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
- NCT06238492Recruiting
Boosting brain speed after spinal cord injury
This trial tests a program to help improve how quickly your brain processes information after a recent spinal cord injury. It focuses on people who are about 6 months post-injury.
Englewood, ColoradoAges 18–59 - NCT06238882Recruiting
Nitroglycerin plus radiation for EGFR-mutant lung cancer with brain spread
This trial tests whether adding nitroglycerin (a medicine that widens blood vessels) to standard whole-brain radiation helps improve treatment for lung cancer that has spread to the brain. It is for people with a specific gene change (EGFR mutation) in their cancer.
Mexico City, Mexico CityAges 18–85 - NCT06239116RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
RM-718 for obesity from hypothalamus injury or Prader-Willi syndrome
This study tests a new medicine called RM-718 for people with severe obesity linked to a specific brain pathway (MC4R). It may help if your obesity is due to a brain injury or tumor affecting the hypothalamus, or if you have Prader-Willi syndrome.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 12–65 - NCT06239259Recruiting
Testing a Thai questionnaire for carpal tunnel diagnosis
This study is testing a new Thai-language questionnaire to see if it can accurately diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome. If you are a Thai speaker with nerve-tested carpal tunnel, you may help researchers improve how this condition is diagnosed.
Bangkok Noi, BangkokAges 18 years+ - NCT06239688Recruiting
Training program to improve dementia care in assisted living
This study tests a new training program meant to help staff at assisted living communities better care for people with dementia. It also invites family members to share their experiences to improve how care is given.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06239883Recruiting
Sleep apnea and nighttime bathroom trips study
This study looks at how sleep apnea affects nighttime bathroom trips (nocturia). If you have sleep apnea and wake up often to urinate, you may be able to help researchers understand the link.
Ostrava, Moravian-Silesian RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT06240325Recruiting
Sleep improvement program for teens with depression
This study tests a sleep program for teens who are depressed and have trouble getting enough sleep. It aims to help improve both sleep and mood.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 12–18 - NCT06240260Recruiting
TENS unit for pain relief during IUD insertion
This study tests whether a small device called a TENS unit can reduce pain during IUD insertion. The TENS unit sends gentle electrical pulses through pads on your skin to help block pain signals, and you'll be part of a group that uses it during the procedure.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12–50 - NCT06241209Recruiting
Vision rehab for hemianopsia after stroke or brain injury
This study tests a vision rehabilitation program for people who lost part of their vision on the same side in both eyes after a stroke or brain injury. The program uses flashing lights to help retrain your brain, so it is important that you do not have seizures triggered by lights.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT06241287Recruiting
Better living for carers of non-memory-led dementia
This study tests a program to help unpaid carers of people with specific types of dementia that don't start with memory loss (such as PPA, PCA, or bvFTD). It aims to improve the carer's well-being and daily life.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT06241482Recruiting
Enhanced recovery after brain surgery in intensive care
This study tests a special recovery program for people with serious brain injuries or strokes who need intensive care. The program focuses on helping you heal faster after surgery.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT06241521Recruiting
Myasthenia gravis patient registry in China
This study creates a registry to collect information about people with myasthenia gravis in China. By joining, you help researchers learn more about the condition and how it affects different people.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT06241677Recruiting
Clot-busting therapy for stroke patients on blood thinners
This study tests whether giving a clot-busting medicine through an IV can help people who have had a stroke while taking a common blood thinner (apixaban, dabigatran, edoxaban, or rivaroxaban). It may be an option if your last dose of the blood thinner was 12 to 48 hours before the stroke and you arrive at the hospital within 4.5 hours of symptoms starting.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06241924Recruiting
Brain wave study in Parkinson's and epilepsy
This study looks at brain wave activity in areas that control movement, both in people with Parkinson's disease who already have deep brain stimulation electrodes and in people with epilepsy who are undergoing brain monitoring with stereo-EEG. The goal is to understand how brain signals change during normal movement and in movement problems, which may help improve treatments.
BordeauxAges 18–75 - NCT06241963Recruiting
Brain stimulation for hard-to-treat epilepsy
This study tests a new type of gentle brain stimulation (HD-tDCS) to see if it can reduce seizures in people with epilepsy that does not get better with standard medicines. The treatment uses a small device to send a weak electrical current to specific areas of the brain.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–50 - NCT06242366Recruiting
Transitional care program for stroke recovery
This trial tests a transitional care program for people recovering from a first-time stroke that caused weakness on one side of the body. The program is designed to help you manage your recovery at home after leaving the hospital.
Bang Kho Laem, BangkokAges 18 years+ - NCT06242873Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for kids with incomplete injuries
This study tests if mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord can help children ages 3 to 16 with incomplete spinal cord injuries walk better. It is important for children who still have some movement in their legs but need extra help to improve their walking.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 3–16 - NCT06243003RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Brain radiation for SCLC with brain metastases
This trial tests a new radiation approach for people with small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain. It combines whole-brain radiation that avoids the memory centers, followed by focused radiation to the tumors, while you also receive standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT06243211Recruiting
Spinal Decompression and Nerve Graft for Acute SCI
This study tests whether surgery to take pressure off the spinal cord, plus placing a small nerve graft, can help recovery after a severe spinal cord injury. It is for people with a recent injury who have lost all movement and feeling below the level of injury.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18–80 - NCT06243718Recruiting
Surgery for paralyzed diaphragm nerve
This trial looks at how patients feel and recover after surgery to fix the nerve that controls the diaphragm. It aims to learn about people's experiences to improve care for diaphragmatic paralysis.
Red Bank, New JerseyAges 18–70 - NCT06243848Recruiting
Injection vs. surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome
This trial compares two treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome: an ultrasound-guided injection and a surgery to take pressure off the median nerve. It aims to see which one provides better relief for symptoms like numbness and tingling.
AfyonkarahisarAges 18–75 - NCT06244160Recruiting
High-flow oxygen therapy for spinal cord injury
This trial tests if high-flow oxygen therapy can help people with spinal cord injuries between the neck and upper back. It is designed for those admitted to a spinal injury ward within 24 to 48 hours of injury.
CardiffAges 18 years+ - NCT06244472Recruiting
New brain scanner for fast brain imaging
This study uses a new type of brain scanner (MEG) to take very fast pictures of brain activity. It's for healthy people or those who've had a mild concussion recently.
BronAges 18–70 - NCT06244914Recruiting
Combined brain stimulation for recovery after recent stroke
This trial tests if combining two kinds of gentle brain stimulation can help people recover better after a recent stroke. It's for people who had a clot-caused stroke in the upper part of the brain and still have some weakness on one side.
Tainan, TainanAges 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.