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
- NCT07047014RecruitingPhase 3
Tenecteplase for medium vessel occlusion stroke (ARTS trial)
This trial tests the clot-busting drug tenecteplase in people who had a stroke 4.5 to 24 hours ago due to a medium-sized artery blockage. It aims to see if this medication can improve outcomes without needing a procedure to remove the clot.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07048340Recruiting
Therapy for insomnia in kids aged 7-11
This trial tests if a type of talk therapy (cognitive-behavioral therapy) can help children ages 7 to 11 who have trouble sleeping. It aims to improve their sleep without using medicine.
Tel Aviv, IsraelAges 7–11 - NCT07048366Recruiting
Mindfulness in a museum for fibromyalgia pain relief
This study tests whether a mindfulness program held in a museum setting can help women with fibromyalgia feel less pain and improve their quality of life. You would attend sessions in a museum and practice mindfulness techniques.
Chieti, AbruzzoAges 18–60 - NCT07048392Recruiting
Word learning study for children with language delays
This trial tests whether children with developmental language disorder learn new words better during book reading. It compares their learning to kids with typical language skills to find better teaching strategies.
West Lafayette, IndianaAges 4 years–5.9 years - NCT07049094RecruitingPhase 4
Scalp nerve block for pain after brain surgery
This trial tests if a long-lasting numbing medicine (bupivacaine liposomes) injected into scalp nerves can reduce pain after brain surgery. It may help you need less pain medicine and feel better after your operation.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT07049588Recruiting
Finding early signs of Charcot-Marie-Tooth 1A
This trial looks for new markers of Charcot-Marie-Tooth 1A (CMT1A) early in the disease. Researchers hope to find signs that can help diagnose and track the disease better, which could lead to better treatments in the future.
MarseilleAges 10–30 - NCT07049783Recruiting
How exercise timing affects blood pressure response
This study looks at how the time of day you exercise affects your blood pressure response. It is for young adults with slightly elevated blood pressure who are generally healthy, not on certain medications, and do not have sleep or chronic health issues.
Newark, DelawareAges 18–39 - NCT07050173RecruitingPhase 1
Supplement study for retired athletes and veterans with head impacts
This study tests whether a supplement called gamma-glutamylcysteine can help people who have had repeated head impacts from football or military combat. You will take the supplement and have brain scans and memory tests to see if it makes a difference.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 30–70 - NCT07050069Recruiting
Breathing training for spinal cord injury patients
This study tests a new breathing exercise method combined with a gentle brain stimulation technique to help people with spinal cord injury improve their breathing and lung function. It may be an option if your injury is recent and at or above the mid-back level.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18–80 - NCT07051109Recruiting
Dual-chamber pain pump for recovery after weight-loss surgery
This trial tests a dual-chamber patient-controlled pain pump after weight-loss surgery. It may help women have better pain relief and recovery.
Seongnam-si, Gyunggi-doAges 19–65 - NCT07050381Recruiting
Risk factors for ruptured aneurysms in brain AVM
This study looks at why certain aneurysms tied to a brain AVM tear more often. If you have a brain AVM with aneurysms that bled, your data may help doctors understand how to prevent future ruptures.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges Any age - NCT07050966Recruiting
Two hand therapies for nerve pain in the leg
This study compares two gentle hand techniques (Maitland and Mulligan) to see which one better relieves leg pain from a pinched nerve in the lower back. If you have chronic sciatica-type pain, these treatments may help without surgery.
IslamabadAges 18–65 - NCT07051629RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new epilepsy medicine for safety in healthy people and patients
This study tests a new medicine called SIF001 for safety. It first gives the medicine to healthy volunteers, and then to people with epilepsy who have seizures even while on their current medicines. The goal is to find a safe dose.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18–70 - NCT07052045Recruiting
One-stop emergency care for fast stroke treatment
This trial tests a streamlined approach to quickly start endovascular therapy for people having a severe ischemic stroke caused by a blocked large or medium brain artery. It aims to reduce delays and improve recovery by coordinating the care team as soon as you arrive at the hospital.
NurembergAges 18 years+ - NCT07052344Recruiting
Brain-gut connection study in spinal cord injury
This study looks at how the brain and gut communicate in people with spinal cord injury (SCI) and healthy controls. It uses non-invasive methods to understand these signals, which might help improve bowel and overall health.
Miami, FloridaAges 18–70 - NCT07053033RecruitingPhase 2
Laser surgery or surgery plus second radiation for recurrent brain tumors
This trial is testing whether a second, precise dose of radiation to the brain, after a tumor has been removed or treated with a laser, can help people with recurrent brain metastases. It's for patients whose brain tumors have come back after prior radiation therapy.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07053917RecruitingPhase 1
Psilocybin therapy for stroke recovery
This trial tests whether a medicine called psilocybin (a psychedelic compound) can help people who had a stroke more than a year ago. It aims to see if the therapy can improve healing and flexibility in the brain.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07054060Recruiting
Surgery vs. Stenting for Recent Stroke Symptoms from a Narrowed Carotid Artery
This trial compares two procedures—surgery to remove plaque from a carotid artery or placing a stent to widen the artery—to see which is better for people who recently had warning signs or a small stroke due to a severe blockage. The goal is to find the safest and most effective way to prevent future strokes.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT07054333Recruiting
Pain regulation after online therapy for fibromyalgia
This study looks at how pain processing changes after internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for fibromyalgia. You will come to Karolinska Institutet for pain tests 3 to 4 times to help researchers understand if the therapy affects how your body handles pain.
Stockholm, Stockholm CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT07054424Recruiting
TMS and bimanual therapy for arm recovery after stroke
This trial tests if combining repetitive magnetic brain stimulation (rTMS) with two-handed therapy can improve arm function after a first-time stroke. It may help people who have weakness or difficulty using one hand due to a stroke within the past year.
TaoyuanAges 40–80 - NCT07054866Recruiting
Rural autistic kids & language support study
This study is for autistic children or those with language delays, as well as their siblings or cousins, living in rural areas. It aims to help them express themselves better. Typically-developing children are also welcome as a comparison group.
Bozeman, MontanaAges 2 years+ - NCT07055633Recruiting
Improving cognitive rehab for veterans with concussion and PTSD
This trial tests a program to help veterans with memory, attention, or thinking problems after a mild concussion (mTBI) and with PTSD. It also looks at depression and sleep issues. The goal is to improve thinking and daily life.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07055945Recruiting
Visual-motor training for arm function after stroke
This trial tests if a type of training that combines eye exercises with arm movements can help people who have had a stroke regain better use of their affected arm.
Ankara, TürkiyeAges 18–75 - NCT07056023Recruiting
Surgery and quality of life for spinal tumor patients
This trial studies how surgery for a type of spinal tumor (called a juxta-medullary tumor) affects your recovery and quality of life. Researchers want to learn from patients like you to improve care.
Münster, Nordrhien WestfalenAges 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.