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
- NCT06853015RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Double dose of 4-AP for spinal cord injury recovery
This study tests whether a higher dose of a drug called 4-AP can help improve leg movement and function after a spinal cord injury. It is for people who have had a spinal cord injury at or above the lower back and can already move their ankle and hip slightly.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–85 - NCT06853106Recruiting
Digital sleep program for college students with insomnia
This study tests a smartphone-based sleep program designed to help college students with insomnia improve their sleep without medication. It looks at whether the app can be a helpful tool for better rest.
TaipeiAges 18–26 - NCT06853275Recruiting
How movement speed affects muscle use in older adults with sarcopenia
This study tests whether giving you feedback on how fast you move during exercises can improve muscle activation and how you feel about your body. It is for older adults with sarcopenia who have not done resistance training recently.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 60–95 - NCT06853405Recruiting
Nutrition program to prevent memory decline
This study tests whether nutrition-based changes can help prevent memory loss and thinking problems in people who are at higher risk for dementia. To join, you need to be between 55 and 85, have at least 4 years of schooling, and have an elevated dementia risk score.
Porto, PortugalAges 55–85 - NCT06853535RecruitingPhase 3
Personalized antiplatelet therapy after stroke or TIA
This study tests whether guiding antiplatelet medication with a blood test can help prevent another stroke or TIA. It looks at people who have had a mild stroke or high-risk TIA within the last 48 hours.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+ - NCT06853743RecruitingPhase 2
Study of nicotinamide riboside for Huntington's disease
This trial tests if a vitamin B3-like supplement, nicotinamide riboside, can help people with early to mid-stage Huntington's disease. You will be randomly assigned to take the supplement or a placebo to see if it slows the disease.
OsloAges 18–80 - NCT06854380RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Steroid and enzyme injection for vocal cord lesions
This trial tests if injecting a steroid combined with hyaluronidase into vocal cord lesions can help people with voice problems who cannot or will not do voice therapy. It's for those with small, non-cancerous growths who aren't candidates for surgery.
Al Mansurah, Dakahlia GovernorateAges 18–60 - NCT06854484Recruiting
AVEIR leadless pacemaker UK registry study
This study is an observational registry for people who have or will receive an AVEIR leadless pacemaker. It collects information to help doctors understand how the device performs over time.
London, UKAges 18 years+ - NCT06854718Recruiting
Pain Management Study for People with Dementia
This study tests a new approach to help people with dementia who have chronic pain. It looks at how caregivers can support pain management at home.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 50 years+ - NCT06854978Recruiting
Video game arm rehab at home for stroke recovery
This study tests a home-based video game program designed to help people with stroke improve arm and hand movement. If you have some movement in your affected arm and can use a computer, this trial may help you regain function through engaging, game-like exercises.
West Orange, New JerseyAges 20–80 - NCT06855108RecruitingPhase 3
Caffeine for newborn brain injury after oxygen loss
This trial tests if giving caffeine to newborns who had low oxygen at birth can help protect their brains. It compares caffeine plus standard care to placebo plus standard care for moderate to severe hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE).
SaidpurAges Up to 6 hours - NCT06855186Recruiting
Rehabilitation for concussion based on your symptoms
This study tests a symptom-focused rehabilitation program for people who had a mild traumatic brain injury (concussion) at least 3 months ago. It aims to help with ongoing cognitive complaints like memory or concentration problems.
Wahiawa, HawaiiAges 18–64 - NCT06855342Recruiting
Eye scans to check pressure inside the head
This study uses eye scans to see if changes in the retina can help doctors measure pressure inside the skull. It may help find a safer way to check for high pressure in the brain without needing a needle in the back.
London, LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT06855368Recruiting
Biomarkers for tracking dementia progression
This study looks at biological markers to monitor how dementia changes over time. It may help understand the disease better in people with early Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment.
RomaAges 18 years+ - NCT06855901Recruiting
Home EEG monitoring for rare epilepsy
This study tests using a small, home-based EEG device to monitor brain activity over several weeks in people with hard-to-control seizures, rare epilepsies, or developmental and epileptic encephalopathies. The goal is to see if this method can better track seizures and improve care.
Roma, ItalyAges 12 years+ - NCT06856161Recruiting
Blood test to help diagnose mental health conditions
This study is testing a new blood test that might help doctors better understand and diagnose conditions like depression, psychosis, or schizophrenia. If you are 19 or older and have one of these conditions, you may be able to join.
New Westminster, British ColumbiaAges 19 years+ - NCT06856941Recruiting
Walking exercise study for Parkinson's mobility
This trial tests whether a new type of walking exercise (called CsDCS) can help improve your ability to move around and do daily activities. It is designed for people with Parkinson's who are already on medication and can walk independently.
Recife, PernambucoAges 40 years+ - NCT06857006Recruiting
Comparing radiation margins for brain tumors
This trial tests two different radiation margins (how much healthy tissue is included around a brain tumor) during a single treatment session. It aims to see which margin is better at controlling brain metastases while reducing side effects.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 19 years+ - NCT06857110Recruiting
Nerve block vs. hematoma block for wrist fracture pain
This study compares two ways to manage pain when a broken wrist is realigned without surgery: a nerve block near the elbow vs. a numbing injection directly into the fracture. It may help researchers find which method works better and is more comfortable for you.
Bogotá, Bogota D.C.Ages 18 years+ - NCT06857240RecruitingPhase 2
Ruxolitinib cream for stubborn skin in dermatomyositis
This trial tests a cream called ruxolitinib for people with dermatomyositis whose skin symptoms haven't improved with standard treatments. It aims to see if this cream can reduce rash and activity when added to your current medications.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18–89 - NCT06857487RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing an herb formula to prevent early stroke worsening
This study tests a traditional Chinese herb formula called Qingre Huatan to see if it can stop stroke symptoms from getting worse in the first few days. It is for people who have had an ischemic stroke within the last 48 hours and are at high risk for early decline.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06857539Recruiting
Assessing thinking and movement in high-risk infants
This study looks at how high-risk infants (especially those born early or with brain concerns) develop their thinking and movement skills over time, comparing them to healthy babies. The goal is to better understand and support their development.
CorkAges birth–4 months - NCT06857916Recruiting
Cycle and Stroke With Biofeedback for Power Symmetry
This trial studies the effect of biofeedback on power symmetry during cycling in stroke patients with lower extremity hemiparesis.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18–70 - NCT06859190RecruitingPhase 3
Ear seeds and acupuncture vs. sleep pill for cancer insomnia
This trial tests whether combining ear seeds and acupuncture works better than a standard sleep pill for insomnia caused by cancer. It might help if you have cancer-related sleep problems and haven't tried these treatments recently.
Xining, QinghaiAges 18 years+
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.