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
- NCT05593484Recruiting
School hearing screenings with telemedicine referral
This trial helps check children’s hearing at participating schools in rural Alaska, and then connects families with specialty care by video (telemedicine) if needed. It may help children get faster evaluation and support for hearing problems.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 3–21 - NCT05593679Recruiting
Registry study for heart PYP scans in possible ATTR amyloidosis
This study collects information from adults who have been diagnosed with, or are being checked for, ATTR amyloidosis (a condition where abnormal protein builds up in the body) using a heart PYP scan. Your participation may help doctors better understand how these scans relate to diagnosis and follow-up over time.
New Taipei CityAges 20 years+ - NCT05594017RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Test medicine to change brain rhythms and study memory
This early research study tests whether a medicine can change the brain’s electrical “rhythms” while people do memory-related tasks. It may help researchers understand how brain timing affects memory in people who are already being evaluated with specialized brain electrode monitoring.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–55 - NCT05593887Recruiting
Compare three surgeries for late hip dislocation in non-walking children with CP
This trial looks at which surgery works best for children with cerebral palsy who do not walk and have a neglected, deformed hip that has dislocated for a long time. The goal is to compare outcomes after three different hip procedures.
Cairo, AbbasiaAges Any age - NCT05595668Recruiting
Home computer therapy for brain neglect after stroke
This trial tests an at-home, phone/computer-based therapy to help people who have “neglect” after a stroke, using visual tasks to retrain attention. It may help improve how you notice and respond to the space on one side of your world.
Bedford, Nova ScotiaAges Any age - NCT05597124RecruitingPhase 2
Exercise program to improve brain health in older Black adults
This Phase 2 study tests whether a structured exercise program can improve brain health in adults age 60 and older who are less active and have early thinking/memory concerns. It may help maintain or improve thinking abilities over time, with medical supervision throughout the study.
Newark, New JerseyAges 60 years+ - NCT05597410Recruiting
Study of people at risk for Alzheimer’s in Shanghai
This study follows people who are closely related to someone diagnosed with Alzheimer’s to see who develops memory or brain changes over time. It may help researchers understand risk and early signs, which could guide prevention in families like yours.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 50 years+ - NCT05598632Recruiting
People with atrial fibrillation registry to study stroke risk
This registry study follows people with atrial fibrillation to learn which risk factors are linked to stroke or blood clots traveling through the body. Your information helps improve how doctors predict risk and choose prevention strategies.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–120 - NCT05600374Recruiting
Brain stimulation timed to brain rhythms after recent stroke
This trial tests a special brain-stimulation approach that targets your brain’s natural 8–12 Hz rhythm to improve arm and hand recovery after stroke. It’s designed for people in the early days after an ischemic stroke, when motor recovery is still changing quickly.
Frankfurt a.M., Frankfurt a.M.Ages 18 years+ - NCT05600140Recruiting
Training kids to look smarter with visual impairment
This trial studies whether a “viewing strategy” training program can improve how children with visual impairment use their vision for learning and daily tasks. It looks at whether the training helps most when kids still struggle with visual processing.
NijmegenAges 5–12 - NCT05600738Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation to treat epilepsy
This trial studies how adding or using deep brain stimulation devices affects people with epilepsy. It may help researchers understand which outcomes improve when these implanted devices are used.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05600946Recruiting
Study of body differences in creatine transporter deficiency
This study looks at physical and body features in people with creatine transporter deficiency caused by a specific gene change (SLC6A8). It may help doctors better understand the condition and how it shows up, which can improve future care.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2–40 - NCT05601141Recruiting
Study of pituitary disorders in Modena-area clinic patients
This study looks at people with pituitary gland disorders who receive care at a specific endocrinology clinic in Modena. It may help doctors better understand these conditions in the local patient population.
Modena, ModenaAges 18 years+ - NCT05603533Recruiting
Music group sessions to help people with dementia exercise
This trial studies whether guided group exercise with music can improve how well people with moderate dementia follow exercise plans. Participants will join a nursing-home based music and movement group program.
Kasterlee, AntwerpenAges 65 years+ - NCT05603715RecruitingPhase 2
Pyridostigmine to help constipation in Parkinson’s
This trial tests whether pyridostigmine can improve constipation symptoms in people with Parkinson’s disease. If you have Parkinson’s and functional constipation (with infrequent bowel movements), this study may offer a new medication option and closely track your bowel function.
Burlington, VermontAges 18 years+ - NCT05604638RecruitingPhase 3
Tirofiban soon after tenecteplase for acute stroke flare
This trial tests whether starting tirofiban soon after tenecteplase can improve outcomes for people whose stroke symptoms temporarily get worse after treatment. It aims to see if the added medicine can reduce harmful clot-related changes after initial thrombolysis.
Chuzhou, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT05606341RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a diabetes-style shot to boost brain immunity in early Alzheimer’s
This Phase 1 study tests whether stimulating the immune system (through a receptor called TLR9) is safe and may affect brain changes in people with early Alzheimer’s. It mainly enrolls older adults with memory impairment confirmed by specific amyloid imaging.
New York, New YorkAges 60–85 - NCT05609084Recruiting
Speech therapy before surgery for drug-resistant temporal epilepsy
This study tests an intensive pre-surgery speech rehabilitation program for people whose seizures come from the language-related area in the temporal part of the brain. The goal is to improve speech outcomes before planned epilepsy surgery.
BordeauxAges 16 years+ - NCT05609123Recruiting
Study of blood-surface damage in brain-dead organ donors
This study looks at damage to a protective layer on blood vessels in people who have been declared brain dead. The goal is to better understand what happens in brain-dead donors, which could help improve organ donation care and outcomes.
Hradec KrálovéAges 18 years+ - NCT05609994RecruitingPhase 1
Vorasidenib plus a peptide vaccine for recurrent low-grade glioma
This Phase 1 study tests vorasidenib combined with a personalized tumor-targeting peptide vaccine in adults with a specific type of recurrent brain tumor. It aims to see how safe the combination is and whether it can help slow the tumor’s growth.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05610085RecruitingPhase 2
Levetiracetam for newborn seizures: dose-finding study
This trial studies how to give levetiracetam to newborn babies with seizures. It’s trying to find a safe dose and see if it can help control seizures in early life.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges Up to 1 month - NCT05611242RecruitingPhase 3
Thrombectomy for acute stroke caused by blocked neck and brain arteries
This Phase 3 trial studies whether removing a clot using a catheter (endovascular thrombectomy) works better for certain types of acute ischemic stroke. It focuses on people with a blocked neck artery plus a blockage in the brain, and who can’t get or didn’t respond to IV clot-busting medicine.
Mobile, AlabamaAges 18–79 - NCT05610878RecruitingPhase 1
Stem cell help to improve fat grafting results
This early-phase study tests whether “preconditioned” stem cells from fat tissue can improve the look of fat transferred during liposuction and grafting. If you qualify, you may receive stem cells along with fat grafting to see how well it works and how safe it is.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–50 - NCT05612594RecruitingPhase 4
Study of an SGLT2 pill for sleep apnea in overweight adults
This study tests whether taking an SGLT2 inhibitor pill (bexagliflozin) can improve obstructive sleep apnea and related body measurements. It focuses on people who are overweight or obese and have confirmed obstructive sleep apnea.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+
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.