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
- NCT07500376Recruiting
Nutrition and Muscle Health in Lung Cancer Surgery
This study looks at how nutrition and muscle health before lung cancer surgery can affect recovery. It tests whether checking these factors can help predict and improve outcomes after surgery.
Samsun, SamsunAges 18 years+ - NCT07505342Recruiting
Remote study for myotonic dystrophy type 1
This study tests whether remote assessments can track myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and looks at genetic factors. It aims to find better ways to monitor the disease from home.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18–88 - NCT07499570Recruiting
Talk therapy using AI for older adults with memory issues
This study tests an AI-powered talk therapy for older adults with mild memory problems who live at home. It aims to reduce challenging behaviors like agitation, anxiety, or depression by delivering personalized support through a computer or tablet.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 65 years+ - NCT07500064Recruiting
tDCS Brain Stimulation for Depression
This trial tests a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation treatment (called tDCS) for adults with depression. It uses a mild electrical current on the scalp to help improve mood and thinking.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–65 - NCT07502677Recruiting
Can a sleep test detect breathing trouble in ALS?
This study tests a new wearable device called SleepImage to see how well it detects breathing problems during sleep in people with ALS. The goal is to catch early signs of respiratory failure before they become serious, helping doctors decide when to start breathing support.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT07503522Recruiting
Personalized music and exercise for stroke recovery
This study tests whether adding personalized music to gentle aerobic exercise helps people recovering from a recent stroke improve faster. It's for patients in the early weeks or months after stroke who can sit, understand instructions, and don't have major heart or thinking problems.
Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi MinhAges 18 years+ - NCT07506200Recruiting
Nerve retraining for neck and arm pain
This trial tests if special exercises that retrain your nerves can reduce neck and arm pain and improve movement. It is for people who have had pain for at least 3 months and meet specific physical exam findings.
Sialkot, Punjab ProvinceAges 30–50 - NCT07507084Recruiting
Exercise with cognitive tasks for walking and balance in MS
This study combines exercise with a thinking activity to see if it improves walking, balance, and thinking skills in people with multiple sclerosis. It compares two types of exercise training to find which is more helpful for daily life.
Kütahya, MerkezAges 18–65 - NCT07500480Recruiting
Home use of a wearable grasping device after stroke
This trial tests if a wearable device that helps open and close the hand can be used at home by people who have weakness after a stroke. It may help improve your ability to grasp objects like a glass or spoon.
ToulouseAges 18 years+ - NCT06763575Recruiting
Surgical glove compression to prevent nerve damage from paclitaxel
This trial tests if wearing surgical gloves that compress the hands can prevent nerve damage caused by the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel. If you have a solid tumor and are getting paclitaxel every 3 weeks, this might help reduce numbness, tingling, or pain in your hands.
Bangkok, BangkokAges 18 years+ - NCT05009394Recruiting
Surgery options for long-term pain after limb amputation
This trial studies different surgical approaches to reduce persistent pain in the leftover part of an amputated limb. You may be able to join if your post-amputation pain has lasted more than a year and your pain level stays high despite stable pain treatments and prosthesis use.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06059144RecruitingPhase 3
Raising blood pressure for worsening small artery strokes
This trial tests if raising blood pressure slightly with a low dose of a medicine called norepinephrine can help people whose stroke symptoms are getting worse. It focuses on small, deep brain artery strokes and aims to improve recovery.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT06386874Recruiting
Magnetic field therapy for arm recovery after stroke
This study tests a new magnetic device applied to the head to help improve arm function after a stroke. You will use the device while doing exercises, and a caregiver will support you with a mobile app and video calls.
Downey, CaliforniaAges 22–80 - NCT06278428Recruiting
Epilepsy in Infants: Genes and Disease Course
This study looks at children with severe epilepsy that starts before age 2. It aims to understand how different gene changes affect the disease and how it progresses over time.
Ho Chi Minh CityAges Up to 1.9 years - NCT06655636Recruiting
Testing a new robotic brace to help stroke survivors open their hand
This trial tests a wearable robotic device (ExoNET) that helps stroke survivors with hand weakness. It aims to see if the device is safe and helpful for people who had a stroke at least 8 months ago and still have trouble using their arm and hand.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 40–70 - NCT06656754RecruitingEarly Phase 1
IsoReach: A study on reaching after stroke
This trial tests a new way to measure how people reach for objects, looking at differences between healthy adults and those who have had a stroke. The goal is to understand how stroke affects movement so better therapies can be developed.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06695767Recruiting
Behavioral therapy for epilepsy and depression in veterans
This trial tests a special therapy program for veterans who have both epilepsy and major depression. It uses talk therapy and text message support to help improve mood and seizure control.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06749951Recruiting
Talk therapy for insomnia in heart disease patients
This study tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy focused on changing thoughts and habits) can help people with coronary heart disease who also have trouble sleeping. You will learn skills to improve your sleep and your overall heart health.
Drammen, BuskerudAges 18–75 - NCT06766279Recruiting
OMT for smell loss after COVID-19
This trial tests if osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) can help people regain their sense of smell after COVID-19. OMT is a hands-on therapy used by osteopathic doctors to improve body function.
Las Cruces, New MexicoAges 18 years+ - NCT06767280Recruiting
Testing calf muscle in chronic nerve pain patients
This study looks at how a muscle in your calf (gastrocnemius) responds to a gentle electrical test in people with long-term nerve pain from the lower back. It aims to learn more about how the condition affects muscle function, which could help improve future treatments.
Sixth of October, Giza GovernorateAges 18–55 - NCT07493629Recruiting
Study on immune status and disease control in inflammatory airway diseases
This study looks at how the immune system works and how well diseases like asthma, COPD, and others are controlled. You may join if you have one of these conditions or if you are a healthy volunteer or smoker without lung disease.
Ningbo, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT07491744Enrolling by invitation
Stroke and TIA study on heart and blood vessel health
This study looks at the causes of stroke and TIA by doing extra tests on patients admitted to the hospital. It aims to better understand and prevent future heart and blood vessel problems.
Stockholm, Stockholm CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT07493213Recruiting
Ultrasound-guided shoulder injections for frozen shoulder
This study tests whether ultrasound-guided injections into the shoulder can improve pain and movement in people with frozen shoulder. It may help if you have had shoulder pain for at least 3 months and other treatments haven't worked well.
Konya, SelçukluAges 18–75 - NCT07493226Recruiting
NSAIDs for Frozen Shoulder Pain Study
This study tests different types of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to see which works best for people with frozen shoulder. It may help you if you have ongoing shoulder pain and stiffness without other shoulder injuries.
Konya, SelçukluAges 18–75
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.