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
- NCT07546539Recruiting
Light Therapy for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
This study tests whether a special type of light therapy (called photobiomodulation) can reduce severe tiredness in people with chronic fatigue syndrome. The light is applied to the skin and may help boost energy levels and improve daily function.
Larkana, SindhAges 18–60 - NCT07544914Recruiting
Magnetic Stimulation for Elbow and Wrist Chronic Pain
This study tests whether a non-invasive magnetic therapy applied to the skin can reduce chronic pain from tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, or carpal tunnel syndrome. The treatment uses magnetic pulses to stimulate nerves and may help relieve pain without medication or surgery.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 18 years+ - NCT07548476Recruiting
Acupuncture and exercise for nerve pain from cancer treatment
This study tests whether adding acupuncture and exercise can help prevent or reduce nerve pain, numbness, or tingling caused by a cancer treatment called EV-Pembro (a drug combination for bladder cancer). It may help you stay active and feel better during treatment.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07542938Recruiting
Drug-coated balloon for narrowed brain arteries
This trial tests a special balloon catheter coated with a drug (sirolimus) to treat narrowed arteries inside the brain caused by atherosclerosis (plaque buildup). The goal is to keep the artery open and prevent future strokes.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07543016Recruiting
Amino Acids and Exercise for FSHD Muscle Weakness
This study tests whether amino acid supplements combined with exercise can help people with FSHD (a genetic muscle disease) build strength and reduce fatigue. Researchers will compare participants who receive amino acids plus exercise training to a control group.
Voghera, PaviaAges 18–50 - NCT07550270Recruiting
Virtual Reality Walking Training After Stroke
This study tests whether a combination of weight-supported walking equipment and virtual reality games can help stroke patients improve their walking ability and muscle control. The training aims to make walking safer and easier during recovery.
Ankara, ÇankayaAges 45–75 - NCT07550348Recruiting
Pain Relief Comparison for Lower Leg Surgery Nerve Block
This study compares two common numbing medications used together versus one alone for nerve-blocking surgery on the lower leg. Researchers want to see which approach works better and lasts longer for pain relief after your procedure.
ErzurumAges 18–65 - NCT07546877Recruiting
Brain Stimulation to Improve Memory After Stroke
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can help improve thinking and memory problems that occur after a stroke. If you've had a stroke in the past year and are experiencing cognitive difficulties, this trial may help restore some of your mental abilities.
JinanAges 35–75 - NCT07544602Enrolling by invitation
Music therapy for coma after head injury
This trial tests whether listening to music can help people who are in a coma after a serious head injury recover. It may help improve brain function and recovery during their stay in intensive care.
Youngstown, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07545473Recruiting
Eye Imaging to Detect Brain Disease Markers
This study uses a special camera to photograph the back of your eye in detail. Researchers believe changes in the eye may reflect brain diseases like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, and this imaging could help detect these conditions earlier.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges 30 years+ - NCT07548502Recruiting
Night Guard Effect on Jaw Muscle Size in Children With Teeth Grinding
This study looks at whether wearing a night guard (a protective dental device) can help reduce jaw muscle thickness in children who grind their teeth at night. Researchers will measure changes in the masseter muscle, which is the main chewing muscle in your jaw.
NiğdeAges 10–12 - NCT07546786Recruiting
How Meditation Affects Thinking and Emotions
This study compares how meditation affects brain function and emotional regulation in people who meditate regularly versus those who don't. Researchers want to understand if regular meditation improves focus, memory, and emotional well-being.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07548580Recruiting
Early Movement Therapy for Brain Injury in Hospital ICU
This study looks at how gentle, early physical movement during ICU care affects recovery in patients with serious brain injuries like stroke or head trauma. Researchers will track how patients respond to a structured movement program while they're on a breathing machine.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT07547423Recruiting
Ear laser acupuncture for better sleep in breast cancer patients
This study tests whether ear laser acupuncture (a painless light treatment on the ear) can help improve sleep in people with breast cancer who have insomnia. It is a non-drug approach that may be a safe alternative to sleeping pills.
TaichungAges 18–75 - NCT07543991RecruitingPhase 1
Gene therapy for giant axonal neuropathy via vagus nerve
This is a follow-up study for patients who previously received an experimental gene therapy (scAAV9/JeT-GAN) for giant axonal neuropathy (GAN), a rare genetic nerve disorder. The new treatment delivers the therapy directly into the vagus nerve—a major nerve in the neck—to help manage nerve damage and related symptoms.
Dallas, TexasAges 10–25 - NCT07544303Recruiting
Fatigue and Mental Well-Being in MS Patients
This study explores how fatigue and mental health are connected in people with multiple sclerosis. Researchers will use audio sessions through headphones to understand your experiences and may help improve care for MS-related tiredness and mood.
VanAges 18–80 - NCT07546292Recruiting
Brain Stimulation to Improve Reading and Letter Learning
This study tests whether a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique can help improve how your brain learns letters and sounds, and how well you read. You'll receive mild electrical stimulation to your scalp while learning letter-sound pairs, and researchers will use MRI scans to see how your brain responds.
ZurichAges 18–35 - NCT07546708Recruiting
Understanding Dementia Care in Black Immigrant Communities
This study explores how dementia (memory loss) affects Black immigrant families and their caregivers. Researchers want to learn about challenges and support needs to improve care and services for Black immigrant communities.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07547670Recruiting
Brain Stimulation for Lazy Eye in Children
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS (transcranial direct current stimulation) can help children with lazy eye (amblyopia) whose vision hasn't improved with traditional patching treatments. The goal is to see if stimulating the brain can boost the weak eye's vision.
MurciaAges 4–14 - NCT07543094Enrolling by invitation
Brain Stimulation for Early Alzheimer's Memory and Thinking
This study tests whether a special type of brain stimulation called temporal interference stimulation can improve memory and thinking skills in people with early-stage Alzheimer's disease. The treatment uses electrical stimulation to target specific brain areas without surgery.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 50–75 - NCT07546409Recruiting
Do ketones help thinking in older adults with prediabetes?
This study looks at whether a supplement called ketones can improve thinking and memory in older adults who have prediabetes but not diabetes or memory problems. You will take the supplement, have brain scans, and complete thinking tests.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 60–75 - NCT07547605RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing PRP, Steroid, and Combined Injections for Neck and Shoulder Pain
This study tests three different injection treatments for upper trapezius myofascial pain (a specific type of muscle knot in your neck/shoulder area). Researchers will compare platelet-rich plasma (PRP, made from your own blood), a steroid injection, and a combination of both to see which works best for pain relief.
Kyrenia, KeryneiaAges 18–65 - NCT07550296RecruitingPhase 2
Second IV Clot-Dissolving Treatment for Major Stroke
This trial tests giving a second dose of an IV clot-dissolving medicine (prourokinase) to patients who had a stroke from a large clot but didn't improve enough after the first dose. The goal is to see if a second dose within 6 hours of stroke onset can help more patients recover.
Shenyang, None SelectedAges 18–80 - NCT07544082Recruiting
Acupuncture for Insomnia Related to Heart-Spleen Imbalance
This study tests whether acupuncture using traditional five-point techniques can help people with long-term insomnia, especially those experiencing poor sleep quality, nightmares, and early morning awakening. It focuses on a specific pattern in traditional Chinese medicine called Heart-Spleen deficiency.
Ho Chi Minh CityAges 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.