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
- NCT05778006Recruiting
Registry for people with ME/CFS
This study is a registry, meaning it collects information from people who have ME/CFS. It helps researchers better understand ME/CFS and may guide future studies that could improve care.
Munich, BavariaAges birth+ - NCT05778617RecruitingPhase 3
Ambroxol to Slow Parkinson’s Disease Progression
This trial studies whether ambroxol (or a placebo) can slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease. It may help by aiming to change how the disease develops over time.
BirminghamAges 35–75 - NCT05778981Recruiting
Study of blood-vessel health during non-heart surgery
This study looks at how blood-vessel function changes around the time of non-heart surgery, especially in people 45 and older. It may help doctors better understand risks and recovery related to blood-vessel stress during hospitalization.
Independencia, Santiago MetropolitanAges 45 years+ - NCT05779215Recruiting
Registry for acute stroke with blocked brain arteries
This study records information about people who have a new acute ischemic stroke caused by a blockage in a larger or medium-sized brain artery. It may help doctors better understand outcomes and care for this stroke type, using data from many patients.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT05779813Recruiting
Family-linked genetic frontotemporal dementia study for teens
This study follows young people ages 9 to 16 who have a close biological family member with genetic frontotemporal dementia (FTD). It aims to better understand this inherited condition and track participants over time. You may complete surveys and thinking/behavior assessments, and you may have brain MRI scans if you choose.
London, OntarioAges 7–17 - NCT05780177Recruiting
Brief behavioral therapy for insomnia in PTSD veterans
This trial tests a short, structured behavioral program to help improve sleep problems (insomnia) in veterans who also have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It may help you fall asleep easier and sleep more consistently while continuing your usual care when it’s stable.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT05780814Recruiting
Treating insomnia to improve weight loss after breast cancer
This study looks at whether improving insomnia (trouble falling asleep or staying asleep) can help survivors of breast cancer lose weight more successfully through a structured behavioral weight loss program. It may help if sleep problems are making it harder to change eating and activity habits.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05780905RecruitingPhase 4
Semaglutide study for brain blood flow in type 2 diabetes
This trial tests whether semaglutide changes blood flow in the brain and the brain’s “barrier” (how well the brain is protected) in people with type 2 diabetes. It may help researchers understand brain-related effects of diabetes treatment using scans and blood tests.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 40–65 - NCT05780853Recruiting
Game-based testing for young children’s learning and communication
This trial uses a simple, game-like assessment to better understand how young children develop and learn. It may help by creating or improving tools that track development and identify needs earlier.
LondonAges 3–8 - NCT05781438Recruiting
In-home standing and walking help for infants at CP risk
This study tests a program that helps infants stand and walk at home. It may help babies with cerebral palsy—or those at high risk—by improving movement and function in a safe, supported way.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 5 months–2 years - NCT05782244RecruitingPhase 2
Sildenafil trial for long-term brain blood-flow problems after TBI
This Phase 2 study tests whether sildenafil (a medication better known for erectile function) can improve long-term symptoms and brain blood-flow issues after a past traumatic brain injury (TBI). It may help by improving blood vessel function in the brain and possibly reducing persistent post-concussion symptoms.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–70 - NCT05783245Recruiting
Cooling therapy to reduce pain after open carpal tunnel surgery
This trial studies whether cooling (cold therapy) can lessen pain after open carpal tunnel release surgery. If you’re having this surgery, your answers to questionnaires and your current pain-medication status will determine whether you can join.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05783505Recruiting
Program to calm ICU patients and reduce restraints
This study tests a multi-step program to prevent and lessen agitation in ICU patients, with the goal of reducing the need for physical restraints. It also aims to improve comfort and safety during a longer ICU stay.
AlkmaarAges 18 years+ - NCT05785156Recruiting
Quick test study to predict stroke and memory disease outlook
This study tests quick new methods to measure “slowed actions” in people with stroke or memory-related brain conditions. The goal is to see whether these quick tests can help predict future outcomes and guide care.
AmiensAges 40–85 - NCT05784805Recruiting
Focused ultrasound treatment during EEG monitoring for ongoing seizures
This trial tests whether a focused ultrasound treatment can change brain electrical activity seen on an EEG in people with ongoing seizure emergencies. It may help doctors learn safer ways to modulate seizure activity when standard medicines are not fully stopping it.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 19–85 - NCT05785000Recruiting
Rehab program for long-lasting concussion symptoms
This trial tests a rehabilitation approach for people with post-concussion syndrome (ongoing symptoms after a mild head injury). It may help by guiding safer, structured recovery—especially through exercise—if it fits your situation and you can participate.
Copenhagen, Region of Greater CopenhagenAges 18–70 - NCT05785546Recruiting
Build a wheelchair seat change prediction score
This study looks at how your wheelchair seating setup changes over time and uses that information to create a prediction score. The goal is to help the clinical team better decide when a seat adjustment might be needed.
GarchesAges 18 years+ - NCT05785637Recruiting
Home sleep testing after starting noninvasive breathing support
This study checks breathing/sleep measurements done at home for people who recently started a machine that helps them breathe without an endotracheal tube. It may help the team confirm how well home monitoring works after hospital setup of this breathing support.
GarchesAges 18 years+ - NCT05786924RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Targeted cancer drug study for RAS/RAF mutation-positive tumors
This Phase 1/2 study tests S241656 (a targeted cancer medicine) in people whose cancers have certain “RAS/RAF” gene changes. It may help shrink tumors or control cancer growth, and also finds the safest dose and best way to use the drug.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05787795Recruiting
Studying early risk signs for multiple sclerosis
This study looks at people who are at higher risk for multiple sclerosis (MS), to better understand early changes before MS is diagnosed. It may help doctors identify who is more likely to develop MS and how to monitor them sooner.
North Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT05789758Recruiting
Study of Spinraza in pregnancy for 5q spinal muscular atrophy
This study looks at how Spinraza (nusinersen) taken during or before pregnancy affects people with 5q spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and the health of their babies. It mainly fits those who were pregnant and received Spinraza around the time of conception or during pregnancy.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–54 - NCT05789823RecruitingPhase 2
Balloon post-treatment after clot removal in stroke
This trial tests whether a special balloon treatment started after successful clot removal can improve recovery after an acute stroke. It may help some people by protecting the brain during the procedure and early aftermath.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05791864RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Gene therapy for vision loss in CLN2, tested for safety
This early-phase trial studies a gene therapy medicine called TTX-381 to see if it is safe and tolerable in people with CLN2 disease that affects the eyes. The study also looks at how well the treatment fits into existing eye enzyme therapy care.
HamburgAges 1–7 - NCT05793060RecruitingPhase 4
Compare two add-on medicines for neck nerve block comfort
This study compares dexmedetomidine versus dexamethasone as “extra” medicines added to bupivacaine during an intermediate cervical plexus nerve block. It aims to see which add-on helps with pain control and smoother comfort after the procedure.
Damanhūr, El-BeheiraAges 21–60
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.