Neurology
Brain & nervous system clinical trials
Conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves — including stroke, dementia, and movement disorders. We’re tracking 11,941 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,343
- Phase 2764
- Phase 1557
- Phase 3513
- Phase 4339
- Phase 1/Phase 2300
- Phase 2/Phase 3125
Top conditions
- Stroke796
- Parkinson Disease395
- Alzheimer Disease338
- Multiple Sclerosis329
- Dementia226
- Epilepsy193
- Ischemic Stroke190
- Insomnia159
- Traumatic Brain Injury151
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea142
- Spinal Cord Injuries142
- Acute Ischemic Stroke139
- Sarcopenia135
- Mild Cognitive Impairment127
- Cerebral Palsy119
- Pain Management114
- Migraine107
- Fibromyalgia104
Leading sponsors
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital124
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris109
- Riphah International University105
- Mayo Clinic98
- VA Office of Research and Development92
- Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing89
- Hospices Civils de Lyon77
- Johns Hopkins University69
- University of Minnesota63
- Washington University School of Medicine63
Where studies are running
- California659
- Massachusetts305
- New York294
- Florida271
- Texas266
- Maryland248
- Alabama207
- Arizona207
- Illinois181
- Pennsylvania176
Recruiting studies11,941 total
- NCT07576166Recruiting
Breathing and Balance Training After Stroke
This study tests whether combining rhythmic breathing exercises with balance training can improve balance and trunk control in people recovering from stroke. You'll participate in structured exercises designed to help you regain stability and core strength.
Sargodha, Punjab ProvinceAges 45–65 - NCT07568938Recruiting
Anesthesia types and stress response in weight-loss surgery
This study compares two anesthesia methods—inhaled gas (desflurane) versus IV medication (TIVA)—during weight-loss surgery to see how each affects your body's stress response and recovery. The goal is to understand which approach may be safer and more comfortable for patients having bariatric surgery.
AthensAges 18–65 - NCT07573982Recruiting
Ultrasound brain treatment for early memory loss
This study tests a special ultrasound treatment that may help clear harmful brain waste linked to Alzheimer's. You would receive the treatment in six short sessions, and the researchers will check your memory and brain health to see if it helps.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07568509RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Oxytocin levels in children with pituitary disease
This study measures oxytocin (a natural hormone) levels in children who have pituitary gland problems. Researchers want to understand if children with certain pituitary conditions don't make enough oxytocin, which could help guide future treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 7–21 - NCT07572968Recruiting
Walking and Balance Tests for Older Adults with Memory Concerns
This study looks at how older adults walk and balance when doing two tasks at once (like talking while walking). Researchers want to understand how mild memory concerns affect movement, which could help catch early brain changes.
Balıkesir, BigadiçAges 65 years+ - NCT06728956Recruiting
Online resilience training to help people with MS keep their jobs
This trial tests an online program based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to build resilience and prevent job loss in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and in healthcare workers who treat MS patients. The study will see if the program helps you stay at work and feel better.
LeedsAges 18–66 - NCT06374108Recruiting
Resistance training and walking in multiple sclerosis
This study tests whether resistance training (like lifting weights) can improve how your brain and muscles communicate, and whether that helps your walking. It's designed for people with MS who have some walking difficulties.
Aarhus, Central JutlandAges 18 years+ - NCT06451133Recruiting
Blood pressure management after traumatic spinal cord injury
This study tests a way to manage blood pressure after a traumatic spinal cord injury. It aims to improve blood flow to the injured area and help recovery.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06498011Recruiting
Training to improve arm and hand function after stroke
This study tests a new type of training that combines thinking, feeling, and moving to help improve arm and hand function after a stroke.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06728865RecruitingPhase 2
Furmonertinib plus Avastin for EGFR+ lung cancer with brain mets
This trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs (Furmonertinib and Avastin) as the very first treatment for people with a specific type of lung cancer (EGFR-mutant non-small cell) that has spread to the brain. The goal is to see how well it works and how safe it is.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 15–75 - NCT04717388Recruiting
Study brain and feelings in people with tinnitus
This study looks at how tinnitus affects the brain, thinking, and emotional well-being. It compares people with chronic tinnitus to people without tinnitus (including a group related to a specific type of epilepsy surgery).
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06338215Recruiting
Moderate drinking vs. abstention advice for adults
This study compares two approaches for adults who drink regularly: advice on drinking in moderation vs. advice to stop drinking entirely. The goal is to see which approach better prevents major diseases and early death over time.
Pamplona, NavarreAges 50–75 - NCT05451251RecruitingPhase 1
Deep brain stimulation for severe trigeminal nerve pain
This trial tests whether deep brain stimulation can reduce intense facial pain from trigeminal neuralgia when medicines and prior procedures have not helped. You may be eligible if you’re an adult with a specific MRI finding near the trigeminal nerve pathway.
Sherbrooke, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06723951Recruiting
Quality of life questionnaire for spina bifida patients
This study tests a new questionnaire QUALAS to see how well it measures quality of life in Dutch people with and without spina bifida. If you have spina bifida or are a healthy volunteer, you may help validate this tool.
GroningenAges 8 years+ - NCT06658886Recruiting
Corticosteroid injection vs. paraffin therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome
This trial compares two treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome: an ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection or paraffin wax therapy. It aims to find which option works better for people with mild to moderate symptoms lasting at least 3 months.
Istanbul, BeylikdüzüAges 18–65 - NCT06665386Recruiting
Cooling infusion with clot removal for severe stroke
This study tests whether cooling the brain during clot removal (thrombectomy) can improve recovery after a severe stroke caused by a large blood vessel blockage. Researchers will use blood tests to find markers that may predict who benefits most.
Dalian, LiaoningAges 18–80 - NCT06712849Recruiting
Brain stimulation for adult lazy eye
This trial tests a gentle, noninvasive brain stimulation technique (called TMS) to see if it can improve vision in adults with lazy eye. It is a noninvasive approach that does not involve surgery or drugs.
Downers Grove, IllinoisAges 18–55 - NCT06731114Recruiting
Neck muscle release for cervicogenic headache relief
This trial tests whether releasing the sternocleidomastoid neck muscle on top of the usual suboccipital muscle release helps reduce headaches that start from the neck. If you have headaches with neck stiffness and pain rating of 4 or more, this study may help find a more effective treatment.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–45 - NCT06730711Recruiting
Blood pressure and stroke-related thinking changes
This study looks at how blood pressure after a stroke might affect your thinking and memory. It uses information from your hospital stay and follow-up visits to see if there is a link.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–90 - NCT03827187Recruiting
Brain signal training to detect awareness
This study checks whether brain activity patterns can show when a person is aware, even if they can’t reliably communicate. If signs of awareness are found (or if you already know you are aware), the study may also train a brain-computer interface to support communication or movement assistance.
DublinAges 10–80 - NCT05589064Recruiting
Diet and nutrition program for lingering concussion symptoms
This study tests whether a dietary and nutrition intervention can improve symptoms that linger after a concussion. It may help people whose post-concussion symptoms have lasted a short to medium time (at least 2 weeks).
Moncton, New BrunswickAges 16 years+ - NCT05092191RecruitingPhase 2
Cannabis pill study for MS-related muscle stiffness
This Phase 2 trial tests whether cannabis can reduce muscle stiffness (spasticity) in people with multiple sclerosis. You may be able to participate if your stiffness is not improving with your current treatments.
Montreal, QuebecAges 21 years+ - NCT06005233Recruiting
Smartwatch heart monitoring after unexplained stroke
This trial uses a smartwatch to look for hidden atrial fibrillation (an irregular heart rhythm) in people who have had a stroke or TIA with no known cause. It could help find the reason for the stroke and guide treatment to prevent another one.
MunichAges 40 years+ - NCT06100718Recruiting
Detecting new cancer after a stroke in at-risk patients
This study looks for hidden cancers in people who have had a stroke and have high levels of a blood marker called D-dimer. It aims to see if a full cancer screening one year later can find new cancers that might have been missed.
Lausanne, Canton of VaudAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many brain & nervous system clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 11,941 recruiting neurology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 18,432 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.