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
- NCT05744310Recruiting
Long-term ventilation support and quality of life in ALS
This study looks at how long-term breathing support (a ventilation device used over time) affects quality of life for people with ALS and their families. It also asks family members and children about day-to-day well-being during this treatment period.
Bodø, NordlandAges 8 years+ - NCT05744479RecruitingPhase 4
Metformin to reduce weight gain from antipsychotic medicines
This trial tests whether metformin can help adults with intellectual disability who gained weight from long-term antipsychotic medicines. If you qualify, you may be assigned metformin to improve weight and related health measures.
Toronto, OntarioAges 16–65 - NCT05746260Recruiting
Testing sleep timing to improve arm learning after stroke
This study looks at how sleep may affect how well people relearn arm movements after a stroke. If you’re within a month of a stroke that affected your arm, your participation could help researchers understand better ways to support recovery.
OxfordAges 18 years+ - NCT05746221Recruiting
Study inflammation and brain small-vessel disease in adults 40+
This study looks at inflammation-related changes in people with “small-vessel disease” of the brain. It will follow participants over time to understand the condition better and see how brain symptoms may change.
NijmegenAges 40 years+ - NCT05746325Recruiting
Tumor-pulse device for spinal cancer fluid spread
This trial tests whether Tumor Treating Fields (a non-surgical device that delivers treatment signals to cancer cells through the scalp/skin) can help people whose breast or lung cancer has spread into the fluid around the spine and brain. It focuses on people who have cancer cells found in spinal fluid and can safely use the device most of the day.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05746715Recruiting
Study of people at risk for inherited CJD before symptoms
This study follows people who have a close family member with inherited Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) to understand how the disease develops before any symptoms. It may involve genetic testing and safety-required procedures like brain scans and a spinal fluid test to learn about early changes.
Tel AvivAges 50 years+ - NCT05746754Recruiting
Proton radiation for cancer spread into the covering of the brain
This trial tests proton radiation to treat cancer that has spread into the thin lining around the brain and/or spinal cord (leptomeningeal metastasis). It may help control disease in that area while aiming to better protect surrounding healthy tissue.
Aarhus, AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT05747261RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Single-dose gene therapy for children with spinal muscular atrophy
This trial tests a one-time gene therapy given through a vein to add a working SMN gene in children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). It mainly looks at safety first, and also checks early signs that treatment helps the disease.
MinskAges Up to 8 months - NCT05747937Recruiting
Tracking nerve changes in people with ALS
This study follows people with ALS over time to learn how the body’s automatic nerves and nerve sensing (how you feel touch and pain) change. It may help researchers understand ALS better and guide future care.
Telese Terme, BeneventoAges 18 years+ - NCT05748028Recruiting
Testing treatment for pain and nerve symptoms in Parkinson’s
This study looks at pain and “autonomic” (automatic body) symptoms in people with Parkinson’s disease or a related condition called multiple system atrophy. It aims to understand what helps and to learn more about these symptoms in different types of Parkinson-like illnesses.
Telese Terme, BeneventoAges 18 years+ - NCT05748015Recruiting
Checking how the nervous system is affected in multiple sclerosis
This study looks at signs of how your automatic “control” nerves (the autonomic nervous system) may be affected in people with multiple sclerosis. It may help researchers better understand different types of MS and how to recognize nervous-system involvement.
Telese Terme, BeneventoAges 18 years+ - NCT05748613Recruiting
Anxiety-focused skills training for people with Alzheimer’s
This study tests a treatment aimed at reducing anxiety in people who have Alzheimer’s disease or related memory problems. It also involves a support partner, and the goal is to see whether the program can lower anxiety and stress day-to-day.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 60 years+ - NCT05749094Recruiting
Ultrasound of the optic nerve in new suspected giant eye artery disease
This trial studies whether a quick ultrasound of the optic nerve (plus an eye exam) can help evaluate new suspected giant cell arteritis (GCA). It may help doctors assess eye risk early and decide on the best next steps.
London, OntarioAges 50–99 - NCT05749419Recruiting
Vaccines for children with disabilities and long-term conditions
This study looks at how vaccines work in children who have disabilities, long-term (chronic) illnesses, or conditions they were born with. It may help improve vaccine care for kids who need extra support.
JerusalemAges Any age - NCT05752396Recruiting
Study of Pain Patterns Over Time in Kids
This study follows kids who have a specific type of chronic pain (headaches, stomach pain, or muscle/joint pain) to better understand how pain changes over time. It also checks whether certain factors are linked to those pain patterns.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 10–19 - NCT05751525Recruiting
Oral sulfonylurea study for children with KCNJ11-related delay and epilepsy
This study looks at whether switching to an oral sulfonylurea medicine can improve thinking, development, and seizure-related outcomes in children with a specific KCNJ11 gene change. You may be able to join if your child already has this mutation and has been able to take the medicine by mouth.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 2–50 - NCT05751863Recruiting
Sedation-first vs usual care in ventilated trauma patients
This study compares how pain medicine and calming medicine are started in critically injured (trauma) adults who are on a breathing machine. It aims to see whether a specific “analgesia-first” approach can improve comfort and support breathing weaning.
Long Beach, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05752214Recruiting
Quality-of-life study for adults with vision problems
This study looks at how life quality changes or is measured in adults who have vision problems and are in specialized vision rehabilitation. You may be asked to answer questionnaires to help the research team understand your experience.
RomaAges 18 years+ - NCT05752656Recruiting
Tracking outcomes after deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s
This study follows people with Parkinson’s disease to see how their thinking, behavior, and movement change over time after deep brain stimulation. It may help doctors better understand what to expect from this treatment.
RomeAges 18 years+ - NCT05752682Recruiting
Check care for fainting or falls in adults over 40
This trial tests a “global” approach to assessing episodes of fainting or falling in people age 40 and older. It may help doctors find the right cause and safer next steps after an episode.
Milan, MIAges 40 years+ - NCT05754190Recruiting
Smartphone study of mood and symptoms in people with pain
This study uses a smartphone app to track daily pain and mood changes over about 4 months. It’s meant to learn patterns that could help better understand how mood and pain affect each other.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT05754593Recruiting
Study ovarian reserve in women with multiple sclerosis
This study compares egg supply (“ovarian reserve”) in women with multiple sclerosis to women without MS. It may help doctors understand how MS affects reproductive health and egg supply.
BordeauxAges 25–35 - NCT05755451Recruiting
Study of the natural course of spinal muscular atrophy
This study observes how spinal muscular atrophy changes over time without giving an investigational treatment. It may help researchers learn what to expect in the disease and improve future care.
GenovaAges Any age - NCT05755737RecruitingPhase 2
Ondansetron to prevent fainting episodes from vasovagal syncope
This Phase 2 study tests whether ondansetron can help prevent future fainting (vasovagal syncope) in adults who have had recent episodes. If it works, it may reduce how often you faint and improve safety in everyday situations.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 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.