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
- NCT06748703Recruiting
Optic nerve injury in obstructive sleep apnea patients
This study looks at whether sleep apnea affects the optic nerve, which connects your eye to your brain. It is for people newly diagnosed with sleep apnea who have not yet received treatment.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–80 - NCT06748976Recruiting
Brain activity study during attention tasks
This study looks at how your brain controls attention by measuring brain activity while you perform tasks. It may help researchers understand attention better.
Oro Verde, Entre Ríos ProvinceAges 18–60 - NCT06749002Recruiting
Functional training for turning after stroke
This trial tests whether adding functional muscle training to turning-specific exercises helps people who have had a stroke turn more easily. It may benefit those who can walk with supervision and have no major memory or other neurological problems.
Islamabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 45–60 - NCT06749106Recruiting
Using MRI to find bleeding in neck artery plaque
This study uses MRI scans that are already done as part of your stroke care to look for bleeding inside plaque in the neck arteries. The goal is to see if this bleeding can help predict stroke risk.
MunichAges 18 years+ - NCT06749197Recruiting
Home-based cognitive rehab for brain injury
This study tests a home-based computerized brain training program for people with acquired brain injury. It aims to help improve thinking skills like memory and attention through exercises you can do on your own computer or tablet.
Rotterdam, South HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT06749444Recruiting
Cognitive behavioral therapy for sleep issues in schizophrenia
This trial tests if a talking therapy focused on sleep and daily rhythms (CBT-I) can help people with schizophrenia who have not responded well to other treatments and have trouble sleeping. It aims to improve sleep quality without medication.
Glostrup, DenmarkAges 18–64 - NCT06749483Recruiting
Gut bacteria and infection in intensive care patients
This study looks at how gut bacteria affect severe infections in the ICU. It tests whether the microbiome can be a source of sepsis and a target for treatment. If you are critically ill or a long-term sepsis survivor, you might help find new ways to prevent infections.
Jena, ThuringiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06749834RecruitingPhase 3
Clot-busting drug after stroke in people on newer blood thinners
This trial tests whether a clot-busting medication given through a vein (intravenous thrombolysis) can safely treat acute ischemic stroke within 24 hours in people who have taken a newer oral blood thinner (NOAC) within the last 4 to 48 hours.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT06749951Recruiting
Talk therapy for insomnia in heart disease patients
This study tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy focused on changing thoughts and habits) can help people with coronary heart disease who also have trouble sleeping. You will learn skills to improve your sleep and your overall heart health.
Drammen, BuskerudAges 18–75 - NCT06751797Recruiting
Balance confidence and fear of falling in Parkinson's
This study looks at how confident people with Parkinson's are in their balance and whether fear of falling (kinesiophobia) affects their daily life. The goal is to better understand these factors so that future treatments can help people stay active and safe.
Istanbul, BeylikdüzüAges 50–80 - NCT06751992RecruitingPhase 4
Thinking and memory with extended-release tacrolimus in kidney transplant
This study tests if switching to an extended-release form of your anti-rejection medication (tacrolimus) helps protect memory and thinking skills. It is for older adults who have had a kidney transplant at least one year ago.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 65 years+ - NCT06752096Recruiting
Robot-Helped Brain Blood Vessel Procedures
This trial uses a robot to assist with brain blood vessel treatments, like checking for blockages, treating tumors, or removing clots. It may help make these procedures more precise and safer.
Seoul, KoreaAges 18–80 - NCT06752252Recruiting
Nerve blocks for pain after hernia repair in children
This study compares two types of nerve blocks (paravertebral and erector spinae) to see which one provides better pain relief after hernia surgery in children. The goal is to help children feel more comfortable after their operation.
El SharkiaAges 2–12 - NCT06752616RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study on calming severe agitation in psychiatric emergency rooms
This trial tests two different medications to quickly calm severe agitation in people admitted to a psychiatric emergency room. You may be able to join if you are extremely agitated and need urgent medication to help you settle down.
Copenhagen NAges 18–64 - NCT06752668RecruitingPhase 2
Testing ORX750 for narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia
This trial tests an experimental drug called ORX750 for people with narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia. You would need to stop your current sleepiness medicines to see if ORX750 helps reduce daytime sleepiness.
Auburn, AlabamaAges 18–65 - NCT06752707Recruiting
MiGo Tracker: home exercise monitoring after stroke
This study tests a wearable device called MiGo Tracker that tracks your arm and hand movements during home exercises after a stroke. It helps your therapist see how you're doing and adjust your rehab.
Downey, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06752720RecruitingPhase 2
Stem cell therapy for chronic stroke patients
This trial tests whether a patient's own stem cells can be safely injected into the brain to help recovery after a stroke. It is for people who had an ischemic stroke 6 months to 5 years ago and still have moderate to severe symptoms.
Sapporo, HokkaidoAges 20–70 - NCT06753006Recruiting
Research on stroke rehabilitation for arm weakness
This study tests a new rehabilitation program for people who have had a stroke within the last 6 months. It focuses on improving arm weakness using special therapy techniques.
Samara, Samara OblastAges 18–80 - NCT06753331RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of DSP-1083 for Parkinson's disease
This trial tests a new treatment called DSP-1083 for people with Parkinson's disease whose symptoms are not well controlled with standard medications. The study will check if it is safe and if it helps improve movement and daily function.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 40–72 - NCT06753500RecruitingPhase 4
Numbing medicine during gallbladder surgery
This trial tests whether giving a special numbing medicine during gallbladder surgery helps reduce pain. It is for adults having laparoscopic (minimally invasive) gallbladder removal.
Barranquilla, AtlantivoAges 18 years+ - NCT06753487Recruiting
Comparing two gentle therapies for piriformis syndrome in women
This trial tests two hands-on treatments (Facilitated Positional Release and Manual Myofascial Release) to see which works better for women with piriformis syndrome. If you're a woman aged 25–50 with buttock or hip pain for at least 2 months, this study might help you find relief.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 25–50 - NCT06753786Recruiting
Blood thinner timing study for bleeding stroke patients
This study looks at when it is safest to start blood thinners to prevent blood clots (deep vein thrombosis) after a type of bleeding stroke called hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage. Researchers want to find the best time to start this prevention treatment.
MoscowAges 18 years+ - NCT06754020Recruiting
Traditional Chinese tongue diagnosis for myasthenia gravis
This study uses tongue imaging and traditional Chinese medicine methods to compare tongue features between people with myasthenia gravis and healthy individuals. It may help understand how tongue diagnosis relates to this condition.
New Taipei City, Tamsui DistrictAges 20 years+ - NCT06754098RecruitingPhase 2
Testing two drugs for TK2 deficiency
This trial tests two experimental drugs, Doxecitin and Doxribthymine, for adults with a rare genetic condition called TK2 deficiency that causes muscle weakness and breathing problems. The goal is to see if these drugs can slow or stop the disease.
MadridAges 18 years+
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.