Neurology
Brain & nervous system clinical trials
Conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves — including stroke, dementia, and movement disorders. We’re tracking 12,407 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,742
- Phase 2782
- Phase 1577
- Phase 3534
- Phase 4342
- Phase 1/Phase 2307
- Phase 2/Phase 3123
Top conditions
- Stroke843
- Parkinson Disease429
- Alzheimer Disease342
- Multiple Sclerosis342
- Dementia226
- Ischemic Stroke200
- Epilepsy197
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea156
- Spinal Cord Injuries153
- Insomnia152
- Sarcopenia150
- Traumatic Brain Injury150
- Acute Ischemic Stroke138
- Cerebral Palsy131
- Mild Cognitive Impairment129
- Migraine114
- Pain Management113
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis108
Leading sponsors
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital133
- Riphah International University125
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris112
- Mayo Clinic98
- Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing93
- VA Office of Research and Development92
- Hospices Civils de Lyon79
- Johns Hopkins University70
- National Taiwan University Hospital70
- University of Minnesota64
Where studies are running
- California680
- Massachusetts299
- New York292
- Florida274
- Texas267
- Maryland246
- Arizona213
- Alabama209
- Illinois189
- Pennsylvania177
Recruiting studies12,405 total
- NCT06608576Enrolling by invitation
Video support for babies at risk of delays
This study tests whether extra support through video calls and texts can help babies at risk for developmental delays. If your baby is 3 to 12 months old and you have a smartphone with WhatsApp, you may be able to join and get guidance from a physical therapist without leaving home.
Granada, GranadaAges 3 months–1 year - NCT06553131Recruiting
Comparing nerve monitors for muscle relaxant during surgery
This study compares two ways to monitor muscle relaxation during surgery. It looks at how well a nerve monitor on the arm works versus one on the wrist, to help doctors give the right amount of muscle relaxant medicine.
Loma Linda, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT06501820Recruiting
Study on walking and navigation in memory concerns
This study looks at how your brain controls walking and navigation, especially in people with early memory concerns. It may help researchers understand and improve treatments for diseases like Alzheimer's.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 65–89 - NCT06497855Recruiting
Propofol dose and memory during anesthesia
This study looks at how the amount of propofol (a sleep medicine) used during anesthesia affects your ability to form memories without being aware of it. It may help doctors understand how to better manage memory during surgery.
Treviso, TVAges 18–90 - NCT06496282RecruitingPhase 3
Lemborexant for better sleep in shift workers
This study tests a sleep medication called lemborexant to see if it helps people who work rotating shifts sleep better and feel less sleepy during their shifts.
Ratchathewi, BangkokAges 20–60 - NCT06490848Recruiting
Comparing two access routes for brain angiograms
This trial compares two ways to perform a brain angiogram: one through the wrist (radial artery) and the other through the groin (femoral artery). It wants to see which is safer and works better.
Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan ProvinceAges 18–80 - NCT06449404Recruiting
7-Tesla MRI study of Parkinson's disease
This study uses a very powerful 7-Tesla MRI machine to take detailed pictures of the brain in people with Parkinson's disease. The goal is to better understand changes in the brain and possibly find new ways to track the disease.
Beijing, Beijing, ChinaAges 18–80 - NCT06447714Recruiting
Cotinine and aneurysm wall enhancement study
This study looks at how cotinine (a substance from tobacco) affects the walls of brain aneurysms seen on special MRI scans. It may help doctors understand smoking's impact on aneurysm risk.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06386354Recruiting
Muscle Relaxant Recovery After Surgery
This study looks at whether the effects of muscle relaxants given during surgery still affect patients after they wake up, and if that leads to any complications. It may help doctors improve care for people who have general anesthesia with muscle relaxants.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las PalmasAges 18 years+ - NCT06342570Recruiting
EEG changes during pain for laparoscopic surgery patients
This study measures brain wave changes in response to pain during laparoscopic surgery. It aims to improve how pain is monitored under anesthesia.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT06288438Recruiting
Tele-rehab program for veterans with multiple health issues
This trial tests a video-based rehabilitation program designed to help veterans manage multiple chronic conditions and improve physical function at home. It may be a good fit if you're a veteran aged 60+ with several health problems and trouble with daily activities like standing from a chair.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 60 years+ - NCT06266455Recruiting
Nutrition plan to help preterm babies grow and develop
This study tests whether an individualized nutrition plan based on weekly measurements can help preterm infants grow better and improve brain development compared to standard feeding. It is for babies born very early (32 weeks or less) who receive human milk.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges Up to 4 weeks - NCT06237101Recruiting
Effect of Remifentanil on Burst Suppression Ratio
This study tests how remifentanil (a pain medicine given during surgery) affects brain activity patterns. It may help doctors better control anesthesia for safer surgeries.
Santiago, RMAges 18–60 - NCT06229093Recruiting
Music study for healthy brain aging
This trial tests whether listening to specially designed music can help keep your brain healthy as you age. You'll listen to music at home and complete thinking and memory tasks to see if it makes a difference.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–95 - NCT06199479RecruitingPhase 1
Using imaging to tell real tumor growth from treatment effects
This trial uses special imaging to tell the difference between real brain tumor growth and a treatment reaction that looks like a tumor. It may help you and your doctor decide if a biopsy is needed.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06164717Recruiting
Study of how the brain controls speech
This trial tests how people adapt their speech when they hear their own voice altered. It may help understand speech control in healthy people and those with Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for essential tremor or Parkinson's disease.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 4 years+ - NCT06014931Recruiting
Recovery support after ICU stay
This study uses telehealth to help older adults recover after a serious ICU illness, like being on a breathing machine or having sepsis. It tests whether virtual check-ins can improve your recovery at home.
Columbus, OhioAges 45 years+ - NCT05975606Recruiting
Brain stimulation plus cycling to improve leg movement after spinal injury
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation paired with assisted “FES” cycling can improve walking-related leg movement in people after spinal cord injury. You may be able to take part if you can already walk short distances independently and your injury is stable (non-progressive).
London, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05936671Recruiting
EEG and heart-signal guided anesthesia for recovery
This study tests whether using special brain-wave monitoring and heart-signal information during anesthesia can improve your comfort and recovery after certain laparoscopic gynecologic surgeries. If you qualify, your anesthesia plan may be guided by these monitors to help standardize care and track recovery.
Seoul, SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT05912270Recruiting
Music lessons to boost thinking skills in primary school
This trial studies whether an “orchestra in class” music program can improve kids’ thinking and brain development. It’s meant for younger primary school children and may help with skills like planning and attention.
GenevaAges 6–8 - NCT05875038Recruiting
Smart fall-monitoring video with telealerts versus alerts alone
This study tests whether a smart video monitoring system with emergency-style alerts works better than alerts alone for preventing or responding to falls at home. It focuses on older adults who have recently fallen and may find returning home unsafe.
Amiens, PicardieAges 75 years+ - NCT05874154Recruiting
Nerve surgery vs botox for spastic foot after stroke
This trial compares two treatments—tibial nerve selective surgery and botulinum toxin (botox) injections—to improve a stiff, turning-in foot after stroke. It aims to use goal-based care to see which option works better for walking and foot function.
BronAges 18–100 - NCT05864274Recruiting
Cognitive training for people on chemotherapy
This trial studies a phone or tablet brain-training program to help with “cancer-related cognitive impairment,” or thinking and memory problems that can happen during chemotherapy. If you’re newly diagnosed with certain gynecologic cancers and are receiving chemotherapy, this may help you see whether the training improves cognitive symptoms.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–90 - NCT05809986Recruiting
Study of ofatumumab in adults with relapsing multiple sclerosis
This is an observational study (no random treatment) that follows adults with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS) who are taking ofatumumab. The study aims to better understand how patients do in real-world care while completing questionnaires and other scheduled check-ins.
AmadoraAges 18–99
Common questions
- How many brain & nervous system clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 12,407 recruiting neurology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 19,276 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.