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
- NCT05357157Recruiting
Electroacupuncture for fibromyalgia pain and quality of life
This trial studies whether electroacupuncture can reduce fibromyalgia pain and improve quality of life. It also looks at changes in certain immune cells, which may help explain how treatments work.
HeraklionAges 18–80 - NCT05357781Recruiting
Test immunoglobulin treatment for fatigue in multiple sclerosis
This trial studies whether giving immunoglobulins (antibody medicines) can improve fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). It will enroll only people whose MS and fatigue are stable and meet specific blood/health criteria.
Bern, Canton of BernAges 18–65 - NCT05360082Recruiting
Brain scan study comparing two PET tracers in Huntington disease
This study compares two different brain imaging tracers to see which one shows Huntington disease brain changes better. It may help improve how doctors measure and track Huntington disease using PET-MRI scans.
LeuvenAges 20–75 - NCT05361811Recruiting
Therapy coaching for parents of children with rare genetic syndromes
This trial tests an “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy” program for parents or legal guardians who feel moderate parenting stress. It aims to help caregivers cope in healthier ways and may also improve how they manage stress while supporting their child.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05363397RecruitingPhase 2
Adjunctive TBO-309 added to stroke clot removal treatment safety
This Phase 2 trial studies whether adding TBO-309 to standard emergency treatment for acute ischemic stroke is safe and tolerable. It may help researchers see if the added drug can be given without causing excessive side effects alongside clot-busting and/or clot-removal procedures.
Camperdown, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT05364125Recruiting
Smell training for people with long-term smell loss
This study tests whether structured smell “training” can improve smell problems. It’s mainly for people who have had reduced smell for more than 6 months but less than 5 years.
Hong KongAges 18–70 - NCT05364749Recruiting
CT scan approach for people on blood thinners after head injury
This trial looks at a more targeted CT scan plan for people who are on blood thinners and have a head injury. It may help doctors decide who needs imaging right away and how to keep care safe and efficient.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 16 years+ - NCT05365282Recruiting
Check how a wrist artery procedure affects hand nerve symptoms
This study looks at whether a procedure on an artery in the wrist is linked to new or worsening nerve symptoms in the hand. It may help doctors understand who is at higher or lower risk and improve safety.
AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT05365646Recruiting
In-ear device to test and improve speech clarity for fall risk
This study checks whether an in-ear device can enhance how clearly you speak, especially for people at risk of falling. You may do simple walking/standing tasks and use a study mobile app to help collect information.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 55 years+ - NCT05366179RecruitingPhase 1
Personalized CAR-T therapy for recurring brain tumor
This Phase 1 study tests a personalized immune-cell treatment (CAR-T) made from your own cells to attack a marker called B7-H3 on recurring glioblastoma. It may help shrink or control the tumor, but the main goal is to check safety and how the treatment works.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05366933RecruitingPhase 1
B-Complex vitamins to protect astronauts during long space missions
This early study tests whether a B-vitamin supplement (called B-Complex) can act as a helpful countermeasure during long stays on the International Space Station. It is only for astronauts assigned to specific 6–12 month missions.
Houston, TexasAges 20–100 - NCT05366881Recruiting
Blood test study to spot early cancer signal and cancer leftovers
This observational study checks whether a blood test (a “cfDNA” test) can detect early signs of cancer or small amounts of cancer left after treatment. It may help doctors use a simple blood sample to improve cancer detection and follow-up.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 40 years+ - NCT05369351RecruitingPhase 2
Mirabegron for brain bleeding soon after symptoms start
This trial studies whether mirabegron can improve safety and outcomes after an intracerebral hemorrhage (a type of brain bleeding). Participants start treatment within 72 hours of symptom onset and are monitored for recovery and side effects.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05370014Recruiting
Study for COVID survivors and their unpaid carepartners in South Carolina
This study looks at how to improve health and support for African American adults who had COVID-19 severe enough to need urgent care or hospitalization, along with the unpaid carepartner who helps them at home. It may be helpful if you and your carepartner live in a medically underserved or rural area and share daily support needs.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05369520Recruiting
Noninvasive spinal stimulation to improve bladder and autonomic function
This trial tests a noninvasive way to stimulate the spinal cord to help the body’s “automatic functions” (like bladder, bowel, and sexual function) after spinal cord injury. If you’ve had a stable, complete spinal cord injury for more than a year, you may be eligible to try this approach and help researchers evaluate recovery.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 19–60 - NCT05370079Recruiting
Control group for people with specific serious illnesses
This trial includes a “control” group of people with certain diseases to compare outcomes against another group. If you qualify, you may receive the standard approach used in usual care rather than the experimental treatment.
BronAges 18 years+ - NCT05370391Recruiting
Behavior therapy for youth tics with parent involvement
This study tests a structured behavior-based therapy (CBIT) to help reduce tic symptoms that interfere with daily life. You and a parent/caregiver work together during visits and questionnaires to see if treatment helps.
Coral Gables, FloridaAges 5–17 - NCT05371613RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Testing tividenofusp alfa vs idursulfase for MPS II
This trial compares a new treatment (tividenofusp alfa) to the current standard treatment (idursulfase) in children and young adults with MPS II. It’s looking to see which option works better and is safe, especially based on age and whether the disease affects the brain.
Oakland, CaliforniaAges 2–25 - NCT05371886Recruiting
Testing how morphine (with or without midazolam) behaves in NICU babies
This study measures how morphine works in very young babies, and whether adding midazolam changes how the medicines behave and affect the body. It may help doctors better choose and dose pain/sedation medicines for babies in intensive care.
BrestAges 5 months–10 months - NCT05372172Recruiting
Tennessee Alzheimer’s study for people 60 and older
This study is looking at how brain and memory changes show up in people across the Alzheimer’s spectrum—from normal thinking to mild memory problems to Alzheimer’s disease. You might join if you can do study visits and an MRI and have a reliable study partner available.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 60 years+ - NCT05372393Recruiting
Carpal tunnel surgery with local anesthesia, with or without nerve block
This study compares two ways of giving pain control during carpal tunnel release surgery: local anesthesia alone versus local anesthesia plus a targeted nerve block. It may help find the safest and most comfortable option for people having carpal tunnel surgery.
Kuopio, Northern SavoniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05374278RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
PET scan test for a dementia brain tracer
This early-phase study tests a new PET scan tracer that targets a brain chemical transport system involved in dementia. It aims to see if the tracer can safely and clearly show brain changes, which could help future dementia diagnosis or tracking.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 40–75 - NCT05374681Recruiting
Test a minimally invasive add-on treatment for brain vessel swelling
This trial studies whether an add-on, minimally invasive procedure works better than standard care for a specific brain blood-vessel problem (CSH) that is larger than 10 mm. It may help reduce symptoms or prevent worsening, if you meet the size and location requirements.
Amiens, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT05375292Recruiting
Pre-surgery fitness program for recovery after aneurysm surgery
This study tests whether a supervised “prehabilitation” program before planned open surgery helps you recover better after abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery. It’s mainly about improving outcomes when you have time to prepare for at least 6 weeks.
ToulouseAges 18–100
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.