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
- NCT03014687RecruitingPhase 4
Preventing sinus symptoms after pituitary surgery with antibiotics
This trial studies whether taking antibiotic medicine by mouth after endoscopic pituitary surgery can reduce post-surgery sinus and nasal symptoms. It may help people recover more comfortably and improve specific nasal outcome scores.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–84 - NCT03020381Recruiting
Study of walking patterns to predict dementia and falls
This study looks at how your walking (gait) might help predict future dementia and risk of falls. You may be asked to walk tests and have health information collected to see who is at higher risk.
London, OntarioAges 60–85 - NCT03019757Recruiting
Testing ways to tell dementia causes apart
This study looks at how to distinguish Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body dementia, and Parkinson’s disease when someone has memory and thinking problems. It may help doctors choose the most accurate diagnosis and treatment path for the right condition.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT03023696Recruiting
Prevent C5 nerve trouble after neck surgery
This trial studies whether a preventive surgical step (foraminotomy) can lower the risk of C5 palsy, a type of arm/shoulder weakness, after certain neck surgeries. It focuses on adults with cervical myelopathy undergoing specific C4–C5 posterior decompression procedures.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT03025334Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for thinking changes in Parkinson’s
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation approach (tDCS) can improve thinking and memory in people with Parkinson’s disease. You may be invited because your Parkinson’s is typical and your memory testing shows you do not have dementia.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 40 years+ - NCT03042962Recruiting
Brain imaging study of focal dystonia and related conditions
This trial uses brain scans to understand how brain networks work in people with focal dystonia, and to compare with family members and healthy volunteers. It may help researchers better understand what goes wrong in the brain and guide future treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 21–80 - NCT03042975Recruiting
Study brain and voice genetics in people with voice movement disorders
This study looks at how genetics and brain patterns are connected to laryngeal dystonia and voice tremor, including people with certain types of voice disorders. You may be asked to do imaging and voice-related assessments to help researchers understand what’s causing these symptoms.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT03042988Recruiting
Heat stress test in people with low nerve control and high blood pressure
This study checks how your body’s blood pressure and stress responses change after being exposed to heat overnight. It’s meant for people with autonomic failure (like certain Parkinson-related or nerve-function conditions) who also have high blood pressure while lying down, which may help researchers understand safer ways to manage it.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–80 - NCT03047369Recruiting
Myelin brain disorder research biobank for samples and data
This study collects brain-related medical information and biological samples to help researchers better understand leukodystrophies and other white-matter brain disorders. It may help future diagnosis and treatments by building a valuable “biobank” of patient data and samples.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT03053791Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation to improve walking after incomplete spinal injury
This study tests whether deep brain stimulation can improve walking in people with an incomplete spinal cord injury. It also requires that you meet specific injury and walking ability requirements and be able to attend study visits and training.
ZurichAges 18–75 - NCT03050268Recruiting
Study of childhood cancer risk in families
This study looks at inherited (family) risk for childhood cancers, including families with early cancers or known cancer risk conditions. It may help researchers understand why some children get cancer and improve future risk detection and care.
Memphis, TennesseeAges Any age - NCT03058185Recruiting
Study of people with LMNA or EMD gene mutations
This study follows people who have a confirmed harmful (pathogenic) mutation in the LMNA and/or EMD gene. It aims to better understand these conditions through regular follow-up and health information collection, which may help improve future care.
Angers, AngersAges Any age - NCT03059420Recruiting
Genetic study of strabismus and certain birth eye-movement disorders
This study looks for genetic (inherited DNA) causes of strabismus (eyes that don’t line up) and certain birth conditions that affect eye movement and brainstem/cranial nerves. Your participation may help researchers better understand these conditions and guide future testing and care.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 1 day+ - NCT03082755RecruitingPhase 4
Study sleep agitation and restless legs in Alzheimer’s patients
This trial studies treatment for troubling nighttime restlessness and agitation in people with Alzheimer’s disease. It may help improve sleep and nighttime comfort and reduce nighttime behavior problems.
Austin, TexasAges 55 years+ - NCT03092180Recruiting
Tests a treatment approach for certain muscle inflammation diseases
This trial looks at treatment strategies for people with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, which are illnesses where the immune system attacks muscles. It may help improve how treatment is chosen and optimized for this group of conditions, but it specifically excludes several related muscle diseases.
São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT03096197Recruiting
Exoskeleton and spinal stimulation for long-term spinal cord injury
This trial tests whether an external walking-assist device (an exoskeleton) plus targeted spinal cord stimulation can help people with long-term spinal cord injury. It may be designed for wheelchair users who meet specific nerve function and bone health requirements.
West Orange, New JerseyAges 18–65 - NCT03115203Recruiting
MRI muscle imaging study for facial paralysis
This study uses a stronger MRI machine (3 Tesla) to take detailed pictures of skin and face muscles in people with facial paralysis. It may help doctors better understand what changes happen in the face muscles over time.
Amiens, PicardieAges 18 years+ - NCT03101813Recruiting
Share DIPG/DMG tumor information for an international registry
This trial builds an international registry (a secure collection of patient records) for people who have been diagnosed with DIPG/DMG, including children and adults. Sharing information can help researchers better understand these tumors and plan future studies.
Cincinnati, OhioAges Any age - NCT03109171Recruiting
Test accuracy using a scope-based feeling test for sleep apnea
This study checks how accurately a special camera/scope test can measure throat sensation in people being evaluated for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). If the test works well, it may help improve how clinicians understand and assess OSA-related changes.
Bogotá, Bogota D.C.Ages 18 years+ - NCT03122197RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Letrozole for recurrent high-grade brain tumors
This early-phase study tests letrozole, a hormone-blocking medicine, in adults with recurrent high-grade gliomas. The goal is to see if it can help control the tumor and is safe enough to study further.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT03124303Recruiting
Testing ways to measure and prevent delirium after surgery
This study looks at interventions to help with “postoperative delirium,” a sudden confusion that can happen after surgery, and uses brain measures like EEG and optional MRI. It may help doctors identify who is at risk and learn what approaches are most helpful after surgery.
Madison, WisconsinAges 60 years+ - NCT03127267RecruitingPhase 3
Test of masitinib versus placebo for ALS
This Phase 3 study tests whether masitinib works better than an inactive pill (placebo) to slow ALS progression and keep it safe. It is meant for people recently diagnosed with ALS who meet specific breathing and function score requirements.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–81 - NCT03131427Recruiting
Registry for inherited liver and metabolism-related conditions
This is a study that collects health information and samples (if applicable) from people with certain genetic or metabolic liver diseases. It may help doctors better understand these conditions and improve future care.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT03135327Recruiting
Eye scans study to compare brain and eye health
This study uses detailed eye imaging to look for patterns that may go along with conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, memory problems, multiple sclerosis, or eye/vascular issues. It may help researchers better understand how eye findings relate to health and disease.
Miami, FloridaAges 18–99
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.