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
- NCT04934787Recruiting
Balance-feedback ankle rehab after stroke
This trial tests an ankle-foot exercise and training program that gives you balance feedback to improve walking after stroke. It may help reduce foot drop and improve balance and safe walking.
Hong KongAges 18–70 - NCT04937010Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for chronic nerve-related head pain
This trial studies whether stimulating a nerve in the back of the head can reduce chronic cluster-like or related headache attacks. It’s for people whose headaches did not improve after trying several standard prevention treatments.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18–100 - NCT04938362Recruiting
Study brain recovery after abscess using memory and brain scans
This study looks at how thinking and energy levels change after a brain abscess. It may help researchers understand what affects recovery and fatigue, using thinking tests and brain imaging/brain-wave checks.
OsloAges 16 years+ - NCT04939922Recruiting
Headache and dizziness registry for people with headache disorders
This study is a registry, meaning it collects information over time about people with headaches (including migraine, tension-type, and some dizziness-related headaches). It may help researchers better understand these conditions and plan future studies.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 4–99 - NCT04941326Recruiting
Spinal mobilization for breathing in Parkinson’s disease
This study tests whether a hands-on therapy to the spine can improve breathing measures in people with Parkinson’s disease. If you qualify, you would receive spinal mobilization and have your breathing assessed to see if it helps.
BoluAges 50–85 - NCT04942041Recruiting
Thrombectomy for large stroke blockages at low-volume centers
This study tests whether using a procedure called mechanical thrombectomy at smaller stroke centers can improve outcomes after a large-vessel stroke. It may help people who have a major artery blockage get timely treatment, with measured effects on complications and survival.
Kristiansand, AgderAges 18–100 - NCT04943848RecruitingPhase 1
Vaccine plus immune treatment for newly diagnosed brain stem tumors
This early-phase trial tests a customized vaccine (made from your tumor’s cell parts) along with an immune “checkpoint blocker” medicine. It’s for newly diagnosed DIPG/DMG to see if this combination is safe and can help control the cancer.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 1–18 - NCT04943562Recruiting
Testing sleep sensors to score your sleep stages
This study checks whether wearable sensors (like a sleep band and a wearable EEG) and a phone can accurately identify your sleep stages. It includes healthy people and people with sleep problems to see how well the devices work and whether results match a standard sleep lab test.
São Caetano do Sul, São PauloAges 20–80 - NCT04945174Recruiting
Stroke prevention program with exercise and education
This trial tests a structured “stroke school” program that includes supervised physical activity, education, and follow-up coaching to help reduce future stroke and heart problems. It may help people with minor stroke or a TIA who don’t need rehabilitation but do need safer ways to be more active.
Copenhagen, HerlevAges 18 years+ - NCT04944940Recruiting
Study tests blood, scans, and genes in SBMA and healthy men
This study looks for early “biomarkers” (measurable signs) in the body using blood tests, imaging scans, and sometimes other procedures in men with genetically confirmed spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA). The results may help future drug studies by showing better ways to track disease changes over time.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT04945213RecruitingPhase 3
Biperiden to prevent seizures after traumatic brain injury
This trial tests whether biperiden can lower the chance of developing epilepsy after an acute traumatic brain injury (with bleeding or bruising seen on CT). If you qualify, you would get the medicine or a placebo soon after the injury, and researchers will compare outcomes.
Fortaleza, CearáAges 18–75 - NCT04945603Recruiting
Study for poor-grade brain bleed from a ruptured aneurysm
This trial is enrolling people who come to the emergency room with a serious brain bleed caused by a ruptured brain aneurysm. It aims to test care strategies for patients with poor-grade injuries, who may have worse outcomes than typical cases.
BergamoAges 18 years+ - NCT04946916Recruiting
Testing blood/brain marker levels and thinking problems in psychiatric illness
This study looks at neurofilament light (a brain/nerve injury marker) and how it relates to thinking and memory problems in people with certain psychiatric conditions. It may help researchers understand brain changes and cognitive impairment, which could guide better diagnosis in the future.
BronAges 45–80 - NCT04948658Recruiting
Freezing ovarian tissue to protect future fertility
This study looks at storing ovarian (ovary) tissue by freezing it for people at higher risk of losing fertility. It may help preserve options for having biological children later, especially for certain genetic conditions, cancer-related risks, or planned gonad removal.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2–35 - NCT04949360Recruiting
Digital CBT-i program for insomnia using a tablet
This trial tests a phone or tablet app-based program based on CBT-i, a structured therapy that helps improve sleep habits and reduce insomnia symptoms. It may help if you have ongoing insomnia and prefer a digital approach.
São Caetano do Sul, São PauloAges 20–60 - NCT04950218Recruiting
Study risks of heart problems in people with psoriasis
This study asks adults with psoriasis about factors that may be linked to heart problems. It aims to better understand who is at higher risk, which could help guide future prevention and care.
Hellerup, CopenhagneAges 18 years+ - NCT04951622RecruitingPhase 3
Testing nipocalimab for adults with generalized myasthenia gravis
This Phase 3 study tests nipocalimab, a medication given by infusion (and in some groups by injections under the skin), to improve symptoms in adults with generalized myasthenia gravis (MG). It may help reduce weakness in daily activities, especially if you meet specific symptom and safety criteria.
Paradise Valley, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT04953559Recruiting
Brain magnetic stimulation study to improve insomnia sleep
This study tests whether a non-surgical brain stimulation method (transcranial magnetic stimulation) can improve sleep in people with primary insomnia. You may qualify if your sleep and sleepiness questionnaires show a pattern of insomnia, and if you can safely have MRI/TMS.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18–50 - NCT04956185Recruiting
Collecting hospital data from people with stroke
This study collects information from people admitted to the stroke care team or neurology during their hospital stay. It may help improve stroke care by understanding patient conditions and hospital experiences.
Ghent, FlandersAges Any age - NCT04957095Recruiting
Testing brain wiring signals during planned deep brain stimulation
This study looks at how brain networks work during a procedure used to treat movement symptoms in Parkinson’s disease. It may help researchers better understand the brain signals involved, which could improve future deep brain stimulation planning.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–89 - NCT04962295Recruiting
Brain MRI study for small blood vessel changes
This study builds a brain imaging biobank for people with “small blood vessel disease” seen on MRI. Your MRI results can help researchers better understand these changes and track new events over time.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT04962672Recruiting
Tested anesthesia approach for survival in high-grade brain tumors
This study checks whether a specific anesthesia plan used during surgery is practical and safe for people having their first operation for a high-grade brain tumor. If it works well, it may help support better outcomes after surgery.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT04962087Recruiting
Online app treatment for long-lasting trouble sleeping
This study tests whether an app-based program can help adults with chronic insomnia (ongoing sleep problems). You may be able to use the program at home if you meet the symptom, safety, and schedule requirements.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 18 years+ - NCT04962646Recruiting
Breathing extra carbon dioxide during surgery to prevent brain injury
This trial tests whether giving extra carbon dioxide during surgery can reduce the chance of new brain or nervous system injury after surgery for a sudden, life-threatening tear in the big artery (type A aortic dissection). It may help by protecting the brain while the surgical team repairs the artery.
LundAges 18 years+
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.