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
- NCT07253701Recruiting
Epilepsy and gut bacteria: understanding treatment response
This study looks at how the bacteria in your gut relate to how well epilepsy treatments work. It compares people with newly diagnosed epilepsy (who haven't yet started medicine) to healthy people without epilepsy.
GothenburgAges 2–79 - NCT07258082Recruiting
Ear stimulation for delirium in hospital patients
This study tests a gentle electrical stimulation device placed on the ear to see if it can help reduce confusion (delirium) in hospitalized patients. It is for adults who are right-handed and currently experiencing delirium.
Stony Brook, New YorkAges 22 years+ - NCT07253376Enrolling by invitation
Study of a cognitive function scale for Parkinson's in Turkish
This study is testing a new rating scale (a set of questions) to measure how well people with Parkinson's disease can handle daily tasks that require thinking skills. It aims to make sure the scale works well in Turkish.
AnkaraAges 40 years+ - NCT07253857Recruiting
Hand and arm therapy for children with cerebral palsy
This study tests a special hand and arm therapy for children with spastic cerebral palsy. The therapy also includes leg exercises to improve movement. It may help your child use their hands and arms better.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 6–12 - NCT07253181RecruitingPhase 3
Stroke clot-busting drug before transfer for artery clearing
This trial tests whether giving a clot-busting drug (tenecteplase) before transferring you to a hospital that can do a procedure to remove the clot improves outcomes for people who had a stroke up to 24 hours earlier. You may qualify if you have a blockage in a large artery in the front of your brain and can still get the procedure.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07254663Recruiting
Gel and medication swallowing study for dysphagia
This study tests how well people with swallowing problems (dysphagia) can swallow gels and medications. It may help find better ways to take medicine safely.
Düsseldorf, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT07254104Enrolling by invitationEarly Phase 1
PET imaging for hard-to-treat pituitary tumors
This trial uses a special PET scan to see if a new imaging agent can find hard-to-treat pituitary tumors that have come back after surgery. It may help doctors decide the best way to manage these tumors.
BeijingAges 18–80 - NCT07253974Recruiting
Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Recovery Study
This study follows people who had a stroke linked to atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) and are in a rehabilitation program. Researchers want to see how recovery goes and what helps patients improve.
BarcelonaAges 18–99 - NCT07250672Recruiting
3D video training for Parkinson's movement
This trial tests if watching personalized 3D videos of movements can help improve walking and other skills in people with Parkinson's. It involves using a special viewer to watch actions that match your own needs.
Bolu, BoluAges 50–85 - NCT07251673Recruiting
Study of Dravet syndrome in children with SCN1A gene changes
This study follows children with Dravet syndrome caused by a specific SCN1A gene change to understand how the condition develops over time. It may help families know more about what to expect.
Paris, Ap-hp / DRCIAges 6 months–21 years - NCT07253532Recruiting
Vibration belt study for improving balance and walking
This study tests a belt that vibrates to help with balance and walking. It may help people with balance problems due to conditions like ataxia or inner ear issues.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–80 - NCT07258355Enrolling by invitation
Fall prevention program for older adults
This study is testing a program that combines everyday activities (like dressing or cooking) with other measures to reduce falls in older adults. If you're 65+, have fallen recently, and don't have certain health issues, this trial might help you stay safer at home.
AnkaraAges 65 years+ - NCT07251088Recruiting
App and support for dementia family caregivers
This trial tests a program that uses an app and a care partner to help family members caring for someone with dementia. It aims to make caregiving easier and less stressful.
Karlsruhe, Baden-WurttembergAges Any age - NCT07257861Recruiting
Apomorphine Pump for Late-Stage Parkinson's at End of Life
This trial studies whether a continuous apomorphine pump can help people with advanced Parkinson's disease who can no longer take oral medications and are receiving palliative care. The pump delivers medicine under the skin to manage symptoms when other treatments are no longer possible.
CrestAges 18 years+ - NCT06901817RecruitingPhase 2
Study of pemetrexed plus nivolumab for lung cancer that has spread to the lining of the brain
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, pemetrexed and nivolumab, given directly into the fluid around the brain and spinal cord. It is for people with a specific type of lung cancer (non-squamous non-small cell) that has spread to the lining of the brain and has not responded to other treatments.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06903026Recruiting
Memory loss and sleep apnea: a study
This study looks at whether people who have had a specific kind of temporary memory loss (transient global amnesia) also have sleep apnea. If you fit, your past medical data may be used to help find a link.
StrasbourgAges 18 years+ - NCT05692882Recruiting
Registry for stent treatment in narrowed brain arteries in China
This study records outcomes for people with significant narrowing in brain arteries who have treatment using a drug-eluting stent. It may help doctors understand how well this approach works and what risks or benefits to expect.
ChenzhouAges 18–85 - NCT06560372Recruiting
Bleeding after head injury and brain blood vessel narrowing
This study looks at whether moderate to severe traumatic brain injury with bleeding around the brain can lead to a complication called cerebral vasospasm (narrowing of brain blood vessels). It's being done at Martinique University Hospital to understand how often this happens and how it affects recovery.
Fort-de-FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT06525012Recruiting
Study on recovery after brain aneurysm bleeding in Martinique
This study looks at what happens to people who are hospitalized in Martinique after a brain aneurysm bursts. The goal is to understand recovery and outcomes better.
Fort-de-FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT06904768Recruiting
Shoulder sling effect on balance and walking after stroke
This study tests whether using a shoulder sling helps improve balance and walking ability in people who had a stroke within the last 6 months and have one-sided arm weakness. It aims to see if the sling can make moving around safer and easier.
Koropí, AtticaAges 18 years+ - NCT05479448Recruiting
Tracking what predicts response in new PMR or GCA
This study looks at people newly diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) or giant cell arteritis (GCA) and uses their health and treatment information to learn what predicts how well treatment works. It may help your care in the future by improving which patients respond best and how.
BaselAges 18 years+ - NCT06472323Recruiting
Pulsed radiofrequency with platelet-rich plasma for trigeminal neuralgia
This trial tests a treatment that combines pulsed radiofrequency and platelet-rich plasma to see if it works better for trigeminal neuralgia pain that hasn't been helped by standard medicines like carbamazepine.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05708807Recruiting
Follow-up study of recovery after first-time stroke in Gothenburg
This study tracks how people recover after their first-ever stroke (either blocked artery stroke or bleeding in the brain). It may help doctors better understand recovery patterns and what support could work best over time.
GothenburgAges 18 years+ - NCT05649904Recruiting
Study for adults needing brain fluid drainage after brain bleeding or infection
This study looks at patients age 18+ who need a procedure to drain brain fluid after certain brain bleeds (like intraventricular or subarachnoid bleeding, or chronic subdural bleeding) or after ventriculitis. It aims to better understand and improve care for people with these serious conditions.
Columbus, OhioAges 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.