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
- NCT07278544Recruiting
Communication preference study for challenging behavior
This study looks at how people with intellectual or developmental disabilities communicate and how their communication preferences can help reduce challenging behaviors. It may help find better ways to support those who do not use spoken language.
Athens, GeorgiaAges 2–90 - 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 - NCT07276542RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Ketamine for phantom limb pain: a six-month outpatient study
This study tests whether ketamine, given as an outpatient treatment, can reduce phantom limb pain over six months. You would come to a clinic for multiple ketamine sessions, with at least a week between each session, and be followed for a year.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07271966Recruiting
Vitamin B6 for Keppra side effects in brain tumor patients
This trial tests whether vitamin B6 can help reduce mood and behavior side effects of levetiracetam (Keppra) in people with brain tumors and seizures. If you're taking Keppra and feeling down or distressed, this study might offer a way to feel better.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07273201Recruiting
Comparing two arm exercises after stroke
This study tests two different types of arm exercises to see which one helps improve arm function better during early stroke recovery. It is for people who recently had a stroke on one side of their brain and are in the early stages of recovery.
CairoAges 50–60 - NCT06842797Recruiting
Do weighted blankets improve sleep quality?
This study tests whether a weighted blanket can help healthy people sleep better. If you're a healthy adult, you may be able to join and use a weighted blanket at home.
Trikala, ThessalyAges 18–45 - NCT06892457Recruiting
Testing epilepsy drugs with brain stimulation
This study uses a special type of brain stimulation (transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS) to measure how well epilepsy medications are working in adults with epilepsy.
BernAges 18 years+ - NCT06604117Recruiting
Probucol and statins for recent ischemic stroke
This trial tests whether adding probucol to statin therapy can help people who recently had an ischemic stroke caused by hardened arteries. The goal is to see if this combination works better than statins alone for preventing future strokes.
Xicheng District, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06859190RecruitingPhase 3
Ear seeds and acupuncture vs. sleep pill for cancer insomnia
This trial tests whether combining ear seeds and acupuncture works better than a standard sleep pill for insomnia caused by cancer. It might help if you have cancer-related sleep problems and haven't tried these treatments recently.
Xining, QinghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT03956446Recruiting
Testing blood antibody patterns in tick-borne brain and Lyme illness
This study looks at blood antibody test results in adults who may have tick-borne encephalitis and also signs of Lyme disease. It may help researchers understand how these infections relate and which lab patterns fit different illnesses.
LjubljanaAges 18 years+ - NCT06892886Recruiting
Virtual reality for arm rehab after stroke
This trial tests if immersive virtual reality can help people recover arm movement after a recent stroke. If you had a first stroke within the last month and still have arm weakness, this might be an option.
FerraraAges 18–80 - NCT06589362Recruiting
Nerve stimulation plus cognitive training for brain injury recovery
This study tests if a gentle, noninvasive nerve stimulation (on the neck) combined with computerized thinking exercises can help people recovering from a traumatic brain injury improve memory and attention. It is for adults currently in inpatient rehab who can use a keyboard and are medically stable.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–65 - NCT06641895RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Testing BBM-D101 gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
This early-phase study tests a new gene therapy called BBM-D101 for boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The goal is to see if it is safe and helps improve muscle function in young boys.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 4–8 - NCT06894238Recruiting
Can brain waves predict confusion after brain surgery?
This trial uses an electroencephalogram (EEG), which is a non-invasive way to measure your brain's electrical activity, to see if it can help predict confusion or delirium after planned brain surgery. The goal is to find out if brain wave patterns can warn doctors early, which might lead to better care.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06893926Recruiting
Cord blood S100B protein in growth-restricted newborns
This study measures a protein called S100B in umbilical cord blood to learn more about brain development in newborns with fetal growth restriction (FGR), a condition where a baby is smaller than expected. Understanding this protein could help doctors identify babies who may need extra support after birth.
WarsawAges 18 years+ - NCT06894290Recruiting
International heart disease registry for amyloidosis
This study collects information from people with a specific type of heart disease called cardiac amyloidosis (AL or ATTR type). By joining a registry, you help doctors learn more about these conditions and how to better treat them.
BrugesAges 18 years+ - NCT06892717Recruiting
Caregiver burden in Parkinson's disease study
This study looks at how caring for someone with Parkinson's disease affects the caregiver. It aims to understand the challenges and needs of family members or friends who provide unpaid care.
Istanbul, BeylikdüzüAges 40–80 - NCT05307640Recruiting
Support for caregivers after moderate to severe brain injury
This study tests a caregiver-focused program to improve well-being for people caring for someone who recently had a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury. It may help caregivers feel better and cope more effectively during the early recovery period.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05474963Recruiting
Trial for sudden hearing loss within days
This trial is for adults who develop sudden hearing loss over a very short time window, confirmed by a hearing test. It aims to study the sudden hearing loss condition and whether the study approach can help people recover hearing.
Wŏnju, Gangwon-doAges 20–100 - NCT06069362Recruiting
Manual Physiotherapy for Neck and Arm Pain
This study tests whether a type of hands-on physical therapy (manual therapy) can help reduce neck and arm pain. It looks at how your body senses touch and pressure to see if that predicts how well you respond.
San Sebastián, GipuzkoaAges 18–80 - NCT06817707Recruiting
Bladder function study in CANVAS patients
This study looks at bladder problems in people with CANVAS, a rare genetic condition that affects nerves. You will have an ultrasound of your bladder and a test to measure your urine flow.
Nice, Alpes MaritimesAges 18 years+ - NCT06811675RecruitingPhase 4
Preventing brain damage after carbon monoxide poisoning
This trial tests if combining two common medicines, dexamethasone and N-acetylcysteine, can help prevent long-term brain problems in people who have been poisoned by carbon monoxide.
TaichungAges 18 years+ - NCT06895395Recruiting
Speech therapy for kids with cleft palate
This study compares different types of speech therapy for children born with a cleft palate who have developed certain speech errors. The goal is to learn which therapy works best from the perspective of the child, their family, and the speech therapist.
GhentAges 4–12 - NCT07267819Recruiting
Xeomin for migraines after a brain injury or health incident
This trial looks at whether Xeomin (a shot that relaxes muscles) helps prevent migraines in people who have had a traumatic brain injury or an unexplained health event, such as a blast or sudden illness. It is for U.S. government employees and their families who have already tried Xeomin at a U.S. military or medical facility.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+
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.