Neurology
Brain & nervous system clinical trials
Conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves — including stroke, dementia, and movement disorders. We’re tracking 11,934 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,337
- Phase 2764
- Phase 1555
- Phase 3514
- Phase 4340
- Phase 1/Phase 2299
- Phase 2/Phase 3125
Top conditions
- Stroke797
- Parkinson Disease395
- Alzheimer Disease337
- Multiple Sclerosis330
- Dementia224
- Epilepsy192
- Ischemic Stroke190
- Insomnia159
- Traumatic Brain Injury151
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea142
- Spinal Cord Injuries142
- Acute Ischemic Stroke139
- Sarcopenia135
- Mild Cognitive Impairment126
- Cerebral Palsy119
- Pain Management113
- Migraine107
- Fibromyalgia105
Leading sponsors
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital124
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris109
- Riphah International University105
- Mayo Clinic98
- VA Office of Research and Development92
- Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing89
- Hospices Civils de Lyon77
- Johns Hopkins University69
- University of Minnesota63
- Washington University School of Medicine63
Where studies are running
- California655
- Massachusetts304
- New York295
- Florida267
- Texas267
- Maryland248
- Arizona209
- Alabama205
- Illinois183
- Pennsylvania175
Recruiting studies11,934 total
- NCT07865676RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Stem cell injection for age-related muscle loss
This trial tests an injection of donor bone marrow stem cells to see if it can improve muscle strength and function in people with age-related muscle loss, called sarcopenia. It may help those who cannot do regular exercise training.
GuangzhouAges 50–85 - NCT04489199Recruiting
Join the Dijon stroke patient registry study
This study follows people who are already in the Dijon Stroke Registry and asks if they agree to participate. If you say yes, your information may be used to better understand stroke outcomes and care.
DijonAges 18 years+ - NCT06264297Recruiting
Nerve radiofrequency treatment for chronic leg pain
This trial tests a new type of treatment (high-voltage pulsed radiofrequency) that uses a special needle to deliver energy to the nerve root in your lower back. The goal is to see if it can reduce chronic leg pain caused by a pinched or irritated nerve.
Terrassa, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT04659291Recruiting
Studying people in Hong Kong who may have sleep apnea
This study looks at people who may have obstructive sleep apnea, a breathing problem during sleep. It aims to better understand the condition in Hong Kong and what to do next for diagnosis or care.
Hong Kong, Please SelectAges 18 years+ - NCT07870642Recruiting
Vibrating device for sexual function after spinal cord injury
This study tests a vibrating device (called the Lioness) to see if it can help women with spinal cord injuries improve sexual function, such as arousal and orgasm. You use the device at home, and the goal is to find a new way to help with these challenges.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–65 - NCT07860827Recruiting
Robotic arm training for people with tetraplegia
This study tests whether robotic arm training helps people with tetraplegia (paralysis of both arms and legs) improve arm and hand strength after a recent spinal cord injury. Participants use a robot that guides their arm movements, and the study checks if this training leads to better function.
Negrar, VenetoAges 18–80 - NCT07873151Enrolling by invitation
Voice-activated call light for limited arm mobility
This study tests a voice-activated call light system that lets people with limited arm movement call for help by speaking. It aims to make it easier and safer for clients to get assistance.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 19 years+ - NCT07860996Recruiting
Comparing two types of anesthesia for hip fracture surgery
This study compares two ways of giving general anesthesia during hip fracture surgery: one through an IV line and one through breathing in a gas. It aims to see which method helps patients recover better after surgery.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 65 years+ - NCT07860021RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Vyvgart for stiff person syndrome
This trial tests whether a drug called Vyvgart (hyaluronidase-fjjo) can help people with stiff person syndrome who still have symptoms like stiffness, painful muscle spasms, and trouble walking despite other treatments. The goal is to see if it improves these symptoms and how well it works.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 25–80 - NCT07860333Recruiting
Moving after stroke treatment
This trial tests whether starting mobilization earlier after a stroke procedure improves recovery. It may help patients get moving sooner and regain function faster.
TampereAges 18 years+ - NCT07861958Recruiting
Wrist brace design for children with brain injury
This study asks children aged 6 to 14 who currently use a wrist brace to help design a better one. The goal is to make braces that are more comfortable and easier to use.
Bosisio PariniAges 6–14 - NCT07860476Recruiting
Osteopathy and hypnosis for cancer pain
This study tests whether combining osteopathy with hypnosis can help reduce chronic pain and emotional distress in cancer patients. If you have had pain for 3 months or more and are feeling emotionally affected by it, this treatment might offer additional relief.
Levallois-Perret, Île-de-France RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07857759Recruiting
Neck lymph node surgery for early Alzheimer's disease
This study tests whether a microsurgery on lymph nodes in the neck can help clear waste from the brain in people with early Alzheimer's. It might slow down memory loss.
GdanskAges 18 years+ - NCT07872943RecruitingPhase 4
Chinese herbal tablets for frequent tension-type headache
This study tests whether a Chinese herbal tablet called Zhixuan Analgesic can reduce headache frequency in adults with frequent tension-type headaches. Participants will take the tablets for a period and track their headache days.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–60 - NCT07855445Recruiting
Nerve pain and MRI findings in lumbar spinal stenosis
This study looks at how nerve pain relates to MRI results in people with lumbar spinal stenosis, a condition where the spinal canal narrows and presses on nerves. It aims to better understand the link between symptoms and imaging, which could help improve care.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT07856368Recruiting
Magnetic brain stimulation for persistent voices
This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to reduce persistent auditory hallucinations (hearing voices) that haven't improved with antipsychotic medication. It may help people who continue to hear voices despite trying several medications.
ZurichAges 18–65 - NCT06268093RecruitingPhase 2
Testing thalidomide for syringomyelia
This trial tests whether the drug thalidomide can help people with syringomyelia (a fluid-filled cyst in the spinal cord) who cannot have standard surgery or for whom surgery didn't work. It aims to see if thalidomide can slow or improve symptoms.
Beijing, Beijing CityAges 18–80 - NCT05049057RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a nerve-blocking shot for recent mild TBI
This Phase 2 study tests a medication that blocks a pain signal (a CGRP receptor antibody) in people who recently had a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and are also dealing with post-traumatic headache (PTH). The goal is to see if it can reduce symptoms and improve recovery after the injury.
Fort Bragg, North CarolinaAges 18–50 - NCT06267781Recruiting
MS progression and immune cells after bone marrow transplant and other therapies
This study looks at how well different treatments, including bone marrow transplant, alemtuzumab, ocrelizumab, and ofatumumab, work for people with relapsing-remitting MS who have active disease. It will help doctors understand which therapy might slow disease progression best.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT06264427Recruiting
Study of metabolism issues in Greenland
This study looks at the genes and physical traits of people in Greenland with type 2 diabetes or severe obesity. It aims to better understand these conditions to improve care.
Nuuk, SermersooqAges 18 years+ - NCT06118723Recruiting
Supramaximal vs maximal surgery for brain tumors
This trial compares removing as much tumor as safely possible (supramaximal resection) with standard maximal resection in people with high-grade glioma (an aggressive brain tumor). The goal is to see if more extensive removal improves survival and quality of life.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–90 - NCT06270121Recruiting
Mobile health app for healthy aging at home
This study is testing a mobile health app designed to help seniors live independently at home. If you join, you will use the app and answer surveys to see if it supports healthy aging.
SeoulAges 65 years+ - NCT06269536Recruiting
Stress reduction program for muscle-invasive bladder cancer
This trial tests a stress-reducing program for people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer. It aims to see if lowering stress can help with treatment outcomes and quality of life.
BratislavaAges 18 years+ - NCT06271083Recruiting
Online behavior therapy for Tourette syndrome in adults
This trial tests an online behavior therapy program for adults with Tourette syndrome or chronic tic disorder. You'll complete a 10-week internet-based treatment from home, with therapist support, to help reduce your tics.
StockholmAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many brain & nervous system clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 11,934 recruiting neurology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 18,325 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.