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
- NCT05808543Recruiting
BEARS training to improve hearing skills in teens with two implants
This study tests a structured training program (BEARS) designed to help children and teenagers who use cochlear implants in both ears hear better in everyday life. It aims to improve hearing abilities by building on your implant settings and usual care.
Birmingham, BirminghamAges 8–16 - NCT05808153Recruiting
Brain scans and thinking tests to track Huntington’s progression
This study uses special brain imaging and memory/thinking tests to find early “markers” that can predict how Huntington’s disease will progress over time. You may qualify as someone with early-stage Huntington’s or as a healthy control, if you meet specific safety and scoring requirements.
Créteil, Île-de-France RegionAges 18–65 - NCT05808179Recruiting
Adjusting teens’ sleep timing at home
This study tries to move your teen’s bedtime earlier to see if shifting sleep timing is helpful. If your teen can follow the schedule and sleep mostly in their bedroom, they may be able to join.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 14–18 - NCT05808478Recruiting
Eye-tracking tool for kids who cannot speak well
This trial tests an eye-tracking technology that lets children communicate by using where they look on a screen. It may help children with severe communication needs do tasks and use simple functions without needing speech or hand control.
MessinaAges 3–17 - NCT05810571Recruiting
Pain-control injections compared after open kidney surgery
This study compares two types of pain-control injections placed near the back to see which works better after open kidney (nephrectomy) surgery. If you’re having elective open nephrectomy, it may help doctors choose the safest and most effective way to reduce postoperative pain.
İzmitAges 18–85 - NCT05810220Recruiting
Study how cochlear and auditory brain implants process sound
This study looks at how well sound signals are processed in people who use cochlear implants or auditory brainstem implants. Researchers may learn more about hearing and how the devices work, using lab-based listening tasks and brain/signal measurements.
New York, New YorkAges 2–90 - NCT05811013Recruiting
Static magnetic brain stimulation for progressive multiple sclerosis
This trial studies whether a noninvasive brain stimulation approach using a static magnetic field can help people with progressive multiple sclerosis. It aims to improve progressive nerve function while keeping other treatments stable.
Pozzilli, IserniaAges 18–65 - NCT05811312Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation and brain changes in chronic pain
This study uses non-invasive brain monitoring to see how spinal cord stimulation may change brain activity in people with chronic nerve pain. It aims to better understand how treatment affects the brain and pain over time.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05813392Recruiting
Digital CBT for insomnia in breast cancer survivors
This trial tests a phone-based program (digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia) to improve sleep and daytime functioning. It is for people with long-term insomnia who have finished breast cancer treatment and are currently stable.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05813678Recruiting
Long-term safety monitoring for Palynziq in PKU
This study tracks the long-term safety of Palynziq (pegvaliase) in people with PKU as they take the medicine over time. It may help you and other patients understand long-term side effects and whether Palynziq stays safe.
Aurora, ColoradoAges Any age - NCT05814497Recruiting
Brain scan study of how kids process chronic pain
This study looks at how the brain processes pain sensations in children with certain long-lasting pain conditions. It may help researchers understand what’s happening in the nervous system and guide better treatments.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 10–17 - NCT05814822Recruiting
CBT for sleep problems in adults using cannabis
This study looks at a sleep-focused treatment to help adults who have ongoing insomnia and also use cannabis regularly. If sleep improves, the trial hopes it may also improve overall outcomes for cannabis use.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 21 years+ - NCT05816304Recruiting
Digital CBT for insomnia in frontline health care workers
This study tests whether an online, structured “talk-therapy style” program (digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia) can improve sleep for frontline health care workers. If you have probable insomnia and can use a phone or computer, the program may help you sleep better without in-person visits.
Toronto, OntarioAges Any age - NCT05817747Recruiting
Using big data to predict outcomes after spine surgery
This study collects information from people having surgery for problems in the lower (lumbar) or neck (cervical) spine. It tests whether using “big data” from routine care can help predict surgical outcomes and improve future decisions.
Ängelholm, Skåne CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT05817786Recruiting
Electrical nerve stimulation for persistent arm nerve pain
This trial tests whether stimulating the nerve roots in the shoulder area can reduce long-lasting nerve pain in one arm. It may help people whose arm pain has not improved with standard nerve-pain treatments.
Lyon, FranceAges 1.5 years–80 years - NCT05818189Recruiting
Study walking brain signals in Parkinson’s with medication and cues
This study measures brain activity while you walk using a noninvasive light sensor setup. Researchers want to see how Parkinson’s medication and simple “walking cues” change balance and brain signals.
Portland, OregonAges 45–85 - NCT05819008Recruiting
Online brain testing for people with neurological conditions
This trial studies how well a remote, online memory and thinking assessment works for people with neurological disorders or injuries. You may be invited if you can do the computer-based testing and speak Swedish.
UmeåAges 18 years+ - NCT05819268Recruiting
Mind and body program by telehealth for functional seizures
This trial tests whether a “retraining and control” mind-body program delivered online can help reduce symptoms of functional seizures in teens. It’s mainly a feasibility study, meaning it checks if the program can be done safely and in a way that works for families.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 11–18 - NCT05819476Recruiting
Testing how open-label placebos affect induced pain
This study tests whether people can feel less pain when they know they are receiving a “placebo” (a treatment with no active pain-relieving medicine). It’s done in healthy adults by triggering short-lasting pain in a controlled way to see how the placebo effect changes pain feelings.
BaselAges 18–65 - NCT05820074Recruiting
Neural signals and walking changes in Parkinson’s patients
This study measures brain and nerve “biomarkers” to understand how Parkinson’s affects walking and balance. It may help researchers identify signs that relate to gait problems, and participants with a specific implanted stimulator may be able to take part in testing with stimulation turned off.
Vitznau, Canton of LucerneAges 18 years+ - NCT05819931Recruiting
Breathing support sessions for ALS using MIE
This study looks at breathing support sessions using a machine called MIE to help people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). It may help reduce breathing complications for people who haven’t benefited from similar breathing sessions in the last year.
Toulouse, OccitanieAges 18–100 - NCT05820815Recruiting
In-bed exercises for early recovery after stroke
This trial tests whether a simple exercise program done in bed is safe and practical for people in the first few months after a stroke. It may help you start gentle lower-leg movement without needing to get fully out of bed right away.
Seoul, JongnoAges 19 years+ - NCT05820672Recruiting
Study of people using Skytrofa in the United States
This study looks at how well and how safely Skytrofa (lonapegsomatropin) works for real-world patients in the U.S. It mainly gathers information from routine care to help doctors understand expected benefits and side effects.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges Any age - NCT05820919Recruiting
Improve sleep in nursing home residents with dementia
This study aims to improve sleep quality for people in nursing homes who have Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia and are having sleep problems. It uses a sleep-focused approach through staff “sleep huddles” and checks sleep patterns to see what helps.
Lakewood, ColoradoAges 50 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.