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
- NCT07385443Recruiting
Spanish registry for myotonic dystrophy type 1
This registry collects information from people with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) to better understand the condition and improve care. Anyone with a confirmed genetic diagnosis can join.
Multiple Locations, AndalusiaAges Any age - NCT07380269Recruiting
Long-term study of cochlear implant outcomes
This study follows people who get a cochlear implant – a device that helps restore hearing. It tracks how well you hear over time and checks for any long-term benefits or problems.
ShanghaiAges Any age - NCT07383649RecruitingPhase 2
Anti-CMV therapy for breast cancer with brain metastases
This trial tests a treatment targeting a common virus (CMV) in breast cancer that has spread to the brain. The goal is to see if anti-CMV therapy can shrink or slow these brain tumors.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07388953Recruiting
Nerve block for better pain relief after colon surgery
This study tests adding a special nerve block (peripheral autonomic block) to a standard abdominal wall block to see if it provides better pain relief after minimally invasive left-sided colon surgery. It may help patients experience less pain and use fewer pain medications.
Belo Horizonte, Minas GeraisAges 18–80 - NCT07380256Recruiting
How vision affects balance and dizziness
This study looks at how vision problems and inner ear (vestibular) issues together affect balance. It aims to find better ways to help people with dizziness or balance problems.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18–60 - NCT07379723Recruiting
Brief therapy for Functional Cognitive Disorder: a feasibility study
This study tests a brief psychological therapy for people with Functional Cognitive Disorder (difficulties with memory or thinking that aren't linked to a brain disease). The goal is to see if this approach can help manage symptoms and if it is possible to run a larger trial.
LondonAges 18–65 - NCT07386353RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two ways to give pain medicine after C-section
This trial tests two different ways of giving morphine for pain relief after a planned cesarean section: one is injected into the spinal fluid and the other into the space around the spinal cord. The goal is to see which method works better and is safer.
Funchal, MadeiraAges 18 years+ - NCT07384143Recruiting
Robotic arm rehab for cognitive recovery after stroke
This study tests whether robot-assisted arm exercises can help people recover both arm movement and thinking skills. It may be an option if you have arm weakness after a stroke or other neurological condition.
Messina, MaineAges 18–75 - NCT07380295Recruiting
Helping people with MS stay at work and feel better
This study tests a program to help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) stay active at work and improve their well-being. It is for adults aged 18 to 65 who have been referred for a neuropsychological assessment at Gävle Hospital.
GävleAges 18–65 - NCT07381959Recruiting
Brain injury markers in children with brain tumors
This study looks at markers of brain injury in children with brain tumors who have or have not received radiation therapy, compared to healthy children. It aims to better understand how treatments affect the brain.
UppsalaAges Up to 17 years - NCT07380594Recruiting
Study of psychiatric symptoms in White-Sutton syndrome
This study looks at mental health symptoms in people with White-Sutton syndrome, a rare genetic condition. By answering questions, you can help doctors better understand what challenges people face and how to support them.
DijonAges 6 years+ - NCT07382128Recruiting
Heart MRI to Understand Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
This trial uses a special heart MRI to better understand different types of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (thick heart muscle). It may help doctors tell apart various forms of the condition and guide treatment.
Bologna, BOAges 18 years+ - NCT07380789Recruiting
Managing acute chest pain after battle injuries
This study is testing better ways to manage severe chest pain after combat injuries in Ukraine. If you have chest pain from battle and are 18 or older, it may help find a treatment that works for you.
RivneAges 18–60 - NCT06219200Recruiting
Voice analysis for swallowing screening in neurological patients
This trial is testing if automatic voice analysis can help screen for swallowing problems in people with neurological conditions like stroke, Parkinson's disease, or ALS. It may help identify who needs further swallowing evaluation.
Lissone, LombardyAges 18 years+ - NCT06313866Recruiting
Herbal sniffing therapy plus acupuncture for stroke-related thinking problems
This trial tests if combining traditional Chinese herbal sniffing therapy with electroacupuncture can improve memory and thinking after a stroke. It may help people who are still in the early recovery phase.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges Up to 70 years - NCT06823466Recruiting
Stroke study for patients on blood thinners
This study looks at people who had a stroke while taking blood thinners (anticoagulants) for an irregular heartbeat. It aims to learn more about these strokes and how to better prevent them in the future.
ZagrebAges 18 years+ - NCT06838403Recruiting
Reflex therapy for children with cerebral palsy and swallowing issues
This study tests if a special reflex therapy helps children with cerebral palsy improve mouth movements and reduce drooling, using a type of exercise called Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration.
GizaAges 1–4 - NCT06834061Recruiting
Using ultrasound to diagnose and manage carpal tunnel syndrome
This trial tests if ultrasound can help doctors better diagnose and track carpal tunnel syndrome (a condition where a nerve in your wrist gets squeezed). It may lead to better treatment and follow-up without extra tests.
Kafr ash Shaykh, KafrelsheikhAges 18 years+ - NCT06836687Recruiting
How a new epilepsy definition affects diagnosis after a first seizure
This study looks at how the new 2014 definition of epilepsy from the ILAE affects diagnosis after a first seizure. It is for adults who have had their very first seizure and can give consent.
Marburg, HesseAges 18 years+ - NCT06837272Recruiting
Gut health and brain health in Alzheimer's disease
This study looks at how the bacteria in your gut might be connected to memory and thinking problems in Alzheimer's disease. It may help us understand if changes in the gut can affect brain health.
Jining, ShandongAges 60–80 - NCT05702138RecruitingPhase 2
High-intensity walking training for recent brain injury
This Phase 2 study tests whether high-intensity, treadmill-based step training can improve walking after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). It may help people who are still having trouble with walking speed and can follow instructions.
Englewood, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06255535Recruiting
Brain-guided brain stimulation for autism
This study tests if a type of brain stimulation (rTMS) guided by brain scans can improve thinking and behavior in people with autism who also have intellectual disability. It aims to help with social communication and daily function.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 6–30 - NCT06838637Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation at home for blood pressure issues
This trial tests using a gentle electrical device on your spine at home to help with dizziness from low blood pressure (orthostatic hypotension). It is for people with chronic spinal cord injury or multiple system atrophy who live in British Columbia.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 19–70 - NCT06492213Recruiting
Combining PRP with Radiofrequency for Face Nerve Pain
This study tests whether adding platelet-rich plasma (a concentrate from your own blood that may help healing) to a standard pulsed radiofrequency procedure reduces pain from infraorbital neuralgia more effectively than radiofrequency alone. It involves two treatments and follow-up for several months.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75
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.