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
- NCT05198635Recruiting
Cerebral oxygen checks to lower confusion after carotid surgery
This trial looks at whether monitoring oxygen levels in the brain during carotid endarterectomy (a surgery to reduce stroke risk) can help reduce postoperative delirium, a sudden period of confusion after surgery. It may help patients recover more clearly after the operation by identifying risks early and guiding care.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT05198661Recruiting
Blood or spinal fluid study in autoimmune brain disorders
This study collects information from people with autoimmune encephalitis or related nerve/brain disorders, using blood and sometimes spinal fluid. It helps researchers better understand these conditions, which may guide future diagnosis and treatments.
Pointe à Pitre, GuadeloupeAges Any age - NCT05199194RecruitingPhase 3
Clot-busting before or during procedure for acute stroke
This study compares two treatment approaches for a stroke caused by a blocked brain artery: doing a procedure to remove the clot alone versus giving an IV clot-busting medicine first (tenecteplase). It aims to see which approach works better and is safest for improving recovery.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 18–85 - NCT05199376Recruiting
Cryotherapy treatment for painful, hard-to-remove NF1 tumors
This trial tests whether freezing treatment done through the skin (cryotherapy) can reduce pain and discomfort from certain non-cancer NF1 tumors that can’t be safely removed. You may be able to join if you’re an adult with NF1, a painful or bothersome benign lesion, and can safely undergo procedures like MRI.
LyonAges 18 years+ - NCT05199662RecruitingPhase 3
IV clot-busting medicine for stroke when standard options don’t fit
This trial tests whether giving IV TNK (tenecteplase) plus standard stroke care can improve outcomes in some people who have a new stroke but cannot get alteplase (another clot-busting drug) and do not have a large blocked artery that can be treated with a procedure. It’s meant for strokes with “mismatch” findings on scans that suggest salvageable brain tissue.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 18 years+ - NCT05199688RecruitingPhase 3
Satralizumab for children with AQP4-positive NMOSD attacks
This trial studies satralizumab in children ages 2 to 11 with a specific type of NMOSD caused by AQP4 antibodies. It aims to see how well the medicine prevents attacks and is safe over time.
Denver, ColoradoAges 2–11 - NCT05199896Recruiting
Brain and touch study for people with early blindness
This study looks at how the brain works when people who are blind (from birth or early childhood) touch and move. It uses an MRI brain scan to compare responses, aiming to better understand learning and brain processing in early visual loss.
BronAges 18–60 - NCT05199740Recruiting
Testing treatment for people with certain mitochondrial DNA changes
This study looks at how much “mitochondrial DNA” mutation is in your body and what that means for people with specific genetic changes in muscle. It may help researchers better understand the condition and how to track response over time.
MaastrichtAges 18 years+ - NCT05203302Recruiting
Testing new computer coding ideas for cochlear implant users
This study is developing and testing new “coding strategies” for children who have cochlear implants and for people with normal hearing. It may help improve how hearing input is processed or used, and could lead to better support for cochlear implant users.
New York, New YorkAges 6–80 - NCT05204017Recruiting
Study platform to better understand and treat ALS
This study uses a comprehensive analysis platform to better understand ALS (and related conditions) and help find ways to “remedy and eliminate” it. If you have ALS or are a healthy control who can safely complete questionnaires and possibly an MRI, you may be able to contribute data that researchers use to improve care.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT05205980Recruiting
Training practice to help prevent falls in Alzheimer’s
This trial tests whether a specific “training practice” can reduce falls in people with probable Alzheimer’s disease. It may help by improving safe walking and balance after doing the training.
Valdosta, GeorgiaAges 65–90 - NCT05204459Recruiting
MRI and eye-scan study for MS and related conditions
This trial uses brain MRI and eye imaging tests to study research markers in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and related neurologic conditions. It may help researchers better understand these diseases and how they change over time.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05204472Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation for ongoing nerve pain after stroke or facial nerve issues
This trial studies whether a special brain device (deep brain stimulation, or DBS) can reduce long-lasting nerve pain. It focuses on one-sided pain after certain brain injuries or specific facial nerve pain causes, especially when medicines haven’t helped enough.
BernAges 18–75 - NCT05205174Recruiting
Check a scalp sensor to detect brain swelling after injury
This study tests whether a sensor on the scalp can detect a wave of abnormal electrical activity in the brain after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The goal is to help clinicians monitor and possibly treat dangerous pressure build-up in the brain.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges Any age - NCT05205291Recruiting
Imaging inflammation in Parkinson’s using PET/MR scans
This study uses special brain scans (PET/MR) to see inflammation in people with Parkinson’s disease or related conditions. It may help researchers better understand what drives symptoms and how inflammation changes in the brain.
ExeterAges 50–85 - NCT05206838Recruiting
Treating gluteus medius tendon weakness after hip replacement
This trial looks at treating a specific hip muscle-tendon problem (gluteus medius insufficiency) after total hip replacement. It may help people who have had ongoing limping despite surgery by using an Achilles tendon–based approach.
MölndalAges 40–80 - NCT05207046Recruiting
Study for people on a breathing machine after spine trauma
This trial studies how care is given to people who have a traumatic injury to the spine and need a breathing machine. It may help improve treatment and recovery for people who are ventilated after injury, including those with or without spinal cord damage.
Toronto, OntarioAges 16 years+ - NCT05208281RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
GNR-055 for Hunter syndrome after standard enzyme treatment
This trial tests the safety and effectiveness of a study medicine called GNR-055 in people with Hunter syndrome (MPS II). It may help researchers learn whether the treatment improves outcomes and how the body handles the medicine.
MoscowAges Any age - NCT05208203Recruiting
Registry study for recent stroke and mini-stroke patients
This registry collects information about people recently diagnosed with an acute ischemic stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA) at a specific hospital. It helps doctors understand patterns of care and outcomes, which can improve future treatment planning.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05209438Recruiting
Caregiver stress support with brief weekly sessions
This trial tests a 4-week support program designed for caregivers who are feeling stressed, anxious, or not sleeping well. It aims to see whether the sessions and technology help improve these symptoms while you keep caregiving.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05211661Recruiting
Study breathing muscle changes in people on a ventilator
This study looks at how the diaphragm (a key breathing muscle) changes during and after being on a breathing machine in the ICU. It may help researchers understand why breathing can get weaker after ventilation and how to measure it safely (including with MRI).
AachenAges 18–75 - NCT05211986RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Test injection safety for knee osteoarthritis muscle weakness
This Phase 1/2 trial studies whether an injection called IMM01-STEM is safe and well-tolerated for people with knee osteoarthritis who also have muscle weakness. It also looks at whether the treatment could help in this group, while carefully monitoring side effects.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 50–75 - NCT05212792Recruiting
Study genes after COVID vaccine side effects
This study looks at genetic information to better understand why some people develop serious side effects after a COVID-19 vaccine, such as GBS, blood clotting with low platelets (VITT/TTS), or heart inflammation (myocarditis/pericarditis). Your information may help researchers learn who is at higher risk and improve future safety.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 5–99 - NCT05212129Recruiting
Stimulation of the ear nerve to help gut symptoms
This study tests whether stimulating a nerve in the ear (called auricular vagal nerve stimulation) can improve upper gut symptoms in teens who may have hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) or hypermobile spectrum disorder (HSD). It also checks whether this treatment helps nerves that control the body (autonomic nervous system) and how well the gut moves.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 10–18
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.