Neurology
Brain & nervous system clinical trials
Conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves — including stroke, dementia, and movement disorders. We’re tracking 12,425 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,762
- 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 York292
- Florida275
- Texas267
- Maryland245
- Arizona213
- Alabama211
- Illinois189
- Pennsylvania178
Recruiting studies12,423 total
- NCT05543694RecruitingPhase 4
Testing epidural pain relief for labor
This study is testing how well a combination of two medicines (bupivacaine and lidocaine) works for epidural pain relief during early labor. The goal is to find the best dose to help manage labor pain.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–50 - NCT07694804Recruiting
Physical therapy for arm and hand function in children with cerebral palsy
This study tests two types of physical therapy to help children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy improve the use of their arms and hands. The treatments focus on stretching and coordination exercises, and they may help your child with daily activities.
Mansehra, KPKAges 6–12 - NCT04792489RecruitingPhase 2
CAR-T cell therapy for aggressive B-cell lymphomas
This trial tests a new CAR-T cell treatment (MB-CART2019.1) for people with certain types of aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma, including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) that has come back or not responded to prior treatments. It aims to see if this therapy can help when other options have failed.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07562412Recruiting
Audio Mindfulness for Quick Pain Relief
This study tests whether listening to brief guided mindfulness audio recordings can help reduce acute (sudden, short-term) pain. Researchers will see how different amounts of listening affect pain levels.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06323031Recruiting
Eye Blinking in Disorders of Consciousness
This study looks at how people with disorders of consciousness (like being in a coma or a minimally conscious state) blink their eyes. Researchers want to see if eye blinking patterns can tell us more about their awareness, which may help with treatment.
Liège, BelgiumAges 18 years+ - NCT07428616RecruitingPhase 2
Study of Zanzalintinib for recurring meningioma
This trial tests a drug called Zanzalintinib for people with meningioma that has come back or grown despite past treatments. It aims to see if the drug can stop or slow tumor growth.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07511959Enrolling by invitation
Blood-derived treatment for chronic jaw pain
This trial tests whether a treatment made from your own blood (platelet-rich plasma exosomes) can help relieve long-term jaw joint pain and improve function. If you qualify, you would receive injections directly into your jaw area.
WroclawAges 18 years+ - NCT02437396Recruiting
Blood tests in stable adults with Gaucher disease
This study measures inflammation and “oxidative stress” (cell stress caused by imbalance in the body) using blood biomarkers in adults with Gaucher disease. It may help researchers understand what’s happening in the body and how treatment status relates to these blood signals.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–75 - NCT06796543Recruiting
Radiation for young patients with sarcoma that has spread
This trial tests whether targeted radiation can help children and young adults with sarcoma that has spread to a few spots in the body. It's for those who are newly diagnosed (Stratum A) or whose sarcoma has come back or worsened (Stratum B).
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges Up to 39 years - NCT06274528RecruitingPhase 2
DORA and lemborexant in Alzheimer's biomarkers study
This study is testing whether a sleep medication called lemborexant can improve sleep and reduce Alzheimer's-related proteins in healthy older adults with no memory problems. It could help find new ways to delay or prevent Alzheimer's disease.
St Louis, MissouriAges 65 years+ - NCT07698236Enrolling by invitation
Temporal interference brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease
This trial tests a new non-invasive brain stimulation method called temporal interference to see if it can improve symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It is for people aged 40 to 80 who are on stable Parkinson's medications and have mild to moderate symptoms.
ShanghaiAges 40–80 - NCT06787729Recruiting
Using sensors and a smartphone to help arm recovery after stroke
This study tests if wearing small sensors on your arm at home and using a smartphone app can help improve how you use your weaker arm after a stroke. It is designed for people who are at least a year past their stroke and want to take an active role in their recovery.
Charlestown, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT06464367RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Psilocybin study for migraine and healthy volunteers
This study looks at how psilocybin affects the brain in people with migraines and in healthy volunteers. The goal is to understand why it may help with headache disorders.
West Haven, ConnecticutAges 21–70 - NCT07095686Enrolling by invitationPhase 1/Phase 2
Personalized treatment for CHCHD10 ALS
This trial tests a personalized medicine approach for people with a specific genetic form of ALS caused by changes in the CHCHD10 gene. A custom-designed antisense oligonucleotide (a type of genetic therapy) is used to target the underlying cause of the disease.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06202196Recruiting
Epilepsy education program for uncontrolled seizures
This study tests a program that teaches people with hard-to-control epilepsy how to better manage their condition. If you have seizures that continue despite treatment, or have been seizure-free for over a year but could use more support, this program may help you learn skills to improve your daily life.
MontpellierAges 18–60 - NCT07288437Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation for SCA6 ataxia
This study tests if deep brain stimulation (putting a device in the brain to send mild electrical pulses) can improve balance and movement in people with spinocerebellar ataxia type 6 (SCA6), a genetic condition that causes trouble walking and coordination.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 21–89 - NCT06859099Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Long-term safety study of Riliprubart for CIDP
This study checks the long-term safety and how well riliprubart works for people with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP). It is for those who have already taken riliprubart in a previous study.
Homewood, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07076069RecruitingPhase 4
Rotator cuff repair pain study: fewer narcotics
This trial tests a mix of pain medicines (multimodal regimen) to see if it reduces the need for strong narcotics after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. If you have a torn rotator cuff that hasn't healed with other treatments and you are scheduled for surgery, you may be able to join.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06700356Recruiting
Can a brain stimulator detect seizures in the thalamus?
This study tests whether a special brain stimulator (already implanted in some people with epilepsy) can detect seizures in the thalamus. It may help improve seizure monitoring without extra surgery.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07274254RecruitingPhase 3
Lidocaine to reduce opioid use for sickle cell pain crisis
This trial tests if adding lidocaine to standard pain treatment can reduce the amount of morphine or oxycodone needed for a severe pain crisis or acute chest syndrome in sickle cell disease. It is for adults in the ICU who have already started opioid treatment within the last 72 hours.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT07314736Recruiting
Study on values and ethics for ultra-rare diseases
This study aims to understand the perspectives of parents, caregivers, family members, and professionals involved with children who have ultra-rare genetic disorders. It uses interviews or focus groups to explore ethical and value-based questions.
Memphis, TennesseeAges Any age - NCT05663034Recruiting
Compare CBT-I vs MBTI for sleep and trauma symptoms after TBI
This study compares two types of talk-based therapy to help veterans with long-lasting insomnia after a traumatic brain injury (TBI), and also looks at related post-trauma stress symptoms. It may help you improve sleep and reduce how much these symptoms affect daily life.
Eglin Air Force Base, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07151378RecruitingPhase 3
Intestinal gel for Parkinson's mood and behavior problems
This trial tests a gel form of levodopa (called Lecigon) given through a tube into the intestine to see if it helps reduce mood swings, impulsive behaviors, and other mental side effects in people with Parkinson's who already have motor fluctuations. It is for people who have had Parkinson's for at least 5 years and are between 18 and 75 years old.
Saarlouis, SaarlandAges 18–75 - NCT04934176Recruiting
3D study of smile reconstruction for facial paralysis
This study looks at how well “smile reconstruction” surgery works for people with facial paralysis, using 3D measurements that reflect patient experience and movement. You may be able to help test which nerve-connection approach leads to better smile outcomes.
Columbus, OhioAges 18–75
Common questions
- How many brain & nervous system clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 12,425 recruiting neurology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 19,436 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.