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
- NCT06517251Recruiting
Arm-hand boost therapy for stroke recovery
This trial tests a special arm and hand therapy program for people who are still in the hospital after a stroke. If you have trouble using your arm or hand, this treatment may help you recover better.
Edegem, AntwerpenAges 18 years+ - NCT06517459Recruiting
Healthy lifestyle program for Hispanic stroke survivors
This trial tests a culturally adapted weight-loss and exercise program for Hispanic or Latino people who had a stroke at least a year ago. It aims to help improve health and prevent further strokes.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–85 - NCT06517498Recruiting
Understanding daily life with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy
This study explores how facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) affects your daily life, health, and living situation. It does not test a new treatment, but aims to better understand the challenges patients face.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges Any age - NCT06517888RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Gene therapy for hearing loss from vestibular schwannoma
This trial tests a gene therapy injected into the ear to slow tumor growth and prevent further hearing loss in people with a vestibular schwannoma that is getting worse. It's for those who already have severe hearing loss in the affected ear.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06518421Recruiting
Emotions and Memory in Chronic Facial Nerve Pain
This study looks at how emotions and memory are affected in people with chronic trigeminal neuralgia (a type of facial nerve pain). Participants will have an MRI scan and fill out questionnaires to help researchers understand the link between chronic pain and cognitive changes.
Toronto, OntarioAges 35–60 - NCT06518889Recruiting
Long-term results of nerve surgery for cerebral palsy
This study looks at children and teens with cerebral palsy who had selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) surgery to see how they are doing months to years later. It helps doctors understand the long-term benefits and risks.
LondonAges 7–90 - NCT06518824Recruiting
Theta brain stimulation to boost thinking in Parkinson's
This study tests whether a special pattern of deep brain stimulation (called theta bursts) can improve thinking and memory in people with Parkinson's disease. It's for patients who already have a DBS device in their brain that is at least 3 months old.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18–80 - NCT06519279Recruiting
Freezing of gait study for Parkinson's patients
This study looks at how Parkinson's disease affects freezing of gait (a sudden feeling of being stuck while walking). It may help researchers better understand this symptom and improve future treatments. You may be able to join if you can walk 10 meters without help and don't have a deep brain stimulator.
Tel AvivAges 18 years+ - NCT06519149Recruiting
Device for sleep apnea without CPAP
This trial tests a device placed in your mouth during sleep to treat obstructive sleep apnea. It may be an option if you cannot or do not want to use a CPAP machine.
Austin, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06519292Recruiting
Heart side effects from immunotherapy in cancer patients
This trial looks at whether immunotherapy drugs (checkpoint inhibitors) cause heart problems in people with certain cancers. It will help doctors understand who is at risk and how to monitor for side effects.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 50 years+ - NCT06519942Recruiting
Muscle and bone health in diabetes with nerve damage
This study looks at how diabetes and nerve damage affect your muscles and bones. It compares people with type 2 diabetes to healthy volunteers to learn more about these changes.
GhentAges 40–70 - NCT06520150Recruiting
Comparing two numbing methods for S-ICD heart device placement
This study compares two ways of numbing the chest area (regional anesthesia) for people getting an S-ICD heart device. The goal is to find which method works better and is safer for patients who are at higher risk for general anesthesia.
Wroclaw, Lower Silesian VoivodeshipAges 18–90 - NCT06522087Recruiting
40 Hz brain stimulation to prevent confusion after hip or knee replacement
This trial tests if a non-invasive 40 Hz brain stimulation can prevent delirium (sudden confusion) in older adults after hip or knee replacement surgery. Delirium is common after surgery in elderly patients, and this treatment aims to lower that risk.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 65–85 - NCT06521723Recruiting
Low oxygen therapy to improve walking after spinal cord injury
This study tests whether breathing low-oxygen air (a treatment called AIH) combined with spinal stimulation can help people with chronic spinal cord injury walk better. It may improve your walking speed and endurance.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18–80 - NCT06521801Recruiting
The Heart-Kidney Health Registry Study
This is an observational registry that collects information from people with kidney disease who are seen by the kidney team at Royal London Hospital. It helps researchers study heart and kidney health over time without needing extra tests or visits.
LondonAges 16 years+ - NCT06521918Recruiting
Remote motor screening for infants using app and AI
This study tests whether a mobile app with artificial intelligence can help screen motor development in infants. It may offer a convenient way for parents and clinicians to track development at home between check-ups.
Taipei, Taiwan, 100Ages 2 months–1.5 years - NCT06522282RecruitingPhase 3
Testing Emergency Stroke Unit for Acute Stroke (4.5-6 hours)
This trial tests a new way to treat ischemic stroke patients who arrive at the hospital 4.5 to 6 hours after symptoms start. It focuses on people eligible for a clot removal procedure, using advanced imaging to see if this approach helps them recover better.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT06522815Recruiting
Updating AI for sleep apnea monitoring
This study tests an updated computer program (AI) that uses a wearable device to monitor sleep apnea. If you are 19 or older and already scheduled for a sleep study, you may be able to help improve how this technology detects breathing pauses during sleep.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT06523127Recruiting
Life support decisions and quality of life after severe brain injury
This study looks at patients with severe brain injuries who were in the ICU in 2022. It explores how decisions about life-sustaining treatment affect their quality of life two years later.
Saint-EtienneAges 18 years+ - NCT06523270Recruiting
Advanced imaging biobank study
This study collects medical images (CT and MRI scans) and data from adults who are already having scans at the hospital. It creates a biobank to help researchers learn more about health and disease.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT06523400RecruitingPhase 3
Mexiletine for myotonic dystrophy types 1 and 2
This trial tests a once-daily drug called mexiletine PR to see if it can help reduce muscle stiffness (myotonia) in people with myotonic dystrophy type 1 or 2. It may be a good option if you have a confirmed genetic diagnosis and are at least 16 years old.
LeuvenAges 16 years+ - NCT06523335Recruiting
Arm coordination training after stroke using muscle sensing
This study uses a special muscle-sensing device to help people who had a stroke improve arm coordination. You will play movement games that guide you to use muscles more effectively, which may help you regain control.
Houston, TexasAges 40–75 - NCT06523582Recruiting
Genetic study of neuroendocrine tumors in Mexican patients
This study aims to find genetic causes of neuroendocrine tumors in Mexican patients. By understanding your DNA, researchers hope to improve diagnosis and treatment for people with these rare conditions.
Mexico City, Mexico CityAges 18 years+ - NCT06524193Recruiting
Comparing in-person vs online voice therapy for voice strain
This study compares the effectiveness of face-to-face voice therapy versus online voice therapy for muscle tension dysphonia (a voice disorder from throat muscle strain). It tests whether doing therapy via video call works just as well as in-person sessions.
Hong KongAges 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.