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
- NCT07041619Recruiting
New stimulation implant trial for epilepsy
This trial tests a new type of stimulation placed under the skin to help control seizures in people with epilepsy. It is for patients whose seizures are not controlled with medication and who cannot have surgery.
BudapestAges 18–65 - NCT07041723Recruiting
Online biofeedback for
This study tests an online biofeedback program to help children and teens improve their 's' and 'z' sounds. It might be a good fit if your child struggles with these sounds and meets a few other health and age guidelines.
Bloomfield, New JerseyAges 8–17 - NCT07041775Recruiting
MINT video game training to improve walking after stroke
This study tests a new video-game–style training called MINT to help people who have had a stroke walk better. If you have trouble walking because one leg is weaker or slower than the other, this training might help improve your balance and coordination.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–85 - NCT07042087Recruiting
Brain health lifestyle study: timed eating and mindfulness
This study tests whether a combination of time-restricted eating and mindfulness can help protect brain health in people with early memory concerns. It lasts 9 months and includes regular guidance and support.
BrnoAges 60–80 - NCT07043413Recruiting
Blood clot analysis after stroke treatment
This trial studies blood clots removed from stroke patients to understand them better. If you had a stroke caused by a clot and it was taken out with a special procedure, you may be able to join.
Seoul, Jong-ro GuAges Any age - NCT07043686Recruiting
Cerebrolysin for early stroke recovery
This trial tests if adding Cerebrolysin to standard rehabilitation helps people recover arm and hand function better after a first-time, moderate stroke. You may be eligible if you had a stroke and can follow simple instructions.
LjubljanaAges 18 years+ - NCT07044076Recruiting
French quality-of-life questionnaire for meningioma patients
This study tests a French version of a questionnaire that measures quality of life in people with meningioma. Participation involves filling out the questionnaire to help doctors better understand how the tumor affects your daily life.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT07044232RecruitingPhase 4
Nicardipine to quickly lower blood pressure in brain bleed
This study tests whether a blood pressure medication called nicardipine can quickly and safely lower blood pressure in people who have a brain bleed (intracerebral hemorrhage) and are seen at the hospital within 6 hours of symptoms starting. The goal is to improve outcomes by bringing blood pressure down fast.
AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT07044323Recruiting
Virtual reality for phantom limb pain after leg amputation
This study tests whether using virtual reality at home for 30 minutes a day can reduce phantom limb pain after a leg amputation. It aims to improve how your brain handles pain signals.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–100 - NCT07044557Recruiting
Avoiding dexamethasone in brain metastasis surgery
This trial tests whether skipping the steroid dexamethasone around brain tumor surgery is safe and effective for patients with brain metastases. If you have a new brain tumor and a mass elsewhere in your body, you may be able to join.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT07044596Recruiting
Non-invasive brain stimulation to slow cognitive decline
This study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive electrical stimulation can help slow memory loss or thinking problems. It is looking for healthy volunteers and people who have had a mild traumatic brain injury within the past year.
Madison, WisconsinAges 20–85 - NCT07044830Recruiting
Sleep apnea treatment for stroke recovery
This trial tests whether treating sleep apnea with a CPAP machine soon after a stroke can improve recovery. It is for people who had their first moderate-to-severe ischemic stroke and have not used CPAP before.
Ribeirão Preto, São PauloAges 18–80 - NCT07044869Recruiting
Comparing two hand therapies for piriformis syndrome in women
This study compares two gentle hands-on treatments – a 'facilitated positional release' technique and a 'manual myofascial release' technique – to see which better relieves pain from piriformis syndrome in women.
IslamabadAges 25–50 - NCT07044973Recruiting
Focused ultrasound for Parkinson's disease tremor
This trial uses focused ultrasound to treat tremor and movement problems in Parkinson's disease. It targets a specific brain area without surgery, and may help if your symptoms are worse on one side and not fully controlled by medication.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 22 years+ - NCT07045116Recruiting
Electronic vs. standard syringe for kids' dental pain and anxiety
This study tests if an electronic syringe causes less pain and anxiety in children during a dental numbing shot compared to a conventional syringe. It is for healthy 6-8 year olds getting their first dental visit and who need a filling on a baby molar on each side of the mouth.
CairoAges 6–8 - NCT07045519Recruiting
Vibration therapy for walking and balance in cerebral palsy
This study tests whether a gentle vibrating device applied to the legs can improve walking and balance in children with cerebral palsy. It may help reduce muscle tightness and make moving easier.
AnkaraAges 4–18 - NCT07045792Recruiting
Body awareness therapy for stressed young adults
This trial tests if body awareness therapy can help reduce stress, improve balance, sleep, and mood in young adults who are experiencing high stress. If you are between 20 and 30 years old and feel very stressed, this study may be a good fit.
Hatay, AntakyaAges 20–30 - NCT07045935RecruitingPhase 4
Metabolic effects of cabergoline in prolactinoma patients
This study looks at metabolic health (like blood sugar and cholesterol) in people with prolactinomas who are being treated with the drug cabergoline. It aims to understand how lowering prolactin affects the body's metabolism and may help guide better care for patients with this condition.
BaselAges 18 years+ - NCT07045974Recruiting
Stretching and mobilization for neck pain
This trial tests if a specific stretching and mobilization technique (Mulligan) reduces neck pain that travels down the arm. It may help if you have nerve-related neck pain confirmed by simple physical tests.
Peshawar, KPKAges 20–50 - NCT07046052Recruiting
Pain block after hip fracture surgery: continuous vs. periodic injection
This trial compares two ways of delivering pain medication after hip fracture surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either a steady continuous infusion or periodic small doses through a nerve block, to see which method works better for pain control.
Cork, CorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07046364RecruitingPhase 4
Remimazolam for confusion after pediatric brain surgery
This study tests a medicine called remimazolam to see if it reduces confusion and agitation (emergence delirium) when children wake up from brain surgery. It may help your child have a smoother recovery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 1–6 - NCT07046611RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Ketamine and Levetiracetam for Seizures in Children
This study tests whether two medicines, ketamine (a sleep medicine) and levetiracetam (a seizure medicine), work better than a standard treatment for stopping long-lasting seizures in children when the first rescue medicine doesn't work.
SohagAges 1–16 - NCT07046676RecruitingPhase 4
Using genetics to personalize valproate treatment for epilepsy
This trial studies how a person's genes affect their response to the epilepsy drug valproate. The goal is to find the best dose for each patient to improve seizure control and reduce side effects.
Hengyang, HunanAges Any age - NCT07047092RecruitingPhase 3
CPAP vs. NIV for sleep apnea in COPD after breathing failure
This trial compares two breathing devices (CPAP and NIV) for people with both COPD and sleep apnea who recently needed breathing help in the hospital. The goal is to see which device works better at preventing future breathing emergencies.
ParisAges 18–84
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.