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
- NCT05419492RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
ETX101 for children with SCN1A Dravet syndrome
This early-phase study tests how safe ETX101 is and whether it can help reduce seizures in young children with Dravet syndrome caused by an SCN1A gene change. It mainly enrolls infants and children with a specific type of seizure history and genetic result.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 6 months–17 years - NCT07692191Recruiting
Spinal stimulation to help exercise after spinal cord injury
This study tests whether a non-invasive device that sends mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord can improve your ability to exercise. It is for people who have had a spinal cord injury for at least a year and are medically stable.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 18–70 - NCT07611916Enrolling by invitation
App-based support for group therapy in the hospital
This study tests if adding a smartphone app to group therapy helps people in the hospital feel better. It is for adults who can speak English and have a smartphone.
Piscataway, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07569120Recruiting
Brain Chemistry and Aging: Healthy and Parkinson's Study
This research uses brain imaging scans to study how a chemical messenger in the brain (called noradrenaline) changes as people age and in Parkinson's disease. The goal is to better understand how this brain system works and may help develop future treatments.
BronAges 20–80 - NCT07690280Recruiting
Web-based education for dementia caregivers
This study tests if an online program helps family caregivers of people with dementia. It aims to provide support and education to make caregiving easier.
Luodong, Yilan CountyAges 20–90 - NCT07432009Recruiting
Hip replacement and confusion risk in older adults
This study looks at whether older adults who get a hip replacement may experience confusion after surgery. It aims to find factors that might help prevent or reduce this confusion.
BrnoAges 65 years+ - NCT07138898RecruitingPhase 2
Managing immune medications for shoulder replacement in rheumatology patients
This trial tests two ways of managing your immunosuppressant medication around the time of shoulder replacement surgery. The goal is to see if one approach leads to fewer infections while still controlling your rheumatic disease.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07017998Recruiting
External device therapy for constant tinnitus
This study tests a new external device designed to help manage constant tinnitus. It is for adults aged 18–55 who have had bothersome ringing in their ears for at least a month and are not currently receiving other tinnitus treatments.
Bozeman, MontanaAges 18–55 - NCT07238387Recruiting
AR glasses for testing eye movements in vertigo patients
This trial tests whether a pair of AR glasses can help doctors check eye movements (nystagmus) in people with vertigo or dizziness. You would compare the new glasses with standard testing, and it might be more comfortable and wearable.
Kaohsiung, TaiwanAges 18 years+ - NCT07684092Enrolling by invitation
Diaphragmatic breathing and electroacupuncture for chronic neck pain
This trial tests whether combining diaphragmatic breathing exercises with electroacupuncture can reduce chronic neck pain. It is designed for people with moderate pain and specific breathing issues.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 20–50 - NCT04214561Enrolling by invitation
Studies how sleep measures relate to teeth grinding
This study looks at sleep testing results to understand what relates to sleep bruxism, which is teeth grinding or clenching during sleep. It may help researchers better understand the causes and patterns behind this condition.
WroclawAges 18–70 - NCT07250113Enrolling by invitation
WeCareToFeedDysphagia study for care partners of older adults
This trial tests a program to help care partners of older adults with Alzheimer's disease and swallowing problems. It aims to reduce stress and improve care at home.
Manhasset, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05890911Enrolling by invitation
Studying dopamine pathways in breathing problems during sleep
This study looks at how dopamine-related brain pathways may be involved in sleep-related breathing problems. It may help researchers better understand what causes these conditions and how to evaluate them with sleep testing.
WroclawAges 18–80 - NCT07693998Enrolling by invitation
Pain education class for fibromyalgia or chronic back pain
This trial tests a class to help people with fibromyalgia or chronic low back pain learn about their pain and how to manage it. It might help you feel better and understand your pain.
Valencia, ValenciaAges 18 years+ - NCT06485986Recruiting
Brain Networks in Parkinson's and DBS
This study uses a brain scan called MEG to look at how Parkinson's disease and impulse control disorders affect brain networks in people who have already had deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery. You will be asked to delay your morning medication so the researchers can study your brain without the effects of the drugs.
OxfordAges 18 years+ - NCT06486116Recruiting
Home exercise program for people with multiple sclerosis
This trial tests a home exercise program designed for people with multiple sclerosis. It aims to improve walking and daily function through simple, task-specific exercises you can do at home.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT06486597Recruiting
Metabolism study in children with cerebral palsy
This study looks at how the body uses energy in children with cerebral palsy who have low muscle mass. It compares them to healthy children to understand metabolism better.
Copenhagen, Copenhagen ØAges 2–18 - NCT06486909Recruiting
Shunt need after brain aneurysm bleed: role of early high blood sugar
This study looks at whether high blood sugar levels early after a brain aneurysm bleed affect the need for a shunt (a tube to drain fluid from the brain). It aims to help doctors understand who might need this treatment.
AarauAges 18 years+ - NCT06486792RecruitingPhase 4
Stroke prevention in patients with hidden atrial fibrillation
This trial tests if starting blood thinners can prevent another stroke in people who had a stroke but were found to have a hidden heart rhythm problem called atrial fibrillation. It is for older adults who have had a recent stroke without a known cause.
Paris, ParisAges 65 years+ - NCT06487130Recruiting
Australia menopause registry study
This study is building a registry to better understand and support Australians going through perimenopause or menopause. By joining, you help researchers learn about the experiences and needs of people in this stage of life.
AdelaideAges 18 years+ - NCT06487364Recruiting
How much change in a Parkinson's quality-of-life test matters
This study looks at a short questionnaire (Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire-8) that measures how Parkinson's affects your daily life. The goal is to find out the smallest change in the questionnaire that really matters to patients.
IstanbulAges 40–80 - NCT06487741Recruiting
Stretching at home for fibromyalgia pain relief
This study tests whether a simple home stretching program can help relieve fibromyalgia symptoms. You would be asked to do stretches at home and report how you feel.
AalborgAges 18–60 - NCT06488183Recruiting
Pain relief study for laparoscopic weight loss surgery
This study compares two ways to manage pain after laparoscopic bariatric surgery: one method involves numbing medicine placed near the surgery site, and the other uses an ultrasound-guided injection near the back. It aims to find which option works better for recovery in people with moderate to severe obesity.
AlexandriaAges 20–50 - NCT06488313RecruitingPhase 2
Study of ARCT-810 for people with OTC deficiency
This trial tests an experimental medicine called ARCT-810 for people with Ornithine Transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency, a condition that affects the liver's ability to remove ammonia from the body. The study aims to see if ARCT-810 can help lower ammonia levels safely.
Chevy Chase, MarylandAges 12 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.