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
- NCT06781047Recruiting
Trunk exercises for teens with cerebral palsy
This study tests whether special exercises focusing on your trunk (core and back) can improve your arm and hand function, as well as your ability to control your body. It is for teens with cerebral palsy who can walk and speak clearly.
Ankara, EtimesgutAges 12–18 - NCT06781203Recruiting
Finding the best sleep treatment for insomnia
This study compares different parts of sleep therapy to see which works best for people with moderate-to-severe insomnia. If you have trouble sleeping and are referred by your doctor, you may be able to join.
AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT06781333RecruitingPhase 2
Stem cells for behavior problems in Alzheimer's
This trial tests whether a single infusion of human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSC) can improve difficult behaviors like agitation, anxiety, or hallucinations in people with Alzheimer's disease. It's designed for those who have been taking antipsychotic medication for at least 4 weeks and have a study partner to help track behavior changes.
Miami, FloridaAges 55–90 - NCT06781593Recruiting
Light therapy and CPAP for depression with sleep apnea
This study tests if adding bright light therapy to standard CPAP treatment helps improve mood in people who have both depression and sleep apnea. You may benefit if your depression and sleep apnea are both being treated.
Bron, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT06781749Recruiting
Measuring social engagement in older adults with hearing loss
This study tests a new way to objectively measure how socially engaged older adults with hearing loss are. It may help researchers better understand the impact of hearing loss on social participation.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 60 years+ - NCT06782074Recruiting
Epilepsy's impact on thinking and emotions in teens
This study looks at how idiopathic generalized epilepsy affects thinking skills and emotions in adolescents aged 11 to 18. It aims to better understand these effects to improve care.
PaviaAges 11–17 - NCT06782321Recruiting
Virtual emotional support after stroke
This study tests a virtual program to help with emotional recovery like anxiety or sadness after a stroke. You can join from home using your own device.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 21 years+ - NCT06782464Recruiting
Freezing nerves for shoulder pain after stroke or brain injury
This trial tests if freezing certain nerves in the upper arm (cryoneurolysis) works as well as standard care for reducing shoulder pain and muscle tightness after a stroke or brain injury. It aims to improve function and ease caregiving tasks.
LuxembourgAges 18 years+ - NCT06782724RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin therapy for distress in advanced illness
This trial tests whether a single dose of psilocybin (a psychedelic medicine) can help reduce depression and distress in people with advanced lung disease, ALS, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson's. You would receive preparation, the drug, and follow-up support in a safe, supervised setting.
PragueAges 18 years+ - NCT06782815Recruiting
Acupuncture for stress-related insomnia in young adults
This trial tests whether specific acupuncture points can improve sleep in people with insomnia linked to stress and mood. It focuses on adults under 40 who have had trouble sleeping for at least two weeks.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–40 - NCT06783049Recruiting
Smartphone help to prevent another stroke after recent stroke or TIA
This trial tests a smartphone-based system that helps people who recently had a stroke or TIA manage their risk factors like high blood pressure or diabetes after leaving the hospital. It's designed to see if this tool can prevent another stroke.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06783101Recruiting
Smart Inhaler for Teens with Intellectual Disabilities and Asthma
This study tests a 'smart' inhaler that tracks when and how your child uses their asthma medicine. The goal is to help teens with intellectual or developmental disabilities manage asthma better at home.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 10–17 - NCT06783283Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve memory in mild cognitive impairment
This trial tests whether a gentle electrical brain stimulation technique called tACS can improve working memory in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). If you have MCI due to early Alzheimer's, this study may help find new ways to boost memory.
Toronto, OntarioAges 60 years+ - NCT06783725Recruiting
Sleep help for people with Down syndrome
This study tests a sleep intervention to improve quality of life for people with Down syndrome who have trouble sleeping. A caregiver will help track sleep and take part in activities to improve sleep habits.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 1–30 - NCT06784830Recruiting
Nursing care for Alzheimer's patients during PET/CT scans
This trial tests a special nursing care plan for Alzheimer's patients during PET/CT brain scans. The goal is to make the imaging experience more comfortable and safe for people with memory loss.
Chengdu, SichuanAges Any age - NCT06785129Recruiting
Endometriosis and migraine study
This study looks at the link between endometriosis and migraine. Researchers want to understand how these conditions affect each other, so they need people with endometriosis, migraine, or both, as well as healthy volunteers without chronic pain.
St Louis, MissouriAges 12–45 - NCT06785298RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Fexofenadine as add-on treatment for Parkinson's disease
This trial tests whether adding fexofenadine, a common allergy medicine, to your current Parkinson's treatment can help improve symptoms. It's for people aged 50 or older who are already on dopamine replacement therapy.
TantaAges 50–70 - NCT06785350Recruiting
Smallest effective steroid dose for spine surgery pain
This study tests whether a very small amount of a steroid (betamethasone) placed around the surgical cut can help control pain after spine surgery. It aims to find the lowest dose that still works well, so patients may need fewer painkillers and recover more comfortably.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT06785389Recruiting
How fear before surgery affects pain and recovery
This study looks at how feeling scared or anxious before surgery might affect your pain and recovery afterward. It aims to help improve care for future patients.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las PalmasAges 18 years+ - NCT06785532Recruiting
Brain stimulation for hard-to-treat Tourette's syndrome
This trial tests a brain stimulation device (RNS) for people with Tourette's syndrome whose symptoms haven't improved with standard treatments. It aims to see if this approach can reduce tics and improve quality of life.
BeijingAges 18–65 - NCT06785740Recruiting
Statins for older stroke patients with frailty
This study looks at how well statins work in older stroke or TIA patients who are already taking them and also have some frailty. The goal is to understand if continuing statins is safe and helpful for this group.
Almere StadAges 70–120 - NCT06785948Recruiting
tDCS for psychotic symptoms in dementia with Lewy bodies
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS (transcranial direct current stimulation) can help reduce psychotic symptoms, like hallucinations, in people with dementia with Lewy bodies. It also looks at how this might ease the day-to-day burden on caregivers.
MonacoAges 60 years+ - NCT06786000Recruiting
Brain stimulation plus hand therapy for stroke recovery
This trial tests a combination of mild electrical brain stimulation and a special hand therapy program to help improve arm and hand movement after a stroke. It is for adults who had a stroke more than three months ago and still have moderate to mild arm weakness.
Riyadh, Riyadh RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT06786390Recruiting
Walking recovery after muscle weakness
This trial tests if a walking program combined with electrical stimulation can help people recover walking ability after critical illness. It is for patients who developed limb weakness in the hospital and were independent before their illness.
MilanAges 18–85
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.