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
- NCT07074028Recruiting
Tracking muscle changes in ICU patients with sepsis
This study is for people in the ICU with sepsis who need a breathing machine for a long time. It monitors muscle changes during recovery to understand how sepsis affects muscles.
Saint-BrieucAges 18 years+ - NCT07074288Recruiting
Sleep apnea treatments for people who can't use CPAP
This study is comparing two alternative treatments for moderate to severe sleep apnea in people who cannot or will not use a CPAP machine. The treatments are a custom-fitted dental device and a nerve stimulation implant, and the study will see how well they work.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT07074938Recruiting
Traditional Chinese medicine for brain injury recovery
This trial tests whether a traditional Chinese medicine called An Gong Niuhuang Wan can help people recover brain function after a traumatic brain injury and surgery. It may be a good fit if you are moderately affected (GCS 6–12) and your condition is stable enough to start treatment within three days.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–60 - NCT07075107Recruiting
Using cell and blood tests to find causes of rare developmental disorders
This study is looking for people with rare, unexplained conditions that cause early intellectual disability and low muscle tone. Researchers want to study your cells and blood to try to find new genetic causes that standard DNA tests missed.
Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côt-d'AzueAges birth–99 years - NCT07075380Recruiting
National survey on physical activity in adults with epilepsy
This survey study asks adults with epilepsy about their physical and sports activity. Your answers will help researchers understand how exercise affects people with epilepsy.
Tain-l'HermitageAges Any age - NCT07075874Recruiting
Blood test ratio and headache after C-section spinal
This study looks at whether a simple blood test result (the ratio of two types of white blood cells) can help predict and understand a common headache after spinal anesthesia during C-section. If you qualify, your existing medical records will be reviewed—no extra visits or procedures needed.
Istanbul, Merkez MahallesiAges 18 years+ - NCT07075770Recruiting
New magnetic and electrical brain stimulation for mild Alzheimer's
This trial tests a new, noninvasive treatment that combines magnetic and electrical stimulation to target a specific brain network in people with mild Alzheimer's disease. It aims to slow memory decline and improve brain function.
Rome, ItalyAges 50–85 - NCT07075952Recruiting
Training app for food impulse control
This study tests a mobile app that helps you learn to control your impulses around food. It's for people with obesity, binge eating disorder, or bulimia nervosa.
Padova, PadovaAges 16 years+ - NCT07076342RecruitingPhase 4
Glutamate receptors and cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia
This study tests how a brain receptor called mGluR5 affects sleep and depression treatment. You may qualify if you have major depression with insomnia and are not currently on antidepressants.
Stony Brook, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07076498RecruitingPhase 1
Gene therapy for children and adults with diffuse midline glioma
This trial tests a modified herpes virus (M032) given directly into the brain tumor after standard radiation. The goal is to see if this virus can slow or stop the growth of diffuse midline glioma, a type of brain cancer.
Houston, TexasAges 3 years+ - NCT07076524Recruiting
Muscle wasting and swallowing in critically ill patients
This study looks at muscle loss and swallowing problems in very ill patients on breathing machines in the intensive care unit. It aims to understand these issues better, which could help improve care for future patients.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT07077304Recruiting
Cardiac imaging study for inflammatory heart diseases
This study uses heart scans (MRI or nuclear imaging) to better understand inflammatory heart conditions. If you have a suspected inflammatory heart disease and are already scheduled for one of these scans, you may be able to join.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT07077343Recruiting
AI-guided blood clot removal vs. standard care for brain bleeding
This study compares a new AI-guided procedure to remove blood clots from the brain with standard medical treatment. It may help people who had a stroke from high blood pressure and have a medium-sized bleed in the upper part of the brain.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07078227Recruiting
Long-term depression follow-up study
This study follows up with people who took part in an earlier research project on depression and genetics. The goal is to see how depression changes over time.
LundAges 18 years+ - NCT07078422Recruiting
Can a wrist device reduce hand tremors at home?
This study tests a wrist-worn device that uses gentle mechanical stimulation to help control hand tremors caused by essential tremor or Parkinson's disease. You use the device at home and report how well it works for you.
Cambridge, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07078877Recruiting
Laser therapy for knee osteoarthritis: a new option?
This study tests whether low-level laser therapy (a painless, non-surgical treatment using light) can reduce knee pain and improve knee function, cartilage health, and muscle strength in people with moderate knee osteoarthritis. It may be an option if you haven't had recent knee injections or physical therapy.
Ankara, YENIMAHALLEAges 50 years+ - NCT07079345Recruiting
Brain imaging study for stroke patients with severe carotid narrowing
This study uses advanced PET/MRI scans to measure blood flow and sugar use in the brain. It is for people who have had a stroke or mini-stroke in the past year due to a severely narrowed carotid artery.
BeijingAges 18–80 - NCT07080567RecruitingPhase 2
Testing maraviroc for arm recovery after stroke
This study tests whether the drug maraviroc can help people who recently had a stroke recover arm movement faster. You may be eligible if your stroke was within the last 7 days and your arm is weak but you can still wiggle your fingers.
GenevaAges 18 years+ - NCT07080775RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new injection for Parkinson's disease
This trial tests an injection called XS411CN for people with Parkinson's disease whose current medications are not working as well as before. The goal is to see if it is safe and tolerable.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 50–75 - NCT07081308Recruiting
Brain-computer interface with leg supports for stroke recovery
This study tests a brain-computer interface combined with special leg supports (pneumoorthoses) to help people recover leg movement after a stroke. It may be an option if you had a stroke in the upper part of the brain and have mild to moderate leg weakness.
MoscowAges 18–80 - NCT07081568Recruiting
Vagus nerve stimulation for stroke recovery
This trial tests a device that uses gentle stimulation on your ear to help your brain recover movement and feeling after a stroke. It is for people who had their first ischemic stroke within the last two weeks.
Nanchang, JiangxiAges 18–80 - NCT07081750Recruiting
Home activity program for dementia patients after hospital stay
This study tests a personalized home activity program for people with mild-to-moderate dementia who are leaving the hospital. It helps both the patient and their main family caregiver by giving them simple activities to do together at home.
Fujian, FuzhouAges 60 years+ - NCT07082036Recruiting
Stability study in daily task for stroke survivors
This study looks at how stable people with hemiparesis (weakness on one side) are when doing everyday tasks like picking up an object. It aims to understand balance challenges after a stroke and compare with healthy volunteers.
GarchesAges 18 years+ - NCT07082218Recruiting
Sleep program to help teens recover from concussion
This study tests whether a sleep-focused program can help teenagers recover from a concussion. If you have ongoing symptoms after a concussion, this program might improve your sleep and speed up recovery.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 10–19
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.