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
- NCT07362589Enrolling by invitation
Does pain education before knee or hip replacement help?
This study tests whether a special education session before knee or hip replacement surgery can help reduce anxiety, pain, and the need for pain medicine after surgery. If you are scheduled for joint replacement and can take part in a short learning session, you may be eligible.
Istanbul, KayişdağiAges 18 years+ - NCT07368244Recruiting
Making a spinal cord injury questionnaire work for Turkish patients
This study translates a questionnaire about environmental factors that affect people with spinal cord injuries (SCI). They need volunteers to help make sure the questions are clear and relevant for Turkish speakers.
IstanbulAges 16 years+ - NCT07369128RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two sleep medicines for children having an MRI
This trial tests whether using one sleep medicine (propofol) alone works as well as using it with another medicine (dexmedetomidine) for children getting an MRI. The goal is to find the safest and most effective way to help kids stay still during the scan.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 1–12 - NCT07362875Recruiting
Muscle imaging study for myotonic dystrophy
This study uses MRI scans to measure muscle changes in people with myotonic dystrophy (DM1 or DM2) and healthy volunteers. The goal is to find better ways to track the disease over time.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18–65 - NCT07361822Recruiting
Opioid use after surgery: standard vs smart pump
This trial compares two ways to give pain medicine through an IV pump after surgery. It tests if a smart pump that adjusts the dose based on feedback works better than a standard pump that delivers a steady, fixed dose. This might help patients use less opioid pain medicine.
BeijingAges 18–65 - NCT07364864Recruiting
Opioid-free anesthesia for pancreas surgery
This study tests whether avoiding opioids (strong painkillers) during surgery for pancreas or duodenum cancer can lead to a smoother recovery. If you are having a large incision in your belly for this surgery, you might be able to use only regional anesthesia and other non-opioid medicines.
Krakow, Lesser Poland VoivodeshipAges 18–80 - NCT07369193Recruiting
Virtual reality therapy for cerebral palsy motor skills
This study tests whether a special immersive virtual reality therapy can help children with cerebral palsy improve their motor skills. It also looks at how the brain responds during the therapy. The study is a pilot, meaning it's a small first step to see if the treatment is promising.
Calambrone, PisaAges 7–25 - NCT07367477Enrolling by invitation
Horizontal vs. vertical arm exercises for children with cerebral palsy
This study compares two types of arm and hand exercises (horizontal vs. vertical movements) for children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy. It aims to see which type helps improve upper body function the most.
CairoAges 5–8 - NCT07365007Recruiting
Diet study to improve nerve pain after chemo
This study tests a diet program delivered online to help reduce nerve damage symptoms like numbness and tingling caused by chemotherapy. It is for cancer survivors who completed treatment and still have these symptoms.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07367633Recruiting
Head position after clot removal for stroke
This trial tests whether keeping the head of the bed flat or elevated after a mechanical clot-removal procedure affects recovery. It may help determine the best position to improve outcomes after a stroke caused by a large blockage in a brain artery.
Greater Sudbury, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07362706Enrolling by invitation
Extended breathing tube use for stomach cancer with sleep apnea
This trial looks at keeping a breathing tube in longer after stomach cancer surgery for patients who also have severe sleep apnea. The goal is to see if this helps with recovery and safety.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–85 - NCT07369960Recruiting
Brain stimulation and language training for children with language delay
This trial tests if combining repetitive magnetic stimulation (rTMS) with language exercises can help children with global developmental delay who have trouble speaking. It's for children aged 2 to 5 with a confirmed language delay, and no other major conditions like epilepsy or autism.
Jishou, HunanAges 2–5 - NCT07369999RecruitingPhase 3
Butylphthalide plus tenecteplase for mild disabling stroke
This trial tests whether adding butylphthalide (a drug that improves blood flow) to the standard clot-busting medicine tenecteplase can help people with mild but disabling strokes recover better. If you have had a mild stroke within the last 4.5 hours and are 18–80, this study might be an option for you.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–80 - NCT07369648Recruiting
Magnetic brain stimulation plus rehab for stroke recovery
This trial tests if a treatment that uses magnetic pulses on the head (called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation) combined with physical therapy can help improve movement and daily activities after a stroke. It is for people who had their first ischemic stroke and have weakness on one side.
HanoiAges 18–80 - NCT07370532RecruitingPhase 2
Etoricoxib for Parkinson's disease
This study tests if etoricoxib, an anti-inflammatory drug, can help people with Parkinson's disease. You may join if you have a confirmed diagnosis and are not using other anti-inflammatory drugs.
Al MansurahAges 50–70 - NCT07367880Recruiting
Testing a new tool for naming and identifying unique things
This study tests a new tool called the Monument Test, which checks how well people can name and recognize famous landmarks or unique items. It may help assess memory and thinking skills in adults with or without Alzheimer's disease.
GrenobleAges 50–95 - NCT07364318Recruiting
Thinking and memory in sleep apnea
This study looks at how thinking and memory are affected in people with newly diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea (a condition where breathing stops briefly during sleep). It aims to understand the impact of sleep apnea on brain function.
BratislavaAges 18–65 - NCT07368348Recruiting
Nasal splint vs. flap for CSF leak repair
This trial compares two surgical techniques to repair a cerebrospinal fluid leak (a leak of the fluid around your brain) through the nose. It is for people who have leaks on both sides and have specific conditions in their nasal passage that might make the repair more complex.
Kafr Elsheikh, KafrelsheikhAges 18–70 - NCT07364747RecruitingPhase 2
Does acetylcysteine protect hearing during cisplatin chemo?
This trial tests if taking N-acetylcysteine (NAC) can help prevent hearing loss caused by high-dose cisplatin chemotherapy. If you're getting cisplatin and are between 18 and 70, you may be able to join.
Bangkok, BangkoknoiAges 18–70 - NCT07365566Recruiting
Pain and sleep behavior disorder study
This study looks at pain in people with a sleep condition called idiopathic REM sleep behavior disorder (iRBD), where people act out their dreams. It also includes a group of people with narcolepsy who have similar sleep issues. The goal is to understand how pain relates to these conditions.
ToulouseAges 18 years+ - NCT07363525Recruiting
Early experience with Tigertriever for stroke clot removal
This study looks at the early experience using the Tigertriever device to remove blood clots from large arteries in the brain. It may help researchers understand how well the device works in real-life practice for people having a stroke.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07369258Recruiting
Music to prevent confusion in the ICU for older adults
This trial tests whether listening to music can help prevent delirium (sudden confusion) in older patients in the intensive care unit. If it works, it could offer a simple, drug-free way to protect your thinking during a hospital stay.
Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires F.D.Ages 65 years+ - NCT07370350Recruiting
Ultrasound study of tongue in children with obesity
This study uses ultrasound (a safe, painless scan) to look at the tongue and how it moves in children and teenagers with obesity. Researchers want to learn more about tongue features that might affect breathing or weight, and the results could help improve care.
BrusselsAges 6–18 - NCT07361796Recruiting
Venlafaxine to prevent nerve pain after shingles
This trial tests whether the drug venlafaxine, usually used for depression, can help prevent long-term nerve pain (postherpetic neuralgia) after a shingles infection. If you are currently experiencing shingles pain, joining this study might reduce your chances of developing chronic pain later.
BeijingAges 18 years+
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.