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
- NCT06228196Recruiting
Study of brain scans in people with BPPV
This study looks at people with a common inner ear dizziness problem called BPPV, and compares them to healthy volunteers. It uses brain scans and other tests to learn more about the condition.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–60 - NCT06229483RecruitingPhase 3
Does tranexamic acid reduce bleeding during brain tumor surgery?
This study tests whether a medication called tranexamic acid (TXA) given during brain tumor surgery can reduce bleeding. If you are having a standard craniotomy for a tumor and don’t have certain health risks, you may be eligible.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 18–80 - NCT06229704Recruiting
Balance and dizziness study for children aged 6 months to 10 years
This study tests balance and inner-ear function in children who have delays in gross motor skills or dizziness/balance problems. It aims to understand these issues better and may help guide future care.
HerningAges 6 months–10 years - NCT06229626Recruiting
Intensive home training for hereditary spastic paraparesis SPG4
This trial tests an intensive, video-based exercise program for people with a specific type of hereditary spastic paraparesis (SPG4). It aims to see if adding extra training at home can improve walking and strength.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06229769Recruiting
Angelman syndrome natural history study
This study follows people with Angelman syndrome over time to learn more about the condition. You can join if you have a confirmed genetic diagnosis and your caregiver agrees to take part.
Liège, LiègeAges Any age - NCT06229834Recruiting
Chiropractic care for episodic migraine
This study tests whether chiropractic adjustments (spinal manipulation) can help reduce the number of migraine days you have each month. You will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group gets chiropractic care plus usual care, the other gets a sham (fake) treatment plus usual care, so researchers can see if the real adjustments work better.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT06229717Recruiting
Balance and hearing study for children with hearing loss
This study looks at how hearing loss affects balance in children aged 3 to 10. It tests balance and inner ear function to help understand the connection between hearing and balance problems.
HerningAges 3–10 - NCT06230055RecruitingPhase 4
Chemotherapy for breast cancer that has spread to the spinal fluid
This trial tests a chemotherapy drug given directly into the spinal fluid for people with HER2-negative breast cancer that has spread to the lining of the brain and spinal cord (called leptomeningeal metastasis). It may help when standard treatments have stopped working or caused too many side effects.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06230718Recruiting
Thinking about moving your arm after stroke
This study tests if thinking about moving your arm (motor imagery) and watching a video of arm movements can help you move better after a stroke. It uses a technique called EMG to measure muscle signals while you try or imagine moving.
Salamanca, SalamancaAges 18–99 - NCT06231108Recruiting
Taping techniques for balance in children with cerebral palsy
This study compares two different taping methods to see which one helps improve balance in children with cerebral palsy. It may help your child with walking and moving more safely.
BoluAges 4–15 - NCT06231186Recruiting
Study of iHD-SRT for brain metastases
This study tests a new type of radiation therapy (iHD-SRT) for people with brain metastases. It aims to see if this approach is safe and effective for treating tumors that have spread to the brain.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT06231563RecruitingPhase 2
Ketamine for depression in veterans with Parkinson's
This study tests if ketamine can help treat depression in veterans with Parkinson's disease. It involves several in-person and remote visits, and you will need to avoid certain medications and cannabis for a short time before and during some visits.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 40–80 - NCT06231810Recruiting
Tracking touch signals in the nervous system
This study measures how your body processes a touch signal from your hand to your brain. It compares healthy young adults and people with stroke to understand how the nervous system changes after a stroke.
Blacksburg, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06232226Recruiting
ADHD and addiction: a study on methylphenidate
This study looks at whether the medication methylphenidate (often used for ADHD) can help people who have both ADHD and an addiction. It aims to see if the medicine is safe and works well for people with both conditions.
Nantes, Loire-AtlantiqueAges 18–99 - NCT06232772Recruiting
Biomarkers for early Parkinson's diagnosis
This study looks for new markers in the blood or other samples to help diagnose Parkinson's disease earlier. It compares people with Parkinson's, related conditions (like multiple system atrophy or progressive supranuclear palsy), and healthy volunteers to find differences.
Nanning, GuangxiAges 18–80 - NCT06233682Recruiting
Enriched environment for stroke recovery
This study tests whether an enriched environment in a hospital ward can help people recover after a stroke. It looks at whether adding more activities and social interaction to your daily routine can improve your recovery.
PadovaAges 18 years+ - NCT06234124Recruiting
A shoe to improve walking after stroke
This study tests a special shoe that changes friction to help improve walking for people who have had a stroke. It lasts 6 months and involves daily exercises at home.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06235580Recruiting
Genetics and immune-brain health study
This study looks at genetic diseases that affect the immune system and the brain. It aims to better understand these conditions by comparing patients, their relatives, and healthy controls.
Paris, Île-de-France RegionAges Any age - NCT06236503Recruiting
Brain stimulation for minimally conscious state
This trial tests a gentle brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to see if it can help people in a minimally conscious state. The goal is to improve awareness and responsiveness.
Messina, ItaliaAges 18–75 - NCT06237075Recruiting
Brain imaging and mild stimulation for nerve pain
This study uses brain imaging (fMRI) and a mild electrical stimulation (tDCS) to understand and potentially help nerve pain. You may be eligible if you have nerve pain or numbness from peripheral neuropathy or a stroke, and can avoid caffeine/alcohol before visits.
TaipeiAges 20–90 - NCT06236945Recruiting
Tilt table and heart monitor for heart nerve function
This study checks how your heart’s own nervous system is working by using a tilt table test and a 24-hour heart monitor together. It may help doctors understand if your heart's nerve control is normal.
Shijiazhuang, HebeiAges 12–85 - NCT06237218Recruiting
Occupational therapy to prevent falls in older adults with dementia
This program tests whether a special type of home-based occupational therapy (called COTID) can help older adults with dementia avoid falling again after a fall that sent them to the hospital. It compares this new approach to usual occupational therapy care.
LimogesAges 75 years+ - NCT06237829Recruiting
Testing touch aids for people who are blind
This study tests how well touch-based aids help people who are blind or visually impaired understand math plots. The goal is to see if these tools work better for everyday use.
Newark, DelawareAges 16 years+ - NCT06237868Recruiting
TMS for Impulse Control in Parkinson's Disease
This trial tests whether a type of non-invasive brain stimulation called TMS can help reduce impulse control problems (like gambling or compulsive eating) that are caused by Parkinson's medications. It's for people with Parkinson's who are living with these side effects.
Morgantown, West VirginiaAges 18 years+
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.