
- Conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves — including stroke, dementia, and movement disorders. We group each study into brain & nervous system based on the conditions it studies, so you can scan the whole therapeutic area at once and drill into a specific condition.
- How do I find a brain & nervous system trial near me?
- Use the search to filter brain & nervous system studies by location and eligibility. Every Clin2 trial page explains the criteria in plain English and offers a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read — the study team makes the final decision.
Other specialties
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov; specialty groupings are derived from each study’s conditions. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.