Neurology
Brain & nervous system clinical trials
Conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves — including stroke, dementia, and movement disorders. We’re tracking 12,462 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,797
- Phase 2786
- Phase 1574
- Phase 3538
- Phase 4342
- Phase 1/Phase 2304
- Phase 2/Phase 3121
Top conditions
- Stroke854
- Parkinson Disease424
- Multiple Sclerosis342
- Alzheimer Disease340
- Dementia226
- Ischemic Stroke199
- Epilepsy196
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea155
- Spinal Cord Injuries154
- Insomnia152
- Traumatic Brain Injury152
- Sarcopenia148
- Acute Ischemic Stroke141
- Cerebral Palsy130
- Mild Cognitive Impairment129
- Pain Management114
- Migraine113
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis107
Leading sponsors
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital134
- Riphah International University125
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris112
- Mayo Clinic99
- Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing95
- VA Office of Research and Development93
- Hospices Civils de Lyon79
- Johns Hopkins University70
- National Taiwan University Hospital70
- Cairo University63
Where studies are running
- California675
- Massachusetts301
- New York292
- Florida277
- Texas267
- Maryland244
- Arizona216
- Alabama211
- Illinois193
- Pennsylvania177
Recruiting studies12,460 total
- NCT06570681Recruiting
Video call assessment for acute stroke
This trial tests whether a video call with a doctor can help assess stroke symptoms quickly in the ambulance or emergency setting. It aims to see if this approach speeds up care and improves outcomes for people with possible stroke.
Aabenraa, Region SyddanmarkAges 18 years+ - NCT06570629Recruiting
Fixing air leaks with nasal CPAP
This trial looks at ways to fix air leaks that happen when using a CPAP mask at night. It may help if you have sleep apnea and your CPAP is leaking a lot despite using a nasal mask.
São Paulo, BrazilAges 18 years+ - NCT06571032Recruiting
EEG guidance for brain stimulation after severe injury
This study tests whether using brain wave monitoring (EEG) can help guide electrical stimulation treatment for people with severe traumatic brain injury. It aims to see if this approach can improve recovery.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06570954Recruiting
Trial of retraining and control therapy for non-epileptic seizures
This study tests a therapy called ReACT for adults who have psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES). The goal is to help reduce these seizures and improve quality of life.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 19 years+ - NCT06571110Recruiting
Acupuncture for opioid pain relief in fibromyalgia
This study tests whether getting real acupuncture helps people with fibromyalgia who are already taking daily opioid pain medicine, compared to fake acupuncture (sham). The goal is to see if acupuncture can improve pain and reduce the need for opioids.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT06572137Recruiting
Parental burnout in mothers of children with cerebral palsy
This study looks at how common parental burnout is among mothers raising a child with cerebral palsy. It aims to understand the emotional challenges these mothers face so that better support can be provided.
GizaAges Any age - NCT06571929Recruiting
Augmented reality training for arm function in children with cerebral palsy
This study tests whether playing special augmented reality games (where virtual objects appear in the real world) can improve arm and hand function in children with spastic cerebral palsy. It compares game training to usual therapy.
São Carlos, São PauloAges 6–12 - NCT06572046Recruiting
Registry for hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP)
This registry collects information from people with hereditary spastic paraplegia or spastic ataxia to help plan future treatments. It aims to better understand the condition and connect patients with potential therapies.
PisaAges Any age - NCT06572475Recruiting
New MRI contrast for brain tumors
This trial uses a new type of MRI contrast dye (USPIO) to get clearer images of certain slow-growing brain tumors (vestibular schwannomas and low-grade gliomas). The goal is to see if this dye helps doctors better understand and treat these tumors.
Salford, Greater ManchesterAges 16–100 - NCT06572709Recruiting
Ultrasound of rib muscles in stroke survivors
This study uses an ultrasound to look at the small muscles between your ribs (parasternal intercostal muscles) in people who have had a stroke. It aims to understand whether stroke affects these breathing muscles, which might guide future rehabilitation.
IstanbulAges 30–90 - NCT06572748Recruiting
Cooking study for older adults with memory concerns
This study tests a cooking program called Chef Anchor 3.0 for older adults with mild memory problems or dementia. It looks at whether learning to cook can help with thinking skills and daily life.
Hong KongAges 60 years+ - NCT06573086Recruiting
Resistance training, detraining, and retraining
This study looks at how your body responds to resistance training, a break from training, and then training again. It is for healthy adults who already completed a previous exercise study.
Jyväskylä, Central FinlandAges 18–50 - NCT06573359Recruiting
Expanded rehab scale study for stroke survivors
This study aims to test a new scale that measures rehabilitation complexity for stroke patients. It could help doctors better plan your rehab.
Istanbul, BahçelievlerAges 2 months–6 months - NCT06573554Recruiting
Comparing two casts for Charcot foot healing
This study compares two ways to take weight off a Charcot foot (a diabetic foot complication) — a special contact cast versus a removable back slab. The goal is to see which method helps your foot heal better.
ChandigarhAges 18 years+ - NCT06573723Recruiting
Rare disease registry at Hospital Italiano
This study collects information from patients with certain rare diseases to better understand them. If you have one of these conditions and receive care at Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, you may be able to join.
Buenos Aires, Buenos AiresAges Any age - NCT06573762Recruiting
Home monitoring for Parkinson's disease
This study uses a Fitbit to track movement and symptoms from home. It is for people who are newly referred or recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Iowa City, IowaAges 50–110 - NCT06574165Recruiting
Pain, mood, and brain inflammation in veterans with fibromyalgia
This study looks at how brain inflammation and mood relate to pain in veterans with fibromyalgia. It may help find new ways to treat pain by understanding these connections.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 19–85 - NCT06574737Recruiting
Can muscle signals predict arm recovery after stroke?
This study tests whether a simple muscle signal test (called surface EMG) can predict how well your arm will recover after a stroke. It involves placing small stickers on your skin to measure muscle activity while you try to move your affected arm.
Bandung, West JavaAges 18 years+ - NCT06574841Recruiting
Blood flow restriction therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome
This study tests a new hand therapy that uses a special band to lightly restrict blood flow while you do exercises. It may help reduce pain, improve grip strength, and nerve function in people with carpal tunnel syndrome.
CairoAges 30–55 - NCT06575140Recruiting
Stroke recovery arm stimulation study
This study tests a noninvasive stimulation technique to help improve arm movement in people who recently had a stroke. It is for those who still have some ability to move their fingers but have significant weakness on one side.
Mexico CityAges 18–79 - NCT06575218Recruiting
Virtual reality training for Alzheimer's patients
This study tests whether a virtual reality training program can help people with Alzheimer's disease. If you join, you will use a VR headset to do fun activities or exercises designed to improve thinking and memory.
IstanbulAges 55–90 - NCT06576128Recruiting
Numbing injection for pain relief during heart procedures
This study tests whether an ultrasound-guided numbing injection in the belly wall can reduce pain during heart procedures like angioplasty or stent placement. It is for people having planned (non-emergency) heart catheterization.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT06576089Recruiting
Stroke recovery rehab trial testing Maraviroc vs. placebo
This trial tests if the drug Maraviroc (compared to a placebo) can improve stroke recovery when added to standard rehabilitation. It is for people who have had a specific type of stroke (ischemic anterior circulation) and have weakness on one side of the body, and are already in inpatient rehab.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT06576466Recruiting
Creatine for stroke recovery
This study tests whether taking a daily creatine supplement for a few weeks can help people recover movement better after a recent clot-caused stroke. If you've had a stroke in the past 1 to 5 days and need rehab for weakness or coordination issues, you may be able to join.
Palma de Mallorca, Balearic IslandsAges 18–80
Common questions
- How many brain & nervous system clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 12,462 recruiting neurology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 19,649 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.