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
- NCT06027749Recruiting
Long-term home EEG monitoring for people with seizures
This study is testing a wearable EEG device that you can use at home for up to 30 days. It records brain activity to help doctors better understand your seizures. The goal is to see if this longer monitoring can capture more seizure events than standard short-term EEG tests.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18–70 - NCT06027788Recruiting
Embolic protection during heart valve surgery
This trial tests a device that may help protect your brain from small particles during heart valve surgery. It is for people 60 and older having certain types of valve replacement or repair.
North Little Rock, ArkansasAges 60 years+ - NCT06028334Recruiting
GetUp&Go: Helping you get active after a brain injury
This study tests a program to help people with traumatic brain injury become more physically active. You would use a smartphone app and get coaching to increase your daily movement, which may improve your recovery and quality of life.
Elkins Park, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06028529Recruiting
Exoskeleton trial for mobility in Parkinson's
This study tests a wearable robotic exoskeleton called Keeogo to see if it can help people with Parkinson's walk better and move more easily. You would come to the Richmond VA Medical Center for visits and try walking with the device.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 18–90 - NCT06029491Recruiting
Studying a new suction device for stroke treatment
This trial tests a new device that removes blood clots in the brain using suction. It is for people having a large-vessel ischemic stroke who can be treated within 8 hours of symptoms starting.
Torrance, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT06029348Recruiting
Brain health and resilience in middle age
This study looks at how well the brain's blood vessels work in midlife. It involves two visits to the University of Pittsburgh and includes an MRI and a mental math test.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 40–59 - NCT06030349Recruiting
Breathing support for kids with Down syndrome and sleep apnea
This trial looks at how well non-invasive breathing machines help children with Down syndrome who have obstructive sleep apnea. It tracks their health and sleep over time to see if the treatment works and improves daily life.
DublinAges 6 months–16 years - NCT06031610Recruiting
Carotid artery opening study for brain health
This study tests if opening a narrowed carotid artery can reduce brain damage from small vessel disease. It may help patients with carotid artery narrowing prevent cognitive decline.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 40–80 - NCT06032026RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Brain imaging study of tracer distribution in Parkinson's and related conditions
This study uses a special imaging tracer to see how it moves through the body and brain. It may help researchers understand brain changes in Parkinson's disease and related conditions.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 40–80 - NCT06032351Recruiting
Testing a dementia care skills assessment for students
This study tests a new way to measure how well students in a dementia care course can manage care for people with memory loss. If you are a freshman in the gerontology program and have taken basic nursing classes, this may help improve training for future caregivers.
TaoyuanAges 20 years+ - NCT06032533Recruiting
Remote ischemic conditioning for aneurysm brain bleeding
This study tests whether using a blood pressure cuff on the arm to temporarily restrict blood flow (remote ischemic conditioning) can help people recover after a brain bleed from a ruptured aneurysm. It may reduce damage and improve outcomes.
Aarhus N, DanmarkAges 18 years+ - NCT06032377Recruiting
Online therapy for sleep and brain health in older adults
This study tests an online talk therapy program (CBT) to help older adults with both sleep troubles and mild memory or thinking concerns. It's done from home, and aims to improve sleep and brain health.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 60–99 - NCT06032455Recruiting
Family therapy for teens with behavior problems and intellectual disabilities
This study tests whether a therapy called Multisystemic Therapy (MST) helps teens with behavior problems who also have a family member with an intellectual disability. The therapy works with the whole family to keep the teen at home and improve behavior.
HalsterenAges 10–19 - NCT06032715Recruiting
Reducing sleep medication use in older adults
This trial tests a brief program to help older adults who use sleep medications (Z-drugs) too often or for too long, and see if they can safely reduce or stop them.
LørenskogAges 60 years+ - NCT06033027Recruiting
Testing a soft robotic glove for hand help
This trial tests a soft robotic glove that helps you grip and hold objects if your hand is weak due to a nerve problem or injury. It's meant for people who have trouble with daily tasks like eating or dressing.
Enschede, OverijsselAges 18–90 - NCT06033378Recruiting
Blood pressure treatment for ICU patients with brain bleed
This trial tests a blood pressure management strategy for patients in the ICU after a bleeding stroke caused by a brain aneurysm. It aims to see if carefully controlling blood pressure can help prevent a dangerous tightening of blood vessels in the brain.
UmeåAges 18 years+ - NCT06034405Recruiting
Checking spine tissue for heart amyloidosis signs
This trial is looking at leftover tissue from past spine surgeries to see if it contains signs of a heart condition called TTR amyloidosis. It may help find people who have this condition early.
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 50 years+ - NCT06034509Recruiting
Thinking and blood vessel health after head injury
This study looks at how a past traumatic brain injury (TBI) might affect your thinking skills and blood vessel health over time. You may be eligible if you had a TBI at least 3 years ago and have already completed an earlier evaluation at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE).
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–74 - NCT06036095RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two types of anesthesia in older adults having surgery
This study compares two types of general anesthesia for older adults (70+) having planned non-heart, non-brain surgery that lasts at least 2 hours. The goal is to see which type might be better for preserving thinking and memory after surgery.
Portland, OregonAges 70–110 - NCT06036147Recruiting
Concussion Recovery Program for Teens
This study tests a remote program to help teens ages 11 to 18 recover from a concussion that happened 1 to 12 months ago. You'll learn ways to manage symptoms like headaches, tiredness, or trouble focusing, all from home.
Dallas, TexasAges 11–18 - NCT06036316Recruiting
Language and memory study for people with psychosis
This study looks at how language and memory interact in people with psychosis, including those at risk, early psychosis, or schizophrenia, as well as healthy volunteers. It aims to understand these connections better, which may help improve care.
Laxou, FranceAges 16–55 - NCT06036199Recruiting
Focused ultrasound for movement problems in cerebral palsy
This trial tests if focused ultrasound can help reduce uncontrolled movements in children and young adults with cerebral palsy caused by a lack of oxygen at birth. It may offer an option for those whose current medications aren't working well enough.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 8–22 - NCT06036394Recruiting
AI for brain and spine radiation planning study
This study uses artificial intelligence to review radiation plans for patients with brain or spine tumors treated at Tata Memorial Centre between 2010 and 2022. It may help improve how radiation therapy is planned in the future.
Mumbai, MaharashtraAges 1 year+ - NCT06036693Recruiting
MPS Long-Term Study
This study follows people with MPS, a rare genetic condition, to learn more about the disease over time. If you have a confirmed MPS diagnosis, you may be able to join.
AngersAges Any age
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.