Neurology
Brain & nervous system clinical trials
Conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves — including stroke, dementia, and movement disorders. We’re tracking 12,465 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,803
- Phase 2786
- Phase 1573
- Phase 3536
- Phase 4343
- Phase 1/Phase 2304
- Phase 2/Phase 3120
Top conditions
- Stroke855
- Parkinson Disease424
- Multiple Sclerosis341
- Alzheimer Disease340
- Dementia227
- Ischemic Stroke199
- Epilepsy196
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea154
- Spinal Cord Injuries153
- Traumatic Brain Injury153
- Insomnia152
- Sarcopenia149
- Acute Ischemic Stroke141
- Cerebral Palsy130
- Mild Cognitive Impairment129
- Migraine113
- Pain Management112
- 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
- California674
- Massachusetts302
- New York292
- Florida278
- Texas267
- Maryland244
- Arizona214
- Alabama211
- Illinois193
- Pennsylvania177
Recruiting studies12,463 total
- NCT06848192Recruiting
Parkinson's disease case-control study at Westlake University
This study compares people with Parkinson's disease to healthy volunteers, looking at possible links between the gut and Parkinson's. If you have mild to moderate Parkinson's (or are a healthy match), you may help researchers understand what causes the disease.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 50–75 - NCT06848205Recruiting
Brain pacemaker study for freezing of gait in Parkinson's
This study looks at how a special brain pacemaker (called the Medtronic Percept device) affects walking problems like freezing of gait in people with Parkinson's. It aims to help understand and improve treatment.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 21–75 - NCT06848348RecruitingPhase 2
Halneuron for chemotherapy-induced nerve pain
This trial tests whether the drug Halneuron can safely reduce nerve pain caused by common chemotherapy drugs (platinum and taxane). It is for people whose nerve pain started after chemotherapy and whose cancer is not currently getting worse.
Sheffield, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06848530Recruiting
Brain activity study in movement disorders
This study looks at brain activity in people with movement disorders like Parkinson's, dystonia, tremor, and ataxia. It aims to better understand how parts of the brain work together, which could lead to better treatments.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06848647Recruiting
Treating sleep apnea to improve metabolism
This study tests whether treating sleep apnea with CPAP improves your body's metabolism (how your body uses energy). It's for people who have sleep apnea and are about to start CPAP therapy.
Uppsala, Uppsala CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT06848894Recruiting
Study of a drug for stroke patients after blood clot treatment
This trial tests if adding a drug called human urinary kallidinogenase (HUK) can improve recovery for people who have had a stroke and already received clot-busting medicine or a procedure to remove the clot. The goal is to see if it helps reduce disability after a stroke.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06848959Recruiting
Better diagnosis and treatment for children's brain conditions
This study is building a smarter way to diagnose and treat brain conditions in children, such as cerebral palsy, ADHD, and autism. It uses advanced computer models to help doctors provide better care.
NanjingAges 2–18 - NCT06849505Recruiting
Brain stimulation with movement training for stroke recovery
This trial tests if combining transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) with arm and hand exercises helps people recover upper limb function after a first stroke. It is for adults who can follow instructions and have no metal in their head or a pacemaker.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 20–80 - NCT06849609RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Gene therapy VGN-R13 for ALS safety and tolerability
This study tests a new gene therapy called VGN-R13 for people with ALS. It aims to see if the treatment is safe and tolerable, and if it can slow down the disease. You may be able to join if your ALS symptoms started recently and your lung function is still fairly good.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06849882Recruiting
Balance test study for people with multiple sclerosis
This study will test whether a simple balance test (the Dubousset Functional Test) is reliable and accurate for people with MS. If you have mild disability and can stand without help, you may be able to join.
Kayseri, KayseriAges 18–65 - NCT06849986RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy & AI for first-line soft tissue sarcoma
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy (a treatment that helps your immune system attack cancer) and artificial intelligence (AI) technology as the first treatment for certain types of advanced soft tissue sarcoma. It aims to see if this approach can shrink tumors or stop them from growing better than current options.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06850220Recruiting
How sleep apnea affects thinking and empathy in kids
This study looks at how obstructive sleep apnea caused by enlarged tonsils or adenoids might affect a child's thinking skills and ability to understand others. It will help doctors learn if treating the sleep problem could also help with these skills.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 3–12 - NCT06850597RecruitingPhase 2
Testing dimethyl fumarate for early Alzheimer's disease
This study tests a drug called dimethyl fumarate to see if it can help people with early Alzheimer's disease. It may slow down memory loss and thinking problems.
Lodz, Łódź VoivodeshipAges 55–90 - NCT06850662Recruiting
Backward walking observation training for stroke recovery
This trial tests whether watching videos of backward walking and then practicing it can help improve your walking quality after a stroke. It is designed for people who are at least six months past their stroke and can already walk independently.
TaipeiAges 20–80 - NCT06851091Recruiting
Fibromyalgia study on pain sensitivity and balance
This study looks at how fibromyalgia affects your sensitivity to pain and your sense of balance. It may help find better ways to treat these symptoms.
Istanbul, ÜsküdarAges 18–65 - NCT06851156Recruiting
Brain stimulation for disorders of consciousness after severe injury
This trial tests a new type of brain stimulation called transcranial temporal interference stimulation to see if it can help people with severe brain injury who are in a vegetative or minimally conscious state. It uses gentle electrical currents to try to improve awareness and recovery.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–65 - NCT06851234Recruiting
Osteopathic treatment for head injuries in MMA fighters
This trial tests if osteopathic manipulative treatment (a gentle hands-on therapy) helps mixed martial artists recover from head injuries. Part 1 studies how head injuries happen during fights; Part 2 offers the treatment to fighters who get a head injury.
Greenvale, New YorkAges 18–50 - NCT06851338Recruiting
Inspire therapy study for teens with Down syndrome and sleep apnea
This study tests a device called Inspire that stimulates the airway during sleep to treat obstructive sleep apnea in teenagers with Down syndrome who cannot use a CPAP machine or had a tonsillectomy that did not work well.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 13–18 - NCT06851676Recruiting
Testing mineral water's effects on bone and muscle health
This trial tests if drinking Fonte Fausta® mineral water can help improve bone and muscle health in people with weak bones (osteopenia or osteoporosis). Researchers want to see if this water has special benefits beyond regular water.
Naples, ItalyAges 65 years+ - NCT06851910Recruiting
Lacosamide IV for acute trigeminal neuralgia pain
This trial is testing a medication called lacosamide, given through an IV, to treat sudden, severe facial pain attacks in people with trigeminal neuralgia who come to the emergency room. The goal is to see if it helps relieve pain quickly.
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06852209Recruiting
Brain training with neurofeedback after a stroke
This study tests a brain-training technique called neurofeedback to see if it can improve thinking skills after a stroke. If you have ongoing memory or attention problems despite recovery, this trial may help you train your brain using real-time feedback from your own brain activity.
BordeauxAges 18–75 - NCT06852326Recruiting
Helping caregivers of people with dementia
This study aims to design a support program for informal caregivers of people with Alzheimer's or similar dementias. It works with doctors, nurses, and other experts to understand what help caregivers need.
AmboiseAges 18 years+ - NCT06852352Recruiting
Modified brain lymph surgery for Alzheimer's or Parkinson's
This study tests a new, less invasive surgery to improve lymph drainage from the brain. It may help clear harmful proteins linked to Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 50–80 - NCT06852703Recruiting
Studying how pregnancy inflammation affects baby brain development
This study looks for biological markers in the mother's blood that might predict how exposure to inflammation during pregnancy could change a baby's brain development. The goal is to understand these effects in healthy pregnancies and those with certain inflammatory conditions.
Pisa, PIAges 18–40
Common questions
- How many brain & nervous system clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 12,465 recruiting neurology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 19,709 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.