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
- NCT06064461Recruiting
Myasthenia gravis patient registry study
This study is a patient registry that tracks the experiences of people with myasthenia gravis over time. It aims to better understand the condition and improve care, using a smartphone, tablet, or computer to share information.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06064695Recruiting
Electrical muscle stimulation exercise for myasthenia gravis
This study tests if whole-body electrical muscle stimulation exercise can help adults with generalized myasthenia gravis. It also enrolls healthy controls for comparison. If you have MG and can stand for about 15 minutes, this may be an option.
Fairway, KansasAges 18 years+ - NCT06065046RecruitingPhase 2
Baricitinib for traumatic brain bleeding
This trial tests if baricitinib, an anti-inflammatory drug, can help people with bleeding in the brain from a head injury. It is for adults with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury who are not immediately having surgery.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–80 - NCT06065384Recruiting
Arm training for recovery after recent spinal cord injury
This trial tests a type of arm and hand exercise training to see if it helps the brain and nerves recover after a recent spinal cord injury in the neck. It may help people who have some movement left in their arms or hands.
AntwerpAges 16–90 - NCT06065527Recruiting
Future planning for caregivers of people with disabilities
This study helps family caregivers plan for the future and improve their well-being while caring for a loved one with an intellectual disability. It's done online or on a device, so you can take part from home.
New Hyde Park, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06065852Recruiting
National registry for rare kidney diseases
This study creates a registry to collect health information from people with rare kidney diseases. It aims to improve understanding and future treatments by tracking patient experiences.
Bristol, South WestAges Any age - NCT06066710RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Propranolol for Primary Progressive Aphasia
This trial tests whether the drug propranolol, often used for high blood pressure, can help people with primary progressive aphasia (a condition that slowly affects language skills). You would take the drug and have MRI brain scans to see if it slows language decline.
Columbia, MissouriAges 50 years+ - NCT06067139Recruiting
Sleep therapy to lower diabetes risk in prediabetes
This study tests if a sleep-focused therapy (cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, or CBT-I) can lower diabetes risk in people with prediabetes and insomnia. Participants will receive online therapy sessions and wear a monitor to track blood sugar and sleep.
Portland, OregonAges 22–79 - NCT06066918Recruiting
Preventing pain after spinal cord injury with Pregabalin
This study tests if taking Pregabalin early after a spinal cord injury can prevent pain from developing. It's a drug that may help calm nerve signals.
RaananaAges 18 years+ - NCT06067958RecruitingPhase 3
Nose spray medicine for pain during eye exams in preemies
This study tests a nose spray medicine (dexmedetomidine) to help reduce pain and discomfort in premature babies who need eye exams for retinopathy of prematurity (a condition that can affect vision). The goal is to see if the spray works better than the usual care for calming babies during the exam.
Be’er Ya‘aqov, CenterAges 4 weeks+ - NCT06068036Recruiting
Telehealth program to boost physical activity after stroke
This study tests whether a telehealth program with a wearable activity tracker can help people who have had a stroke become more active. It's designed for those who are ready to start moving more with their doctor's okay.
Belo Horizonte, Minas GeraisAges 18 years+ - NCT06068361Recruiting
Better diagnosis of Lewy body dementia
This study uses a combination of tests to improve diagnosis of dementia with Lewy bodies compared to Alzheimer's disease and healthy aging. You may help doctors identify the right diagnosis more accurately.
Paris, FranceAges 55–85 - NCT06068582Recruiting
Keep your memory sharp and stay at work with MS
This study tests a program of physical and mental exercises designed to slow down memory and thinking problems in people with multiple sclerosis, and help them stay employed longer.
AmsterdamAges 18–67 - 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 - NCT06069973Recruiting
Using AI to spot delayed brain injury after a brain bleed
This study uses artificial intelligence (machine learning) and blood tests to find early signs of delayed brain injury after a brain bleed. It aims to help doctors detect and treat this complication sooner.
GothenburgAges 18–110 - NCT06070194Recruiting
Heart health and eating patterns in short sleepers
This study tests whether changing the time window when you eat can improve heart health for people who naturally sleep 6.5 hours or less per night. You'll be asked to follow either a longer or shorter daily eating period while researchers measure blood pressure and other heart disease risk factors.
Baton Rouge, LouisianaAges 18–45 - NCT06070233Recruiting
Radiosurgery for spasticity after stroke or injury
This trial tests a non-invasive radiation treatment (radiosurgery) to reduce severe muscle stiffness (spasticity) that hasn't improved with other treatments. It may help people with spasticity caused by stroke, spinal cord injury, or cerebral palsy.
Winter Park, FloridaAges 16 years+ - NCT06070467Recruiting
Understanding daily life of children with rare eye disease
This study looks at how children with rare eye diseases experience their daily lives. It aims to understand their real-life challenges and feelings through interviews and questionnaires.
StrasbourgAges 8 years+ - NCT06070766Recruiting
At-home ketamine study for chronic conditions
This trial tests a ketamine protocol you can use at home. It may help if you have a long-term health condition.
Bigfork, MontanaAges 18 years+ - NCT06072105Recruiting
Medical decisions in multiple system atrophy: a study in Austria
This study looks at how medical decisions are made for people with multiple system atrophy (MSA). It includes both people with MSA and their unpaid caregivers who live in Austria and speak German. Participants and caregivers will share their experiences through online interviews to help improve future care.
Innsbruck, AustriaAges 30 years+ - NCT06072703Recruiting
Brain stimulation for bladder control in MS
This study tests whether a type of brain stimulation can improve bladder control in women with multiple sclerosis. If you have bladder symptoms like urgency or frequent urination, this trial may help find new ways to manage them.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06072807RecruitingPhase 4
Brain imaging study for ER+ breast cancer with brain tumors
This trial tests a special PET scan called FES to see if it can detect estrogen receptors in brain metastases. It may help doctors better target treatment for people with ER+ breast cancer that has spread to the brain.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06072963RecruitingPhase 2
Combining insulin and semaglutide for memory in MCI with metabolic syndrome
This study tests if a combination of insulin and semaglutide (a diabetes drug) can improve memory and thinking in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who also have metabolic syndrome (a cluster of health issues like large waist, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure). It aims to see if treating blood sugar problems helps protect the brain.
Ramat GanAges 60–90 - NCT06073106Recruiting
Frailty prevention study for older Asian adults
This trial tests a program to prevent frailty in people aged 50 and older of Asian descent who have recently been diagnosed with a stroke, traumatic brain injury, knee osteoarthritis, or breast cancer. The goal is to help you stay strong and healthy as you recover.
Singapore, SingaporeAges 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.