Neurology
Brain & nervous system clinical trials
Conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves — including stroke, dementia, and movement disorders. We’re tracking 12,407 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,742
- Phase 2782
- Phase 1577
- Phase 3534
- Phase 4342
- Phase 1/Phase 2307
- Phase 2/Phase 3123
Top conditions
- Stroke843
- Parkinson Disease429
- Alzheimer Disease342
- Multiple Sclerosis342
- Dementia226
- Ischemic Stroke200
- Epilepsy197
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea156
- Spinal Cord Injuries153
- Insomnia152
- Sarcopenia150
- Traumatic Brain Injury150
- Acute Ischemic Stroke138
- Cerebral Palsy131
- Mild Cognitive Impairment129
- Migraine114
- Pain Management113
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis108
Leading sponsors
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital133
- Riphah International University125
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris112
- Mayo Clinic98
- Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing93
- VA Office of Research and Development92
- Hospices Civils de Lyon79
- Johns Hopkins University70
- National Taiwan University Hospital70
- University of Minnesota64
Where studies are running
- California680
- Massachusetts299
- New York292
- Florida274
- Texas267
- Maryland246
- Arizona213
- Alabama209
- Illinois189
- Pennsylvania177
Recruiting studies12,405 total
- NCT06846853RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two contrast dyes for pituitary MRI
This trial compares two contrasting dyes (gadopiclenol and gadobutrol) used during pituitary MRI scans to see which one provides clearer images. It is for adults with known or suspected pituitary lesions that disrupt the blood-brain barrier.
Farmington, ConnecticutAges 19 years+ - NCT06837246Recruiting
Nutritional supplement study for cognitive health in adults
This study tests whether a nutritional supplement taken as 3 capsules daily for 12 weeks can improve cognitive function. It is designed for generally healthy adults who do not have certain medical conditions or take certain medications.
Addison, IllinoisAges 25–65 - NCT06834048Recruiting
Balance test for posture pain and muscle tension
This study tests if a balance scale works well for Albanian people with posture-related pain or muscle tension. It helps figure out if your balance is affected by these issues.
MurciaAges 50–80 - NCT06804109Recruiting
Nerve stimulation and cognition in young adults who vape
This study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive nerve stimulation device (placed on the neck) can affect thinking and attention in young adults who vape. You'd attend a single session where you receive the stimulation or a placebo while doing simple computer tasks.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–25 - NCT06763172RecruitingPhase 4
Caffeine's effect on learning in healthy adults
This study uses brain scans to see how caffeine affects the way we learn from rewards and punishments. You may be eligible if you are a healthy adult who drinks a moderate amount of caffeine daily.
Charlestown, MassachusettsAges 18–45 - NCT06758791Enrolling by invitation
Breathing, balance, and walking after stroke
This study looks at how breathing muscle function relates to balance and walking in people who have had a stroke. It may help find new ways to improve recovery.
Istanbul, BüyükçekmeceAges 18–80 - NCT06726616Recruiting
Physical and cognitive aging study for older adults
This study looks at how physical and cognitive abilities change as we age. It's for older adults who are generally healthy and want to help researchers understand aging better.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 55–85 - NCT06692543Recruiting
How longtime exercise habits affect aging muscles and metabolism
This study compares the health of older adults (over 55) who have been very active their entire adult lives with those who have been mostly inactive. The goal is to see how exercise affects muscle, nerves, and immune-metabolic health over time.
NiceAges 55 years+ - NCT06690892Recruiting
How eating beef affects brain health in young adults
This study looks at how eating beef affects thinking and brain health in young adults. You will eat beef daily and have brain scans to see if there are changes in memory or focus.
Lincoln, NebraskaAges 19–24 - NCT06682754Recruiting
Balance and stress study for younger and older adults
This study looks at how stress affects balance in young adults (ages 18-39) and older adults (age 65 and older). Researchers want to understand if stress makes it harder to keep steady, which could help prevent falls in older adults.
Alcalá de HenaresAges 18–99 - NCT06677424Recruiting
Building a brain wave database for healthy people
This study uses a simple, non-invasive headband to record your brain's natural electrical signals while you listen to sounds. The goal is to collect data from healthy volunteers of all ages to create a reference database. This could help doctors better understand normal brain function and detect problems more quickly in the future.
Surrey, British ColumbiaAges 6 years+ - NCT06596993Recruiting
Balance training with AI for older adults
This study tests a new balance training system that uses sensors and artificial intelligence to create personalized exercises. It aims to help older adults improve their balance and prevent falls.
TaipeiAges 18–80 - NCT06550245Recruiting
How babies' brains respond to strangers
This trial uses safe, non-invasive methods to study how healthy babies' brains react to seeing unfamiliar people. It may help us understand early social development.
Santa Cruz, CaliforniaAges 7 months–1 year - NCT06538584RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Caffeine added to sedation for faster MRI recovery in children
This study tests whether adding caffeine to the usual sedation medicine helps children recover faster after an MRI. It looks at how quickly kids wake up and can go home.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 3–12 - NCT06491823Recruiting
Speech learning and memory study
This study tests how people learn and remember new speech patterns. You will participate in speech tasks while an MRI scans your brain activity.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–40 - NCT06430697Recruiting
Paracetamol's effect on blood pressure in ICU patients
This trial measures how a common painkiller, paracetamol, affects blood pressure in intensive care patients. If you are in the ICU and your doctor has ordered paracetamol, this study may help understand its hemodynamic effects.
NiceAges 18 years+ - NCT06349213Recruiting
Understanding how our brain experiences time
This study uses brain scans and simple tasks to explore how young and older adults perceive time. It aims to uncover the mental and brain processes behind our sense of time.
CaenAges 20–85 - NCT06041048RecruitingPhase 4
Study on brain function and attention in healthy adults
This study looks at how a brain area called the locus coeruleus affects your ability to pay attention. It involves taking a medication called modafinil and having MRI scans to see how your brain works.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18–60 - NCT05929898Recruiting
Brain training with MRI for motivation in healthy adults
This study tests whether a special MRI technique can help people learn to control brain areas linked to motivation. It may lead to better treatments for motivational problems.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18–45 - NCT05886218Recruiting
Monitoring nerves and breathing during gastric bypass surgery
This study uses special monitoring to better understand nerve and breathing-related signals during elective gastric bypass surgery. It may help surgeons and anesthesiology teams improve safety and care for future patients.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05625867Recruiting
After–ICU follow-up program to improve life quality
This study tests a structured follow-up consultation after a stay in an intensive care unit (ICU) to see whether it improves quality of life. You may be asked to join regular interdisciplinary visits after your ICU stay.
DijonAges 18 years+ - NCT05477901Recruiting
Cash transfers study in mothers and children
This study checks whether receiving cash support (a government cash transfer program) helps children’s brain and development. Families will be assessed, and children must be able to take part in activities that may include an MRI scan.
New York, New YorkAges 23–45 - NCT04869111Recruiting
BrainHealth Project: online brain training and screening
This study uses an online program to assess and support brain health using reading and audio tasks. It may help researchers learn how well people can use brain exercises, especially for people without certain brain conditions.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–110 - NCT04854278Recruiting
Operating room computer tool to reduce blood vessel procedure errors
This trial tests a new “black box” monitoring system in the operating room to spot mistakes and help prevent them during planned blood vessel procedures. It may improve safety by learning from real procedure events and error patterns.
Ghent, Oost-VlaanderenAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many brain & nervous system clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 12,407 recruiting neurology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 19,276 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.