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
- NCT07853664RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Dexamethasone and diclofenac gel for facial surgery pain
This study tests a gel containing two pain and swelling medicines applied to the skin after facial surgery or facial injury repair. The goal is to see if it provides better pain relief and less swelling than usual care.
DhamarAges Any age - NCT05714449Recruiting
Eye patch and vision training for children with amblyopia
This study compares two treatments for amblyopia (lazy eye) in children: wearing an eye patch and a special vision training called foveation therapy. It aims to see which treatment better improves vision in children with strabismic amblyopia, which is a type of lazy eye caused by misaligned eyes.
New York, New YorkAges 4–16 - NCT06282939Recruiting
Optima Coil Registry for Brain Aneurysm Treatment
This registry tracks how well the Optima Coil System works to treat brain aneurysms. It is for adults with a berry-shaped aneurysm that hasn't been treated before and is smaller than 24 mm. The goal is to see how safe and effective these coils are in real-world use.
Plano, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05198661Recruiting
Blood or spinal fluid study in autoimmune brain disorders
This study collects information from people with autoimmune encephalitis or related nerve/brain disorders, using blood and sometimes spinal fluid. It helps researchers better understand these conditions, which may guide future diagnosis and treatments.
Pointe à Pitre, GuadeloupeAges Any age - NCT05881226Recruiting
Study using biomarkers to learn about neurological diseases
This study looks at “biomarkers,” which are measurable signs in the body, to learn more about neurological diseases. If you join and can be followed over time, your information may help researchers understand disease patterns and improve care.
Changchun, JilinAges Any age - NCT06300541Recruiting
Sarcopenia in inflammatory bowel disease flare-ups
This study looks at how common muscle loss (sarcopenia) is in people with inflammatory bowel disease during a flare-up, and what impact it has. By participating, you may help doctors better understand and treat muscle weakness in IBD.
GothenburgAges 18 years+ - NCT06288633Recruiting
Heart nerve ablation for slow heart rhythm
This test uses a procedure to ablate (destroy) specific nerves in the heart that may be causing your heart to beat too slowly. The goal is to help your heart speed up naturally when needed, so you may avoid needing a permanent pacemaker.
Saint PetersburgAges 18–65 - NCT05298436Recruiting
South London stroke registry using health data
This study collects information about people who have had a stroke to learn how to improve care and support. It mainly uses existing medical and health records rather than testing a new medicine.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT03621839Recruiting
Study of new spinal-fluid tests for Alzheimer’s disease
This study looks at new test markers found in spinal fluid to help with diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. If you are already getting a spinal-fluid sample as part of your dementia workup, this trial may check it for additional information.
Nancy, Grand EstAges Any age - NCT05060614Recruiting
Testing spinal fluid in people with acute hip fractures
This study checks spinal fluid to learn more about delirium (confusion that comes on suddenly) in people with a recent hip fracture. The results may help doctors better understand and treat delirium after hip surgery or injury.
Oslo, OtherAges Any age - NCT05820919Recruiting
Improve sleep in nursing home residents with dementia
This study aims to improve sleep quality for people in nursing homes who have Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia and are having sleep problems. It uses a sleep-focused approach through staff “sleep huddles” and checks sleep patterns to see what helps.
Lakewood, ColoradoAges 50 years+ - NCT05346367Recruiting
Targeted brain radiation to improve treatment benefit and limit side effects
This study tests a more targeted form of stereotactic (precise) brain radiation for people with brain metastases from large cell cancer. It aims to improve the balance between effectiveness and side effects by carefully focusing where the radiation goes.
Leidschendam, South HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT06304285Recruiting
Acupuncture for Parkinson's with chronic appendicitis
This trial tests whether acupuncture can help people with Parkinson's disease who also have chronic appendicitis. It aims to see if treating the appendix inflammation may also improve Parkinson's symptoms.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 40–70 - NCT06308367RecruitingPhase 2
Betaine for syringomyelia when other treatments failed
This trial tests if betaine can help people with syringomyelia who cannot have or did not benefit from standard surgery. You must be able to swallow tablets and have a life expectancy over 12 months.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06281093Recruiting
Radio waves and preemies' brain development
This trial checks if radiofrequency fields (like from phones or WiFi) affect the nervous system of preterm babies born between 26 and 34 weeks of pregnancy. It helps us understand if we need to protect these babies from such fields.
Amiens, PicardieAges 1 day–1 month - 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+ - NCT04545606Recruiting
Helping kids with autism sleep better by treating insomnia
This study looks for the best way to improve sleep in children with autism who have ongoing insomnia. You and your child will complete sleep tracking and participate in an insomnia treatment plan to reduce trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early.
Columbia, MissouriAges 6–12 - NCT03154697Recruiting
Study for parents of children with Smith-Magenis syndrome and sleep issues
This study builds a database about people with Smith-Magenis syndrome and their sleep problems. It wants information from the child’s parent or legal guardian to better understand sleep disturbances.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 3–65 - NCT06316232RecruitingPhase 4
DBS and Levodopa for Freezing of Gait in Parkinson's
This trial tests whether increasing the dose of levodopa or adjusting deep brain stimulation (DBS) can help reduce freezing of gait in people with Parkinson's who already have good control of other symptoms. It aims to find the best way to manage this common and frustrating problem.
BolognaAges 18–80 - 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+ - NCT01364168Recruiting
Study of new stroke patients and what happens next
This study follows people after a first acute ischemic stroke (a blockage-related stroke) to learn what to expect in the days and months after. Your participation could help doctors better understand recovery and outcomes and improve future care.
BerlinAges 18 years+ - NCT03644732Recruiting
Study of brain activity during epilepsy testing using SEEG
This study maps how thinking and memory work by recording brain signals during a presurgical epilepsy workup. It may help doctors better understand drug-resistant focal epilepsy and improve how they plan treatment.
GrenobleAges 18–65 - NCT05395195RecruitingPhase 3
Erythropoietin for newborn brain injury in low-resource settings
This Phase 3 trial studies whether erythropoietin (a medicine related to red-blood-cell growth) can improve outcomes for newborns with moderate to severe brain injury after birth. The study focuses on babies born in low- and middle-income countries and aims to reduce harm from this early brain condition.
DhakaAges 1 hour–6 hours - NCT06321822Recruiting
Genetic diagnosis and personalized medicine for epilepsy patients
This study aims to find genetic causes of epilepsy and use that information to personalize your care. It involves analyzing your DNA to look for gene changes that may be linked to your seizures.
MilanAges Any age
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.