Neurology
Brain & nervous system clinical trials
Conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves — including stroke, dementia, and movement disorders. We’re tracking 12,432 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,770
- Phase 2785
- Phase 1574
- Phase 3537
- Phase 4342
- Phase 1/Phase 2303
- Phase 2/Phase 3121
Top conditions
- Stroke846
- Parkinson Disease424
- Multiple Sclerosis343
- Alzheimer Disease340
- Dementia226
- Ischemic Stroke200
- Epilepsy196
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea155
- Insomnia153
- Spinal Cord Injuries153
- Sarcopenia149
- Traumatic Brain Injury149
- Acute Ischemic Stroke141
- Cerebral Palsy131
- Mild Cognitive Impairment129
- Pain Management114
- Migraine112
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis107
Leading sponsors
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital134
- Riphah International University126
- 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
- California674
- Massachusetts300
- New York291
- Florida274
- Texas267
- Maryland245
- Arizona214
- Alabama209
- Illinois190
- Pennsylvania177
Recruiting studies12,430 total
- NCT06465979Recruiting
How do people with hearing loss understand speech in different settings?
This study looks at how people with healthy hearing or hearing loss understand speech in different listening environments. You might join if you have normal hearing, mild hearing loss, or use a cochlear implant, and are a competent adult English speaker.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–65 - NCT06466083Recruiting
Thinking changes after spine surgery in older adults
This study looks at why some older adults have confusion or memory changes after spine surgery. It aims to find patterns that could help prevent these problems.
BeijingAges 65–100 - NCT06466096Recruiting
Thinking and memory after stomach/colon cancer surgery
This study looks at how older adults (65+) think and remember after surgery for gastrointestinal cancer. It compares those who have temporary confusion after surgery with those who don't, to understand long-term changes in brain function.
BeijingAges 65–100 - NCT06466291Recruiting
Spanish Wilson Disease Registry
This study is a registry that collects information about people with Wilson disease. By joining, you can help researchers learn more about the condition and improve care for others.
BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06466460Recruiting
Interactive bike for quality of life in memory loss
This study tests if using a special interactive stationary bike can improve quality of life for older adults with memory or thinking problems who live in nursing homes. You would be asked to pedal the bike a few times, and the program makes it fun and engaging.
ÖrebroAges 65 years+ - NCT06466681Recruiting
Attention changes after a seizure in epilepsy
This study looks at how attention and concentration change right after a seizure in people with epilepsy. It uses a short hospital stay to track these changes, which may help improve understanding and future treatment.
LilleAges 18–80 - NCT06466772Recruiting
Personalized walking therapy after stroke
This study tests a new therapy that uses personalized electrical stimulation to help people who have trouble walking after a stroke or brain bleed. It aims to improve how your brain and muscles work together for better walking.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 18 years+ - NCT06467136Recruiting
Motor imagery for speech recovery after stroke
This study tests whether practicing motor imagery—thinking about making speech movements without actually speaking—can help people with apraxia of speech after a stroke. If you have trouble planning speech sounds after a left-brain stroke, this treatment might improve your speech coordination.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18–90 - NCT06467175Recruiting
Long-read genetic testing for undiagnosed cerebellar ataxia
This study uses a new, more detailed genetic test (long-read sequencing) to find the cause of inherited or early-onset balance disorders (cerebellar ataxias) when standard genetic testing has not provided answers. It may help you and your family understand why the condition occurs.
DijonAges Any age - NCT06467539RecruitingPhase 2
New combination treatment for early Alzheimer's or memory loss
This trial tests a new combination treatment (DAOIB and an antioxidant) for people with early Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment. It aims to see if the treatment can help slow or improve memory and thinking problems.
Kaohsiung CityAges 50–90 - NCT06467552Recruiting
Nutrition support to prevent confusion after major surgery
This study tests whether giving extra nutrition after surgery can help prevent confusion or delirium in older adults. It is for people aged 65 and older having major non-cardiac surgery.
SeoulAges 65 years+ - NCT06467695Recruiting
Low voltage brain stimulation for depression in Parkinson's
This study tests whether a gentle, low-voltage electrical stimulation (tDCS) can help improve depression in people with Parkinson's disease. It involves coming to the lab for sessions where a small device sends a mild current to your brain, and you'll also have an EEG (a non-invasive brain wave recording).
Mobile, AlabamaAges 19–65 - NCT06467708Recruiting
Ear Stimulation for ICU Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury
This study tests a very small electrical device placed on the ear to see if it can help people with traumatic brain injury recover in the intensive care unit (ICU). The device sends gentle pulses to a nerve that may calm inflammation and improve brain function.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06467773Recruiting
PET/MRI scan to track brain inflammation in stroke and MS
This study uses a special kind of PET/MRI scan to look at inflammation in the brain and spinal cord. It may help people with conditions like stroke, multiple sclerosis, or other immune-related brain diseases.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06468176Recruiting
Remote program for memory and thinking after brain tumor
This study tests a remote program to help with memory and thinking problems caused by a grade 2 or 3 brain tumor. It is for people who have had surgery and are at least 6 months past any radiation or chemotherapy.
Montpellier, HéraultAges 18 years+ - NCT06469931Recruiting
Ozone therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome
This trial tests if ozone injections can help people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. It may offer a new way to treat hand numbness and pain without surgery.
ElâzığAges 18–65 - NCT06469996Recruiting
Massage therapy for fibromyalgia pain
This study tests whether a special type of massage (connective tissue massage) can reduce pain and improve well-being in women with fibromyalgia. The massage targets the soft tissues under the skin to relieve muscle tension and pain.
ElâzığAges 18–65 - NCT06469983Recruiting
Robotic vs. traditional standing therapy for severe brain injury
This trial compares using a robotic device versus standard therapy to help people with severe brain injury practice standing. It tests whether the robotic approach leads to better recovery of standing ability.
Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi, AvellinoAges 18–75 - NCT06470958Recruiting
Brain scans in women with period-related migraine
This study uses brain scans (MRI) to compare the brain activity of women who have migraine attacks linked to their period with women who don't have migraine. It aims to find brain features that make some women more prone to menstrually-related migraine.
Glostrup MunicipalityAges 18–40 - NCT06471127Recruiting
Brain changes after stroke that causes language problems
This study looks at how the brain rewires itself after a stroke that causes aphasia (language problems). It uses brain scans to understand changes in brain networks, which may help improve recovery treatments.
Madison, WisconsinAges 40–90 - NCT06471400Recruiting
Making clinical trial consent easier for legal representatives
This trial is designed to improve how legally authorized representatives (people who make medical decisions for patients) understand and agree to join clinical studies. The goal is to see if simpler consent processes help representatives feel more comfortable giving permission.
Freiburg im BreisgauAges 18–100 - NCT06471374Recruiting
Circadian rhythm in delayed sleep-wake phase disorder
This study looks at how your body's internal clock works in people with delayed sleep-wake phase disorder, especially those living at high altitudes. It aims to understand the causes of this sleep problem and may help find better treatments.
Boulder, ColoradoAges 16–40 - NCT06471465RecruitingPhase 3
Avastin for brain swelling after radiation
This trial tests a drug called Avastin (bevacizumab) for people with brain swelling (radionecrosis) after radiation. It's for those whose symptoms don't get better with steroids or come back when steroids are reduced.
BrestAges 18 years+ - NCT06471517Recruiting
Nerve device for diabetic foot numbness
This trial tests a special device that uses mild electrical pulses to help improve problems caused by diabetic nerve damage, such as numbness and pain in the feet. If you have diabetic neuropathy and can walk on your own, this study may be a good option.
BelgradeAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many brain & nervous system clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 12,432 recruiting neurology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 19,532 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.