Neurology
Brain & nervous system clinical trials
Conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves — including stroke, dementia, and movement disorders. We’re tracking 12,413 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,750
- Phase 2784
- Phase 1574
- Phase 3535
- Phase 4342
- Phase 1/Phase 2305
- Phase 2/Phase 3123
Top conditions
- Stroke845
- Parkinson Disease426
- Multiple Sclerosis343
- Alzheimer Disease341
- Dementia226
- Ischemic Stroke200
- Epilepsy197
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea155
- Spinal Cord Injuries154
- Insomnia153
- Sarcopenia149
- Traumatic Brain Injury149
- Acute Ischemic Stroke139
- Cerebral Palsy131
- Mild Cognitive Impairment129
- Pain Management114
- Migraine112
- 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 Development93
- Hospices Civils de Lyon79
- Johns Hopkins University70
- National Taiwan University Hospital70
- University of Minnesota64
Where studies are running
- California678
- Massachusetts300
- New York291
- Florida275
- Texas266
- Maryland245
- Arizona213
- Alabama210
- Illinois188
- Pennsylvania178
Recruiting studies12,411 total
- NCT03998020Recruiting
Sleep study group for people with long-lasting excessive sleepiness
This study is building a long-term group of people with chronic excessive sleepiness (hypersomnolence) so researchers can better understand rare sleep disorders and related biology. It involves sleep-focused assessments and questionnaires, and you may or may not be on treatment for sleep problems.
MontpellierAges 6 years+ - NCT03998202Recruiting
Study of chemotherapy side effects in older colorectal cancer patients
This study looks at how chemotherapy and immunotherapy affect the body in older adults with colorectal cancer, especially early side effects. It may help researchers understand why some people lose strength and how to better predict and manage treatment toxicity.
Millville, DelawareAges 60 years+ - NCT03999983Recruiting
Procedure registry for blocked vertebral artery origins
This trial registry collects information on patients treated with a catheter-based procedure for narrowed or blocked vertebral artery openings in the back of the brain. It may help doctors better understand which patients benefit and how treatment is done, but it’s mainly about tracking outcomes and safety.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18–90 - NCT04001582Recruiting
UK facial and shoulder muscle disease patient registry
This registry aims to collect health information from people in the UK who have facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). It helps researchers better understand the disease and plan future studies.
Newcastle upon TyneAges Any age - NCT04003363Recruiting
Myotonic dystrophy registry to help track your condition
This is a national registry that collects information from people who have (or may soon have) myotonic dystrophy. By joining, you help researchers better understand the disease and may make future studies easier to access.
Newcastle upon TyneAges Any age - NCT04003051RecruitingPhase 2
Online program to help throat cancer patients swallow and cope
This trial tests a web-based program meant to help people with throat (head and neck) cancer follow swallowing exercises and use coping strategies during curative radiation treatment. It may help improve comfort and how well you can keep up with exercises while you’re getting treatment.
Fort Worth, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04005508Recruiting
Study sleep apnea and heart outcomes in high-risk atrial fibrillation
This trial looks at how obstructive sleep apnea (OSA, a breathing problem during sleep) relates to heart outcomes in people with atrial fibrillation (AF). It may help doctors better predict risk and choose safer care for people who are high cardiovascular risk.
SingaporeAges 22–99 - NCT04006418Recruiting
Study of spastic paraplegia in patients and healthy controls
This study enrolls people diagnosed with spastic paraplegia and also compares them with healthy people. It helps researchers learn more about the condition and may guide future care or treatments.
FuzhouAges Any age - NCT04006561Recruiting
Brain lymphoma study using targeted whole-brain radiation
This trial studies how newly diagnosed primary central nervous system (brain) non-Hodgkin lymphoma responds to a specific type of radiation to the whole brain, and it also looks at changes in thinking, mood, and behavior. It may help doctors understand how this treatment affects day-to-day brain function.
TaoyuanAges 18–80 - NCT04047628RecruitingPhase 3
MS patients with active relapsing disease comparing two treatment plans
This Phase 3 study compares the best standard MS treatment (chosen by your doctors) versus an approach called autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant (AHSCT) for people with highly active, treatment-resistant relapsing multiple sclerosis. It aims to see which option controls MS disease activity better and keeps you safer over time.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–55 - NCT04130503Recruiting
Breathing device study after a recent ischemic stroke
This study looks at whether using a PAP breathing machine soon after an ischemic stroke helps sleep and recovery. It focuses on people who have moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea diagnosed around the time of their stroke.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT06580002RecruitingPhase 2
Can Riluzole Help with Chemo Brain? A Pilot Study
This study tests if a medicine called riluzole (currently used for ALS) can help with 'chemo brain' – memory and thinking problems after cancer treatment. It is for people who feel their mental sharpness has declined after breast cancer therapy, certain chemotherapies, or brain radiation.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07701512RecruitingPhase 2
Febuxostat for brain bleed patients managed without surgery
This trial tests if febuxostat, a medicine used for gout, can help people recover from a brain bleed (intracranial hemorrhage) when surgery is not needed. It may reduce inflammation and improve outcomes.
Al Mansurah, Dakahlia GovernorateAges 18 years+ - NCT07700862Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation for tremor-dominant Parkinson's disease
This trial compares two ways to place electrodes in the brain to reduce tremors. It may help people with Parkinson's disease whose main symptom is shaking.
ShanghaiAges 18–80 - NCT07702149Recruiting
Diet for Behcet's disease patients with ringing in the ears
This trial tests whether a special diet can help ringing in the ears (tinnitus) in people with Behcet's disease who also have obesity. The goal is to see if dietary changes reduce tinnitus symptoms.
Giza, DokkiAges 40–55 - NCT07701785Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for Parkinson's with mild memory issues
This trial tests a type of brain stimulation called iTBS on an area of the brain that may help with thinking and memory problems in people with Parkinson's disease and mild cognitive impairment. If you qualify, you and your caregiver would take part in sessions and answer questions about your daily life.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 50–85 - NCT07703683Recruiting
Muscle health in metabolic and hormone diseases
This trial looks at how muscle health is affected by metabolic or hormone disorders, aiming to find better markers for muscle loss called sarcopenia.
Woluwe-Saint-Pierre - Sint-Pieters-WoluweAges 18 years+ - NCT07703761Recruiting
AI analysis of brain tumor MRI scans
This trial uses artificial intelligence to analyze MRI scans from people diagnosed with a type of brain tumor called glioma. It aims to better understand the cancer from diagnosis through treatment, which could help guide future care.
TrentoAges 18–60 - NCT07702461Recruiting
Resistance training survey for people on weight loss meds
This trial is an online survey to understand how people taking GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic or Wegovy) are doing with resistance training. If you're an adult on a stable dose of a GLP-1 med for weight or diabetes, your input can help shape better exercise advice.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07703800Recruiting
Testing a better sound fitting for single-sided deaf cochlear implant users
This study tests if a cochlear implant fitting based on your ear's anatomy helps you hear speech in noisy places and enjoy music more. It is for people who are deaf in one ear and use a MED-EL cochlear implant.
AntwerpAges 18 years+ - NCT07702968Recruiting
Low-field MRI for stroke patients in the ER
This trial uses a low-field MRI machine to scan the brains of people with suspected stroke who come to the emergency room. It aims to see if this type of MRI can help doctors make faster and better decisions about treatment.
Leiden, South HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT06814626RecruitingPhase 3
Nutrition therapy for muscle loss in cirrhosis with fluid buildup
This trial tests whether a special nutrition plan can help treat muscle loss in people with liver cirrhosis who also have fluid buildup that doesn't improve with standard treatment. It aims to improve strength and outcomes after a procedure to place a shunt in the liver.
PalermoAges 18–80 - NCT05215197Recruiting
Platelet-rich fibrin placed during cochlear implant surgery
This trial studies whether applying a special healing material during cochlear implant surgery improves outcomes for people with nerve-based hearing loss. You might be eligible if you need a cochlear implant using a specific electrode and do not have certain inner-ear conditions.
DenizliAges Any age - NCT07193303Recruiting
Mental imagery for arm and hand skills in Parkinson's
This study tests if mental imagery exercises can help improve upper body movement in people with Parkinson's disease. It may offer a safe, drug-free way to practice daily tasks.
Kahramanmaraş, OnikişubatAges 40–75
Common questions
- How many brain & nervous system clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 12,413 recruiting neurology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 19,419 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.