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
- NCT06798181Recruiting
Neuropathic pain and type 2 diabetes study
This study looks at nerve pain (called neuropathic pain) in people with type 2 diabetes. It aims to understand this type of pain better so doctors can help improve comfort and quality of life.
BilecikAges 18–100 - NCT06798155Recruiting
Music to prevent pain after anal surgery
This study tests whether listening to a specific set of music before and after surgery for hemorrhoids, fistula, or anal fissure can help reduce pain. You would use a phone or tablet app to listen to short music sessions.
Saint-DenisAges 18 years+ - NCT06798233Recruiting
Hip pain questionnaire for caregivers of non-walking children
This study is creating a new questionnaire to help caregivers describe hip pain in children who cannot walk or speak. It aims to improve how doctors assess and treat hip pain in these children.
Pisa, ItalyAges 1–20 - NCT06799091Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for fibromyalgia relief
This trial tests whether a nerve stimulation technique can help reduce fibromyalgia symptoms. It is open to women with a confirmed diagnosis of fibromyalgia who have had symptoms for at least three months.
GizaAges 20–45 - NCT06798740Recruiting
Study of brain aneurysm treatment with Sugita clipping devices
This study tracks people with brain aneurysms treated with a Sugita clipping device, watching how well it works and how they recover. It includes both ruptured and unruptured aneurysms, and follows standard care.
EssenAges 18 years+ - NCT06798766Recruiting
Understanding darker skin tones and vein disease care
This study looks at how people with darker skin tones experience chronic venous insufficiency (a condition that affects blood flow in the legs) and aims to improve how it's diagnosed and treated. It involves two parts: one is sharing your experience through an interview, and the other includes a skin check and photos at the hospital.
London, LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT06798844RecruitingPhase 2
Spinal cord stimulation for freezing of gait in Parkinson's
This trial tests whether a spinal cord stimulator can reduce freezing of gait (feeling stuck when walking) in people with Parkinson's disease. It may help you if you have daily freezing episodes and are willing to have a small device implanted.
LeuvenAges 40–80 - NCT06798896RecruitingPhase 2
SPN-817 for hard-to-control focal seizures
This study tests an investigational drug called SPN-817 to see if it can reduce focal seizures (seizures that start in one area of the brain) in adults whose seizures are not well controlled by current medications.
Port Charlotte, FloridaAges 18–70 - NCT06799273Recruiting
Exercise capacity and outlook in cardiac amyloidosis
This study looks at how well people with cardiac amyloidosis can exercise and how that might relate to their long-term health. You'll do a supervised bike or treadmill test while your heart and lungs are monitored.
Milan, ItalyAges 18–100 - NCT06799351RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Gut bacteria and nerve pain after chemo
This study looks at how bacteria in your gut (microbiome) might be linked to nerve pain from chemotherapy. It is for people who are already in the OzoParQT trial and will provide a stool sample to help understand this connection.
Las Palmas, Las PalmasAges 18 years+ - NCT06799390Recruiting
Ear stimulation after brain bleed
This study tests whether gentle electrical stimulation through the ear (called auricular VNS) can help people recover after a bleed in the upper part of the brain. It aims to reduce inflammation and improve outcomes when started within 48 hours.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT06799481Recruiting
Home-based exercise to help brain tumor survivors with thinking and memory
This study tests whether a virtual home-based exercise program can improve thinking and memory problems caused by brain tumor treatment in teens and young adults. It also looks at how exercise affects gut health.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 15–39 - NCT06799923Recruiting
MRI-guided laser therapy for hard-to-treat tremor
This trial tests a new, less invasive treatment for severe tremor that hasn't responded to medication. It uses a laser guided by MRI to carefully target and treat the brain area causing tremor, as an alternative to traditional brain surgery.
SalouëlAges 18 years+ - NCT06800742Recruiting
Body composition study for teens with anorexia
This study looks at body composition in adolescent girls with anorexia nervosa. It aims to better understand changes in the body during treatment and may help improve care.
Oggebbio, VerbaniaAges 12–18 - NCT06800898Recruiting
Orexin gene study in anorexia nervosa
This study looks at a gene called orexin in women with anorexia nervosa. It aims to understand how this gene might be related to the condition, which could lead to better treatments.
Oggebbio, VerbaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06801379RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Inhaled melatonin spray for adults with insomnia
This trial tests a new inhaled form of melatonin, a natural sleep hormone, for adults aged 55 and older with insomnia. It aims to see how the medication works in the body and if it can help you fall asleep faster.
Macquarie Park, New South WalesAges 55 years+ - NCT06801366Recruiting
Video clips to help diagnose sleep apnea in children
This study tests if video clips recorded at home can help diagnose obstructive sleep apnea in children, possibly reducing the need for an overnight hospital sleep test. It may be a good fit if your child is between 2 and 18 years old, has been referred for a sleep study, and you have a smartphone or tablet.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 2–18 - NCT06801639Recruiting
Brain stimulation at home for mood symptoms in Alzheimer's
This study tests if a gentle brain stimulation technique, called tDCS, can help improve mood symptoms like depression, anxiety, or irritability in people with Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment. A caregiver will help with the sessions at home, and all visits are done remotely.
San Antonio, TexasAges 60–85 - NCT06802159Recruiting
Rehabilitation methods for stroke-related neglect
This study tests different therapy methods to help people who have trouble paying attention to one side of the world after a stroke. It aims to find which approach works best for improving this 'neglect' and helping you get back to daily activities.
Moscow, MoscowAges 18–80 - NCT06802588Recruiting
Better treatment for non-traumatic brain bleeding
This trial studies how to improve care for patients who come to the emergency room with a brain bleed not caused by injury. The goal is to find better ways to manage recovery and outcomes.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT06802913RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Inhaled melatonin for sleep problems in older adults
This trial tests a new inhaled form of melatonin to help adults aged 55 and older with insomnia fall asleep faster. It compares the inhaled melatonin to a placebo to see if it improves sleep and is safe.
Macquarie Park, New South WalesAges 55 years+ - NCT06802939Recruiting
Personalized brain stimulation for voices in schizophrenia
This trial tests a targeted brain stimulation method (rTMS) using brain imaging to treat persistent auditory hallucinations that haven't improved with medication. It may help people with schizophrenia who continue to hear voices despite trying multiple antipsychotics.
ShanghaiAges 13–55 - NCT06803095Recruiting
Walking with a dog for tinnitus relief in sleep apnea
This study tests whether walking with a dog can help reduce tinnitus complaints in people who have mild sleep apnea and are overweight. It aims to see if this simple, enjoyable activity can improve your symptoms.
Dokki, Giza GovernorateAges 30–45 - NCT06803134Recruiting
Retraining neck control for better function in cervical radiculopathy
This trial tests a specific neck movement retraining program to improve joint awareness and daily function in people with chronic cervical radiculopathy (nerve irritation in the neck). It may help if you have had neck pain that goes into your arm for at least 3 months.
DamiettaAges 40–55
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.