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
- NCT06667232Recruiting
Burst stimulation for epilepsy using implanted electrodes
This trial tests a new way to stimulate the brain using bursts of electrical pulses in people with drug-resistant epilepsy. It might help find better treatment options for those who are already undergoing SEEG monitoring as part of their presurgical evaluation.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 14–65 - NCT06786858Recruiting
Hand exoskeleton training for stroke recovery
This study tests whether a robotic hand device (exoskeleton) can help people who had a stroke more than 6 months ago improve hand movement. It may benefit those who still have some hand function but struggle to open their affected hand.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 21 years+ - NCT06786000Recruiting
Brain stimulation plus hand therapy for stroke recovery
This trial tests a combination of mild electrical brain stimulation and a special hand therapy program to help improve arm and hand movement after a stroke. It is for adults who had a stroke more than three months ago and still have moderate to mild arm weakness.
Riyadh, Riyadh RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT05155137RecruitingPhase 3
Daily pill and home risk check to prevent stroke and memory loss
This Phase 3 trial tests whether a daily “polypill” plus a simple home risk-check plan can lower the chance of stroke and future thinking/memory problems. It is aimed at adults at moderate risk but who have not had stroke or heart disease before.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 50–75 - NCT05847010Recruiting
Study program to prevent postoperative delirium in older adults
This study adds an extra scientific program to help prevent confusion (“delirium”) after surgery in older adults. If you were already planned to join the main prevention program, this may help improve how care is delivered and how outcomes are measured.
BerlinAges 70 years+ - NCT05968053Recruiting
Testing microplastics detection in neurosurgery patients
This study checks whether microplastics and nanoplastics can be detected in people undergoing neurosurgery. If it works, it could help doctors better understand possible material exposures around brain and nerve procedures.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06481540Recruiting
Smartphone app for cough training in Parkinson's
This trial tests a smartphone app called SpiroGym to help people with Parkinson's disease improve their cough strength. It aims to see if app-guided exercises can make coughing more effective for clearing the airway.
PragueAges 40–80 - NCT07465718RecruitingPhase 3
Once-daily trientine for first-line Wilson's disease treatment
This trial tests a once-daily trientine pill as the first treatment for Wilson's disease, a condition where copper builds up in the body. It may help if you've never been treated for Wilson's disease or have only had zinc therapy briefly.
Denver, ColoradoAges 8 years+ - NCT07463521RecruitingPhase 3
Study of rozanolixizumab for ocular myasthenia gravis
This study tests an investigational medication called rozanolixizumab for people who have ocular myasthenia gravis (MG), where weakness is only in the eye muscles. The medicine is given as an injection under the skin and may help improve symptoms like drooping eyelids or double vision.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07465289RecruitingPhase 3
Long-term safety study of rozanolixizumab for ocular myasthenia gravis
This study continues treatment with rozanolixizumab for people who have already received at least one dose in a previous trial (MG0038). It looks at how safe and effective the drug is over a longer period.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07466589Recruiting
Electric stimulation for dizziness after concussion
This trial tests if a portable electric stimulation device can help improve balance and reduce dizziness in people recovering from a concussion. If you have had ongoing imbalance for at least 4-6 weeks, this study may help you feel steadier.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18–55 - NCT06768190Recruiting
WeLove: WhatsApp support for pregnancy mental health
This pilot study tests a WhatsApp-based support program (WeLove) designed to help pregnant women and their partners prevent emotional distress and sleep problems. If you are in early pregnancy or a partner, you may join a 3‑group study comparing the program to usual care.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT05895838RecruitingPhase 3
Trial for medicines after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
This Phase 3 trial studies treatments given after a person survives an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest to improve recovery and survival. It is for patients who stay unconscious for a short time after circulation returns, and who meet safety conditions.
Copenhagen, Capital Region of DenmarkAges 18 years+ - NCT05819476Recruiting
Testing how open-label placebos affect induced pain
This study tests whether people can feel less pain when they know they are receiving a “placebo” (a treatment with no active pain-relieving medicine). It’s done in healthy adults by triggering short-lasting pain in a controlled way to see how the placebo effect changes pain feelings.
BaselAges 18–65 - NCT02630121RecruitingPhase 4
Nasal spray treatment to reduce mild sleep apnea congestion
This study tests whether using oxymetazoline with fluticasone nasal spray can improve mild obstructive sleep apnea by lowering nasal congestion. If your nose stays blocked most days despite current spray use, this may help your breathing during sleep.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18–65 - NCT04932577RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Fecal transplant to treat complications of liver cirrhosis
This trial studies whether transferring healthy gut bacteria (from a donor sample) can improve outcomes for people with liver cirrhosis who have worsening complications. It may help by changing the gut microbiome, which can influence inflammation and liver health.
AarhusAges 18–75 - NCT06749106Recruiting
Using MRI to find bleeding in neck artery plaque
This study uses MRI scans that are already done as part of your stroke care to look for bleeding inside plaque in the neck arteries. The goal is to see if this bleeding can help predict stroke risk.
MunichAges 18 years+ - NCT06496945Recruiting
Day programs for dementia: impact on patients and caregivers
This study looks at how adult day programs and community care affect people with dementia and their main caregivers. It hopes to find ways to support both you and your care partner better.
Edmonton & Calgary, AlbertaAges 65 years+ - NCT06752720RecruitingPhase 2
Stem cell therapy for chronic stroke patients
This trial tests whether a patient's own stem cells can be safely injected into the brain to help recovery after a stroke. It is for people who had an ischemic stroke 6 months to 5 years ago and still have moderate to severe symptoms.
Sapporo, HokkaidoAges 20–70 - NCT07468110Recruiting
Nutrition and balance in chronic stroke survivors
This study looks at how a simple blood test (the CONUT score, which measures nutrition and immune health) relates to balance and daily function in people who have had a stroke a long time ago. It may help find ways to improve recovery and quality of life.
Istanbul, PendikAges 18–85 - NCT07467382Recruiting
Observing Achilles Tendon During Walking
This study observes how the Achilles tendon works during walking in people who have had a stroke, a spinal cord injury, or in healthy volunteers. It aims to better understand gait problems.
NantesAges 18 years+ - NCT07465107Recruiting
Motor and cognitive exercise in Parkinson's
This study tests whether combining motor (physical movement) exercises with cognitive (thinking) exercises can help people with Parkinson's disease. It may improve both movement and thinking skills.
Copenhagen NVAges 18 years+ - NCT07465783Recruiting
Music therapy for sleep and calm in dementia care
This study tests whether a music therapist working one-on-one with people who have dementia can help them fall asleep better and stay calmer during the day. It takes place in a locked dementia care unit.
Saint-EtienneAges 60 years+ - NCT07463092Recruiting
Creatine and exercise for muscle health in prostate cancer
This study tests whether taking creatine and doing weightlifting exercises can help men with prostate cancer who have been on hormone therapy for at least 6 months to improve muscle strength and size. It lasts 12 weeks and involves supervised workouts three times per week.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 40 years+
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.