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
- NCT07430774Recruiting
Depression, emotions, and heart rate in teens
This study looks at how your relationship with your parent and your emotions affect your heart rate and depression. You will wear a Fitbit for a week and answer questionnaires about your feelings and daily habits.
Dallas, TexasAges 12–18 - NCT07427537Recruiting
Studying nerve damage from chemotherapy in colorectal and lung cancer patients
This study looks for small molecules in the blood that might predict nerve damage caused by certain chemotherapies. If you have colorectal or lung cancer and are starting a specific chemo plan, this trial could help researchers understand why some people get nerve problems and others don't.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18 years+ - NCT07427563Recruiting
Cerebellar deep brain stimulation for ataxia
This trial tests whether stimulating a part of the brain called the cerebellum with a device can help improve balance and coordination in people with primary ataxia (a movement disorder you were born with or inherited). It aims to see if this treatment is safe and effective over one year.
Toronto, OntarioAges 20–70 - NCT07427589Recruiting
New Heart Tests in Sleep Apnea
This study looks at how sleep apnea affects your heart and blood vessels over time. It uses a sleep study and heart tests to see if certain measurements can predict heart health changes.
AntwerpAges 18 years+ - NCT07430345RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Buprenorphine for pain in older adults with broken bones
This trial tests a low-dose pain medicine called buprenorphine for people 65 and older who come to the emergency room with a broken bone. It aims to find a safe way to manage pain in older adults.
Camden, New JerseyAges 65 years+ - NCT07432789Recruiting
Testing a motion app for children with cerebral palsy
This study tests a smartphone app that measures how children with cerebral palsy move. It aims to see if the app can accurately track motor abilities, which could help doctors and families monitor progress more easily.
DijonAges 6–18 - NCT07432074Enrolling by invitation
Acupressure and massage after cesarean section
This study tests whether acupressure (gentle pressure on specific points) or massage can help women recover after a planned cesarean. It aims to reduce pain and improve comfort without using extra medicine.
IstanbulAges 18–45 - NCT07428928Recruiting
Play-based hand therapy for cerebral palsy children
This trial tests whether playful hand and nerve exercises can improve grip strength and hand use in children with cerebral palsy. It may help children who have trouble with fine motor tasks.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 6–12 - NCT07433153Recruiting
Phone vs. class for fall prevention in older adults
This trial compares two ways to do fall-prevention exercises: using a smartphone app or joining a community class. It may help older adults who are at risk of falling improve their balance and strength.
Binghamton, New YorkAges 55 years+ - NCT07426991Recruiting
Multiple sclerosis, thinking, sleep, and tiredness study
This study looks at how multiple sclerosis (MS) affects your thinking, sleep, and tiredness. It compares people with MS who have at least mild fatigue to people without MS who also have sleep problems, to understand these issues better.
DüsseldorfAges 18–79 - NCT07428863Recruiting
Jump rope for foot health in Down syndrome
This study tests if jumping rope can help improve foot arch alignment in children with Down syndrome who have flat feet. It may offer a simple, fun way to strengthen feet and reduce foot problems.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 4–15 - NCT07433023RecruitingPhase 2
Spinal stimulation and drug therapy for motor skills in cerebral palsy
This trial tests if combining spinal cord stimulation with a drug called 5-azacitidine can improve movement and muscle control in children with cerebral palsy. It aims to help with daily activities like walking or using hands.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 4–17 - NCT07433491Recruiting
Blue-blocking glasses for sleep problems in teens
This study tests if blue-blocking glasses can help teenagers with sleep problems like insomnia or delayed sleep phase, which are linked to mental health conditions. You would wear the glasses in the evening for a short period to see if they improve your sleep.
Haugesund, RogalandAges 12–18 - NCT07431320Recruiting
Green-light test for concussion in football players
This trial tests a new way to check for concussions in football players. If you are a professional or youth football player in France, you may help standardize a quick sideline test to see if you are okay after a head hit.
PloemeurAges 16 years+ - NCT07425756Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for arm movement after stroke
This trial tests whether combining two types of nerve stimulation (one on the ear, one on the arm) can improve arm and hand movement after a stroke. It's for people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago and still have some but not full use of their affected arm.
KowloonAges 50–75 - NCT07431151Recruiting
Virtual reality training for balance after stroke
This study tests if using virtual reality headset games can help improve your balance, walking, daily activities, and quality of life after a recent stroke. If you join, you will do special balance and walking exercises with virtual reality.
Ankara, ÇankayaAges 18 years+ - NCT07432321Recruiting
Spinal cord injury trial testing spinal stimulation and arm training
This trial tests whether combining spinal cord stimulation with arm and hand exercises can improve strength and function in people with chronic spinal cord injury. It may help you regain more control in your daily activities.
Singapore, SingaporeAges 21–80 - NCT07426848Recruiting
Occupational therapy group for brain tumor patients
This study tests a group-based occupational therapy program to help people with primary brain tumors who are undergoing chemotherapy or other anti-cancer treatments. The goal is to improve daily activities and quality of life.
Dublin, BeaumontAges 18 years+ - NCT07431125Recruiting
Surgery and hearing test link in one-sided conductive hearing loss
This study looks at how surgery findings relate to hearing tests in people with one-sided conductive hearing loss but a normal eardrum. It may help if you have a specific type of hearing loss where sound is blocked, and your eardrum is intact.
Asyut, Asyut GovernorateAges Any age - NCT07432828Recruiting
Sleep problems and heart disease: a study link
This study looks at how sleep issues (like trouble sleeping or feeling very sleepy during the day) might be related to heart conditions. If you see a heart doctor, you can help by filling out a simple questionnaire about your sleep.
Carquefou, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT07426276Enrolling by invitation
Parent training plus speech therapy for speech development disorder
This study tests whether combining parent training with speech therapy helps children with speech development disorder more than speech therapy alone. It is for children aged 3 to 5 who have been diagnosed with a developmental language disorder.
Messina, MessinaAges 3–5 - NCT06231108Recruiting
Taping techniques for balance in children with cerebral palsy
This study compares two different taping methods to see which one helps improve balance in children with cerebral palsy. It may help your child with walking and moving more safely.
BoluAges 4–15 - NCT06243016Recruiting
Breaking sitting with high-intensity exercise for brain health
This study tests whether breaking up long periods of sitting with short bursts of high-intensity exercise can improve brain health. It is for people who are sedentary and not very active but otherwise generally healthy.
Urbana, IllinoisAges 40–75 - NCT06701474Recruiting
Knee replacement recovery: comparing body composition groups
This study looks at how well people recover after total knee replacement, comparing those with different body composition levels. The goal is to see if a measure called 'phase angle' affects recovery of strength and function.
Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-doAges 55 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.