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
- NCT05337618RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a medication approach to improve brain recovery after severe head injury
This Phase 2 trial is testing a combination medication strategy to improve outcomes after severe traumatic brain injury that needs emergency brain surgery soon after the injury. It may help by affecting how injured brain cells respond, aiming to improve survival or recovery.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18–80 - NCT05337891Recruiting
Evening vs morning nerve testing in myasthenia gravis
This study compares how well a nerve test works when done in the evening versus in the morning for people with myasthenia gravis. It may help doctors choose the best time to test nerve fatigue and better measure disease activity.
Krakow, Lesser Poland VoivodeshipAges 18–80 - NCT05339438Recruiting
Brain scan mapping before epilepsy surgery
This study uses a special MRI scan to map parts of the front-temporal brain in people with drug-resistant epilepsy who may need surgery. The goal is to better plan surgery by showing which brain areas are involved.
NancyAges 18 years+ - NCT05340062Recruiting
Noninvasive brain-pressure check versus invasive test in children
This trial compares a noninvasive way to measure brain pressure to an invasive method in children. It may help reduce the need for painful or risky procedures while still getting useful measurements for care.
BolognaAges Up to 18 years - NCT05340881Recruiting
Light exposure program for young survivors of childhood brain tumors
This trial studies whether a structured light-exposure routine can improve symptoms like fatigue and how survivors feel day to day. It is aimed at children and teens who have recovered from a non–high-risk type of brain tumor and have mild to moderate fatigue.
Houston, TexasAges 10–18 - NCT05342493Recruiting
Survey study of long-term Ajovy injections
This is a study that collects information about how people use Ajovy (a medication for migraine) over time by injection. It mainly looks at safety and real-world use, and it may help researchers understand long-term treatment needs.
OsakaAges 18 years+ - NCT05342454Recruiting
Brain tumor surgery patients using brain scan and mapping software
This study checks a new computer software tool that helps doctors map important brain networks and how blood flow responds during brain scans. It may help improve planning and safety for people having brain tumor surgery.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05343130Recruiting
Brain-controlled electrical therapy for arm mobility after spinal injury
This trial studies a brain-computer system that helps control electrical stimulation to improve arm movement after a spinal cord injury. It may help with functional use of the upper limbs during rehabilitation if you meet the specific injury, spasticity, and safety requirements.
Tlalpan, Mexico CityAges 18 years+ - NCT05346367Recruiting
Targeted brain radiation to improve treatment benefit and limit side effects
This study tests a more targeted form of stereotactic (precise) brain radiation for people with brain metastases from large cell cancer. It aims to improve the balance between effectiveness and side effects by carefully focusing where the radiation goes.
Leidschendam, South HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT05346627Recruiting
Home training with video coaching for mitochondrial muscle disease
This study tests whether personalized home exercise plus video check-ins are safe and helpful for people with mitochondrial myopathy. It aims to improve function and comfort while checking that the program is tolerable over time.
Nice, Alpes MaritimesAges 18 years+ - NCT05347407Recruiting
Gut nerve cell biomarkers study for Parkinson’s risk
This trial studies nerve cell “biomarkers” from the gut to learn whether they can help detect Parkinson’s disease (or related conditions) earlier. You may be asked to undergo a colonoscopy to collect gut tissue for testing.
New York, New YorkAges 45–75 - NCT05348837Recruiting
Two-week sleep tracking for people with Parkinson’s
This study uses a wristband and a headband to track your sleep for two weeks. It’s meant to better understand sleep patterns in Parkinson’s, and may require temporarily changing your evening medication timing.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–80 - NCT05347875Recruiting
App training to improve walking aid skills
This trial tests an app-based program meant to help people who already use walking aids learn and practice safer walking aid skills. It may help you move more comfortably if you can use the app and communicate with the study team.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18–99 - NCT05349006RecruitingPhase 3
Azathioprine for first attack in MOG antibody disease
This Phase 3 trial studies whether azathioprine can help prevent problems after a first attack of MOG antibody–related inflammation of the brain/spinal cord. It’s for adults with a recent first episode and confirmed MOG antibodies.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT05351801RecruitingPhase 2
Test cannabis-based treatment for nerve pain
This Phase 2 study tests cannabis-derived products to see if they reduce neuropathic (nerve-related) pain in veterans. It may help people whose pain is persistent and causes significant daily impact, especially if certain exam tests show allodynia (pain from normally non-painful touch).
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 21 years+ - NCT05352958Recruiting
Ultrasound checks breathing muscle function in ALS
This study uses a quick ultrasound test to check how well the breathing muscle (the diaphragm) works in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). It may help doctors monitor breathing changes over time and guide care.
DijonAges 18 years+ - NCT05353530RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T cell treatment for CD70-positive newly diagnosed glioblastoma
This trial tests a customized immune-cell treatment (CAR T cells) for adults with newly diagnosed glioblastoma (GBM) whose tumors have enough CD70 protein. If you qualify, the goal is to see whether this treatment can better control the cancer by targeting it in the brain.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–80 - NCT05353660Recruiting
Study diet and muscle loss in people with kidney disease
This trial is for adults with chronic kidney disease and low muscle strength (sarcopenia). It aims to find ways to improve outcomes, especially if you have a higher risk of complications.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT05355272RecruitingPhase 2
Growth hormone treatment for Gulf War illness with low growth hormone
This Phase 2 study tests whether replacing growth hormone can improve symptoms in veterans with Gulf War Illness and adult growth hormone deficiency. It also checks that the treatment is safe for people with stable medications and hormone regimens.
Houston, TexasAges 18–64 - NCT05354622Recruiting
Genetic testing study for inherited leg stiffness
This study looks at genes (DNA) to understand an inherited condition that causes gradually worsening leg stiffness. It may help researchers learn what causes the condition and potentially guide future care.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 1 month–30 years - NCT05355831Recruiting
Customized brain stimulation to help stroke recovery
This trial tests whether carefully targeted, noninvasive electrical stimulation of the brain can improve arm and overall recovery after an ischemic stroke. It may help by supporting brain relearning during the first weeks after stroke.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT05355415Recruiting
Eye imaging study for outer retina diseases using adaptive optics
This study uses a special, high-detail eye imaging machine to take clear pictures of the outer retina. It may help researchers understand these eye conditions better, and how the eye images look when people have an outer retinal disease.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 21 years+ - NCT05355389Recruiting
Home online rehab to improve thinking and movement in MS
This study tests whether doing cognitive-and-movement rehabilitation at home through telehealth helps people with multiple sclerosis (MS). It likely looks at changes in thinking performance and physical function while also checking safety with brain and electrical tests.
BrusselsAges 18–65 - NCT05356104RecruitingPhase 2
GLP-1 treatment to slow small blood-vessel brain damage
This Phase 2 study tests whether a GLP-1–like medicine can slow worsening “small vessel” disease changes in the brain and related walking and thinking problems. It aims to see if the treatment can prevent progression in people who already show early brain changes on MRI.
Wenzhou, ZhejiangAges 55–80
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.