Neurology
Brain & nervous system clinical trials
Conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves — including stroke, dementia, and movement disorders. We’re tracking 12,473 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,815
- Phase 2785
- Phase 1573
- Phase 3534
- Phase 4343
- Phase 1/Phase 2304
- Phase 2/Phase 3119
Top conditions
- Stroke856
- Parkinson Disease424
- Alzheimer Disease341
- Multiple Sclerosis341
- Dementia228
- Ischemic Stroke199
- Epilepsy195
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea155
- Traumatic Brain Injury154
- Insomnia152
- Spinal Cord Injuries151
- Sarcopenia149
- Acute Ischemic Stroke141
- Cerebral Palsy130
- Mild Cognitive Impairment129
- Migraine113
- Pain Management112
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis107
Leading sponsors
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital135
- Riphah International University125
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris112
- Mayo Clinic98
- Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing95
- VA Office of Research and Development92
- Hospices Civils de Lyon79
- Johns Hopkins University71
- National Taiwan University Hospital70
- University of Minnesota63
Where studies are running
- California674
- Massachusetts306
- New York293
- Florida277
- Texas270
- Maryland245
- Arizona213
- Alabama212
- Illinois193
- Pennsylvania177
Recruiting studies12,471 total
- NCT07003477Recruiting
Biomarker study for early stroke type diagnosis
This study uses blood tests to quickly identify the type of stroke in patients arriving at the emergency room. It aims to help doctors choose the best treatment early on.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07003529Recruiting
Can brain scans help understand auditory hallucinations?
This study uses brain scans (MRI) to look at a part of the brain called the inferior colliculi in people with schizophrenia who hear voices. The goal is to learn more about why auditory hallucinations happen, which could lead to better treatments in the future.
NîmesAges 18–60 - NCT07003542RecruitingPhase 2
Sitagliptin for people with high-grade brain tumors
This trial tests whether sitagliptin, a medicine usually used for diabetes, can help people with a fast-growing type of brain tumor (grade 4 glioma). You will take sitagliptin before your planned surgery, and researchers will study how it affects your tumor.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07004140Recruiting
New MRI for stroke in the first 24 hours
This trial is testing a new type of MRI machine (field-cycling MRI) to see if it can give better images of the brain right after a stroke. It's for people with moderate to severe stroke symptoms who can have an MRI within 24 hours.
AberdeenAges 18 years+ - NCT07004166Recruiting
New injection techniques to reduce pain and leakage
This study tests two different injection methods (TPR and Z-track) to see if they cause less pain and less medication leakage when giving the painkiller diclofenac sodium into the hip muscle.
SivasAges 18–40 - NCT07004595Recruiting
Frailty in scarring lung disease: a study
This study looks at how frailty (a state of being more vulnerable to health problems) affects people with scarring lung diseases. It aims to understand if frailty can help predict how the disease will progress and how treatments might be adjusted.
Nantes, NantesAges 65 years+ - NCT07004673Recruiting
PET/MR imaging for carotid artery plaque risk
This trial uses special PET/MR scans to look at fatty buildup in your neck arteries to see which ones might be dangerous. It could help doctors better understand your stroke risk and choose the right treatment.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT07005895Recruiting
Testing the Gatorade hydration app at home
This study tests whether the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) Labs App can help track hydration. You will drink water and use the app with your activity tracker to see if it works well in daily life.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–65 - NCT07006155Recruiting
Comparing two PET/CT scanners
This study compares two types of PET/CT machines to see how well they work for imaging. It may help if you are getting a PET/CT scan as part of your care.
GenevaAges 18–85 - NCT07006233Recruiting
Dietary change study for narcolepsy and hypersomnia
This study tests whether changing your diet to include more animal protein and fat (like a low-carb diet) can improve symptoms of narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia. You'll need to check your ketone levels at home and be willing to make lasting dietary changes.
Macquarie Park, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT07006454Recruiting
Neck glide techniques for headache from neck problem
This trial tests two different gentle hand-on-neck techniques to see which works better for headaches caused by a neck problem. It may help if your headache is linked to neck stiffness or injury.
IslamabadAges 18–44 - NCT07006610Recruiting
Tape or cooling therapy for jaw surgery recovery
This study tests whether cooling with a hilotherapy device or taping with kinesio tape helps reduce swelling and pain after double-jaw surgery. Results may lead to a gentler recovery for you.
Istanbul, BağcılarAges 18–50 - NCT07006571Recruiting
At-home brain stimulation for ALS
This study tests if a gentle electrical stimulation device applied at home can help slow ALS progression. It is for people with ALS who were diagnosed within the last 2 years and have a caregiver to assist with the device.
Trieste, TriesteAges 18 years+ - NCT07006675RecruitingPhase 3
NSAIDs for Tibia Fracture Pain and Healing Study
This study tests whether NSAID pain relievers (like ibuprofen) affect bone healing after a broken tibia and if they can help reduce the need for stronger painkillers. If you qualify, you could help doctors learn the safest way to manage pain after this common injury.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18–80 - NCT07007143RecruitingPhase 4
Blood thinner study after heart valve repair
This trial tests different blood-thinning medicines after a mitral valve repair procedure (TEER) in people who do not need long-term blood thinners. It aims to find the safest and most effective strategy to prevent blood clots.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT07007884Recruiting
Ear stimulation to improve heart function after spinal cord injury
This trial uses mild electrical stimulation through the ear to see if it can improve how the heart works in people who have had a spinal cord injury. It is designed for individuals with neck-level injuries who also experience episodes of sudden high blood pressure (autonomic dysreflexia).
AnkaraAges 18–60 - NCT07009691Recruiting
Hydrogen water for ME/CFS patients
This trial tests whether drinking hydrogen-rich water can improve heart rate variability (a measure of nervous system function) in people with ME/CFS (myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome). The goal is to see if this simple intervention helps reduce symptoms.
Stony Brook, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT07009717Recruiting
Big toe strength and chemo nerve damage
This study looks at whether the strength of your big toe is related to nerve damage from chemotherapy. It involves a one-time test of your toe strength and some questionnaires. It may help researchers better understand how chemo affects your nerves.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–90 - NCT07010328Recruiting
AI-guided posture training for Parkinson's disease
This trial tests whether a special training program that uses artificial intelligence can help improve posture in people with Parkinson's disease who have a forward bend or lean to one side. If you have Parkinson's and a noticeable postural problem, this might be a way to try a new approach to rehabilitation.
Pavullo nel Frignano, PaviaAges 18 years+ - NCT07010445Recruiting
Gut-brain connection in resistant epilepsy
This study looks at how the gut and brain talk to each other in people with epilepsy, especially when seizures are hard to control. It may help find new ways to treat epilepsy by focusing on the gut.
Milan, LombardyAges 3–50 - NCT07010536Recruiting
Virtual reality music therapy for stroke recovery
This study tests whether combining virtual reality games with music therapy can help improve thinking and movement skills in people who had a stroke within the last 6 months. It may be a good option if you are between 50 and 75 and can sit up and use your hearing and vision.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 50–75 - NCT07010783Recruiting
Breathing exercises for Parkinson's disease
This study looks at how Parkinson's disease affects breathing. It tests exercises that might help people with Parkinson's breathe better and feel healthier.
AnkaraAges 50–80 - NCT07010900Recruiting
Cord blood plasma injections plus stretching for Peyronie's disease
This study tests if injections of platelet-rich plasma from cord blood, combined with daily penis stretching, works better than stretching alone to treat Peyronie's disease (curved erections). It may help men with moderate to severe curvature who haven't had prior treatment.
MilanAges 18–75 - NCT07011966Recruiting
A breathing therapy for insomnia
This trial tests a new type of breathing therapy (ASV) for people with insomnia. It looks at whether the therapy can help you fall asleep and stay asleep better.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many brain & nervous system clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 12,473 recruiting neurology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 19,792 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.