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
- NCT07118280Recruiting
Oral health and saliva study in OPMD patients and families
This study looks at the mouth health and saliva of people with OPMD and their household members. By understanding saliva changes, researchers hope to learn more about the disease and find ways to help manage symptoms.
Ramat GanAges 18 years+ - NCT07118345Recruiting
Checking if early skull surgery helps after a major stroke
This study looks at whether doing a surgery to remove part of the skull (decompressive hemicraniectomy) soon after removing a large blood clot from the brain helps people who have had a very severe stroke. It is for people who have had a stroke caused by a blockage in a major artery and have already had a procedure to open that artery.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT07118631Recruiting
Emergency surgery for bleeding brain blood vessel malformation
This study tests emergency surgery for patients with bleeding from a brain blood vessel malformation (AVM). It aims to see if urgent surgery can help people with this type of stroke.
BeijingAges 18–70 - NCT07118683Recruiting
Brazilian health study for people with HIV or AIDS
This study is creating a record of chronic health conditions (like heart disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure) in people living with HIV or AIDS in Brazil. Joining helps researchers better understand and care for the health needs of people like you.
Goiânia, GoiásAges 18 years+ - NCT07118904Recruiting
How dehydration affects sleep, thinking, and muscles in combat athletes
This study looks at how losing fluid (dehydration) impacts your sleep, thinking ability, and muscle signals. It may help explain how rapid weight loss affects combat athletes like you.
BoluAges 17–28 - NCT07118956Recruiting
Ear stimulation for apathy in Parkinson's
This trial tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation on your ear (taVNS) can help improve low motivation (apathy) in people with Parkinson's. It also uses MRI scans to see how the treatment affects the brain.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 40–90 - NCT07119021RecruitingPhase 4
Ultra-early stroke treatment with neuroprotection and clot removal
This trial tests a new approach for treating acute ischemic stroke within 4.5 hours of symptoms starting. It combines a special mobile stroke unit that delivers early brain-protecting medicine with standard clot-busting or clot-removal procedures, to see if this can improve recovery.
BeijingAges 18–80 - NCT07119047Recruiting
Helping stroke survivors adopt healthier habits: A feasibility study
This trial tests a program adapted from Ireland to help people after a stroke adopt healthier habits like exercise, diet, smoking cessation, and medication adherence. It is a small, early study to see if the program works in Brazil.
Belo Horizonte, Minas GeraisAges 18 years+ - NCT07119801Recruiting
Shock wave therapy for arm stiffness after stroke
This trial tests whether shock wave therapy can help reduce muscle tightness in the wrist and hand after a stroke. It may be an option if you have had one stroke, are between 35 and 65 years old, and still have stiffness that bothers you.
DenizliAges 35–65 - NCT07119827Recruiting
Personality traits and recovery after brain injury
This study looks at how your personality might affect recovery after a serious brain injury or stroke. You and a family member will answer a short personality questionnaire to see if certain traits are linked to better recovery.
Verona, VRAges 18–80 - NCT07120061Recruiting
Test-retest reliability of the wakefulness test in sleepy participants
This study is testing how reliable a test called the Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT) is for measuring daytime sleepiness. It looks at different groups: people with sleep apnea, people with narcolepsy, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to see if the MWT gives consistent results when repeated.
BordeauxAges 18–65 - NCT07120334Recruiting
Mobile health app for stroke survivors with prediabetes or diabetes
This trial tests a mobile app that helps people recovering from a stroke who also have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes improve their diet and health. You will use the app for about 12 weeks, and it may help you manage your blood sugar and prevent future strokes.
Honolulu, HawaiiAges 30–65 - NCT07120373Recruiting
Sleep after traumatic brain injury: a wearable tracker study
This study looks at how sleep is affected after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). It uses a small wearable tracker to measure sleep patterns at home, either soon after the injury or a year or more later.
Nottingham, NottinghamshireAges 18–60 - NCT07120347Recruiting
Remote sensors to study daily activities in older adults with mild memory loss
This study uses remote sensors (like motion detectors) to see how older adults with mild memory or thinking problems go about their daily lives. It may help researchers learn how to better support people with early dementia.
Columbia, MissouriAges 50 years+ - NCT07120763RecruitingPhase 3
Better pain control for kids with broken wrists
This trial compares different ways to manage pain for children who come to the emergency room with a broken wrist that needs to be reset. The goal is to find which pain medicine or numbing method works best and is safest for kids.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 3–17 - NCT07121075Recruiting
Effects of a dynamic arm support in daily life
This trial tests whether a dynamic arm support (a device that helps lift your arm) improves your daily activities. You can join if you already use one of the specific Focal Meditech arm supports.
TilburgAges 16 years+ - NCT07121270Recruiting
Sleep treatment after trauma in the ER
This study tests a sleep-focused treatment for people who have experienced a violent trauma (like an assault) in the past few days and are at risk for mental health problems. The goal is to help improve sleep and reduce distress after a traumatic event.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07121452Recruiting
Telehealth vs. standard care for sleep apnea in military families
This study compares a telehealth sleep-apnea program to standard care for people newly diagnosed with sleep apnea who are referred to private doctors in the TRICARE network. It aims to see if telehealth is just as effective and more convenient for military families.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–64 - NCT07121582Recruiting
Brain rhythm training for arm recovery after stroke
This trial tests a way to retrain your brain's rhythms after a stroke to help you move your arm and hand better. It uses a non-invasive head coil (TMS) to stimulate the brain while you squeeze a grip device.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 45–80 - NCT07121660Recruiting
Changes after spine or hip surgery in children
This study looks at how children with severe neurological impairments recover after major spine or hip surgery. It compares their recovery to children without these impairments, to understand different recovery paths.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 5–18 - NCT07122505Recruiting
Mouth muscle therapy for sleep apnea in kids with Down or Prader-Willi syndrome
This study tests a therapy that strengthens mouth and tongue muscles to help children with Down or Prader-Willi syndrome who have mild obstructive sleep apnea. It aims to improve breathing during sleep without surgery or machines.
GhentAges 4–18 - NCT07122908RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Magnetic brain stimulation for thinking in Lewy body dementia
This trial tests a noninvasive magnetic brain stimulation (rTMS) treatment for people with dementia with Lewy bodies. The treatment aims to help improve thinking and memory. It involves 1–2 weeks of daily sessions, and you'll have memory tests and brain scans during the study.
Seoul, SeoulAges 65 years+ - NCT07122921Recruiting
Sleep study in Hong Kong children with cancer
This study compares sleep patterns in children with cancer, children with other chronic illnesses, and healthy children. Researchers want to understand how cancer and its treatment affect sleep during hospitalization.
Hong KongAges 6–18 - NCT07123155RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new add-on treatment for late-onset Pompe disease
This trial tests a new medication, S-606001, given alongside your current enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) for late-onset Pompe disease. It may help improve your breathing and walking ability.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 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.