Neurology
Brain & nervous system clinical trials
Conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves — including stroke, dementia, and movement disorders. We’re tracking 11,975 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,368
- Phase 2765
- Phase 1561
- Phase 3516
- Phase 4338
- Phase 1/Phase 2301
- Phase 2/Phase 3126
Top conditions
- Stroke799
- Parkinson Disease395
- Alzheimer Disease339
- Multiple Sclerosis330
- Dementia227
- Epilepsy194
- Ischemic Stroke190
- Insomnia159
- Traumatic Brain Injury151
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea142
- Spinal Cord Injuries142
- Acute Ischemic Stroke140
- Sarcopenia134
- Mild Cognitive Impairment129
- Cerebral Palsy120
- Pain Management116
- Migraine107
- Fibromyalgia104
Leading sponsors
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital125
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris110
- Riphah International University105
- Mayo Clinic98
- VA Office of Research and Development91
- Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing89
- Hospices Civils de Lyon77
- Johns Hopkins University70
- University of Minnesota63
- Washington University School of Medicine63
Where studies are running
- California662
- Massachusetts306
- New York296
- Florida272
- Texas267
- Maryland249
- Alabama206
- Arizona206
- Illinois181
- Pennsylvania177
Recruiting studies11,975 total
- NCT06483035Recruiting
Treating phantom limb pain with visual simulation therapy
This study tests a computer-based therapy that uses visual exercises to help reduce phantom limb pain after amputation. If you have chronic pain in a missing limb, this treatment might offer relief without medication.
OsloAges 18 years+ - NCT06889818Recruiting
Alzheimer's treatment and diagnostics registry study
This study creates a registry for people who are using newly approved Alzheimer's medications. It tracks how these treatments work over time and may help researchers learn more about diagnosing and treating Alzheimer's.
IncheonAges 19 years+ - NCT07272616Recruiting
New MRI scan for brain metastases detection
This study tests a new MRI sequence to see if it can better detect brain metastases. You may be eligible if you are scheduled for a brain MRI with contrast and have known or suspected brain metastases.
Stockholm, SolnaAges 18 years+ - NCT07275450Recruiting
Ultrasound-guided numbing vs general anesthesia for ear surgery
This study compares numbing the ear with ultrasound guidance versus general anesthesia for tympanoplasty (eardrum repair). It aims to see which method offers better pain control and recovery.
ZagazigAges 21–65 - NCT07275762RecruitingPhase 2
Y-4 for postherpes nerve pain
This trial tests a new drug called Y-4 for people with lingering nerve pain after shingles (postherpetic neuralgia). If you have had pain for more than a month after your rash healed, this study may help find a new treatment option.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT07275736RecruitingEarly Phase 1
CAR-T cell therapy for autoimmune diseases
This trial tests a treatment called CNCT19, a type of CAR-T cell therapy, for people with certain autoimmune diseases like neuromyelitis optica, myasthenia gravis, or multiple sclerosis that have come back or not responded to other treatments. It aims to see if targeting a specific immune cell (CD19) can help control the disease.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT07274397Recruiting
Early brain scan study after glioblastoma surgery
This study tests whether it is safe and possible to do a special brain scan (nuclear imaging) within the first 3 days after surgery for glioblastoma. It may help doctors understand how well the tumor was removed and guide future treatments.
CréteilAges 18 years+ - NCT07276711Recruiting
Protecting brain during TAVR with EmStop device
This trial tests a new device (EmStop) that helps protect your brain during TAVR (a type of heart valve replacement). The device is placed in arteries to catch any debris that might break loose during the procedure, potentially reducing the risk of stroke.
Thousand Oaks, CaliforniaAges 22 years+ - NCT06888791Recruiting
Hydro dissection for frozen shoulder: ultrasound vs X-ray guidance
This trial compares two ways to guide a fluid injection for frozen shoulder—one using ultrasound and one using X-ray. The goal is to see which technique works better to reduce pain and improve movement.
AnkaraAges 18–80 - NCT05589831Recruiting
Test breathing support and brain health in premature babies
This study checks how a type of breathing machine support affects brain health in very premature infants. It may help doctors choose safer breathing support strategies to protect the brain.
Toronto, OntarioAges 3 days+ - NCT06354881Recruiting
Blood flow in the brain after lacunar stroke
This study looks at how well-controlled blood pressure and diabetes affect blood flow in the brain after a small type of stroke called lacunar stroke.
Leicester, LeicestershireAges 18 years+ - NCT05708105Recruiting
Testing ultrasound and near-infrared light to predict brain bleeding
This study looks at using two noninvasive tools on very preterm newborns to better predict whether an intraventricular hemorrhage (bleeding in the brain’s fluid spaces) may happen. If successful, it could help doctors spot risk earlier and monitor or treat babies sooner.
Calgary, AlbertaAges Any age - NCT06883227Recruiting
Health effects of harmful algae blooms in southwest Florida
This study examines how exposure to harmful algal blooms (toxic algae in water) may affect your health. If you live in certain counties in southwest Florida, joining could help researchers learn more about these impacts.
Sarasota, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06598683Recruiting
Brain stimulation for muscle stiffness after stroke
This study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation (tDCS) can help reduce muscle stiffness and improve arm or leg movement in people who had a stroke. If you have tight or stiff muscles after your stroke, this might be a good option to explore.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 30–70 - NCT06582355Recruiting
Brain training with MRI for Parkinson's disease
This study tests whether a brain-training technique called neurofeedback can help people with Parkinson's disease. You will learn to control certain brain signals while having an MRI scan, which may improve your symptoms.
CologneAges 18 years+ - NCT07274254RecruitingPhase 3
Lidocaine for sickle cell pain crisis in intensive care
This trial tests whether a numbing medicine (lidocaine) given through a vein can help reduce the amount of strong painkillers (morphine or oxycodone) needed for a sickle cell pain crisis or acute chest syndrome. It aims to ease pain and possibly lower side effects from opioids.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT07269457RecruitingPhase 2
Vitamin D3 for recovery after mild to moderate brain injury
This trial tests if taking vitamin D3 can help reduce swelling and speed up recovery after a mild to moderate traumatic brain injury. It is for people who have low vitamin D levels.
LagosAges 18–65 - NCT07269353Recruiting
Brain-computer interface study for teens with cerebral palsy
This trial tests whether a brain-computer interface (a device that reads brain signals) can help teenagers with cerebral palsy improve wrist movement in their affected arm. It may offer a new way to strengthen arm function without surgery or needles.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 12–17 - NCT07275164Recruiting
High-intensity interval exercise for shoulder pain
This trial tests if high-intensity interval training (short bursts of intense exercise) can help people with long-term shoulder pain caused by rotator cuff problems or frozen shoulder.
WilrijkAges 18 years+ - NCT07277608Recruiting
Study on sleep apnea patients and their health over time
This study looks at patients with suspected or confirmed obstructive sleep apnea (a condition where breathing stops and starts during sleep) to understand the condition better. Researchers will follow patients for at least one year to learn more about the underlying causes and how it affects health.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT07278843Recruiting
Understanding vision loss in Usher syndrome type 1B
This study follows people with Usher syndrome type 1B over time to learn how vision loss progresses. It also tests new ways to measure functional vision, which may help design future treatments.
Paris, Île-de-France RegionAges 3–75 - NCT07278297Enrolling by invitation
Parkinson ballroom fitness: dance for better movement and mood
This study tests whether personalized ballroom dancing can help improve both motor (movement) and nonmotor (mood, thinking) symptoms in people with Parkinson's. You would attend dance classes and testing sessions, possibly with a caregiver or family member.
Viborg, Central JutlandAges 40 years+ - NCT07277361Recruiting
Quality of life study for Fabry disease patients aged 65+
This study looks at the quality of life of people aged 65 and older with Fabry disease. It includes patients who are receiving specific treatment and those who are not, to compare their experiences.
Paris, FranceAges 65 years+ - NCT07274046Recruiting
Tick-borne encephalitis study in the Czech Republic
This study looks at the cost and effectiveness of the tick-borne encephalitis vaccine. It will also track the recovery of patients hospitalized with confirmed tick-borne encephalitis to understand the long-term impact of the disease.
Ostrava, Moravian-Silesian RegionAges Any age
Common questions
- How many brain & nervous system clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 11,975 recruiting neurology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 18,541 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.