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
- NCT07132411Recruiting
Talk With Me Baby: Boosting early home language
This study helps parents talk more with their babies during regular checkups to support language development. It is for healthy full-term babies under 2 months old whose families speak English and/or Spanish.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 1 day–2 years - NCT07132879Recruiting
Telehealth in MND research database
This study is building a database of people with motor neurone disease (MND) in the UK to help with future research. You can take part from home using telehealth (remote appointments).
SheffieldAges Any age - NCT07133113Recruiting
Effects of treatments in autoimmune encephalitis
This study follows patients with autoimmune encephalitis (brain inflammation caused by the immune system) to see how treatments affect them in the medium term. It may help doctors learn which treatments work best for people with this condition.
BronAges Any age - NCT07134361Recruiting
Ultrasound study for carpal tunnel syndrome
This study uses hand ultrasound to evaluate carpal tunnel syndrome before and after surgery. It may help doctors understand how the wrist changes after treatment.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT07134634Recruiting
Vibrating therapy ball for tremor relief
This trial tests whether a vibrating ball can help reduce tremor and make daily tasks easier. It is for people with different types of tremor, as long as they don't have major thinking problems or certain other health issues.
Beelitz, BrandenburgAges Any age - NCT07134751Recruiting
Febrile Infants Swedish Study
This study looks at babies 60 days or younger who have a fever of 100.4°F or higher. It aims to better understand and manage fevers in young infants.
GothenburgAges Up to 2 months - NCT07134777Recruiting
Visual Training After Stroke: Restoring Sight
This study uses visual training exercises you can do at home on your computer to try to restore some vision lost after a stroke. It also involves a few days of testing and brain scans (MRI) at our lab to see how the training works.
Rochester, New YorkAges 21–80 - NCT07134842RecruitingPhase 1
Immunotherapy before standard brain cancer treatment
This trial tests giving the immunotherapy drug ipilimumab before the usual treatment for newly diagnosed glioblastoma (a type of brain cancer). The goal is to see if this approach is safe and possible, and whether it might help the immune system fight the tumor better.
London, Greater LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT07135089RecruitingPhase 3
Tirofiban before clot removal for large artery stroke
This trial tests whether adding a clot-preventing medication called tirofiban before a mechanical clot removal procedure can improve recovery in people with a certain type of stroke. It's for those with a large artery blockage in the front part of the brain who are able to start the procedure within 12 hours.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18 years+ - NCT07135167RecruitingPhase 3
Epi-ON corneal crosslinking study for people with Down syndrome
This study tests a special light treatment for cornea problems in people with Down syndrome. It aims to strengthen the front of the eye and may help prevent vision loss.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 8 years+ - NCT07135583Recruiting
Breathing recovery after spinal cord injury
This study tests non-invasive treatments to help people with chronic spinal cord injury improve their breathing. It may be a good fit if you have had a spinal cord injury for at least a year and have weak breathing muscles.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–70 - NCT07135752Recruiting
Comparing digital tests in people with early MS or MRI signs
This trial studies whether digital tests can detect early changes in people with radiologically isolated syndrome (RIS) or multiple sclerosis (MS) who have normal neurological exams. It may help identify subtle symptoms earlier.
NiceAges 18–60 - NCT07135791Recruiting
Tracking daily fatigue in adults with brain injury or cerebral palsy
This study uses a smartphone app to track how fatigue changes throughout the day in adults with cerebral palsy or acquired brain injury. The goal is to better understand fatigue patterns so doctors can offer better support.
Glostrup MunicipalityAges 30–65 - NCT07136207Recruiting
Camera help to detect confusion in brain ICU patients
This trial uses a camera system to see if it can detect delirium (a sudden confused state) in ICU patients with brain or nerve conditions. By watching your face, the technology aims to help doctors recognize and treat delirium earlier.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07136298Recruiting
Spotting seizures in the ICU
This study looks at how well different healthcare professionals can identify seizures in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. It aims to improve seizure detection and care.
Nottingham, NottinghamshireAges Any age - NCT07136415RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing digital therapy, trazodone, and daridorexant for menopause insomnia
This trial tests three different treatments for insomnia that started or got worse during the menopausal transition. One is a digital therapy app, and the others are two different medications. The goal is to see which works best for women aged 40–62 who are in the early stages of menopause.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 40–62 - NCT07136636Recruiting
Speech development in kids treated for brain injury at birth
This study looks at how children who had a brain injury around birth (HIE) and received cooling therapy are developing speech. It may help families understand language outcomes after this treatment.
BudapestAges birth–7 years - NCT07136688Recruiting
Tibial nerve stimulation for kids with spina bifida and bladder issues
This trial tests if a simple, non-surgical nerve stimulation can help children with spina bifida who have bladder control problems. It may reduce the need for strong medications or catheter use.
Houston, TexasAges 4–17 - NCT07136844Recruiting
Walking and arm movement study for nerve and muscle conditions
This study uses motion analysis to understand walking and arm function in adults with certain neurological or metabolic diseases. The goal is to find patterns that help doctors better manage these conditions.
LiègeAges 18 years+ - NCT07137273Recruiting
Study of rewards for problem behavior
This study looks at how different rewards (reinforcements) work best for people with neurodevelopmental conditions who exhibit problem behaviors. The goal is to find ways to improve behavior support.
Auburn, AlabamaAges 6–17 - NCT07137949Recruiting
Music therapy to prevent delirium in patients with memory or movement problems
This trial tests whether a music therapy session can help prevent delirium (sudden confusion) in hospitalized patients with memory or movement disorders like Parkinson's or Alzheimer's. If it works, music could become a drug-free way to keep you clearer-headed during a hospital stay.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 60 years+ - NCT07138495Recruiting
Stroke rehab using AI and a smartphone app
This trial tests a smartphone-based therapy (RGS) that uses AI to help people who had a stroke more than 6 months ago improve arm and hand movement. It's for those with mild to moderate arm weakness who can use a phone and sit during therapy sessions.
LimogesAges 18 years+ - NCT07138560RecruitingPhase 4
Study of IPX-203 for Parkinson's disease (BOOST-PD)
This study tests a new formulation of carbidopa-levodopa (IPX-203) to see how well it works for people with Parkinson's disease. It uses a wearable device to measure movement and aims to improve “off” time, when symptoms return between doses.
Cleveland, OhioAges 40 years+ - NCT07138768Recruiting
Using MRI to diagnose acute stroke faster in the ER
This trial tests how using MRI can help doctors diagnose acute stroke faster in the emergency room. It may lead to quicker treatment and better outcomes for stroke patients.
Tanta, El-GharbiaAges 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.