Neurology
Brain & nervous system clinical trials
Conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves — including stroke, dementia, and movement disorders. We’re tracking 11,952 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,355
- Phase 2761
- Phase 1558
- Phase 3514
- Phase 4339
- Phase 1/Phase 2300
- Phase 2/Phase 3125
Top conditions
- Stroke798
- Parkinson Disease395
- Alzheimer Disease338
- Multiple Sclerosis328
- Dementia226
- Epilepsy193
- Ischemic Stroke190
- Insomnia159
- Traumatic Brain Injury151
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea142
- Spinal Cord Injuries142
- Acute Ischemic Stroke138
- Sarcopenia134
- Mild Cognitive Impairment127
- Cerebral Palsy119
- Pain Management116
- 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
- California661
- Massachusetts305
- New York295
- Florida272
- Texas266
- Maryland248
- Alabama207
- Arizona206
- Illinois181
- Pennsylvania177
Recruiting studies11,952 total
- NCT07497399RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a diabetes drug for weight loss in MS
This trial tests if a GLP-1 receptor agonist can help people with multiple sclerosis who have a high BMI. It may reduce inflammation and improve health.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–60 - NCT07491315Recruiting
Do ME/CFS patients react differently to exercise?
This study looks at whether people with ME/CFS have a different reaction to exercise compared to people with heart conditions who also feel tired. It involves filling out online questionnaires and may help doctors better understand ME/CFS.
MarseilleAges 18 years+ - NCT07491484Recruiting
Physical function and quality of life in ALS patients
This trial measures how physical function affects daily life and well-being in people with ALS. It aims to understand how movement abilities impact patient-reported outcomes.
Salisbury, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07492719Recruiting
Swallowing exercises with visual feedback after stroke
This study tests whether special swallowing exercises with a visual feedback tool can help people who have trouble swallowing after a recent stroke. If you've had a stroke in the last 6 months and have trouble swallowing, this may help you regain strength.
AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT07492667Recruiting
Comparing new vs. old criteria for diagnosing multiple sclerosis
This trial compares two sets of diagnostic criteria (McDonald criteria 2024 vs. 2017) for multiple sclerosis in real-life settings. It aims to see which criteria work better in diagnosing MS in patients with symptoms or MRI findings that suggest the disease.
Ars-Laquenexy, LorraineAges Any age - NCT07495189Enrolling by invitation
Mood, sleep, and brain study
This trial looks at how mood problems and sleep issues affect each other. It compares people with and without these conditions to understand the connection.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–80 - NCT07493096Recruiting
Intensive therapy program for children with brain-based conditions
This trial tests an intensive therapy program designed to help children with brain-based conditions like cerebral palsy or autism improve their skills in movement, thinking, and daily activities. The program runs for 2 weeks with daily sessions, and researchers will check for changes in your child's abilities.
The Woodlands, TexasAges 4–12 - NCT07489794Recruiting
Bladder Control and Pelvic Floor in MS
This study looks at how multiple sclerosis (MS) affects bladder control and pelvic floor muscles. It may help find better ways to manage urinary incontinence (leaking urine) in women with MS.
IstanbulAges 30–50 - NCT07491562Recruiting
Testing a neck brace for ALS-related neck weakness
This study tests a special neck brace (exoskeleton) designed to help people with ALS who have neck weakness. It will see if the device helps support your head and makes daily tasks easier.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges Any age - NCT07490353RecruitingPhase 1
Can psilocybin help treat loss of pleasure?
This trial tests if psilocybin, a psychedelic substance, can improve the ability to feel pleasure (anhedonia) in people with depression who are not taking antidepressants. It also includes healthy volunteers as a comparison group.
Vienna, State of ViennaAges 18–55 - NCT07490769RecruitingPhase 3
Taking levetiracetam three times daily for epilepsy
This trial is for adults with uncontrolled epilepsy who have been taking a high dose of Levetiracetam alone for at least a year. It tests whether taking Levetiracetam three times a day works better than the usual schedule.
Riyadh, Riyadh RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07496255Recruiting
Virtual reality for memory help after ICU confusion
This trial tests whether using virtual reality (VR) can help older adults recover their thinking and memory after a serious illness and confusion in the ICU. You may be eligible if you are 50 or older, spent time on a breathing machine, and had delirium in the ICU.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 50 years+ - NCT07494890Recruiting
Walking test study for stroke survivors with slow walking
This study looks at how we measure the effort of walking in people who have had a stroke and still walk slowly. It may help understand your walking and guide better treatments.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 30–80 - NCT07493902Recruiting
Acupuncture for swallowing problems after a stroke
This study tests whether acupuncture can help people who have trouble swallowing after a stroke. It looks for volunteers who had a stroke within the past year and now have swallowing difficulty that is not too mild or too severe.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07498296Recruiting
Adapting a home program and sleep tracking for Parkinson's
This trial tests a program to help people with Parkinson's disease exercise at home and improve sleep. It uses online coaching and a video device to see if it makes daily tasks easier.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07497698Recruiting
Saffron supplement for better sleep in adults
This study tests whether taking a saffron extract supplement can help improve sleep in middle-aged adults with mild to moderate sleep troubles. You would take a daily supplement for a few weeks and report how well you sleep.
Granada, GranadaAges 18–65 - NCT07492537Recruiting
Helping with low mood after your first heart attack
This trial is for people who have just had their first heart attack and may be feeling some low mood or sadness. It aims to understand and help with these feelings early on, before they become a bigger problem.
Roma, ItaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT07498140Recruiting
Epidural steroid injection for leg and back pain
This study is testing a treatment that involves an injection to reduce nerve-related leg and back pain. It looks at how much information about the procedure affects a patient's outlook and pain relief.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Any age - NCT07496034RecruitingPhase 3
Gou-Teng-San for frequent migraines
This study tests a Chinese herbal formula called Gou-Teng-San (GTS) for preventing episodic migraines. It is for adults who have frequent migraines but have not tried many prevention medicines.
Taichung, SouthAges 18–70 - NCT07494942Recruiting
Cardiac rehab for heart amyloidosis
This trial tests a 5-week cardiac rehabilitation program for people with cardiac amyloidosis (a condition where abnormal protein builds up in the heart). The program aims to improve heart function and quality of life.
MontpellierAges 18 years+ - NCT07498452Recruiting
Sleep behavior study for patients and their partners
This study looks at the needs of people with isolated REM sleep behavior disorder (iRBD) and the people close to them. It aims to understand how this condition affects daily life and relationships.
Bologna, Emilia-RomagnaAges Any age - NCT07494812Recruiting
Testing a new fluid drain method for normal pressure hydrocephalus
This study tests a new way to drain fluid from the spine during a lumbar drain trial for older adults with suspected normal pressure hydrocephalus. The goal is to see if using a special pressure-regulated system makes the procedure safer and more effective at predicting who will benefit from a shunt.
Dallas, TexasAges 60–99 - NCT07495826Recruiting
Predicting behavior in kids during sedation
This study looks at children aged 1 to 17 who get sedation or anxiety medicine for a procedure in the emergency department or dental clinic. Researchers want to understand what predicts how children behave during and after sedation.
London, OntarioAges 1–17 - NCT07490444RecruitingPhase 2
Better glasses for children with Down syndrome
This trial tests a new way to make eyeglass prescriptions for children with Down syndrome, ages 5 to 12. The goal is to see if it improves their vision.
Columbus, OhioAges 5–12
Common questions
- How many brain & nervous system clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 11,952 recruiting neurology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 18,491 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.