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
- NCT07145086RecruitingPhase 3
Vibration therapy for voice problems
This trial tests if gentle vibration applied to the neck can help people with voice problems caused by muscle strain (hyperfunctional dysphonia). If you have a strained voice without vocal cord lesions and may benefit from voice therapy, this study could help you.
Fort Worth, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07145190Recruiting
Starting Sublingual Apomorphine for Parkinson's OFF Episodes
This study looks at how patients start and adjust a new medicine (sublingual apomorphine, or SL-APO) for Parkinson's disease OFF episodes. OFF episodes are times when Parkinson's symptoms come back between medicine doses. If you are about to start SL-APO for the first time, this trial may be a good fit.
BerlinAges 18 years+ - NCT07145489Recruiting
Infrared light therapy for seizures
This trial tests whether shining a special infrared light on the scalp can reduce seizures in adults with epilepsy that is not controlled by standard medications. You would receive the light treatments and keep a diary of your seizures.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07145697RecruitingPhase 4
EEG study of anesthesia and consciousness in epilepsy
This trial tests how anesthesia affects brain activity in people with drug-resistant epilepsy who need brain electrode monitoring. It may help us understand consciousness and improve anesthesia safety.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 3–65 - NCT07145970Recruiting
Standardizing tests for spatial neglect
This trial aims to standardize a test for spatial neglect, a condition where people ignore one side of space after a brain injury. Healthy volunteers will perform simple cancellation tests to help set normal reference values.
GarcheAges 20–89 - NCT07146256Recruiting
OPMD Natural History Registry Study
This study is building a national registry (a database) for people with Oculo-Pharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy (OPMD) in Israel. Joining will help researchers understand how OPMD progresses over time and may lead to better care.
Ramat GanAges 18 years+ - NCT07146373Recruiting
Breathing muscle training and thinking ability study
This trial tests whether training the muscles you use to breathe in can help improve thinking and memory. It's for people with mild to moderate cognitive changes who are on stable medication.
Aigáleo, AtticaAges 60–90 - NCT07146425Recruiting
Building a digital assessment model for myasthenia gravis
This study uses digital tools like questionnaires and smartphone tests to measure how myasthenia gravis affects you. It aims to create a better way for doctors to track your symptoms and adjust treatment.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT07146412Recruiting
Lifestyle changes to lower dementia risk for older adults
This research study tests whether a program of healthy eating, exercise, and other lifestyle changes can lower your risk for dementia. It is designed for people aged 65–75 with a family history of dementia who want to take steps to keep their brain healthy.
Huntsville, AlabamaAges 65–75 - NCT07146503Recruiting
Esketamine Nasal Spray for Treatment-Resistant Depression in Real Life
This study tests esketamine nasal spray (a fast-acting antidepressant) for people with treatment-resistant depression who haven't gotten better after trying at least two other antidepressants. It looks at how well the spray works in everyday doctor's offices, not just in research clinics.
Genova, GeAges 18–74 - NCT07146607Recruiting
Text messages to support new hearing aid users
This trial tests if sending text messages helps adults who just got their first hearing aid use it better. You might benefit if you have a mobile phone and are starting with NHS hearing aids.
Nottingham, NottinghamshireAges 18 years+ - NCT07146789Recruiting
Home arm exercise program for stroke recovery
This trial tests a home-based arm exercise program for people who had a single stroke 3 to 12 months ago. The program is designed to help improve arm function and quality of life through repeated, graded movements.
ValenciaAges 18 years+ - NCT07146698Recruiting
No sedation vs. daily sedation breaks for COPD patients on a ventilator
This trial compares not using sedation at all versus daily breaks in sedation for people with COPD who are on a breathing machine (ventilator) in the intensive care unit. It aims to see if one approach leads to better outcomes, such as shorter time on the ventilator.
Banhā, Qalyubia GovernorateAges 18 years+ - NCT07146841Recruiting
Preserving hearing during cochlear implant surgery
This study tests a surgical technique designed to preserve as much natural hearing as possible during cochlear implant surgery. It is for people with severe hearing loss who choose an Advanced Bionics implant and are comfortable speaking Dutch.
UtrechtAges 18 years+ - NCT07147062Recruiting
Pain relief after hernia surgery in children
This trial compares two types of pain blocks (rectus sheath block or caudal epidural block) used in children having a specific hernia surgery. It aims to see which block works better for controlling pain after the procedure.
Altındağ, AnkaraAges 1–8 - NCT07147179Recruiting
Short course radiation for brain tumors in children
This trial tests a short course of radiation (fewer sessions) to help control symptoms from cancer that has spread to the brain or come back in the brain. It is for children and young adults whose cancer cannot be cured, and who are able to do some daily activities.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges Up to 21 years - NCT07147296Recruiting
Implant to manage blood pressure swings after spinal cord injury
This trial tests an implanted device that may help control drops in blood pressure caused by spinal cord injury. If you often feel dizzy or lightheaded due to low blood pressure, this study could explore whether the device improves stability.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18–75 - NCT07147660Recruiting
Vision training to help you drive after a stroke
This study tests a vision training program to help people who lost part of their eyesight after a stroke. The goal is to see if it can improve your ability to drive safely.
KongsbergAges 20–85 - NCT07147933Recruiting
Treatment for crouch gait in cerebral palsy
This trial tests a treatment for children with cerebral palsy who have a crouched walking pattern, a forward-tilted pelvis, and weak calf muscles. It uses EMG to check muscle activity and aims to improve walking.
AmmanAges 4–10 - NCT07148258Recruiting
Georgia early intervention program study for providers and families
This study looks at how well Georgia's early intervention system works for babies and toddlers with developmental delays. Providers and caregivers will share their experiences to help improve services.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges Any age - NCT07148388Recruiting
Accelerated TMS for nerve pain relief
This trial tests a faster type of brain stimulation (AiTBS) for people with nerve pain. If you have had nerve pain for at least three months and it is moderately severe, this non-invasive treatment might help reduce your pain.
HangzhouAges 18 years+ - NCT07149038Recruiting
Ear stimulation device study for vascular dementia
This trial tests a device that stimulates a nerve in your ear to help with memory and thinking problems caused by small blood vessel damage in the brain. It's for people with vascular dementia or a milder form called vascular mild cognitive impairment.
Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-doAges 55–89 - NCT07150000Recruiting
Rheumatic disease research study for patients and healthy volunteers
This study is for people with certain rheumatic conditions (like arthritis, lupus, or vasculitis) and for healthy volunteers. It aims to learn more about these diseases and improve how they are treated.
Bonn, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT07150013RecruitingPhase 1
Vorinostat for Rett syndrome safety study
This trial tests whether vorinostat is safe and helpful for girls and young women with Rett syndrome. Participants must have a confirmed MeCP2 mutation and be in a stable phase of the condition.
MedellínAges 6–21
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.