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
- NCT05653141Recruiting
Study for thinking problems after a first stroke
This trial looks at treatments or approaches to improve thinking and memory problems after a first stroke. You may be eligible if your stroke was in the front part of the brain, confirmed by MRI, and you enroll within 10 days.
BernAges 18 years+ - NCT05653440RecruitingPhase 2
Naming therapy training for chronic post-stroke aphasia
This Phase 2 trial studies a speech therapy approach that teaches people with aphasia how to name words, using different learning methods. You may be able to join if your language problem started after a stroke and has lasted more than 6 months.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05653466RecruitingPhase 2
Telehealth therapy schedule for stroke-related aphasia patients
This trial tests an approach that adjusts therapy scheduling for people with long-lasting (over 6 months) language problems after a stroke. It may help some patients by matching the therapy timing to what works best for them.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05654012Recruiting
Study of migraine risk in teens and kids
This study looks at how migraine may start or affect children by comparing young people who either have migraine symptoms or are at higher risk. It may help researchers understand migraine patterns and who could benefit from early prevention.
St Louis, MissouriAges 10–13 - NCT05653778Recruiting
Nerve-stimulation treatment for painful corticobasal syndrome
This trial tests “scrambler therapy,” a type of skin-based nerve stimulation, to reduce ongoing pain from corticobasal syndrome. You may be eligible if your average pain is moderate to severe and you can safely take part in the treatment schedule.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 50–89 - NCT05654467RecruitingPhase 2
Oral polio vaccine study for young children in Panama
This trial tests a new oral polio vaccine in children and babies in Panama. The goal is to see if it is safe and helps the body build protection against polio.
Panama CityAges 1 day–4 years - NCT05655195Recruiting
At-home light and sound therapy for mild Alzheimer’s
This study tests whether regular at-home “gamma” light and sound stimulation can help people with mild Alzheimer’s. Participants start with a month at home and are followed to see how they do during treatment.
Cambridge, MassachusettsAges 65–100 - NCT05655403Recruiting
Step training for older adults with mild dementia
This trial studies whether a structured “step training” exercise program can help people with mild dementia move better or think more clearly. It may be helpful if you can walk independently and have a regular caregiver at home.
Hong KongAges 65 years+ - NCT05655650Recruiting
Finding blood or brain markers in Alzheimer’s disease
This study looks for “biomarkers,” or measurable signs, that help identify Alzheimer’s disease. It may help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s more accurately by comparing people with Alzheimer’s to others where the diagnosis is different.
Hong Kong, Hong HongAges 20 years+ - NCT05656365Recruiting
Study of genes and immunity in PFAPA and other tonsil problems
This study looks at genetic markers and immune system patterns in people with PFAPA (periodic fevers with mouth sores and throat/neck gland symptoms) or similar tonsil problems. It may help researchers understand why these conditions happen and how they might be better diagnosed or treated.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 1 month–99 years - NCT05656586Recruiting
At-home testing for Parkinson’s patients with a DBS device
This study checks how well people can do specific at-home movement tasks using their Medtronic Percept deep brain stimulation (DBS) system. It may help improve how DBS settings are tested and monitored outside the clinic, which could make care safer and more personalized.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges Any age - NCT05657548Recruiting
Posture study in sitting for children with cerebral palsy
This study measures the way a child’s pelvis and spine sit and hold posture while seated. It is meant to improve understanding of posture needs in children with cerebral palsy and help guide care.
NîmesAges 4–17 - NCT05658302Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s, using targeted stimulation
This study is testing a specific approach to deep brain stimulation (DBS) for people with Parkinson’s disease who are getting DBS surgery as part of routine care. It may help doctors learn whether circuit-based, more targeted stimulation is safe and useful for Parkinson’s symptoms.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 21 years+ - NCT05658913Recruiting
Tau PET/CT scan study for people in an ongoing cohort
This study uses a special brain scan (tau PET/CT) to look for a protein called tau, and it ties the scan results to information collected in an existing research program. It may help researchers better understand brain changes over time.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–120 - NCT05658731Recruiting
Radiation planning study to protect thinking in children
This study compares how radiation is planned to see whether it better protects thinking and memory in children and young adults. It may help future patients by learning which planning approach leads to better cognitive (thinking) outcomes.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 1–26 - NCT05659524Recruiting
Saline rinse after pituitary nose surgery study
This study checks whether rinsing your nose with saline (salt water) after pituitary surgery improves comfort and nasal breathing. It may help patients reduce post-surgery nasal irritation and support better nose outcomes.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 19–85 - NCT05659160Recruiting
Triage approach for certain strokes from blocked large brain arteries
This trial studies a way to sort and treat people with a specific type of acute ischemic stroke (caused by a blockage in a large brain artery). It may help doctors choose the best next steps—either a procedure or medication—faster and more appropriately.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05659901Recruiting
Study tracks symptoms and test results in PLP1-confirmed PMD
This study follows children with Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease (PMD) who have a specific genetic change (PLP1 duplication). It aims to learn which body measurements (“biomarkers”) and symptoms change over time, to better understand disease progression.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 6 months–17 years - NCT05660811RecruitingPhase 4
Antiplatelet medicines after left atrial closure in dialysis patients
This trial looks at the best blood-thinning (antiplatelet) plan after a left atrial appendage closure procedure in people with kidney failure on dialysis. It may help reduce stroke risk while also lowering medicine-related side effects.
Warsaw, Masovian VoivodeshipAges 18 years+ - NCT05661084Recruiting
Non-surgery brain stimulation for dementia thinking and movement
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation device (tES) can improve thinking and movement problems in people with dementia. You (and your caregiver, if needed) will be asked to follow the study plan and attend visits so researchers can measure results and safety.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 55 years+ - NCT05661383Recruiting
Smell and brain stimulation for hard-to-treat depression
This trial studies whether stimulating the brain and senses related to smell can reduce symptoms in people with depression that has not responded to usual treatment. It may help by testing new non-drug approaches for improving mood and motivation.
BronAges 18 years+ - NCT05663008Recruiting
Testing nerve-to-muscle signal changes to diagnose movement diseases
This study measures how nerves communicate with muscles, using recordings and gels. It aims to spot early, personalized signs of conditions like ALS and related diseases, and to improve diagnosis.
Dublin, LeinsterAges 18 years+ - NCT05663281Recruiting
Imaging treatment plan for blocked brain or neck arteries
This study uses special MRI “vessel wall” imaging to better understand blocked arteries in the brain or neck, confirmed on a scan. It aims to help analyze imaging findings to guide treatment decisions and reduce problems from artery blockage.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05663840Recruiting
Exercise program study for focal neck dystonia
This trial tests how a structured exercise program affects the brain and body changes behind focal cervical dystonia (a movement disorder that causes abnormal neck postures). It may help people who are still having symptoms despite best-available treatments like botulinum toxin injections or medicines.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 30–85
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.