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
- NCT06803784Recruiting
Bioproducts in body fluids for early brain disease detection
This study is looking for proteins in blood and other body fluids that could help detect brain diseases like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and ALS early. It aims to improve diagnosis and future treatments.
Pozzilli, ItalyAges 20 years+ - NCT06804304Recruiting
Music therapy rehab after stroke via video calls
This trial tests whether music-based therapy sessions done over video calls can help improve thinking, language, or arm movement after a stroke. It may be a good fit if your stroke happened at least 3 months ago and you have some ongoing cognitive or physical difficulties.
HelsinkiAges 30–80 - NCT06804525Recruiting
Adapting a mental health survey in Hong Kong
This study adapts a mental health survey for Hong Kong adults. It is open to adults aged 25 and older who live in randomly selected households and can speak Chinese or English.
Hong KongAges 25 years+ - NCT06804564Recruiting
Cold vs warm water for muscle pain recovery
This trial compares cold water and warm water immersion to see which helps recover from muscle soreness after exercise. If you are a healthy young man with moderate muscle pain from working out, this study may help you recover faster.
Biała Podlaska, Lublin VoivodeshipAges 18–25 - NCT06804642Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for Parkinson's walking rehab
This study tests whether a mild electrical stimulation applied to the skin on your lower back (called spinal cord stimulation) can help improve walking and movement in people with Parkinson's disease. It involves some rehabilitation exercises, and the goal is to see if this combination can help you move better.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 18–80 - NCT06805318Recruiting
Job support program for people with MS
This study tests a vocational rehabilitation program designed to help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) keep their jobs. If you have MS and are currently working, this program may help you stay employed.
Rome, LazioAges 18 years+ - NCT06805721Recruiting
Observational study of endovascular treatment for brain and spine vessel conditions
This study follows patients of any age who are having a minimally invasive procedure (endovascular treatment) for blood vessel problems in the brain or spine. It looks at how patients do before and after the procedure, any complications, and what factors might predict a good outcome.
MilanAges Any age - NCT06805552Recruiting
Sarcopenia and targeted therapy in liver cancer
This study looks at muscle loss in people with liver cancer who are receiving targeted therapy (TKIs). It aims to understand how muscle health affects treatment outcomes. You may qualify if you have intermediate or advanced liver cancer or earlier stage that hasn't responded to prior treatments.
BolognaAges 18 years+ - NCT06805929Recruiting
Stroke recovery: brain signals and rehab results
This study looks at how brain signals and MRI scans change after a first stroke that affects the arm. It tests whether these signals can help predict how well rehabilitation will work.
Roma, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT06806397Recruiting
Brain imaging study of arm weakness after stroke
This study uses a light-based brain scanner (fNIRS) to understand how stroke affects arm movement. It may help find new ways to improve rehab.
MoscowAges 35–70 - NCT06806813Recruiting
Italian Fabry disease heart registry
This study is creating a registry of people with Fabry disease to better understand how it affects the heart. By joining, you help doctors learn more about the condition and improve care for future patients.
Chieti, Abruzzo/ChietiAges 2 years+ - NCT06806891Recruiting
Walking meditation for restless legs in dialysis
This trial tests if Buddhist walking meditation can help restless leg syndrome in people on hemodialysis. If you have both conditions and are not obese, you may qualify.
Dokki, Giza GovernorateAges 35–65 - NCT06807086Recruiting
Online talk therapy for insomnia in cancer survivors
This study tests if online therapy sessions can help cancer survivors with long-term sleep problems (insomnia). It is for people who have finished or are still in active cancer treatment, including those with stable metastatic cancer.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT06807164RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing three injections for nerve pain after breast cancer surgery
This trial tests three different injections (a nerve block, capsaicin, or botox) to find which works best for chronic nerve pain after breast cancer surgery. If you have ongoing pain in a small area on your chest, armpit, or arm that started 3 to 9 months after surgery, this study may help you find better relief.
Lille, Hauts-de-FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT06807203Recruiting
Baby voice and movement study in the NICU
This study observes how babies born early or full-term move and make sounds in the hospital. It may help doctors understand early development better.
Columbus, OhioAges Up to 1 week - NCT06807294Recruiting
Tai chi for nerve damage from chemo
This study tests whether tai chi can help cancer survivors with nerve damage from chemotherapy. You will be randomly assigned to take tai chi classes or join a waitlist group, and the study tracks changes in balance, nerve pain, and quality of life.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06807619RecruitingPhase 1
Sotorasib for people with brain tumors needing surgery
This study tests a drug called sotorasib in people with brain tumors who are already scheduled for surgery or a biopsy. It may help find out if the drug can reach and treat the tumor.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06808074RecruitingPhase 4
Inhaled amikacin to prevent pneumonia in cirrhosis patients on ventilators
This trial tests whether inhaling an antibiotic called amikacin can prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia in patients with severe liver disease (cirrhosis) who are on a breathing machine. If you or your loved one is in the ICU with liver issues and needs a ventilator, this study may help reduce the risk of a serious lung infection.
Hyderabad, TelanganaAges 18 years+ - NCT06808230Recruiting
Cocoa extract for migraine prevention study
This trial tests whether taking cocoa extract daily can help prevent migraine attacks in people with 4-14 migraines per month. You'll use a phone app to track your headaches and take either cocoa extract or a placebo.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06808425Recruiting
Weighted blankets for children with ADHD and sleep issues
This trial tests if weighted blankets help children with ADHD who have trouble sleeping. It looks at how well the blankets work and how easily they can be used in regular care.
Halmstad, Halland CountyAges 6–14 - NCT06808464Recruiting
Heart rate changes during sleep in severe sleep apnea
This study looks at how your heart rate changes during sleep in people with severe sleep apnea compared to healthy people. It uses a simple overnight recording to measure your nervous system activity.
LilleAges 18–64 - NCT06809192Recruiting
Cognitive behavioral therapy for multiple sclerosis fatigue
This study will test different parts of cognitive behavioral therapy to see which ones help with fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis. You will participate in sessions that may involve changing thoughts about fatigue, scheduling activities, or addressing related emotions like depression or anxiety.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT06809400RecruitingPhase 1
Study of LY4006896 in healthy people and those with Parkinson's
This study tests an injectable antibody called LY4006896, first in healthy volunteers and then in people with Parkinson's disease. It aims to see if the drug is safe and how it works in the body.
Los Alamitos, CaliforniaAges 30–85 - NCT06809335Recruiting
Better sleep app study for night shift workers
This study tests a phone app called SHIFT that gives you personalized light recommendations to help you sleep better during the day after night shifts. If you work nights and struggle to get enough daytime sleep, this could help you feel more rested.
Novi, MichiganAges 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.