Neurology
Brain & nervous system clinical trials
Conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves — including stroke, dementia, and movement disorders. We’re tracking 11,934 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,337
- Phase 2764
- Phase 1555
- Phase 3514
- Phase 4340
- Phase 1/Phase 2299
- Phase 2/Phase 3125
Top conditions
- Stroke797
- Parkinson Disease395
- Alzheimer Disease337
- Multiple Sclerosis330
- Dementia224
- Epilepsy192
- Ischemic Stroke190
- Insomnia159
- Traumatic Brain Injury151
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea142
- Spinal Cord Injuries142
- Acute Ischemic Stroke139
- Sarcopenia135
- Mild Cognitive Impairment126
- Cerebral Palsy119
- Pain Management113
- Migraine107
- Fibromyalgia105
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
- California655
- Massachusetts304
- New York295
- Florida267
- Texas267
- Maryland248
- Arizona209
- Alabama205
- Illinois183
- Pennsylvania175
Recruiting studies11,934 total
- NCT02714387Recruiting
Study of serious complications from non-traumatic blood vessel brain problems
This study follows people who have non-injury (non-traumatic) blood-vessel-related problems in the brain to understand serious complications. It may help researchers identify risks and improve care over time.
AngersAges 15 years+ - NCT02850588Recruiting
Track outcomes after carotid stent or surgery
This study follows people who need a procedure to treat narrowed carotid arteries, comparing results after either surgery (CEA) or a less invasive procedure (TCAR). It mainly looks at patient safety and outcomes, which can help improve future care.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT04792554Recruiting
Study of aging around major non-heart surgery
This study looks at changes in health and function in older adults before and after major surgery. It may help doctors understand how “aging” affects recovery and what could improve outcomes.
SingaporeAges 65–100 - NCT05228262Recruiting
Testing blood-vessel function and muscle strength in osteoporosis
This study looks at how well your blood vessels work and how strong your muscles are, in women after menopause with osteoporosis. You may be asked to start standard osteoporosis treatment, and the researchers will study pain and changes related to vascular function and sarcopenia (loss of muscle and strength).
Clermont-FerrandAges 50 years+ - NCT05423860Recruiting
HALO prostate study for men with early prostate cancer
This trial studies HALO, a new “human analytics” approach, in men with early-stage prostate cancer. It may help doctors better assess or guide care using MRI and biopsy findings, before or around initial treatment.
Indian Wells, CaliforniaAges 45–90 - NCT02784977Recruiting
Sleep apnea study using a national sleep database
This study collects information from adults who are getting a sleep test because obstructive sleep apnea is suspected. It helps researchers better understand sleep apnea and who develops it, without giving a new treatment.
IstanbulAges 18–80 - NCT04443439Recruiting
MRI study to assess stroke risk from carotid narrowing
This study looks at how dangerous carotid artery narrowing (blood vessels in the neck that supply the brain) might be, using CT and MRI information. It may help doctors better judge stroke risk for people with mild, moderate, or severe narrowing.
Xi'anAges Any age - NCT05357157Recruiting
Electroacupuncture for fibromyalgia pain and quality of life
This trial studies whether electroacupuncture can reduce fibromyalgia pain and improve quality of life. It also looks at changes in certain immune cells, which may help explain how treatments work.
HeraklionAges 18–80 - NCT05407857Recruiting
Study to help prevent memory decline in adults over 60
This study looks for ways to lower the risk of developing dementia and improve thinking skills in people over 60. You may be eligible if you do not have dementia but have early warning signs of memory or thinking changes.
New Taipei CityAges 60–90 - NCT05597410Recruiting
Study of people at risk for Alzheimer’s in Shanghai
This study follows people who are closely related to someone diagnosed with Alzheimer’s to see who develops memory or brain changes over time. It may help researchers understand risk and early signs, which could guide prevention in families like yours.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 50 years+ - NCT05600738Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation to treat epilepsy
This trial studies how adding or using deep brain stimulation devices affects people with epilepsy. It may help researchers understand which outcomes improve when these implanted devices are used.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03367286Recruiting
Tests clot-mapping scans to predict recovery after stroke
This study compares two types of clot/brain-bleeding risk imaging scans to see which better predicts recovery in people with ischemic stroke. If you qualify and get the right timing and scan results, the trial may help doctors choose the best way to predict your prognosis.
HangzhouAges Any age - NCT05453877Recruiting
Brain scan and health data study using a long-term cohort
This study uses existing health records and then collects or uses brain imaging (CT or MRI) along with basic health measurements. It may help researchers learn patterns in brain images that relate to health or disease risk in people from the Kailuan group.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–90 - NCT05600660RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new combo treatment for newly diagnosed brain lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of orelabrutinib, rituximab, and methotrexate in people with newly diagnosed primary CNS lymphoma (a lymphoma mainly in the brain/spinal fluid). The goal is to see how well the treatment works and how safely it can be given.
Hanzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT04912843RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Gene therapy for inherited optic nerve vision loss
This trial tests a gene therapy injection into the eye to improve vision in people with a specific type of inherited optic nerve disease called Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON). It is aimed at people who have a particular genetic change and a history of vision loss lasting long enough to measure change, while checking for safety first.
BeijingAges 12–75 - NCT05315895Recruiting
Study of people with “dampness” signs in Chinese medicine
This is an observational study that looks at a Chinese-medicine pattern called “dampness” by collecting health and biological information from volunteers. It may help researchers better understand what this pattern looks like and how it relates to people’s health.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 35–79 - NCT04525144RecruitingPhase 2
Test EGb 761 for mild memory loss with brain blood vessel disease
This trial studies EGb 761 to see if it can improve symptoms in people with mild cognitive impairment (early memory/thinking changes) who also have signs of brain blood vessel disease. It may help by targeting the brain changes seen on scans.
SingaporeAges 45–85 - NCT04487340Recruiting
Online database for people with acute stroke care
This study sets up an online database to track people who have had a stroke soon after it happens. The goal is to understand and improve how stroke care quality is evaluated.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges Any age - NCT05629000Recruiting
Study of treatment planning after carotid artery narrowing
This study looks at an approach to better plan treatment for people with significant narrowing of the carotid artery (the main artery to the brain). It may help doctors choose safer, more effective care after surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05017051Recruiting
Testing brain function in adults with cerebral palsy
This trial measures how the brain and movement systems work in real-life (everyday) conditions. It may help researchers understand brain-related thinking and control problems in adults, and to compare them with healthy adults.
ClamartAges 18 years+ - NCT04709900Recruiting
Tests for stable chest pain using heart scans and pressure measurements
This trial studies how well different heart tests (imaging the blood flow and measuring blood pressure in the heart) work for people with stable chest pain. It may help guide safer, more accurate evaluation when you are not having a heart attack.
CopenhagenAges Any age - NCT05651204Recruiting
Study of brain GABA signals in Dravet syndrome
This study looks at “GABA signals” in the body/brain to learn more about Dravet syndrome and how it may relate to seizures. If you have Dravet syndrome caused by a specific SCN1A gene change, you may be asked to provide genetic test results and help with study visits so researchers can compare biomarker readings.
Fort Worth, TexasAges Up to 18 years - NCT04576598Recruiting
Stroke survivor program to build self-management habits
This study looks at stroke-related lingering problems and tests a self-management program to help people manage daily life after stroke. It may help by teaching practical ways to stay more active and confident in your routines.
ValenciaAges 18–90 - NCT04559243Recruiting
Left atrial appendage closure to prevent stroke in AF
This study tests whether closing a heart pocket called the left atrial appendage can lower future stroke or other clot-related events in people with atrial fibrillation. It’s mainly for people who have had a prior clot-related event or are at higher risk but may not be good candidates for long-term blood thinners.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many brain & nervous system clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 11,934 recruiting neurology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 18,325 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.