Neurology
Brain & nervous system clinical trials
Conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves — including stroke, dementia, and movement disorders. We’re tracking 11,934 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,337
- Phase 2764
- Phase 1555
- Phase 3514
- Phase 4340
- Phase 1/Phase 2299
- Phase 2/Phase 3125
Top conditions
- Stroke797
- Parkinson Disease395
- Alzheimer Disease337
- Multiple Sclerosis330
- Dementia224
- Epilepsy192
- Ischemic Stroke190
- Insomnia159
- Traumatic Brain Injury151
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea142
- Spinal Cord Injuries142
- Acute Ischemic Stroke139
- Sarcopenia135
- Mild Cognitive Impairment126
- Cerebral Palsy119
- Pain Management113
- Migraine107
- Fibromyalgia105
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
- California655
- Massachusetts304
- New York295
- Florida267
- Texas267
- Maryland248
- Arizona209
- Alabama205
- Illinois183
- Pennsylvania175
Recruiting studies11,934 total
- NCT05331105RecruitingPhase 2
Drug for adults with NF1 and non-surgically treatable nerve tumors
This Phase 2 trial tests HL-085 in adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have a nerve tumor (plexiform neurofibroma) that cannot be removed by surgery and causes symptoms. It aims to shrink or control the tumor by measuring changes on MRI and monitoring side effects.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT05883969Recruiting
Family play program for infants at high risk for cerebral palsy
This trial tests an early, family-centered play-based intervention for infants who have a high risk of developing cerebral palsy. The goal is to help support early movement and development as soon as possible.
AalborgAges 3 months–1 year - NCT05885295Recruiting
Testing thinking and memory after stroke using cognitive exams
This study looks at how thinking and memory change after a stroke using short cognitive tests. It may help researchers better understand which brain changes affect thinking, and how to measure them accurately.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT05453019Recruiting
Cochlear implants and changes in tinnitus symptoms
This study looks at whether a cochlear implant affects tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and related symptoms. It compares people who had tinnitus before surgery with people who did not.
Beijing, FranceAges 16–90 - NCT05886114Recruiting
Lifestyle program to help older adults at risk of memory decline
This trial tests a multi-part lifestyle program to help older adults who may be starting to decline in thinking and memory. It may help slow cognitive decline by combining lifestyle changes over 24 months.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 60–80 - NCT01392885Recruiting
Brain health and exercise program for schizophrenia
This trial studies how a structured exercise program may affect brain health in people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. It may help researchers understand whether exercise can support brain function and overall health in this condition.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 19–45 - NCT04230447Recruiting
Study of brain confusion in sepsis patients
This study builds a group of adults with sepsis who develop sudden brain problems, like delirium or coma. It aims to better understand how often this happens and how it may be recognized in hospital, which could help future care.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–89 - NCT05900778Recruiting
HABIT-ILE program for school-aged children after brain injury
This trial tests whether a structured HABIT-ILE program helps children with a brain injury improve daily functioning at school and during therapy sessions. It may help families build skills and routines, but it requires meeting specific health and timing criteria.
Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Brabant-WallonAges 5–18 - NCT05908266Recruiting
Training control for reaching in Parkinson disease
This study tests a way to help people control reaching movements during a task. You may be able to join if you can understand the instructions and successfully perform the reaching task during the experiment.
Louvain-la-NeuveAges 18–99 - NCT05908279Recruiting
Walking and gait study in people with Parkinson’s disease
This trial studies walking patterns and how walking is controlled in people with Parkinson’s disease. It may help researchers understand movement control and improve future therapies by comparing walking ability and patterns.
Louvain-la-NeuveAges 18–99 - NCT05908123Recruiting
Study of stuttering in children and adults
This study looks at how stuttering shows up, how severe it is, and possible ways to assess and treat it. It may help by giving you a chance to work with speech specialists and get a structured evaluation.
Austin, TexasAges 2–85 - NCT05692973Recruiting
Study tests how reading skill affects thinking
This study looks at how difficulty reading might change how people make judgments and decisions. You may be asked to complete reading and thinking tasks, and the researchers compare results by reading performance.
Excelsior Springs, MissouriAges 8–14 - NCT05921422Recruiting
Study of thinking skills in children with cerebral palsy
This study looks at how children’s and teens’ thinking and learning work in everyday school life. It may help researchers better understand strengths and challenges in cerebral palsy to improve support.
CopenhagenAges 11–15 - NCT05922540Recruiting
Study of ischemic stroke to improve patient care
This study looks at people who have had an ischemic stroke (a type caused by a blocked blood vessel). It is collecting information over time to better understand care needs and follow-up after stroke.
HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT05922644Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for consciousness recovery after brain bleed
This trial studies whether short-term spinal cord stimulation can help people regain consciousness after an intracerebral hemorrhage (brain bleed). It’s mainly for patients whose brain function tests suggest they are in a minimally conscious state and who are medically stable enough for the procedure.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT05929144Recruiting
MRI testing to improve brain scans in neurodegenerative diseases
This study aims to improve MRI scan settings used when studying brain diseases that affect memory and movement. You would be asked to undergo MRI scanning as a healthy volunteer to help optimize the imaging process.
CaenAges 18 years+ - NCT05926713Recruiting
Diet supplement plus exercise for muscle loss with lung disease
This trial studies whether adding a dietary supplement to exercise can improve muscle strength in people with muscle loss (sarcopenia) who also have lung disease such as COPD or ILD. It may help you build strength and function without needing urgent hospital care.
TaichungAges Any age - NCT05931328RecruitingPhase 2
Thiotepa plus pomalidomide for recurrent brain lymphoma
This Phase 2 trial tests a combination medicine (thiotepa plus pomalidomide) for people whose primary central nervous system lymphoma has come back or did not respond to prior chemotherapy. It may help shrink lymphoma in the brain/spinal fluid and improve disease control.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT02821260Recruiting
Evaluating epilepsy surgery results in children at a French hospital
This study looks at how well epilepsy surgery works for infants and children treated at the Rothschild Foundation. It mainly depends on whether your child is already scheduled/being treated there and whether you agree to participate.
ParisAges Up to 18 years - NCT03445949RecruitingPhase 4
Best blood-thinner plan after a left heart device procedure
This trial compares which two medicines work best after a device closes off a part of the heart called the left atrial appendage. It may help reduce stroke risk while balancing bleeding risk after your procedure.
Warsaw, Masovian VoivodeshipAges 18 years+ - NCT05939232Recruiting
Registry for X-linked adrenal and brain fat disease
This study collects health information and test results from people with X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) and some genetic carriers. It helps researchers better understand the condition and how it varies, which can guide future care and studies.
BeijingAges 6–70 - NCT05024292Recruiting
Alliance study for acute stroke after clot removal
This trial tests a stroke treatment plan for adults after they have a clot removed by a catheter procedure (endovascular treatment). It focuses on people with certain artery blockages and specific scan results, aiming to improve recovery after successful clot removal.
Zhangzhou, FujianAges 18–95 - NCT04010214Recruiting
Study of cerebellar ataxia in Southeast China
This is an observational study that follows people with cerebellar ataxia, their relatives, and healthy volunteers to learn more about the condition. It may help researchers better understand the causes and patterns of cerebellar ataxia over time.
Fuzhou, FujianAges Any age - NCT03563729RecruitingPhase 2
Melanoma in the brain: steroids plus targeted therapy
This Phase 2 trial studies how giving steroid medicine for brain swelling may help people with melanoma that has spread to the brain, and whether adding a targeted approach works for a specific genetic tumor type. It may help shrink brain tumors and improve symptoms, while comparing how patients respond.
Herlev, Capital RegionAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many brain & nervous system clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 11,934 recruiting neurology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 18,325 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.