Neurology
Brain & nervous system clinical trials
Conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves — including stroke, dementia, and movement disorders. We’re tracking 12,435 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,772
- Phase 2786
- Phase 1573
- Phase 3535
- Phase 4342
- Phase 1/Phase 2304
- Phase 2/Phase 3123
Top conditions
- Stroke846
- Parkinson Disease426
- Multiple Sclerosis343
- Alzheimer Disease341
- Dementia226
- Ischemic Stroke200
- Epilepsy196
- 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
- California680
- Massachusetts300
- New York291
- Florida274
- Texas268
- Maryland245
- Arizona214
- Alabama209
- Illinois190
- Pennsylvania177
Recruiting studies12,433 total
- NCT06212219Recruiting
EEG brain training to help arm recovery after stroke
This study tests whether a brain-training technique called neurofeedback can improve arm movement in people who recently had a stroke. It uses an EEG cap to measure your brain activity while you do arm exercises, helping you relearn how to move your affected arm.
ToulouseAges 18–99 - NCT06213012Recruiting
Spinal stimulation and rehabilitation for walking recovery after spinal cord injury
This study tests whether non-invasive electrical stimulation of the spinal cord, combined with physical therapy, can improve your ability to stand and walk after a spinal cord injury. It explores how your brain and spinal cord can adapt and rebuild connections to help you move better.
Houston, TexasAges 22–75 - NCT06212479Recruiting
Whole-body MRI for Preventive Health Screening
This study uses whole-body MRI to see if it can find health issues early in people without symptoms. The goal is to learn if this scan can help predict clinically important conditions in routine preventive care.
Watertown, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06212609Recruiting
Personalized brain stimulation for kids with hard-to-control epilepsy
This trial tests a personalized brain stimulation method (transcranial electrical stimulation) to reduce seizures in children with hard-to-control partial epilepsy. It aims to find the best stimulation spot and settings for each patient by using advanced brain scans.
AmiensAges 1–18 - NCT06212674RecruitingPhase 4
Stroke prevention: combined heart procedure for atrial fibrillation
This study tests a combined approach — a catheter ablation to fix the irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) and a device to close the left atrial appendage — in people who recently had a stroke caused by a clot. The goal is to prevent future strokes and reduce the need for long-term blood thinners.
Katowice, Upper SilesiaAges 18–75 - NCT06213090Recruiting
Study on patterns of neurodevelopmental disorders
This study looks at patterns of brain development issues in children who visit a specific medical center. It may help doctors understand these conditions better.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges Any age - NCT06213272Recruiting
Exercise and reading therapy for stroke-related reading problems
This study combines exercise with a targeted reading therapy to help people who have trouble reading after a stroke. It aims to see if this approach improves reading accuracy.
West Orange, New JerseyAges 18–85 - NCT06214767Recruiting
Study of treatment choices for untreated brain cavernous malformations
This study looks at how to best treat people with untreated cerebral cavernous malformations (a cluster of abnormal blood vessels in the brain). It compares outcomes between those who have surgery and those who are monitored with regular check-ups, and will follow participants for a long time to see how they do.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT06214429Recruiting
Shear wave test for carotid plaque stiffness
This trial uses a special ultrasound technique called shear wave elastography to measure how stiff fatty deposits (plaques) are in your neck arteries. It aims to see whether plaque stiffness can help doctors better understand your stroke risk.
Botucatu, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT06214208Recruiting
Spinal stimulation frequencies for spasticity after spinal cord injury
This study tests how different frequencies of spinal stimulation affect spasticity, movement, and pain after a spinal cord injury. It may help if you have leg spasticity and no implanted devices.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 16 years+ - NCT06215235Recruiting
Bright light therapy for depression in intellectual disability
This trial studies how bright light therapy (using a special lamp) is being used to help people with intellectual disabilities who have depression. It involves staff, family members, and patients to see how the therapy works in real life.
RotterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT06215274Recruiting
Leisure activities and early Alzheimer's study
This trial looks at how engaging in mentally stimulating leisure activities (like puzzles, reading, or games) may affect brain health in people with early memory concerns. Researchers want to understand the brain changes that happen with these activities.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 60 years+ - NCT06215625Recruiting
Smart arm rehab for stroke and spinal cord injury
This study tests a smart home-based upper limb rehabilitation program for people with stroke or spinal cord injury. It uses technology to help improve arm and hand movement.
TainanAges 20–79 - NCT06216288Recruiting
Traction and back exercises for nerve pain in the lower back
This study combines gentle back stretching (traction) with repeated back extension exercises to see if they can improve nerve function in people with long-term lower back pain caused by a herniated disc. It may help reduce pain and improve mobility.
CairoAges 35–60 - NCT06216886RecruitingPhase 4
Botox injections for trigeminal neuralgia pain
This study tests Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) injections to reduce pain attacks in people with trigeminal neuralgia who haven't gotten enough relief from medication or don't want surgery. You must have frequent attacks (more than 10 per week) and be on a stable medication dose.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06218121Recruiting
Frailty detection trial for older adults
This trial aims to improve how frailty is detected in older adults. It tests a new approach to identify frailty early, which could help prevent health problems.
Madrid, Outside of the USAges 62 years+ - NCT06218784RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for safety in healthy people and those with nerve pain after shingles
This study tests an experimental drug, iN1011-N17, to see how safe it is and how the body processes it. It involves healthy volunteers and people with postherpetic neuralgia (nerve pain after shingles). This may help find better treatments for this type of chronic pain.
Adelaide, South AustraliaAges 18–75 - NCT06218654Recruiting
Blood flow changes after spontaneous brain bleed
This study looks at how the body's blood flow, heart rate, and blood pressure change in people who have had a spontaneous brain bleed. It aims to learn better ways to monitor and care for these patients to improve recovery.
RomaAges 18 years+ - NCT06218927Recruiting
Stem cell transplant and bladder function in MS
This study looks at whether a stem cell transplant (AHSCT) can improve bladder problems and quality of life in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). It compares people getting this treatment with those on standard MS therapy.
Ostrava, Moravian-Silesian RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT06219200Recruiting
Voice analysis for swallowing screening in neurological patients
This trial is testing if automatic voice analysis can help screen for swallowing problems in people with neurological conditions like stroke, Parkinson's disease, or ALS. It may help identify who needs further swallowing evaluation.
Lissone, LombardyAges 18 years+ - NCT06219304Recruiting
High intensity training for multiple sclerosis
This trial tests whether high intensity exercise can improve both movement and thinking in people with multiple sclerosis. It might help if you can walk but need some support for balance.
Milan, MIAges 18 years+ - NCT06219694Recruiting
Laser acupuncture for chronic migraine
This trial tests whether laser acupuncture can help people whose chronic migraine medications aren't working well. It's a non-invasive treatment that uses low-level laser light on specific points on the body.
Taichung, Xitun DistrictAges 20 years+ - NCT06219759Recruiting
Nerve Reconnection and Signals in ALS
This study looks at how nerves reconnect and send signals to muscles in people with ALS. It may help doctors understand the disease better and find new ways to treat it.
Aarhus, Central JutlandAges 18 years+ - NCT06219889Recruiting
Study of Neurocheck effects on thinking after brain bleed
This study looks at how a quick thinking-and-memory check (called a Neurocheck) affects patients recovering from a small, stable brain bleed in the ICU. It helps doctors understand if these checks are helpful for your recovery.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–100
Common questions
- How many brain & nervous system clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 12,435 recruiting neurology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 19,491 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.